Friday, April 17, 2009 10:34 am
Wedding planning has been easier than I thought it would be. Our families have been supportive and extremely helpful, and friends have pitched in and done more for us than we ever could have expected. It’s enough to make a grown man get a little emotional when he stops to really think about it.
But even when wedding planning goes well, it’s still stressful.
In many ways, the planning process has been like a mini marriage boot camp. For the first time we’re spending a large amount of money as a team with different ideas of how to go about it. We’re working closely with each other’s families to make decisions that also affect them. And we’re working closely with each other to make sure our different personalities are part of one cohesive event. After eight months of planning, I think we’re better listeners, better at making ourselves heard, and better partners. The process has also exposed some areas we need to work on : )
When I proposed, I could have been talked into eloping. But at this point I think that would have missed an important opportunity. The experience has been worth every penny (a whole bunch of pennies), and we haven’t even danced at the reception yet.
Below, Brooke takes a moment after making a call to confirm our flower order. One of many little things on our big to-do list).
by Channing
Christina and Bill » Channing Johnson Photography - […] There was a little bit of rain on Saturday, and there was a little bit of humidity; neither of which muted the celebration. And it put a smile on my face to see Christina’s camera sitting alone next to her and Bill’s empty dinner plates. It’s tough for photographers to leave behind one of the most effective tools in recording the past on one of the most important days of their lives. […]August 28, 2009 – 4:29 pm
Rich Pizzuti - congratulations… I love this image!May 11, 2009 – 7:16 am
birdie - More to follow!!! B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L Pics and subjects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!May 9, 2009 – 10:15 pm
eliza - congrats, dears! some music…finding you…at a snail’s pace. good thing you’re honeymooning. you and your (wedded) sweetheart welcome in maine this summer.May 2, 2009 – 12:04 am
Ronnie - Congrats!May 1, 2009 – 12:23 am
lisa rigby - congratulations Channing! Saturday was the absolutely best day so far this year, and a wonderful day for a wedding. Looking forward to seeing more pics.April 28, 2009 – 7:19 pm
tully - congrats dude!April 28, 2009 – 2:20 am
timg - complete sweetness channing! congrats and enjoy the honeymoon.April 27, 2009 – 4:28 pm
jessica - congratulations!!April 27, 2009 – 4:13 pm
jennifer - channing, congratulations. we’re thrilled for you!April 27, 2009 – 3:39 pm