tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3688739624251771702024-02-18T21:41:13.468-06:00The Way That You WalkChronicling our 2009 weddingSarah + Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02538763443069486053noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-25095431050428702462012-03-14T09:53:00.000-05:002012-10-12T09:44:03.439-05:00And So It Is<div style="text-align: center;">
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So... I meant to write this in the two months I was on maternity leave, but obviously that didn't happen. Motherhood has truly taught me a lesson in prioritizing. Still, I wanted to write my story down so that my good memories aren't lost through time, and so I can flush the bad memories out of my system. My birth experience was a <i>very</i> positive one, and I'm excited to share that story. My postpartum recovery, however, was very rough and emotional, but I think it's important to share on the off chance that someone comes across it and knows that they're not alone.</div>
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This isn't a very graphic post, but there is a bit of TMI and mentions of mental illness (depression & anxiety). I'm putting it all under a cut mainly due to length. For those of you who do chose to read this, I hope you find it useful or, at the very least, interesting. I've tried to include linked definitions of things that most people don't know about until they're actually pregnant or in a relationship with a pregnant person, as well as links to helpful blog posts about other moms' personal experiences. </div>
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My due date was August 24, 2011, a Wednesday. Because my maternity leave was unpaid and I only had enough saved sick and vacation time to cover so many days, I tried to work as close to my son's birth as possible to ensure lots of time spent with him afterwards. My goal was to at least work though the week if my son wasn't born on his due date, but you know how best laid plans go. On that Monday I went into work, but I was miserable. Pregnancy is different for everyone, but I think it's pretty universal to be extremely physically uncomfortable in the last month. On top of that, this was August in Austin, where we were experiencing a record-breaking number of days with triple-digit temperatures. I got as much done as possible that day and told everyone they wouldn't see me again until my leave was up. </div>
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Tuesday I started experiencing early labor signs. What you see in the movies was not at all my experience. I wasn't going about business as usual, had water break, then popped out a baby in a couple of hours all while screaming and freaking out. There are a lot of signs that labor is about to happen, and they can start weeks before actual delivery. By Wednesday I started feeling very mild contractions. I called <a href="http://www.getbabied.com/" target="_blank">my doula collective</a> about them because I wasn't really sure if I was about to go into <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=368873962425177170">active labor</a> or not since this was my first pregnancy.<sup>1</sup> Cary, the doula I spoke to, assured me I probably wasn't going into labor right then but that it would be soon; she asked me to keep her and the other doulas updated on my progress. I would touch base with them a few times via email in the following days while they offered gentle words of encouragement. </div>
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All that week we had friends and family with birthdays, and they kept hoping that our son would be their birthday present. My mom's birthday was his due date, but Wednesday came and went with no signs of an impending baby. I continued to have mild, sporadic contractions throughout the week, and on Friday I had my first post-due-date doctor's visit. My obstetrician, <a href="http://www.obgynnorth.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Sebestyen</a>, found that I was still <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/dilation-and-effacement.aspx" target="_blank">4cm dilated - as I had been at my doctor's appointment the week before - and 90% effaced</a>. I gave her the OK to <a href="http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/labourandbirth/labour/membranesweepexpert/" target="_blank">sweep my membranes</a> in the hopes of moving this whole delivery thing along. It really painful but fortunately didn't take long. Dr. Sebestyen predicted that I would go into labor 48 hours. That night, my husband Justin also did some acupressure on me to help speed things along. </div>
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At 10:00am on Sunday morning, August 28, my active labor started. I had contractions that were much more intense than the ones I'd been experiencing all week, and I felt silly for ever thinking I had been in labor before; there was such a noticeable difference. After timing them at 10-minute intervals for an hour, I texted Justin at work that he might want to think about coming home. When he arrived and I was still having regular contractions, we called my doula collective. De'Andrea was the on-call doula that day, and she guided me through what I could expect. I was comfortable with my contractions, which just felt like really intense menstrual cramps,<sup>2</sup> so I held off on asking her to come over to our house. I just continued to take it easy and focus on my breathing while Justin made sure I was hydrated and the heat pack on my lower back stayed warm.</div>
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Sometime in the mid-afternoon, my contractions were at the 5-1-1 mark: five minutes apart, lasting for more than a minute, for more than an hour. This was the sign to call my doctor's office. Lisa was the midwife on duty that day, and she told me that since this was my first pregnancy, delivery probably wouldn't happen until 10:00pm that night at the very earliest. I told her I wanted an intervention-free birth,<sup>3</sup> and she said that if I went to<a href="http://www.womenscenteroftexas.com/home.aspx" target="_blank"> the hospital</a> now, they would be more likely to push for intervention to speed up my labor. If I wanted to go to the hospital then, she would support me 100%, but she recommended waiting until my contractions were 3 minutes apart for an hour. I decided to wait since my contractions weren't bothering me, and I was happy laboring at home. We did call De'Andrea the doula, though, and asked her to come over. I had been touch with my mom all day, too, and at this point we told her to come on in to town since she was facing about a 3-hour drive to get to Austin.</div>
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My contractions gradually got more intense, but the pain continued to be manageable. I was able to breath through the rough ones and walk around or do whatever during the milder ones. When the doula arrived, she and Justin inflated her <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/od/laborbirth/a/birthball.-KGM.htm" target="_blank">birth ball</a>, which was fantastic for laboring. We placed it behind a chair in our living room, and while going through a contraction I would grab onto Justin, who was sitting in the chair, while De'Andrea would massage my lower back. We played my <a href="http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2011/08/push.html" target="_blank">push mix</a> and ordered a pizza. It was all pretty relaxed. De'Andrea even talked about my going to sleep, but when she found out I had started the weekend dilated at 4cm, she realized this baby was coming soon. At one point, we even thought my water broke. Not long after that, Lisa the midwife called to check in. I told her we thought my water might have broke, and she told me that if that were the case, I could start expecting the contractions to get really intense and I might want to think about going to the hospital. I told her I would wait a bit longer since I still felt comfortable but that we'd call as soon as we were leaving. </div>
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And then, yeah, the contractions started getting way more intense. I could no longer talk through them and had to really focus on my breathing. I also started feeling all this pressure in my pelvis and kept running to the bathroom. A couple of times I even labored while sitting backwards on the toilet because I was worried about having an accident. And that's when I decided it was time to get to the hospital. At around 10:00pm, just as we finished calling the midwife and were packing up, my mom arrived and followed our doula to the hospital. As Justin and I were on our way at the door, I had one final contraction holding onto him in the kitchen. That was the last time it would just be the two of us at home.</div>
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On the way to the hospital, which was about a 5-10 minute drive, Justin called his mom, who lives in town, while I was doing some pretty heavy breathing and swearing. My contractions were really starting to hurt, and I was feeling the need to bear down. When we arrived at the hospital's delivery wing, it was very calm and quiet. There was no one in the downstairs lobby and few people in the upstairs lobby. I was really concentrating on not having the baby in the elevator. In triage, Justin went to park the car and get our hospital bags, while I got changed, strapped to a <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_fetal-monitoring_1451559.bc">fetal monitor</a>, and had my <a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/od/laborbasics/g/salinelock.htm" target="_blank">salin lock</a> inserted. I remember it being really cold and lonely in the triage room, even though I was alone for probably alone all of 5 minutes. Right after Justin got back, I told the triage nurse that I really wanted to push. She asked, "Like push out a baby?" Uh, yes. So she went to get Lisa the midwife, who found me dilated at 9cm. I gave her the OK to break my water, which was still in tact, and I was quickly taken to my delivery room. My mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother-in-law all came to say hello and offer their support before going back to the waiting room, leaving me with Justin, De'Andrea, and Joy the delivery nurse.</div>
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I was <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/stages-of-labor?page=3#articlesection7" target="_blank">transitioning</a> from 9 to 10cm, and this was by far the most painful experience of my life. I've passed several kidney stones - 2 of which required ER visits - and my doctors and nurses have all told me that it's supposed to be as painful as childbirth. On a whole, I'd say that's accurate - I'd actually rate passing kidney stones as more painful from start to finish - but nothing is as painful as transitioning. This is the one part of the pregnancy where I would have taken drugs, but I don't mean an epidural. I'm talking morphine. Thankfully, I had an amazing support group. I labored on all fours on the hospital bed, moaning into the head support while latching onto Justin during each contraction. He was so positive and had nothing but encouraging words for me. Between contractions, De'Andrea kept me hydrated and reminded me, "Let that contraction go." This was the best thing for me to hear because if I had focused on the pain of the previous contraction, I wouldn't have been able to handle the next one. I would have just tensed up. ("Let that one go." is pretty good life advice in general.)</div>
