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CJ & Carly’s wedding montage video

David — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:32 +0000

Had some fun with my video editing software this weekend. Here’s a rockin’ fast-paced look at CJ & Carly’s wedding week in Vegas. I haven’t figured out how to letterbox the video on YouTube, so the aspect ratio is skewed.

Wedding in Vegas

David — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:41:36 +0000

Spent last week in Las Vegas, where my son got married. On Tuesday we flew out and spent the day with CJ’s bride-to-be Carly. We didn’t get to meet her when we visited CJ in Japan last fall, so it a nice to have a little time to get acquainted, especially before all the other family arrived and everything got more hectic. They make such a cute couple. On Wednesday, Grace and I separated from the group and visited the Grand Canyon by plane, helicopter and boat. Magnificent.

On Thursday we went to Louie Anderson’s show (my ex-wife’s uncle). He was wonderfully hospitable, meeting us after the show, then taking us all to lunch at House of Blues on Friday, then attending the wedding ceremony. We spent the rest of the weekend tootling around Vegas with the kids and parents.

Getting married on The Strip in Vegas

David — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:27:46 +0000

My youngest son, CJ is coming back to the states in June to get married. Maybe getting married in a chapel on the Vegas strip isn’t your idea for the perfect wedding, but in truth it makes a lot of sense for a couple in the military stationed overseas. It’s quick and easy, since getting leave to come all the way back home can be difficult. It lets them actually get married in the states, which apparently simplifies some legal things. And it’s a reasonable compromise to deciding whether to get married in the bride’s home state (Massachusetts in this case) or the groom’s (Texas). So we’ll be at the Chapel of the Flowers watchin’ the kids git hitched. Then they’ll spend the rest of their honeymoon visiting parents and family in Arizona, Texas and Massachusetts. Welcome to the family Carly!

Wedding FAQ

David — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:52:36 +0000

My march Texas Star was featured as March of the Day on WRR-FM 101.1 last Friday. It usually gets played this time of year in conjunction with the opening of the Great State Fair of Texas.

Getting married this weekend; everything seems to be in order. Looks like clear skies although it may be a little warm. We sent out an email last week to everyone with directions and a Q&A section I thought was pretty cute…

FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Your invitation said “No gifts please” – that was just a polite suggestion, right?

Grace’s answer: Your presence is your gift to us; we just want you to come and enjoy the evening.
David’s answer: Anyone arriving with a wrapped package will be turned over to Homeland Security agents for possible cavity search and the package detonated by a Navy EOD team.

Q: What the heck does “dressy casual” mean?

Grace’s answer: I complicated this issue way more than I meant to. Our idea was to have a cocktail party atmosphere, relaxed, fun, and informal. We want you to be comfortable but still look nice in the photos!
David’s answer: Grace told me what to wear. The rest of you are on your own.

Q: What time is the actual ceremony?

Grace’s answer: The ceremony will begin between 7:00 and 7:15. You can arrive anytime after 6:30, relax, have a drink and enjoy the sunset.
David’s answer: Arrive before 7 and you’re cool. By 7:05 you may have missed
it.

Q: Will there be a sit-down dinner?

Grace’s answer: There is no formal dinner but there will be lots of appetizers and bite-sized desserts, along with wine, champagne, beer and soft drinks.
David’s answer: …so don’t be afraid to come hungry (unless you’re a really picky eater).

Q: Is Grace’s foot healed and ready to walk down the aisle?

Grace’s answer: The doctors say I am doing great and I am getting around just fine!
David’s answer: There is no aisle. Hard to explain. You’ll see when you get here.

Q: Did you hire a live band or a DJ?

Grace’s answer: The Arboretum has a restriction on live music, limiting bands to just three people, unplugged. We decided instead to put together our own recorded music. We’ve chosen beautiful romantic love songs recorded by various artists, including our musician friends. We hope you’ll dance the night away!
David’s answer: I’d trust a DJ about as far as I could throw him. And it’s gonna kill me to leave my sax at home, but it’s for the best.

See you next Saturday!
Grace & David

800 Simple Rules for Getting Married at the Dallas Arboretum

David — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:09:39 +0000

Well, it’s all about the wedding these days, of course. We’re trying to keep it simple and straight-forward but it’s still a lot of work! Our venue (the Dallas Arboretum) has many, many rules about what you can do, who you can hire, what you can serve (no red wine near their expensive rugs!), etc. etc. It’s going to be great though. We’re also planning a honeymoon right after – a 10-day trip through the Northeast to watch the change of seasons. 6 states, 8 hotels (including a houseboat), and as many sights as we can see. We’re hoping for some genealogical stops too.