32 days to go
So these past few days have been a real emotional roller coaster. Have you ever felt so many things that you just didn't know what to do with yourself? welcome to my past weekend, and I'm sure my next few days.
When I got news that there was a fire at my wedding venue my heart dropped. I swear if felt like someone just killed my cat or something, I was honestly numb. So numb that I tried to call my venue. What was I thinking? there was a fire there; but I guess I really didn't know how serious it was. Calling didn't work so I emailed them. I was so numb I couldn't even type the little letters on Bedazzle (my Blackberry). Once I finally managed to compose a e-mail I texted Price Charming, I was close to tears, but none came. All the while I had to clean myself up and look happy and stunning since I was late for my dear friends book launch. I told myself I would let this disturb her night to shine so I kept it to myself...OK, I told my BFF who was waiting for me at the party. In true male form he had no words to comfort me.
My only comfort came in the form of comments posted on this blog. Comments that told me things would be ok and others who let me know I was not alone ( Sofia if you are reading this I would appreciate and update on your wedding, I hope is was beautiful). Today at work all I could think about was any sort of back up plan I could think of. I've called around a few places but they are either booked or are way too expensive. I have heard that they are trying to relocate weddings to neighboring restaurants that have the same owner but really, you know it's not the same no matter how much you try; but this has not yet been offered to me. I have only received one email from my venue which is this:
Thank you for your patience, I understand how frustrated and worried you must be. I am sure that you have heard by now that there was a small fire at the Courtyard Restaurant on Thursday July 22, 2010. The fire started in the kitchen and was quickly contained, however the kitchen has sustained damage that will require repair.(blah, blah, blah)... We have back-up plans in place should we need them and will continue to work with you during your wedding planning process. Until the power and phone lines are reinstated at the Courtyard Restaurant the best way to contact me is via email; I will do my best to respond in a timely fashion. Although I do not have too much of an update, I can let you know that the owner and Management Team will be meeting with our contractor and NCC Property Director Monday and Tuesday of next week. We hope by that time we will be provided with a better understanding of what is going to be taking place and what type of time line we are look at for the future. I hope to have a more concrete update for you early next week and will be in contact with you again once I know more. I sincerely apologize for any distress and inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding, I will be in touch very soon.
As you can see it's pretty general and vague. I've been trying to do my own investigating and have found out there is a hole in the floor of the second floor . This is where my ceremony and reception was to be held. I don't know what is next. All I know is I have no control over anything right now and it drives me crazy. I feel sad, angry, fustrated and anxious. I'm super stressed out that my fingers are tingling and so deleted that the wedding planning that once brought me joy now makes me want to to scream. I know I can't stop planning since the wedding will happen no matter what, but this whole thing has really just kicked my ass and taken everything out of me.
Stay tuned for updates.
You know, I wouldn't for a second suggest that this is not a big deal, it is. I also wouldn't be truthful if I told you not to worry, you will and I would too. The thing of it is, as you said the show WILL go on. Granted, it may not be exactly as you planned, but there is no reason that it doesn't have to be as good or better! Whatever they offer you, if it is in fact not at the Courtyard, go ahead and make lemonade with. A little tweak to your vision and you could end up with something you thought not possible at one time. This sucks, I can't even pretend that it doesn't, but it will be over before you know it and with a little imagination from you and your coordinators it will be great because at the end of the day, (wait for it... I'm sure you've heard this already...) it's about the bride and her groom making a commitment to each other, and what says lifelong more than a rebuilt restaurant after a fire? We'll all do some rebuilding in our lives, how much more symbolic can you get? :D
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This is such a big deal, especially to someone like you who is so romantic and has put so much work into this. I have a feeling you're going to pull off a miracle and have the best day of your life! I have been through a roller-coaster of emotions - and finally it got to my poor fiancé. The Courtyard can host my wedding as it is October 1st but it has been an awful time. But in the end I realised that it is about us getting married and the rest is flexible. You can do it! Good luck.
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