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Finally, transition ended, and I was fully dilated. I switched to a <a href="http://www.ivillage.com/birth-squatting-give-birth/6-n-145530" target="_blank">squatting position</a> in the bed and started pushing. Pushing was painful but not as much as transition and nothing I couldn't handle. But each time I pushed the muscle in my left thigh would cramp and that was driving me nuts. I would have a contraction, try to push, my leg would cramp, I'd get mad and swear, and we'd get no where. Everyone suggested different positions, but nothing worked or I was too worried about pain to try them. Nurse Joy finally laid down some tough love; she told me I had to just push through the pain and try laboring on my back, slightly sitting up, with my feet in stirrups. I had been fighting this but it turned out to be the perfect position for me, especially with the squat bar still attached for me to hold on to and with Justin and De'Andrew pushing against my feet with each contraction to mimic a squatting position. My leg stopped cramping, and with Justin's encouragement, I was able to really push. He kept asking me to give him one more push during each contraction - like when you're exercising, and you tell yourself to go just one more minute or do just a few more reps. He was also just so excited and joyful about seeing our son's head (it's amazing how many things that gross you out before labor become no big deal during).<sup>4</sup> When Joy was able to see about a quarter-sized amount of his head, she went to get Lisa. De'Andrea had told me that when the baby started to get out of the birth canal, I would need to switch to gentle pushes so I could avoid a <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_perineal-tears_1451354.bc" target="_blank">perineal tear</a>. But my son and I were both too impatient, and Lisa got there just in time to catch Bixby as he slipped out.<br />
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Everyone says that as soon as your child is born, you forget about all you went through to bring him or her into this world, and it is so true. I had kept my eyes closed all during the pushing stage, so that when Bixby came out crying and I opened them, it was like waking from a dream. They immediately put Bixby <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_what-happens-to-your-baby-after-delivery_182.bc#articlesection1" target="_blank">on my stomach</a>, where I started to breastfeed while they covered us with a blanket, and I was so unbelievably happy. I was so calm and elated holding him. In fact, I was so thrilled to have my little man out safe and sound that I was pretty oblivious to everything, including the huge tear I had from the final push. Later I would find out that I had hemorrhaged enough to have required a blood transfusion, partly due to the fact that the right sutures were not in my room (something Lisa the midwife was <i>not happy</i> about). While still in stirrups, I was being sown up, which took a long time. But I had Bixby to dote on, so I didn't notice. </div>
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Once Lisa was done stitching me up, we went through the usual postpartum experience: Bixby was measured (weight: 7lbs, 5 oz; length: 19 <span style="background-color: white; color: #494949; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Jamrul, Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px;">¾</span>"), our families met him, Justin oversaw his<a href="http://youtu.be/QQeecNmXStc"> first bath</a>, we both rested a bit, and we moved to the room we'd call home for the next 2 days. Despite a lack of sleep, a high heart rate, and the repeated need for a saline infusion, I was overall feeling pretty good. Bixby was doing a good job of <a href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/basics/latch-resources.html">latching</a>, we were seeing our first visitors, and I was managing to sneak in some naps between nurse checks. </div>
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Then around 6:00 that evening it started to go downhill. Bixby was being really fussy, even though he'd just eaten and everything else seemed fine. Visitors held and rocked him, but after everyone left, I couldn't console him. He was only happy when he was nursing, and he'd cry inconsolably and almost in pain when he wasn't. I spent the entire night awake, trying everything to calm him and constantly nursing him. I was on the verge of a breakdown, when a nurse finally came in and declared that I wasn't producing milk. Bixby was starving. So she started us on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supplemental_nursing_system">supplemental nursing system</a> (SNS), which allows a mother to still nurse while getting formula to her baby. I talked to a lactation consultant later that day, but she seemed sure that there was a latching problem not a production one. Still, I would continue to use the SNS during our hospital stay, and I'd pump constantly in the hopes of upping my production. </div>
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Things improved once we found a surefire way to feed Bixby, but I was still dealing with the effects of my hemorrhage. I had spells where I would get intense, fever-like chills due to exhaustion, and at one point I had to have an iron infusion which ended with my saline lock dislodging. All this on top of the usual postpartum one-two punch of taking care of a newborn (which is SO HARD) and recovering from a vaginal delivery. The latter makes you feel like an old man - you're in constant dull pain, you can't walk or sit or use the bathroom normally, and you're wearing really ridiculous underwear. It didn't help that Justin was starting to get that weird sickness that comes from being in a hospital for too long. Thankfully we had a wonderful nursing stuff and have great moms who all took really good care of us. </div>
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Although it was nice to have a round-the-clock team to help with baby duty, Justin and I were both so grateful to finally go home. He had a week off, and my mom stayed with us for a few days. This really helped, but I was still struggling. The afternoon we got home, I was having chills so severe that I couldn't hold Bixby. That's when we introduced him to a bottle. I was heart-broken over this. I had prepared myself for the fact that my labor plan might have to change, but I didn't prepare myself for the idea that my child-rearing plans might do the same. <sup>5</sup> I already felt so guilty about not giving Bixby a diet of only breastmilk, and I was even more sullen about him possibly having <a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/breastfeeding/common-problems/nipple-confusion">nipple confusion</a>. The hospital lactation consultant, our pediatrician, and our friends had all given tips on increasing milk supply, and I tried everything despite how exhausting it all was.<sup>6</sup> But one thing Justin asked my midwife during the checkout process was if my hemorrhage had affected my milk supply, and she said that was very likely the case. In light of that, all my nursing and pumping and taking supplements felt fruitless. It didn't help that I couldn't find much information about nursing while recovering from anemia, nor that people just assumed I was breastfeeding full-time. And of course, all my hippy dippy parenting resources just talked about how breast is best. It made me feel like such a failure and a bad mom. <sup>7</sup></div>
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In hindsight, I know that I was also dealing with <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/02/motherhood-depression-and-weaning.html">postpartum depression</a> (PPD) and <a href="http://www.babyrabies.com/2011/12/i-knew-i-needed-help-when-postpartumanxiety/" target="_blank">anxiety</a>. Which shouldn't have been a surprise considering that, in hindsight, I know that I also had prenatal depression and anxiety. In the last month or so of pregnancy, I was having panic attacks and constant crying jags. This continued in the weeks following his birth. What pushed me to finally get help was when we took Bixby in for his 2-week check-up, and our peditrician asked me if I felt weepy all the time... since I very obviously spent that entire doctor's visit on the verge of tears for no reason. He suggested I visit my obstetrician's office. I made an appointment for that week, and it made such a difference. Lisa the midwife listened to all my troubles, gave me a prescription for Zoloft, and told me point-blank, "I give you permission to stop breastfeeding." At the same time, Justin reassured me that he was perfectly OK with us formula-feeding Bixby and that I shouldn't feel pressure to do anything else. It was like having a weight lifted. </div>
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Around this time, we realized Bixby had <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_colic-the-basics_77.bc">colic</a>, but being on anti-anxiety medication and not having to constantly stress about milk production made it so much easier to deal with. It also helped that Bixby was only colicky during the day and was a champ at sleeping through the night. Funny enough, about 4 weeks after his birth, my milk <i>finally</i> came in. It still wasn't enough to feed Bixby exclusively, but at that point, I was over the many steps and supplies it takes to increase production. I breastfed when I could, and we formula-fed the rest of the time. </div>
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Then Bixby turned 2 months old, which was a big turning point for me. I went back to work, and I felt a lot better not being tied to the house and not wearing pajamas everyday. Bixby's colic subsided, and he started being able to go longer between feedings. I was getting more sleep. Bixby was exploring his world and developing his personality. </div>
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Bixby's now 6 months old. Things are still rough sometimes - right now all 3 of us are getting over respiratory illnesses, Bixby's teething, and I'm always working to keep my general anxiety in check - but the hardships of the first few months seem so far away. We all sleep pretty well, we've got our routines, going out with Bixby isn't a big production. I think Justin and I have both become better and stronger people who are almost obsessively in love with our son. The little man himself is such a smiley, happy baby full of love and curiosity. It is a true joy to have him in our lives.<br />
