Leo and Jen: A Blog

A family in Raleigh, NC and random things they do

Month: June 2011

  • Wedding Strings

    I had never given too much thought to my wedding until I was engaged. But in my vision of the ceremony, I was certain of one thing: string music playing as I walked up the aisle. And if everything else goes wrong, at least that part will happen, for I have now booked a string…

  • The View from the Other Side

    I keep hearing people say they barely remember their wedding. How sad. They’re probably right of course. Still, it never hurts to have a backup. Leo and I weren’t originally planning to hire a videographer. Frankly, it’s one more cost. You’ve already got a gazillion photos. And sometimes those people are really annoying. Two photographers…

  • One Year to Go!

    One year from today,  I will be getting married. It’s hard to believe. Realizing that I “only have a year left” to plan this shindig has given me a jolt, so I spent a lot of time of yesterday making calls and figuring out wedding stuff. I realized I actually have a lot done: Ceremony…

  • the bar patrons

    As I stood there, grabbing puke-covered napkins off the sidewalk, four words came to mind: I need a raise. My next thought was: Australia had better be worth it! I’m sure it will be. As many of you know, Leo and I are taking a big trip this fall. Australia isn’t cheap. So I’m serving…