Post by: Scramble on July 05, 2006, 05:50:05 PM
No immediate wedding plans are set. Two years from now would be ideal. Our lease will be up, I will have either completed my one year teaching degree in Ottawa or started the first year of a three (probably two and a few night courses thanks to shared credit) year teaching degree in Quebec. Since I?m allowed to teach as I study in Quebec, either way I will be working my career right after getting married.
If you?ve attended the a Joe Canuck Meet in the last two years, or the Montreal Meet last year, you?ve met Tina. If you haven?t, this girl was willing to drive to New York and back for a weekend of Joe shopping when we weren?t really even dating, drives to the Hamilton con the last two years and plans on doing it again, and was the stage manager of my latest production of In Jim?s Image, my original play. We met playing Dungeons and Dragons. And right now, we sleep in the spare bedroom and use the master bedroom for my Joes and our games. It?s one thing to find a girl who tolerates your hobby, but to find one that actively participates in it, that?s not a girl to let go. So I didn?t.
And rest assured, invitations will be sent out.
Post by: Deadshot on July 05, 2006, 05:55:25 PM
Post by: Raptor on July 05, 2006, 05:58:08 PM
I'm so glad for the two of you. If ever 2 people were made for one another, it's you two.
- Charles
Post by: pluv on July 05, 2006, 07:01:04 PM
Post by: BHMike on July 05, 2006, 07:54:54 PM
Heck, you made front page news! (And from a guy that doesn't update the front page - that's major!)
Plus, this thread is now a sticky!
I met Denise at a Toy Show, so I know EXACTLY how you feel my friend. ;-)
Mike
Post by: Redmao on July 05, 2006, 08:19:09 PM
Congratulations and best wishes of happiness!
have some Timbits to celebrate!
Post by: Jon S. on July 05, 2006, 08:42:42 PM
Big congrats. You definitely have a catch on your hands!
Post by: Scramble on July 05, 2006, 11:21:27 PM
Would you believe that, after our parents, you guys are the first to know?
Post by: sniper on July 05, 2006, 11:40:28 PM
Black Ice figure: $356.05
Finding a woman who understands you and your hobby: Priceless!
Post by: morgardee on July 06, 2006, 08:50:20 AM
Post by: viperlord on July 06, 2006, 02:27:08 PM
Congratulations Ryan! You and Tina are both awesome people and I'm glad to hear it :D
Post by: TankGirl on July 06, 2006, 02:43:26 PM
You guys are a great bunch....I thought that even before this thread. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Redmao on July 06, 2006, 03:54:05 PM
Post by: Realboss on July 06, 2006, 04:28:39 PM
Be well, be happy and go forth and multiply.
Post by: Agent_Loop on July 06, 2006, 06:10:53 PM
If you guys haven't gotten engaged by the next joe meet, I figure you guys might as well! It's great you guys finally have! Cheers!
Post by: gsmiley007 on July 06, 2006, 09:25:38 PM
Post by: akpayne on July 06, 2006, 09:48:52 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on July 07, 2006, 09:59:31 AM
Post by: BludChylde on July 07, 2006, 10:16:23 AM
Post by: Pete The Greek on July 07, 2006, 10:49:19 AM
Post by: Scramble on July 07, 2006, 01:24:18 PM
We had a couple of questions that maybe the married members or the people that just know a lot about weddings can help with.
First of all, how many ushers is too many? I have three brothers, so if I include the lot of them, I'm already up to four with the Best Man.
On the topic of ushers, is it customary to include the spouses of ushers and bride's maids (ie a bride's maid is married, should her husband automatically be an usher)?
And just general suggestions about a good time of year for the wedding. August is the front runner right now for us, but I'd like to hear others take on it.
Post by: beekerzz24 on July 07, 2006, 10:31:20 PM
Post by: BHMike on July 08, 2006, 10:04:19 AM
Quote from: ""Scramble""
First of all, how many ushers is too many? I have three brothers, so if I include the lot of them, I'm already up to four with the Best Man.
How many people do you plan on inviting?
Rule of thumb - one usher for every 20 people.
Denise and I had about 90 people at our wedding, and I had a best man and two ushers....
Quote from: ""Scramble""
On the topic of ushers, is it customary to include the spouses of ushers and bride's maids (ie a bride's maid is married, should her husband automatically be an usher)?
Nooooooo! With my wedding, by best man (Brian) was married - his wife sat with the guests.
Denises two bridesmaids were her sisters - and their husbands were with the guests as well.
Quote from: ""Scramble""
And just general suggestions about a good time of year for the wedding. August is the front runner right now for us, but I'd like to hear others take on it.
Mine was in May - nice weather - no rain.
I've been to a wedding in Aug. HOT, Sticky, and people sweat alot.
I'd say a late Sept. or Early may would work best. (But that's just me!)
Also, 1 word of advice, do NOT include children in your wedding party unless OVER the age of 10-12.
My nephew was our ring bearer - and while he did look cute and all doing it - he horsed around for most of the actual wedding. He was 4.... so that was our fault.
Mike
Post by: Realboss on July 08, 2006, 07:27:35 PM
Otherwise don't limit yourself to a small wedding party because someone will feel left out or slighted.
I've seen parties as large as 14-7 on each side and parties as small as two. But ultimately it is what you guys are most comfortable with.
Best time to get married-Mid to late Spring.
Also, try to set boundaries on who will actually plan the wedding-everyone and their neighbour want to give their two cents and control.
All the best and just keep in mind it's suppose to be a happy day not a stressful one-your union and the celebration of is the most important thing to plan the day around not whether aunt Bertha won't sit with Uncle Gus....etc
Post by: Jon S. on July 09, 2006, 03:21:31 PM
Nobody will feel slighted if you stick to that.
Post by: Madman on August 10, 2006, 10:54:42 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on August 29, 2006, 06:45:24 PM
/end_bttf-reference
Best of luck to you both; may you find happiness together.