tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post7046662843110039897..comments2024-03-28T22:21:34.287-07:00Comments on Heart of Light: The long, engaged weekendRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-41415118873143339272010-12-09T19:02:17.176-08:002010-12-09T19:02:17.176-08:00I'm thrilled!!!
never take for granted that y...I'm thrilled!!! <br />never take for granted that you CAN get married. not all of us can. <br />that makes it even more lucky & special.<br />heartfelt congrats.Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-62360003076874766682010-12-05T00:54:26.958-08:002010-12-05T00:54:26.958-08:00Congratulations again, such a beautiful ring.Congratulations again, such a beautiful ring.Margrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836427330662149705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-41788742431870643682010-12-02T06:59:23.804-08:002010-12-02T06:59:23.804-08:00Huzzah! Thank you for sharing such wonderful news...Huzzah! Thank you for sharing such wonderful news. Big Congratulations. I ate up every single word of this post, by the way.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888264290380513746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-26827486357247798962010-12-01T21:21:37.591-08:002010-12-01T21:21:37.591-08:00I got teary reading this post! I also have my gran...I got teary reading this post! I also have my grandmother's ring - and her middle name. She died when I was 17 and I think of her every single day. <br />Congratulations on your engagement!Hello, I'm Emily Clare.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07086906046918821263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-33143657562169151122010-12-01T20:45:03.395-08:002010-12-01T20:45:03.395-08:00Eeee, super congrats :)! I totally feel you on nee...Eeee, super congrats :)! I totally feel you on needing some down time + celebrating just the two of you after making the big announcement -- especially when there's a not-so-side event you're hosting on the same day! Not a failure by any means -- my hubs + I decided we'd share the news of our wee one with our parents on the day we drove in to host her 60th birthday party (not that we'd steal her spotlight, but after the party, since we were in town and wanted to tell them in person). And I still shy from all the (kind and caring, non-intrusive) questions from all his family members -- I still feel like this is "private" but now public... A-hem, back to you :) -- congrats again. And your ring is doubly lovely -- on its own + bc it's your grandmother's :) Enjoy this engagement + the nuptials to come!Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244090954291868660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-68796000950647132432010-12-01T20:27:12.096-08:002010-12-01T20:27:12.096-08:00you know, i often found the traditions and ideals ...you know, i often found the traditions and ideals of "being engaged" and having a wedding to be a bit stressful, especially because we'd lived together for years and felt we were already a married couple. i sometimes cried in a not good way too because of all the expectations and found that focusing on the part about being joined to my best friend was what i needed to remember and not care about what everyone else thought or the colors of bridesmaid dresses. we eventually decided that the right thing for us was to elope to scotland and have a private and small ceremony just this past summer. it was lovely and i was not at all stressed, haha!<br /><br />sorry to write such a novel! i love your posts and this just struck a chord with me. you will find a way forward that works perfectly for you and that is all that matters.thestoryofkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758325937363366507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-82483427857899877202010-12-01T18:47:58.540-08:002010-12-01T18:47:58.540-08:00Congrats on your engagement!
Just stumbled across...Congrats on your engagement! <br />Just stumbled across your blog...its lovely! <br />Good to hear I am not the only newly engaged who is freaked out about the actual planning part! (And I even plan events for a living...I was told I might have planners planning block!) <br />Cheers!<br />:)ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186359017760807296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-38804021084674778832010-12-01T13:29:07.780-08:002010-12-01T13:29:07.780-08:00many congratulations!! love that you have your gr...many congratulations!! love that you have your grandmother's ring...absolutely sweet!alissahttp://www.haleyandrose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-55121127440713321892010-12-01T13:14:12.197-08:002010-12-01T13:14:12.197-08:00So great to hear the story! Your ring is lovely. T...So great to hear the story! Your ring is lovely. The 1930's turned out some stunning engagement rings (love mine). A few other people shared that the engagement is a bit stressful/overwhelming, and I totally agree. Just remember you are marrying the person you love, and it will all be worth it. Enjoy!Sarah Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459821759895720719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-20392062229847255272010-12-01T13:14:00.488-08:002010-12-01T13:14:00.488-08:00Aw. I've been reading your blog for awhile no...Aw. I've been reading your blog for awhile now, and finally feel the need to comment. I love your engagement story, and can't wait to hear how it all came about. It's a fun time. :) Congratulations!m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17857990155134468958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-84906609893473177062010-12-01T12:22:49.234-08:002010-12-01T12:22:49.234-08:00I cannot WAIT to hear about how you guys decided t...I cannot WAIT to hear about how you guys decided to get married and why... ang your (gradual?) process of engagement.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526722516550185150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-40456199519162191122010-12-01T06:35:45.765-08:002010-12-01T06:35:45.765-08:00I love this story. I, too, am so excited to hear t...I love this story. I, too, am so excited to hear the details as you feel ready to share them. It sounds like everything you felt was perfectly normal, and I'm sure everything you will feel in the future will be just as organic - you express things so elegantly in your posts, and I look forward to sharing in the planning as you see fit to foreclose! Congratulations again!