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It may seem like overkill, but one of the best things we - well, really Justin - did is create a Facebook fan page for Bixby. Not only is it a very convenient way to keep family and friends updated with photos and his development without spamming our News Feeds, but it has really given me a sense of community. So many of our mom friends have shared great advice, support, words of encouragement, and their own experiences. It's been such a reassurance throughout all my moments of doubt and worry, and is an example of the good technology can do to bring people together.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>1</b> <a href="http://www.getbabied.com/about-doulas/what-is-a-doula">Here</a> is a good explanation of what a doula is and does.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>2</b> When not on hormonal birth control, my periods cause severe cramping and a host of other horrible symptoms, so I'm pretty pain tolerant when it comes to uterus stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>3</b> <a href="http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/"><i>The Business of Being Born</i></a> pretty much explains all my reasons for wanting an intervention-free birth. And that's all I'm going to say about birthing choices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>4</b> Like <a href="http://skepchick.org/2010/02/what-pregnant-women-wont-tell-you-ever">poop</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>5 </b><a href="http://stinkerpants.com/weblog/post/is-attachment-theory-bad-for-women">I definitely know better now</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>6</b> <a href="http://offbeatmama.com/2011/09/breastfeeding-without-the-milk">Here</a> is a great article about someone's own struggles with milk production, and how disheartening it can be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>7</b> I now realize that this is just what society does - makes all <a href="http://offbeatmama.com/2012/02/banishing-guilt-to-be-better-lets-chill-out-and-trust-ourselves">moms feel bad for every single parenting decision they make</a>. Yay!</span></div>
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On August 29,2011 at 1:09am, our son Bixby Elias was born. He weighed in at 7lbs, 5 oz and measured 19 ¾". He is perfect. <br />
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♥ SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-49724113778519328272011-08-21T15:54:00.005-05:002011-09-07T13:52:19.218-05:00Push<center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/justin/6015171407_bfe16cf4fe_o.jpg' width=400></center><br /><br />I've put together a "push mix" for my labor and delivery, which hopefully, will happen any time now given our August 24th due date. (Seriously, we are <i>so</i> ready.) This playlist contains some obvious standards, a few unconventional choices, a bit of a space theme, and a whole lotta stuff I just like regardless of whether or not it'll get me through labor. <br /><br />Below you'll find links to the corresponding YouTube videos for each song. If you're on Spotify, you can listen to everything <a href='http://open.spotify.com/user/vonmamomo/playlist/63CISMIRM7ivkcj7rplQep'>here</a>. <br /><br /><ol><li><a href='http://youtu.be/AWiccrTB4LM'>Love Today</a> | Mika<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/KqgHosrqJ8o'>The Sound of Sunshine</a> | Michael Franti & Spearhead<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/tU1stt0okdM'>Rudie Can't Fail</a> | The Clash<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/k94AkSXIjlw'>Always the Sun</a> | The Stranglers<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/phWv7l8Lm_A'>This Is the Day</a> | The The<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/UAX2cWkKylA'>Ghosts</a> | The Jam<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/lnMf1Rpj7PU'>Ringing Bells</a> | Mando Diao<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/oeSh805ekR0'>Another Day</a> | Jamie Lidell<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/vvw1MF8637w'>Valerie</a> | Amy Winehouse<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/0NdmIpHKfgk'>La Vie En Rose</a> | Edith Piaf<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/kStzzS6n3dA'>Day Old Blues</a> | Kings of Leon<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/grKaSsyvxZE'>Through the Roof 'N' Underground</a> | Gogol Bordello<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/GMezwtB1oCU'>Everyday</a> | Buddy Holly<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/w74UVnCZ_QA'>This Is the Way</a> | Devendra Banhart<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/nhm27uXG6bg'>California Stars</a> | Billy Bragg & Wilco<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/kBhlRY5LpZw'>Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles)</a> | Arcade Fire<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/P5CUHHGlQg0'>Blackbird</a> | The Beatles<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/aXnfhnCoOyo'>Pink Moon</a> | Nick Drake<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/GMfjA4gyEcU'>Cosmic Dancer</a> | T.Rex<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/DMPswhKjfGQ'>Across the Universe</a> | Fiona Apple<br /><li><a href='http://mamomo.tumblr.com/post/473512215/david-garza-georgia-bo-planning-a-trip-to'>Georgia Bo</a> | Davíd Garza<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/OmOe27SJ3Yc'>King of the Road</a> | Roger Miller<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/HH0VBZ5Up5o'>Wonder Boy</a> | The Kinks<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/hHXau3zAe7E'>All I Want Is You</a> | Barry Louis Polisar<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/mtLKlB6XcC4'>Sydney (I'll Come Running)</a> | Brett Dennen<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/YwHrx0r0t2s'>Oh, Boy!</a> | Buddy Holly<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/SFI9s6INJPQ'>The Magic Position</a> | Patrick Wolf<br /><li><a href='http://youtu.be/uI03ejx1_k8'>Ride on Shooting Star</a> | The Pillows</ol><br /><br />For more on our adventures in pregancy and new parenthood, check out <a href='http://www.facebook.com/bixbyhyman'>Bixby's Facebook page</a>. <br /><br />♥ SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-8238673292561260172010-04-09T11:52:00.005-05:002010-12-15T13:01:01.726-06:00Happy Anniversary... to Us!March 29th was our one-year anniversary! We did it!<br /><br />Thanks to the many amazing and loving people who helped with the wedding a year ago and who have supported us. <br /><br />Photos from our anniversary trip to Marfa, TX are up <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157622949693411/'>here</a>. <br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/4479734920_0ea127748f_b.jpg' width=400></center><br /><br />♥ Sarah & JustinSarah + Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02538763443069486053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-83770769303577259282010-03-16T11:35:00.004-05:002011-03-08T15:53:57.306-06:00Star Trek Round-UpHere's a long overdue list of all the Star Trek references we managed to shove into our wedding. We had a lot of themes going on, but Star Trek was one of the biggest, nerdiest ones. <br />
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<ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-programs.html'>Our programs</a> featured subtle ST references, including the star date and a quote from Worf.<br />
<li>Our tables signs were the most obvious homage. Rather than being numbered, our tables were named after ST characters.<ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/table-signs-captains-table.html'>Captains</a><br />
<li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/table-signs-hu-mans.html'>Hu-mans</a><br />
<li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/table-signs-aliens.html'>Aliens</a></ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/05/wedding-playlists-big-events.html'>During the processional</a>, Justin walked out to the <i>Next Generation</i> theme, and I walked out to the <i>Voyager</i> one. <br />
<li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/02/inertial-dampener.html'>Our signature drink, created by Justin, was the "Inertial Dampener."</a><br />
<li>The ST logo was in <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/4219729526/in/set-72157622949693411/'>our invite</a>.<br />
<li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/4220209121/in/set-72157622958778071/'>Justin's cufflinks were made of the United Federation of Planets logo.</a><br />
<li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/4220977638/in/set-72157622958778071/'>The groom's cake had a borg topper and ST logo base.</a><br />
<li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/4220214585/in/set-72157622958778071/'>Justin's tie tack was the Vulcan salute ("live long and prosper").</a><br />
<li>We used the ST logo in <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/4220626135/in/set-72157622958778071/'>various signage</a>.<br />
<li>The Vulcan salute was thrown around a lot.</ul>
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-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-39070200343983180032010-03-01T08:41:00.003-06:002010-03-01T08:45:36.840-06:00OffBeat WeddingHooray! We're so excited to announced that a few weeks from our first anniversary, we've been featured on <a href='http://offbeatbride.com/'>OffBeat Bride</a>. <br /><br />You can read about our wedding <a href='http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/geek-chic-jewish-wedding'>here</a>. Thanks to Ariel and the OffBeat Bride team! OBB is one of the few wedding sites I still check regularly. <br /><br />--SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-24431073114979817412010-02-24T15:54:00.012-06:002010-03-23T16:44:57.782-05:00Link Round-UpOur one-year anniversary is coming up in four weeks (we'll be spending it on a mini-trip to Marfa, Tx), so I decided to compile a list of all the important links from our wedding planning. <br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/4221383576_d16d391fc9.jpg' width=400></center><br /><ul><li>OffBeat Bride featured wedding: <a href='http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/geek-chic-jewish-wedding'>Sarah and Justin's geek-chick, backyard fiesta</a><br /><li>Green Bride Guide/Real Green Wedding featured wedding: <a href='http://thegreenbrideguide.com/realgreenweddings/trekkies-texas'>Trekkies in Texas</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2010/03/star-trek-round-up.html'>Star Trek Details</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2008/07/its-so-easy-being-green.html'>How Green Was Our Wedding?