wedding planning
Okay, so a few people have asked us when the wedding is, so Buffy and I sat down and worked out a time.
The wedding will take place on the 19th of November NZ TIME, which is Saturday the 18th for all you Americans living in the past. I'll probably make the post some time between 11-12:00 midday, so that's 6:00 pm EST I think.
I envisage the post will be open all day, and as all your characters got invitations, you're more than welcome to show up at any time. New folks, even if you haven't met Kon or Buffy, be attracted by the fuss and wander in to tell them how crazy they are and snag some free cake.
Also, since we have a lot of different stuff that has to happen, involving people from different time zones, I figure we'll want to set up the post with different threads with different events happening. At this stage, the plan is:
1. Kon posts, with the pre-wedding setting up, people arriving, that sort of thing. He'll want to check in with his best men, and any flower deliveries, etc. Sousuke, you want to do a security checkpoint/barrier thing or something, this is probably a good place.
2. Bride arrives, probably accompanied by Lupin, the bridesmaids, flowergirls and ringbearer (>:D) -- Buffy will probably start this thread.
3. Ceremony starts -- we'll need either Wolfwood, Il Palazzo or Sanzo on hand to start this part -- if you guys could comment with your expected schedules, that would be great.
4. Stuff happens. We'll assume this thread happens at the same time as the ceremony, and it's for everyone who wants to crash/cause confusion/cry at weddings, etc. If anyone wants to start something or has any ideas, comment below. We encourage it.
5. Reception! Izumi or Sanji can comment opening up the buffet and we all go nuts.
6. Entertainment -- Sai and Shuichi, you both volunteered for this, right? You guys can make separate threads or whatever you want any time after the Reception starts.
7. Toasts. I think it's traditional for the best man to make a speech, so any takers? Or hey, anyone who wants to make a speech just grab a glass and clear your throat. This can happen anytime after the reception thread, so go nuts.
ETA: 8. As Kazahaya who clearly knows more about weddings than me has just informed me, reception also includes the cutting of the cake, throwing of the bouquet, and the garter too? So we'll just slot those in around the toasts and other things. Oh, and Bride and Groom's first dance.
Of course we welcome you guys to jump in and post anywhere you like -- in fact, we really hope you will. This list isn't exclusive or anything, it's just to help us get organised and ensure that everyone gets the chance to take part. And it's not set in stone or anything either -- you have any ideas, hit Buffy or I up, or just surprise us on the day.
Does this make sense?
The wedding will take place on the 19th of November NZ TIME, which is Saturday the 18th for all you Americans living in the past. I'll probably make the post some time between 11-12:00 midday, so that's 6:00 pm EST I think.
I envisage the post will be open all day, and as all your characters got invitations, you're more than welcome to show up at any time. New folks, even if you haven't met Kon or Buffy, be attracted by the fuss and wander in to tell them how crazy they are and snag some free cake.
Also, since we have a lot of different stuff that has to happen, involving people from different time zones, I figure we'll want to set up the post with different threads with different events happening. At this stage, the plan is:
1. Kon posts, with the pre-wedding setting up, people arriving, that sort of thing. He'll want to check in with his best men, and any flower deliveries, etc. Sousuke, you want to do a security checkpoint/barrier thing or something, this is probably a good place.
2. Bride arrives, probably accompanied by Lupin, the bridesmaids, flowergirls and ringbearer (>:D) -- Buffy will probably start this thread.
3. Ceremony starts -- we'll need either Wolfwood, Il Palazzo or Sanzo on hand to start this part -- if you guys could comment with your expected schedules, that would be great.
4. Stuff happens. We'll assume this thread happens at the same time as the ceremony, and it's for everyone who wants to crash/cause confusion/cry at weddings, etc. If anyone wants to start something or has any ideas, comment below. We encourage it.
5. Reception! Izumi or Sanji can comment opening up the buffet and we all go nuts.
6. Entertainment -- Sai and Shuichi, you both volunteered for this, right? You guys can make separate threads or whatever you want any time after the Reception starts.
7. Toasts. I think it's traditional for the best man to make a speech, so any takers? Or hey, anyone who wants to make a speech just grab a glass and clear your throat. This can happen anytime after the reception thread, so go nuts.
ETA: 8. As Kazahaya who clearly knows more about weddings than me has just informed me, reception also includes the cutting of the cake, throwing of the bouquet, and the garter too? So we'll just slot those in around the toasts and other things. Oh, and Bride and Groom's first dance.
Of course we welcome you guys to jump in and post anywhere you like -- in fact, we really hope you will. This list isn't exclusive or anything, it's just to help us get organised and ensure that everyone gets the chance to take part. And it's not set in stone or anything either -- you have any ideas, hit Buffy or I up, or just surprise us on the day.
Does this make sense?