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878623023347829487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-44172120028023698962010-12-01T06:17:00.236-08:002010-12-01T06:17:00.236-08:00So sweet and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.So sweet and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.the southern hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185321217642271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-55465159068421175802010-11-30T22:16:25.801-08:002010-11-30T22:16:25.801-08:00I love your engagement story! My husband proposed...I love your engagement story! My husband proposed to me in our bathroom as I was drying my hair - and on my birthday no less! – romantic, right? I don't remember how we told everyone, but our families live far away from us so I think it must have been over the phone.<br /><br />By the way - I know you don't plan to talk about wedding planning much on your blog, but if you ever have any questions about wedding planning, please don't hesitate to reach out. I remember how overwhelming it was for me, particularly in the very beginning, so if there's any way I can help please just let me know!nolehttp://ohsobeautifulpaper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-86694151236274098172010-11-30T19:08:42.519-08:002010-11-30T19:08:42.519-08:00you have such pretty hands, rachel.you have such pretty hands, rachel.summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293904495860552057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-13680680825156855252010-11-30T15:22:03.798-08:002010-11-30T15:22:03.798-08:00Oh, Rachel. Reading this gave me chills and made m...Oh, Rachel. Reading this gave me chills and made me smile, and I really needed to smile today.<br /><br />I'm so impressed you stayed so composed through all the prep! I might have lost it. And I love that your ring belonged to your grandmother; it's gorgeous. Can't wait to hear more. :)<br /><br />xoxoKristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468276901563947172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-7185456467027002112010-11-30T14:03:07.615-08:002010-11-30T14:03:07.615-08:00when you post about crafts and recipes, i read you...when you post about crafts and recipes, i read your blog. when you post about flowers and books and dogs, i read your blog. when you post about emotions and meltdowns and sharing, i read your blog. i can't wait to add posts about weddings to that list too. :) <br /><br />congrats again!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636614033040126413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-58907748091273414522010-11-30T13:29:34.233-08:002010-11-30T13:29:34.233-08:00part of the reason i love your blog so much is bec...part of the reason i love your blog so much is because of your thoughtful articulation and honesty. it always feels like i'm catching up with an old friend - and today is no exception. i was married last year, and i can completely relate to the hugeness of the moment. it's funny how it can catch you off guard when you least expect it. be present in it, though...it's amazing how much you learn about yourself. wishing you and d much, much happiness. congratulations!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432090530338122015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-67548113214973334222010-11-30T12:01:38.792-08:002010-11-30T12:01:38.792-08:00Congratualtions!!!
I love the story behind the ri...Congratualtions!!!<br /><br />I love the story behind the ring and the story about it all..sounds like perfection!<br /><br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298007276718492716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-52035693052837651992010-11-30T11:49:14.950-08:002010-11-30T11:49:14.950-08:00love the description, such a fun announcement with...love the description, such a fun announcement with family at thanksgiving. so classic.. and a door for a table.. genius! best wishes to you, the bride to be. xo.<br /><br />p.s. i agree whole-heartedly about the splurge on a haircut, now please indulge us in photo!!martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15027406340527614561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-87135124967666443302010-11-30T10:53:16.485-08:002010-11-30T10:53:16.485-08:00First, congrats on the engagement.
Second, do you...First, congrats on the engagement.<br /><br />Second, do you have a recommendation for a place to get the above-described good, expensive haircut in LA? I've been getting free haircuts from a trainee since I moved to LA 3 years ago but the last one was pretty bad so I'm looking for suggesions :-)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496891407851630869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-17987379416757487882010-11-30T10:52:45.559-08:002010-11-30T10:52:45.559-08:00Congrats, again. This post is so lovely!
And that...Congrats, again. This post is so lovely!<br />And that ring is amazing!Lakenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031893809458730906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-90399559890607459112010-11-30T10:38:46.159-08:002010-11-30T10:38:46.159-08:00As always I love your refreshing writing. Thank yo...As always I love your refreshing writing. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event with us. Congratulations! Your heirloom ring is gorgeous!Brehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438987019714224443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-32626458496440339182010-11-30T10:14:59.921-08:002010-11-30T10:14:59.921-08:00The story behind your ring brings tears to my eyes...The story behind your ring brings tears to my eyes. Seriously. Because it is so amazing that not only is the ring an heirloom, but that you went to such painstaking lengths to tell all your family in one day.<br /><br />And snapping at your Mom on Thanksgiving? If she's ever prepared that meal, she knows. My mom can be a B on Thanksgiving... but she's preparing a meal for almost 50 people, so we let her be!Princess Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707441750165767852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-65630608512188659602010-11-30T09:09:07.988-08:002010-11-30T09:09:07.988-08:00so refreshing and organic. i love that you shared...so refreshing and organic. i love that you shared the little details that everyone was so anxious to hear.Cupcakes and Cashmerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924696385489623992noreply@blogger.com