</a><br /><li>Photos<ul><li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157622949693411/'>Before and After</a><br /><li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/sets/72157616857428177/'>Summary</a><br /><li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157622957724767/'>Guest Photos</a><br /><li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157622958778071/'>Professional Portfolio</a><br /><li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157622963545371/'>Professional Photos</a><br /><li><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157616810492396/'>Honeymoon</a><br /></ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-programs.html'>Our Program</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-menu.html'>Our Menu</a><br /><li>Table Signs<ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/table-signs-captains-table.html'>Captains</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/table-signs-hu-mans.html'>Hu-mans</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/table-signs-aliens.html'> Aliens</a><br /></ul><li>Playlists<ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/04/wedding-playlists-prelude.html'>Prelude</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/05/wedding-playlists-big-events.html'>Big Events</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-playlists-cocktail-hour.html'>Cocktail Hour</a><br /><li>Reception <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-playlists-reception-14.html'>One</a> <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-playlists-reception-24.html'>Two</a> <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-playlists-reception-34.html'>Three</a> <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/06/wedding-playlists-reception-44.html'>Four</a><br /></ul><li>Vendors<ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/04/vendor-reviews-family-friends-wedding.html'>Friends and Family (Wedding Party)</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/05/vendor-reviews-key-players.html'>Key Players</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/05/vendor-reviews-fashion-grooming.html'>Fashion and Grooming</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/05/vendor-reviews-best-of-rest.html'>Best of the Rest</a><br /></ul><li>Planning<ul><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/04/planning-wedding-blogs.html'>Blogs</a><br /><li><a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/04/planning-online-tools.html'>Online Tools</a><br /><li><a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/15384442.html'>195 Day Progress Post</a><br /><li><a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/15807242.html'>140 Day Progress Post</a><br /><li><a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16234266.html'>70 Day Progress Post</a><br /><li><a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16654118.html'>15 Day Progress Post</a><br /><li><a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16887386.html'>Post-Wedding Post</a></ul></ul><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-61426372850863584742009-12-28T20:36:00.008-06:002010-04-09T11:51:06.533-05:00Attention: Photos Moving<center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/cake.jpg' width=300></center><br /><br />In April 2010, the subscription to our wedding flickr, <a href='http://www.flickr.com/waythatyouwalk'>flickr.com/waythatyouwalk</a>, will expire, limiting the number of photos we can display. We'll leave <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/sets/72157616857428177/'>our summary</a>, any videos, and duplicates of most of the guest photos up at <a href='http://www.flickr.com/waythatyouwalk'>flickr.com/waythatyouwalk</a>, but <b>all of the professional wedding photos are now on my personal flickr gallery at <a href='http://www.flickr.com/mamomo'>flickr.com/mamomo</a></b>. <br /><br />You can find a list of the new photo galleries <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2010/02/link-round-up.html'>here</a>.<br /><br />-- SarahJustin Hymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13405050075127759572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-3797085747243786662009-06-20T16:44:00.002-05:002009-06-20T16:47:45.449-05:00Wow!<a href='http://thegreenbrideguide.com'>The Green Bride Guide</a> is currently featuring our wedding on the "Real Green Weddings" feature! You can read all about it <a href='http://thegreenbrideguide.com/realgreenweddings/trekkies-texas'>here</a>. <br /><br />Thank you so much to all of our family, friends, and vendors for making our green goals (and, well, the entire wedding) happen, and thank you to Kate and Stephanie at the Green Bride Guide for recognizing us and for all your help! Green Bride Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to have an eco-friendly, sustainable wedding, and we are so lucky to be a part of it. <br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-80940695403642427772009-06-10T11:39:00.005-05:002012-03-14T14:05:10.942-05:00Our ProgramsBelow is the text from our program. I designed it using a template from <a href="http://www.diybride.com/">DIY Bride</a>. You can read about the seeded paper we used for the covers <a href="http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/03/to-everything-there-is-season.html">here</a>. Thank you so much to Palmer, Ysabel, Miriam, and my dad for all the hard work they did to assemble these for the wedding. <br />
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<i>Edit: Lol I just realized that when I screencapped from Word, it caught all the spellcheck notices. So, please just ignore the red squiggles and any mistakes, which weren't in the printed program. Sorry I'm too lazy to recap and upload each page.</i><br />
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-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-14845849971557641572009-06-10T11:23:00.004-05:002009-06-10T11:30:41.569-05:00Our MenuOne of our main goals for the wedding was to have memorable food, and our caterers, <a href='http://pinkavocadocatering.com/'>Pink Avocado</a>, went above and beyond with the menu they created. They also helped us stay <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2008/07/its-so-easy-being-green.html'>green</a> by using locally-sourced and/or organic ingredients whenever possible and by providing disposable tableware that was corn-based and biodegradable. <br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/3450185203_6485e5c329.jpg' width=400><br /><br /><b>THE MENU</b><br />Veggie skewers<br />with citrus rosemary dressing<br /><br />Roasted tomato bisque<br />with mini grilled cheese panini<br /><br />Vegan samosas<br />with sweet chili sauce<br /><br />Antipasti platter<br />with fruit skewers, grilled veggies, cheese and artisan breads<br /><br />Rosemary garlic flank steak platter<br /><br />Smoked salmon canapés<br /><br />Seared polenta<br />with Parmesan crust<br /><br />Turkey meatloaf cupcakes<br />with piped sweet potatoes<br /><br />Sweet potato latkes<br />with applesauce<br /><br />Game meat confit<br />with brioche rolls, Stilton cheese, dried blueberries, and arugula<br /><br />Baked, fried, and wrapped brie platter<br />with toasted baguettes<br /><br />Tater tots and mini corn dogs<br />with organic ketchup</center><br /><br />I want all of this right now. :/<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-9252905379838620302009-06-10T10:38:00.003-05:002009-06-10T10:41:55.955-05:00Table Signs: AliensInstead of table numbers, our tables were named after our favorite Star Trek characters. It was really hard to narrow it down to only 16 characters from 5 series and multiple movies, but we managed to do it. Justin is responsible for the text, I'm responsible for the layout. Below are the aliens. Click on an image for a larger view.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture17.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture17.png" width=400></a><br /><br />(We used Tribbles for the kids table.)<br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture2.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture2.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture5.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture5.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture6.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture6.png" width=400></a><br /><br />(Our Worf sign was double-sided simply because we had a hard time choosing just one quote for him. We even included one of his quotes on our program.)<br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture7.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture7.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture8.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture8.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture9.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture9.png" width=400></a></center><br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-43057930881450493752009-06-10T10:30:00.003-05:002009-06-10T10:42:25.256-05:00Table Signs: Hu-mansInstead of table numbers, our tables were named after our favorite Star Trek characters. It was really hard to narrow it down to only 16 characters from 5 series and multiple movies, but we managed to do it. Justin is responsible for the text, I'm responsible for the layout. Below are the humans or humanoids. Click on an image for a larger view.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture1.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture10.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture10.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture18.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture18.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture19.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture19.png" width=400></a><br /><br />(Our McCoy sign was double-sided to allow for TOS and the new movie, which came out shortly after our wedding.)<br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture3.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture3.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture4.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture4.png" width=400></a></center><br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-4537503527050967912009-06-10T10:23:00.005-05:002009-06-10T10:42:42.125-05:00Table Signs: The Captain's TableInstead of table numbers, our tables were named after our favorite Star Trek characters. It was really hard to narrow it down to only 16 characters from 5 series and multiple movies, but we managed to do it. Justin is responsible for the text, I'm responsible for the layout. Below are the characters used for the head table. Click on an image for a larger view. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture12.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture12.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture13.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture13.png" width=400></a><br /><br />(Our Kirk sign was double-sided to allow for TOS and the new movie, which came out shortly after our wedding.)<br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture11.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture11.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture16.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture16.png" width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture14.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture14.png"width=400></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/?action=view¤t=Picture15.