Anyway, Summer, her mother, and I went to the Bridal Show Convention at Dallas Market Hall today. I don't know what could have prepared me for this huge hall full of over 300 enthusiastic wedding vendors, but I was overwhelmed x100. And it's not even MY freakin wedding! Cake vendors, flower people, DJs, videographers, photographers, dance floor people, wedding dress designers, jewelry people, lighting people, wedding planners, tuxedo fitters, hotels, wedding registrations, travel agencies, invitations, silver and cutlery, teeth whitening services, just to name a few.
Summer was a champ though, much more so than I. Like when a flower vendor pretty much insulted her and her decision to have an outdoor ceremony. And her venue. And her budget. I wanted to be like, "Great, we'll be sure not to pick you guys then!" They couldn't find anyone else from their flower shop to come represent them at this bridal show? Might want to rethink that one next year.
And the girl in the string quartet that forced, yes forced, Summer to give them the song she wants to walk down the aisle to, and then looked at us like WE are the stupid ones when she don't know it. Hope she got the huge foot out of her mouth okay.
And the silly videographer that wanted Summer's life story so he could fill out a 5-page form about what you are looking for from your wedding video. Did I mention his nametag said "Brad Pitt's stunt double"......?
This is a pretty accurate description of how I was feeling as we were walking down the last aisle of vendors towards the double doors that led to freedom.
Needless to say it was quite an exhausting day. But I am very blessed to have such a calm and patient best friend. She is proving herself to be a truly beautiful bride. Hopefully one day I can repay the favor and be just as cool and un-bridezilla as she is being.
Tonight's song is Stolen by Dashboard. A select few will understand the meaning, and the rest of you should just download it and slow jam to it all night.
Love always,
C Sue Neal
PS- Huge shoutout and congratulations to my fiery gorgeous friend Michelle Bogan and Scott Whetstone on their recent engagement! I am so excited and couldn't be happier for you guys and your new life together! You are living proof of your favorite quote-
How lucky am I to have such great examples of awesome guys and what all girls deserve. Thanks for showing this little girl that true love is worth waiting for! xoxoxoxo!
