Mr. Coyote IS Wayne. Seriously. It’s kind of creepy.
Remember this scene?
Unfortunately he is not comfortable with me posting pictures of him in his underpants for the whole Internet world to see, so you're just gonna have to take my word for it. He also likes to rock out to Bohemian Rhapsody while in the car.
ANYWAYS!
This post is not about Wayne’s World, naked Indians or Bohemian Rhapsody.
It’s about our engagement party!!
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/Sigh. This the ONLY photo of the two of us together the entire night and I look really creepy for some reason. Just add us to Awkward Family Photos.
It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving and just a week after we chose a venue when my parents threw us an engagement party at their home.
The whole Coyote clan was there, as well as our bridal party. It was so wonderful to celebrate with everyone under one roof -- especially considering how far apart we all are.
Unfortunately, my whole family sucks at taking photos when we’re having an awesome time so I won't be able to introduce you to everyone today, but here's a glimpse:
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Upper Left: MOH A (MOH D was visiting with her boyfriend's family for Thanksgiving and couldn't make it. Boooo!). Upper Right: Bridesmaid P. Bottom Left. Bridesmaid J (Also my auntie. I know, I can't believe it either! She is really more of a sister than an aunt.) Center: Moi. Bottom Right: Bridesmaid C.
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Me with my future sister-in-law (Bridesmaid D) and future mother-in-law.
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Mr. Coyote (left) with his best man!
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From left to right: Our close family friend B with my Nonna and Momma.
Oh
wait... I should warn you about these next few photos: We really enjoy making ridiculous faces and/or
ruining any photo that has the potential to come out nice. :D
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Me with my brother (also a groomsman). Aren't we the sexiest siblings ever??
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My fiance ruining a perfectly great picture with our best man, maid of honor, groomsman and bridesmaid. Shame on you!
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Hot damn that is one sexy maid of honor!!
As all good things must, our party came to an end. My maid of honor hung around and we chatted and drank wine together until the wee hours of the night.
It should be noted here that I may have celebrated a little too hard which will explain my behavior...
Because our party was more of a fun, friendly gathering than a formal engagement party (obviously...did you see those photos?!?!) we weren’t expecting anyone to get us gifts. We hadn’t even registered anywhere yet!! Boy, were we wrong.
After everyone left I collected our loot, brought it into my room, and quickly started tearing into it.
It was late and Mr. Coyote kept telling me to wait until the morning (which, by the way, was good adviiiiiiiice that I just didn’t take), but I wouldn’t have it. I was wayyyyyy too excited.
Yep, I was that excited!
At first, everything was good. There was a lot of “Ohhhh look at what my grandparents gave us”. And “Oh wow, I wasn’t expecting so-and-so to get us anything!”.
But then, I started getting overwhelmed. I know this is going to sound really mushy-gushy, but it’s true. I mean, how lucky were we to be blessed with such loving friends and family? They had not only traveled to celebrate with us (on a holiday weekend no less!), but they also gave us gifts to show how they loved us and supported us.
And maybe it was because it was late and I had had too much wine, but whatever the reason, I started bawling right then and there.
Mr. C instantly became alarmed and asked me what was wrong.
I somehow managed to sputter out an “I’m... just... so... happy....” and kept on crying.
The mister took this as a sign, gently slipped the envelopes onto my nightstand and told me to go to sleep.
Welp, at least now I know to listen to Mr. C and will NOT be opening any envelopes on our wedding night!
Were you pleasantly surprised (and hopefully less weepy) by your friends or family during wedding planning?
looks like a great time!
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