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/reception/Picture15.png" width=400></a></center><br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-39778921973386208292009-06-08T09:01:00.003-05:002009-06-08T09:04:41.267-05:00Honeymoon Photos Are Go!You can find photos and information on our trip to Italy here: <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157616810492396/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamomo/sets/72157616810492396/</a><br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/3429352004_53c8d01a87.jpg' width=400></center>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-84936786515843858982009-06-04T09:48:00.002-05:002009-06-04T10:15:41.074-05:00Wedding Playlists: Reception (4/4)This is the seventh and last in a series on the music played at our wedding. Links go to YouTube or online music players, so you can listen to the songs.<br /><br />66. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XELpxApT8Kc'>Do You Want to Touch Me</a> | Joan Jett & The Blackhearts<br />Originally performed by Gary Glitter<br />67. Can You Picture That | There<br />Orig. performed by Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem<br />68. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8u5SVIiSEw'>We Trying to Stay Alive</a> | Wyclef Jean featuring Refugee Allstars<br />Sample's The Bee Gees "Stayin' Alive"<br />69. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtlT-MB7HBE'>Oh My God</a> | Lily Allen<br />Orig. performed by The Kaiser Chiefs<br />70. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrh8FGaBiyE'>Night Time is the Right Time</a> | Creedence Clearwater Revival<br />Blues standard<br />71. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf0CkDCtb8o'>Beautiful Girls</a> | Sean Kingston<br />Samples Ben E. King "Stand by Me"<br />72. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvIxxn36pUU'>The Way You Do the Things You Do</a> | UB40<br />Orig. performed by The Temptations<br />73. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhO9qkB0YXQ'>SexyBack</a> | Rock Plaza Central<br />Orig. performed by Justin Timberlake<br />74. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=947CVXtXNsk'>Light My Fire</a> | Mike Flowers Pops<br />Orig. performed by The Doors<br />75. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQriZQbTcjk'>Police & Thieves</a> | Junior Murvin<br /><s>Orig. performed by The Clash</s> I had this backward - Junior's version was first, so the Clash version is actually the cover. Oops. :O<br />76. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4_ghOG9JQM'>Stand by Me</a> | John Lennon<br />Orig. performed by Ben E. King<br />77. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7wA7Zvm6oU'>L-O-V-E</a> | Joss Stone<br />Orig. performed by Nat "King" Cole<br />78. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=516ZUtOeWMg'>I Melt with You</a> | Nouvelle Vague<br />Orig. performed by Modern English<br />79. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG3PnQ3tgzY'>Puttin' on the Ritz</a> | TACO<br />Made famous by Fred Astaire<br />80. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6BFqU4oEfg'>All My Loving</a> | Jim Sturgess<br />Orig. performed by The Beatles<br />81. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0kpA9gNB4Q'>Try a Little Tenderness</a> | Paul Giamatti<br />Made famous by Otis Redding<br />82. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L41HIuiubUM'>When All Is Said and Done</a> | Pierce Brosnan & Meryl Streep<br />Orig. performed by ABBA<br />83. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsRWpK4pf90'>Don't Stop the Music</a> | Rihanna<br />Samples Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Something"<br /><br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-57019796691844903802009-06-04T09:05:00.003-05:002009-06-20T22:58:12.450-05:00Wedding Playlists: Reception (3/4)This is the sixth in a series on the music played at our wedding. Links go to YouTube or online music players, so you can listen to the songs.<br /><br />44. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qWIBZTOpsc'>Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)</a> | Erasure<br />Originally performed by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel<br />45. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-NULFMky4s'>Ring of Fire</a> | Adam Lambert<br />Orig. performed by Johnny Cash<br />46. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ea_-xoY1g'>Me & Julio Down by the School Yard</a> | Me First & The Gimme Gimmes<br />Orig. performed by Paul Simon<br />47. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZHbctAIkQ'>Jabuticaba</a> | Bonde do Rolê<br />Samples "Summer Lovin'" from <a href='http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077631/'>Grease</a><br />48. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fL0WiB69T0'>There She Goes Again</a> | The La's<br />Orig. performed by The Velvet Underground<br />49. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxc8Sm0nXpE'>Mustang Sally</a> | The Commitments<br />Made famous by Wilson Pickett<br />50. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdhonK8NMm8'>Crimson and Clover</a> | Joan Jett & The Blackhearts<br />Orig. performed by Tommy James & The Shondells<br />51. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVNc8H4uTYs'>Money</a> | Velvet Revolver<br />Orig. performed by Pink Floyd<br />52. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OataTlgD1Cc'>Mama Told Me Not to Come</a> | The Wolfgang Press<br />Made famous by Three Dog Night<br />53. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f3Biuroj3A'>The Ballad of John and Yoko</a> | Teenage Fanclub<br />Orig. performed by The Beatles<br />54. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Na6l1gdMw'>Pretty Green</a> | Santogold<br />Orig. performed by The Jam<br />55. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKI55lw_kA8'>Stuck in the Metal</a> | Eagles of Death Metal<br />Orig. performed by Stealers Wheel<br />56. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4hGSR5njZE'>Gin and Juice</a> | The Gourds<br />Orig. performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg<br />57. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzTWL4WReU0'>Shake That Body</a> | Technotronic<br />58. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw'>I Want Candy</a> | Bow Wow Wow<br />Orig. performed by The Strangeloves<br />59. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqprhVmv3BI'>Rocket Man</a> | Me First & The Gimme Gimmes<br />Orig. performed by Elton John<br />60. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_trcFZLg5FU'>Spirit in the Sky</a> | Dr Hook<br />Orig. performed by Norman Greenbaum<br />61. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa_GGoDa2uM'>Revolution</a> | Jim Sturgess<br />Orig. performed by The Beatles<br />62. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1rJYR-A2us'>I Want You to Want Me</a> | Chris Isaak<br />Orig. performed by Cheap Trick<br />63. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16u0wwCfoJ4'>I Fought the Law</a> | The Clash<br />Made famous by The Bobby Fuller Four<br />64. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXWEM4gZhg4'>Common People</a> | William Shatner<br />Orig. performed by Pulp<br />65. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3shXvF8aWw'>20th Century Boy</a> | Placebo<br />Orig. performed by T.Rex<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-16731899794162316382009-06-03T15:56:00.004-05:002009-06-20T22:58:22.952-05:00Wedding Playlists: Reception (2/4)This is the fifth in a series on the music played at our wedding. Links go to YouTube or online music players, so you can listen to the songs.<br /><br />22. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7CuJ8cR9sg'>Forever Young</a> | Alphaville<br />23. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVmSKbrTUH0'>Panic</a> | The Puppini Sisters<br />Originally performed by The Smiths<br />24. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqoetEg3ySw'>Everyday I Write the Book</a> | Alison Brown<br />Orig. performed by Elvis Costello<br />25. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzmCpMJ42h4'>Handle with Care</a> | Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins with M. Ward, Ben Gibbard, & Conor Oberst<br />Orig. performed by Traveling Wilburys<br />26. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg67-CIasMg'>Act Naturally</a> | The Beatles<br />Orig. performed by Buck Owens<br />27. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqKhbAB--cs'>Brand New Key</a> | Rasputina<br />Orig. performed by Melanie Safka<br />28. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJgpfoUO1oc'>What's New Pussycat</a> | Bob Marley & The Wailers<br />Orig. performed by Tom Jones<br />29. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zr5lZWx9X0'>Crazy Little Thing Called Love</a> | Dwight Yoakam<br />Orig. performed by Queen<br />30. Some Kind of Wonderful | The Commitments<br />Orig. performed by The Drifters<br />31. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrFJp1BN6VA'>Dancing with Myself</a> | Nouvelle Vague<br />Orig. performed by Billy Idol<br />32. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7tI2SkX_pM'>I Don't Want to Face It</a> | The Fab Faux<br />Orig. performed by John Lennon<br />33. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XRNQ2C2x0'>Proud Mary</a> | Ike & Tina Turner<br />Orig. performed by Creedance Clearwater Revival<br />34. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzJ3hiqsi0U'>Hard Headed Woman</a> | Wanda Jackson<br />Made famous by Elvis Presley<br />35. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j41GBIUQko4'>California Sun</a> | The Dictators<br />Made famous by The Rivieras<br />36. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mzHbY_ikoE'>Walk on By</a> | The Stranglers<br />Orig. performed by Dionne Warwick<br />37. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCzWPBR30Nk'>Come on Eileen</a> | Save Ferris<br />Orig. performed by Dexy's Midnight Runners<br />38. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUbvYMweQy0'>Power to the People</a> | Black Eyed Peas<br />Orig. performed by John Lennon<br />39. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawdbR9gQvo'>Gone Daddy Gone</a> | Gnarls Barkley<br />Orig. performed by Violet Femmes<br />40. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBCkRRE1iJo'>Chick Habit</a> | April March<br />Orig. performed by France Gall<br />41. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j7Z5Q7ZDs4'>I've Just Seen a Face</a> | Jim Sturgess & Joe Anderson<br />Orig. performed by The Beatles<br />42. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l_9ih_7Oig'>Take a Chance on Me</a> | Erasure<br />Orig. performed by ABBA<br />43. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsKgrIQQzE8'>Solsbury Hill</a> | Erasure<br />Orig. performed by Peter Gabriel<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-20887893760088475602009-06-03T14:59:00.003-05:002009-06-03T15:55:15.550-05:00Wedding Playlists: Reception (1/4)This is the fourth in a series on the music played at our wedding. Links go to YouTube or online music players, so you can listen to the songs.<br /><br />1. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XogDQnqejxs'>It's De-Lovely</a> | Robbie Williams<br />Cole Porter standard<br />2. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuITcvjyPE'>Elephant Lovely Medley</a> | Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor<br />Featuring songs originally performed by Paul McCartney, U2, and more<br />3. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5BXfXUYwM'>Can't Take My Eyes Off of You</a> | Lauryn Hill<br />Originally by Frankie Valli<br />4. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX9E_D_HjBo'>The Rainbow Connection</a> | Willie Nelson<br />Orig. performed by cast of <a href='http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/'>The Muppet Movie</a><br />5. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_tDNKYOwSI'>Pencils in the Wind</a> | Flight of the Conchords<br />6. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRiyN_Zn5L8'>Superstar</a> | Sonic Youth<br />Orig. performed by The Carpenters<br />7. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8nkkOA_AM'>Hey Ya</a> | Matt Weddle<br />Orig. performed by Andre 3000 of Outkast<br />8. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQiJZgsGFfU'>Pale Blue Eyes</a> | REM<br />Orig. performed by Velvet Underground<br />9. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ryNJVreiY'>Skullcrusher Mountain</a> | Jonathan Coulton<br />10. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHe-iwAI9BE'>Nobody Does It Better</a> | Radiohead<br />Orig. performed by Carly Simon<br />11. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGc0PqKBnno'>Real Love</a> | Regina Spektor<br />Orig. performed by John Lennon<br />12. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=589Mvlz6LWE'>Umbrella</a> | Marie Digby<br />Orig. performed by Rihanna<br />13. <a href='http://www.rhapsody.com/desconocido/bso-publicidad'>Our House</a> | Desconocido<br />Orig. performed by Madness<br />14. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy6OEvb1or8'>Rhinestone Cowboy</a> | Radiohead<br />Orig. performed by Glen Campbell<br />15. Slave (acoustic version) | Daví d Garza<br />16. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJsovOcEulU'>Your Song</a> | Ewan McGregor & Alessandro Safina<br />Orig. performed by Elton John<br />17. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk-NqRsQlVk'>Across the Universe</a> | David Bowie<br />Orig. performed by The Beatles<br />18. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFKIN8P2hE8'>Turn Your Lights Down Low</a> | Lauryn Hill & Bob Marley<br />Orig. performed by Bob Marley<br />19. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAIKznMPXUk'>Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World</a> | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole<br />Orig. performed by Judy Garland/Louis Armstrong<br />20. La Vie en Rose | Raul Malo & Robert Chevrier<br />Orig. performed by Edith Piaf<br />21. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdKG0XYCSuc'>Something</a> | Jim Sturgess<br />Orig. performed by The Beatles<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-36421160694663371672009-06-01T16:32:00.006-05:002009-06-03T15:06:32.644-05:00Wedding Playlists: Cocktail HourThis is the third in a series on the music played at our wedding. Links go to YouTube or online music players, so you can listen to the songs.<br /><br />1. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzuzfezK0xI'>Ain't That a Kick in the Head</a> | Robbie Williams<br />Originally preformed by Dean Martin<br />2. <a href='http://www.rhapsody.com/van-morrison/pay-the-devil/dont-you-make-me-high/lyrics.html'>Don't You Make Me High</a> | Van Morrison<br />Blues standard<br />3. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GVeBxqkF7I'>The Girl from Ipanema</a> | Nat "King" Cole<br />Bossa nova classic made famous by Astrud Gilberto<br />4. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsK40HcxxsE'>Dance Me to the End of Love</a> | Madeleine Peyroux<br />Orig. performed by Leonard Cohen<br />5. <a href='http://www.rathergood.com/independent_woman'>Independent Women</a> | Elbow<br />Orig. performed by Destiny's Child<br />6. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbR_u5oMq1s'>Just Can't Get Enough</a> | Nouvelle Vague<br />Orig. performed by Depeche Mode<br />7. Dream a Little Dream | Saladillo & Terry Hall<br />Lounge classic make famous by Dean Martin<br />8. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZzBjF9FJec'>King of the Road</a> | Rufus Wainwright & Teddy Thompson<br />Orig. performed by Roger Miller<br />9. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpUvoDf_K78'>L-O-V-E (French version)</a> | Nat "King" Cole<br />Orig. performed by Nat "King" Cole in English<br />10. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1O6x9WetyE'>Mack the Knife</a> | Robbie Williams<br />Orig. performed by Bobby Darin<br />11. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV5PwN2e88Y'>Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps</a> | Cake<br />Pop standard<br />12. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jeeY80n99Q'>Everybody's Talkin'</a> | Madeleine Peyroux<br />Orig. performed by Harry Nilsson<br />13. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1ueZf1WMQ'>Wonderwall</a> | The Mike Flowers Pops<br />Orig. performed by Oasis<br />14. The Night Chicago Died | The Recliners<br />Orig. performed by Paper Lace<br />15. <a href='http://www.last.fm/music/Moe+Tucker/_/(And)+Then+He+Kissed+Me'>Then He Kissed Me</a> | Moe Tucker<br />Orig. performed by The Crystals<br />16. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JogMCCSt3mo'>Cruisin' Together</a> | Gwyneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis<br />Orig. performed by Smokey Robinson<br />17. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdHhdpiGIas'>Can I Kick It?</a> | A Tribe Called Quest<br />Samples Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side"<br />18. Watching the Wheels | Matisyahu<br />Orig. performed by John Lennon<br />19. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGbKo0aTQQ'>At Last</a> | Raul Malo<br />Orig. performed by Etta James<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-23033188074903233012009-05-31T19:34:00.006-05:002009-06-02T16:49:31.659-05:00Wedding Playlists: The Big EventsThis is the second part in a series of posts on the music played at our wedding. Links go to YouTube or online music players, so you can listen to the songs. <br /><br />1. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8zlUUrFK-M'>Jurassic Park Theme</a> | John Williams<br />Seating of ushers and grandparents<br />2. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxgcLf0TSY'>Theme from Star Trek: The Next Generation</a> | Jerry Goldsmith<br />Wedding party and groom's processional<br />3. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DaXyxLY9fc'>Theme from Star Trek: Voyager</a> | Jerry Goldsmith<br />Bride's processional<br />4. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLa6n_bHjaM'>I Love You Baby</a> | Brak<br />Recessional<br />5. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDErAXJGBio'>I Think We're Alone Now</a> | Tiffany<br />Start of <a href='http://www.chabad.org/library/howto/wizard_cdo/aid/476773/jewish/Yichud-Room.htm'>yichud</a><br />Originally performed by Tommy James & the Shondells<br />6. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCb62JM2fnc'>Rebel Alliance Theme</a> | John Williams<br />Our entrance and announcement as husband & wife<br />7. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maAyfcO-X3k'>I'll Stand by You</a> | The Pretenders<br />Our first dance<br />8. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VcuUSiN4_Q'>To Sir, with Love</a> | Al Green<br />Father-daughter dance<br />Originally performed by Lulu<br />9. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEizEzCI2Gk'>Mama Tried</a> | Grateful Dead<br />Mother-son dance<br />Originally performed by Merle Haggard<br />10. <a href='http://www.rhapsody.com/wilson-pickett/the-very-best-of-wilson-pickett/sugar-sugar/lyrics.html'>Sugar Sugar</a> | Wilson Pickett<br />Cake cutting<br />Orig. performed by The Archies<br />11. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8MOEdo-xw0'>Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon</a> | Urge Overkill<br />Bouquet toss<br />Orig. performed by Neil Diamond<br />12. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0UOZ9NHDsY'>Highway to the Danger Zone</a> | Kenny Loggins<br />Garter toss<br />13. <a href='http://www.last.fm/music/Paul+Anka/_/Time+After+Time'>Time after Time</a> | Paul Anka<br />Last song<br />Orig. performed by Cyndi Lauper<br /><br />-- SarahJustin Hymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13405050075127759572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-33775994100457186942009-05-21T16:26:00.008-05:002009-06-20T16:50:10.263-05:00Vendor Reviews: The Best of the RestThis is the final part in a series reviewing all the amazing people and businesses that made our wedding happen. The businesses below contributed to everything that hasn't been previously mentioned. The order is alphabetical. No rankings, solid As for everyone.<br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/3347536039_fdf638d781.jpg' width=400></center><br /><br /><a href='http://www.austinjff.org/'>AJFF</a><br />Justin met the two amazing women (Wendy and Meredith) who finalized our <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3223297398/in/set-72157605613122673/'>invitation</a> through the AJFF.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.ajudaica.com/'>aJudaica</a><br />Source for our kiddush cup (seen <a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16654118.html'>here</a>).<br /><br /><i>Austin Flower Company</i><br />Source for all of the flowers and greenery used in the bouquets, corsages, and boutionnieres. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=100'>Christine Renee</a><br />Source for our sweet <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3451001352/in/set-72157616857428177/'>button favors</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://austin.craigslist.org/'>Craiglist</a><br />Source for the bamboo for our <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3378733909/in/set-72157605613122673/'>chuppah</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.epartyunlimited.com/'>eParty Unlimited</a><br />Source for our <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3450185871/in/set-72157616857428177/'>sparklers</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.fedex.com/us/office/'>FedEx Office</a><br />Where he had our <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3223297398/in/set-72157605613122673/'>invitation</a> printed. <br /><br /><a href='http://gardenridge.com/'>Garden Ridge</a> and <a href='http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home'>Lowe's</a><br />Source for more <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3378733933/in/set-72157605613122673/'>chuppah supplies</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.greenerprinter.com/grp/welcome.do'>GreenerPrinter</a><br />Where we had our <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3451001928/in/set-72157616857428177/'>save the date postcards</a> printed. <br /><br /><a href='http://hobbylobby.com/'>Hobby Lobby</a>, <a href='http://www.joann.com/joann/'>Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts</a>, and <a href='http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home'>Michael's</a><br />Source for tons of DIY materials and decorations.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.ikea.com/us/en/'>IKEA</a><br />Source for most of the <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3324670928/in/set-72157605613122673/'>centerpiece items</a> and various decorations. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.mpartworks.com/'>MP Artworks</a><br />Source for our incredible <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3450184795/in/set-72157616857428177/'>ketubah</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.custompaper.com/'>Of the Earth</a><br />Source for our <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3450185347/in/set-72157616857428177/'>program</a> <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/03/to-everything-there-is-season.html'>covers</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://posta-bella.com/'>Posta Bella Stationary</a><br />The owner and artist created our save the date layouts and did the initial designs for the invitations. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6032243'>R Frantz Design</a><br />Source for our cute guest "book" (seen <a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16654118.html'>here</a>). <br /><br /><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6032243'>Shoal Creek Nursery</a><br />Source for our centerpiece <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3324671956/in/set-72157605613122673/'>herbs</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.twistedlimbpaper.com/'>Twisted Limb Paperworks</a><br />Source for our original guestbook. We decided not to use it but still highly recommend Twisted Limb!<br /><br /><a href='http://www.uline.com/'>Uline Shipping Supply Specialists</a><br />Source for the silver mailing tubes used for our invitations.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.usps.com/'>United States Postal Service</a><br />Source for all our mailing needs.<br /><br />Thank you and good night!<br /><br />-- SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12958429957683263836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-3754026822984328052009-05-21T15:29:00.007-05:002009-05-21T16:05:25.451-05:00Vendor Reviews: Fashion & GroomingThis is the third in a series reviewing all the amazing people and businesses that made our wedding happen. The businesses below contributed to our wardrobe and stylish good looks. The order is alphabetical. No rankings, solid As for everyone.<br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/3449841991_7d92b50cd8.jpg' width=400></center><br /><br /><a href='http://www.acetailors.com/'>Ace Custom Tailors</a><br />Where I had both my dresses altered. <br /><br /><a href='http://americanapparel.net/'>American Apparel</a><br />Source for Justin's undergarmets and <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3479561739/in/set-72157616267953580/'>the dogs' collars and leashes.</a> <br /><br /><a href='http://bananarepublic.gap.com/'>Banana Republic</a><br />Source for Justin's shirt and socks.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.converse.com/'>Converse</a><br />Source for Justin, Dan, and Jack's <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3451001614/in/set-72157616857428177/'>custom Chucks</a>. Thanks to everyone who wore a pair to the wedding! <br /><br /><a href='http://cyberoptix.com/'>Cyberoptix Tie Lab</a><br />Eco-friendly source for Justin, Jesse, and Dan's cool <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3450184703/in/set-72157616857428177/'>wind turbine ties</a>.<br /><br /><a href='http://cyberoptix.com/'>Ebay</a><br />Source for a lot of accessories (seen <a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16654118.html'>here</a>), plus part of Justin's suit and my reception dress. Most importantly, we found my lovely dress here at a bargain price. Much thanks to Ana, the Queen of Ebay.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.ecocleanaustin.com/'>Eco Clean</a><br />Where Justin's suit and my dress were pressed. <br /><br /><a href='http://embellishnails.com/'>Embellish Nails and Boutique</a><br />Source for our great manis and pedis, plus a relaxing facial for me. (Check them out - they gave me the best manicure I've ever had. It lasted all through Italy.)<br /><br /><a href='http://www.gap.com/'>The Gap</a> and <a href='http://oldnavy.com'>Old Navy</a><br />Original source for my reception dress, plus various odds and ends.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp'>J.Crew</a><br />Original source for my wedding dress and Justin's suit. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.joseluissalon.com/'>Jose Luis Salon</a>: <b>A+</b><br />I lied when I said no ranking because I was beyond thrilled with the amazing and hard work that Blaine and Theresa respectively put into my fantastic hair and make-up. They deserve extra special thanks for their artistry and sweetness. The entire Jose Luis staff was very friendly, and I plain to make it my regular salon. I also have to give thanks to Justin's generous uncle and aunt who covered my hair costs. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.keykalou.etsy.com'>Keyka Lou</a><br />Source for my adorable blue clutch (seen <a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/15384442.html'>here</a>).<br /><br /><a href='http://www.krugersjewelers.com/'>Kruger's Diamond Jewelers</a>: <b>A+</b><br />Extra rankings for Kruger's, as well. David Kruger took the time to help me custom design my engagement ring (seen <a href='http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/16234266.html'>here</a>), and he treated us with the utmost respect and friendliness. The entire staff was helpful and went out of their way to allow Justin to pick up my ring after hours as a surprise to me. We also purchased Justin's amazing tungsten carbide band from them. Highly recommended. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=69578'>Plonka by Dalinda</a><br />Source for the also adorable clutch I got Palmer. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.roostersmgc.com/'>Roosters Men's Grooming</a> <br />Where Justin and his boys went for their shaves and haircuts the morning of. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp'>Urban Outfitters</a><br />Source for my lovely gray heels. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.groomingdalesofaustin.com/'>Groomingdale's of Austin</a><br />Source for our dogs' stylish looks. Bonus points for them for understanding JRTs.<br /><br />-- SarahSarah + Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02538763443069486053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-61132508016848196502009-05-21T14:15:00.002-05:002009-05-21T14:51:06.733-05:00Vendor Reviews: The Key PlayersThis is the second in a series reviewing all the amazing people and businesses that made our wedding happen. The businesses below contributed the most work to the ceremony and reception. The order is alphabetical.<br /><br /><center><img src='http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/mamomo/wedding/3450184835_3928a768a2.jpg' width=400></center><br /><br /><a href='http://www.austinweddingphotography.org/'>Arol J. Horkovy Photography</a>: <b>A+</b><br />Booking Arol was one of the first decisions we made in the planning process, and we haven't regretted it. He has been nothing but nice, communicative, and professional. He did a great job with our engagement photos, which is no mean feat considering I was wacked out on painkillers that day due to sinus troubles. He and his assistant did an amazing job with our <a href='http://waythatyouwalk.blogspot.com/2009/04/wedding-photos-are-go.html'>wedding photos</a>, and we got a lot of fantastic work out of them for a bargain price. <br /><br /><br /><a href='http://www.austinouthouse.com/'>Austin Outhouse</a>: <b>B+</b><br />Our preliminary dealings with Austin Outhouse went smoothly, but the day-of delivery was rough. They were almost 12 hours behind in delivering the outhouse, so that we were all at the rehearsal dinner by the time it arrived. Fortunately, they put it on the correct side of the house, and it ended up being an necessity for the reception. We're glad we made the decision to get one and that Austin Outhouse offers green toilets, which helped us keep our wedding environmentally-friendly. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.austinpartycentral.com/'>Austin Party Central</a>: <b>A</b><br />APC had excellent customer service. They easily answered our questions and even offered us extra ways to save money, including working closely with our caterer. They have a wide selection of products and a very informative and user-friendly website. We had no problems with their delivery service. <br /><br /><br /><a href='http://www.cleanairlimo.com/'>Clean Air Limos</a>: <b>A</b><br />We were thrilled to learn Austin has such a service, which fit in with our eco wedding theme. The driver showed up well before the expected time and provided excellent service. When our limo didn't have the sparkling water we had requested, he voluntarily stopped and bought some for us. He also took us on the scenic route to our hotel downtown, which extended the moment when Justin and I got to relax together after all the chaos. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.cocopalomadesserts.com/index.html'>Coco Paloma Desserts</a>: <b>A+</b><br />Paloma not only made us a <a href='http://cocopalomadesserts.blogspot.com/2009/04/origami-and-bamboo.html'>beautiful cake</a>, she did so with organic and local ingredients, in keeping with our green wedding. The rosemary used came from her own garden! She also worked out a great deal with Justin's generous uncle and aunt, who covered the cost of the cake. <br /><br /><a href='http://juniorsbeer.com/index.php'>Junior's Wine & Beer</a>: <b>A</b><br />Junior's was a great resource for the 2 kegs we had at our reception. It's just a shame we couldn't send them back empty. :/<br /><br /><a href='http://pinkavocadocatering.com/'>Pink Avocado Catering</a>: <b>A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</b><br />We cannot sing the praises of PAC enough! They gave us a great deal, created amazing dishes, and provided phenomenal service. One of Justin's big goals for the wedding was to have memorable wedding food, and PAC went above and beyond that goal. We got more compliments on the food than anything else, and we're still always wishing we had some of our wedding buffet. Brent and his staff took great direction and were quick to help with anything. We got great feedback on their eagerness and friendliness, as well, and cannot recommend them enough. <br /><br /><a href='http://www.main.org/shalomrav/rabbi_weddings.html'>Rabbi Monty Eliasov</a>: <b>A</b><br />We found Rabbi Monty simply through an online search, which can always be iffy, but he turned out to be an excellent pick for leading our ceremony. He was very informative and communicative, sending us emails with details about Jewish wedding traditions and resources. He met with us repeatedly to make sure we understood everything and that we were happy with it. The ceremony he wrote for us was incredibly beautiful, moving, simple, and sweet. It fit our personalities and wedding day perfectly. The only thing we received more praise on was the food! <br /><br /><a href='http://www.rocknrollrentals.com/'>Rock N Roll Rentals</a>: <b>A-</b><br />All of our sound equipment came from Rock n Roll Rentals, and their staff was very helpful in explaining which products we would need. The only snafu came with a miscommunication during returns, but it was quickly sorted out with a phone call from Justin. <br /><br />-- SarahSarah + Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02538763443069486053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368873962425177170.post-37007810215927275712009-04-29T15:06:00.010-05:002012-10-30T16:10:18.489-05:00Vendor Reviews: Family & Friends (Wedding Party)This is the first in a series reviewing all the amazing people and businesses that made our wedding happen. I'm starting with the people who don't technically count as vendors but who shouldered more responsibility and work than anyone else. Without these amazing people, we probably wouldn't have had a wedding. Obviously, these aren't really reviews - they're more like accolades. The order is alphabetical.<br />
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<b>The Key Players</b><br />
<i>Liz A</i>: Wedding Coordinator<br />
Liz is one of Justin's aunt, mother of the ring bearer, and the ringleader for day-of action. Liz is who we yelled for when we needed something. She helped with decorating and general people wrangling. She broke down a lot of the venue set-up. She was a general Renaissance woman who did a great deal to help us from having to worry about things ourselves. Thanks to her, we could relax and mingle. <br />
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<i>Holly Montreal Cooper & Wyatt Ontario Cooper</i>: Dog of Honor & Best Dog<br />
These are our dogs. Do not ask me why they have different last names than us because I don't really know. They made an oh-so-brief appearance in the ceremony, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3450185169/in/set-72157616857428177/">kept us company in our yichud</a>, and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3479561739/">helped Justin greet guests</a>. For a couple of Jack Russell terriers, they were very well-behaved! It meant a lot to us to have them there. <br />
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<i>Jesse B</i>: Usher<br />
Jesse's brother was a general usher, and he stood alongside his and Justin's mom Miriam during the ceremony (and helped keep the chuppah in place). He and his super-sweet girlfriend, Shylo Faulkner, also ushered our dogs to the wedding site. Additionally, he connected us with our amazing caterer, <a href="http://pinkavocadocatering.com/">Pink Avocado</a>, whom he happens to work for. We were so grateful to have his help. <br />
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<i>Jackson H</i>: Ring Bearer<br />
Justin's young cousin Jack was our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3399999881/in/set-72157616267953580/">dapper ring bearer</a>, who defied the ring bearer stereotype by marching up the aisle like it was no big deal. No tears, no tantrums, all professional!<br />
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<i>Kate H & Scott G</i>: Dog Whisperers<br />
Friends of the family, Kate and Scott walked our dogs during the ceremony, to keep them from disturbing the peace. They brought the dogs to us for a last goodbye, and with Justin's cousin Zoe, they took them back to our house for safekeeping. Zoe's friends also helped her look after our pets and home while we honeymooned in Italy. We owe the whole lot of them a huge, huge debt. <br />
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<i>Suzanna H</i>: Guestbook Attendant<br />
My longtime (and long-suffering) friend stepped up to the task of making people she didn't even know leave us lasting memories on scraps of paper. She even showed up ahead of schedule, which for Sue shows a massive sense of devotion. A born conversationalist, it was great to have her greet our guests. <br />
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<i>Miriam H</i>: Mother of the Groom<br />
Justin's mom was financial backer for the rehearsal dinner, but she also provided tons of help whenever called upon. She did craft projects, decorated, cleaned, and provided input and emotional support to a lot of people involved in the wedding, not just Justin and me. She also gifted us her entire tax return, for spending in Italy! I'm really lucky to have her as a mother-in-law.<br />
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<i>Ysabel H</i>: Grandmother of the Groom<br />
Justin's grandmother did a lot of miscellaneous tasks for us, but her coup de grace was the homemade Venezuelan rehearsal dinner she whipped up, complete with empanadas, tres leches cake, and other delicacies. She worked to feed about 30 people and was a very gracious hostess - it was better food and service than we could have gotten at any restaurant. <br />
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<i>Palmer M</i>: Maid of Honor<br />
My dear friend did an amazing job of filling the maid of honor position after our original MOH had to step down. If it hadn't been for her, I would have been a wreck waiting for the ceremony to start; she kept me calm, clear-headed, and hydrated. Anytime I needed something, all I had to do was ask, not just on the day of but every day leading up to the wedding. She also custom made my earrings, plus jewelry for the rest of the wedding party. (You can buy jewelry and other delightful goods from her at <a href="http://crafts4causes.com/">Crafts 4 Causes</a>.)<br />
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<i>Richard & Sue M</i>: Parents of the Bride<br />
My parents obviously provided massive financial support, but they also supported us in every other way possible. They shopped for us, decorated, provided therapy, and performed a variety of other tasks that pop up when you're planning a wedding. They crafted a lot of details: my dad made the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3451001460/in/set-72157616857428177/">ring bearer "pillow"</a>, he assembled programs and seating charts, and my mom made <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3450184751/in/set-72157616857428177/">the bouquets and corsages</a>. She also acted as my therapist. I'd've been lost without her and my dad, and we'd have been stranded post-wedding as they financed our honeymoon to Italy.<br />
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<i>Brooklyn N</i>: Flower Girl<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3400007723/in/set-72157616267953580/">Brooklyn is the daughter of my childhood friend</a>, and it was sweet to have a new generation involved in the wedding. She got a little too nervous to throw the flower petals, but she was adorable and made up for it later by pelting us all with flowers. <br />
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<i>Dan R</i>: Best Man<br />
Justin's friend was our go-to guy and helped out a lot before the start of the ceremony, keeping track of rings, rigging up the chuppah, and getting Justin ready to go. Even in the days leading up to the wedding, he got us organized and kept people calm amidst the chaos. His support was greatly needed and greatly appreciated. He also generously gifted us all the wine for the wedding, from his importing business <a href="http://mosaicwinegroup.com/">Mosaic Wine Group</a>. <br />
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<i>John & Larry S</i>: Ushers<br />
My brothers seated guests and were also a part of the team of guys doing set-up at the rehearsal and last minute tasks before the ceremony start. It was nice to have them involved and have the family together. <br />
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<i>Jason V</i>: MC<br />
After several failed attempts to hire an MC to make announcements and man the iPod, Justin's friend - a karaoke and improv enthusiast - eagerly stepped up to the task. With little direction, he kept the ceremony and reception events running smoothly, and kept busybodies from tampering with our playlists. <br />
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<i>Ana & Brian W</i>: Hosts<br />
I can't even tally how much time, effort, and money Justin's aunt and uncle put into the wedding. Hosting a 110-person wedding at one's house is a big enough duty to take on as is, but they went above and beyond - having tons of work done on their home and yard beforehand, cleaning, directing foot traffic, delivery men, and work staff. Ana did numerous crafts to give her house a wedding atmosphere, including a yellow-and-gray makeover for our yichud room and the guest bathroom. She and Brian rearranged their entire house, hauling furniture out on the lawns to create atmospheric seating areas. They advised us on a lot of decisions and probably had a big hand in keeping me from turning into a bridezilla. This wedding would've been crap with out a lot of the people listed here, but it probably wouldn't have even happened without the Watsons. <br />
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<b>Miscellaneous Shout-outs</b><br />
<i>Lisa A:</i>: Spiritual Adviser<br />
Lisa is a friend we met through the Jewish Community Association of Austin and has provided us with a lot of input on Jewish life. She's a bit like our personal den mother. In addition to Dan and Palmer, Lisa was a witness on our ketubah, or Jewish marriage contract. <br />
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<i>Natalie & Ellison A</i>: Sous Chefs<br />
All of Justin's family pitched in for the rehearsal dinner, but Natalie and Ellison left the rehearsal early to support Ysabel in her cooking endeavors. They were also early birds at the wedding and helped out when needed. <br />
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<i>Dorothy C</i>: Grandmother of the Bride<br />
My engagement ring was made with diamonds from a ring my grandmother gave to me when I graduated high school. She's a jewelry enthusiast, and the diamonds were the first ones she ever bought. <br />
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<i>The Guests</i>: Yay!<br />
Thank you to all of our guests for taking the time to come to the wedding, for your support, for your generous gifts, for wearing Converse and yellow-and-gray. Our goal was to have fun, festive, loving atmosphere, and you all helped us achieve it! <br />
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<i>Mike H</i>: Tech Guy<br />
A lot of our male relatives and friends willingly did manual labor for us, but Mike was one of the main guys breaking down the set-up at the end of the night. As a musician, he also helped set-up the sound system and advised us on using it.<br />
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<i>The Neighbors</i>: Keeping It Cool<br />
Thanks to Ana and Brian's neighbors for being totally OK with having fifty-someodd cards take over their streets and letting us blast music all afternoon. <br />
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<i>Zac S</i>: Chuppah Stabilizer<br />
Our homemade chuppah was pretty but not as structurally sound as it could have been for such a windy day. Before Justin's brother and my dad could walk up the aisle to hold it, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/waythatyouwalk/3479561851/in/set-72157616267953580/">Zac kept it from blowing over</a>.<br />
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