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I'm an idiot. When I searched for the game, it showed 7:00, which I didn't realize was for tomorrow's game, not tonight. DH called me to let me from work to let me know it was at 4:05 and sadly we don't get it here in VA, oh well, I'll have to hit the store when DH gets home from class and stock up on my Game Day munchies for tomorrow night and DS can be the Sox Lucky Charm hoping they'll win. Hopefully they'll win today! Let's Go Red Sox!
So I had an epiphany while I was dreaming last night and I wanted to share it with all of you!
I know a lot of you know that I'm engaged and we're getting married next year - seems so far away! But while I was sleeping I had a dream that when we were introduced at the reception we came out to Shipping up to Boston by the Dropkick Murphys! Ok, sounds so fun.
So here's what I'm thinking . . . what better way to have fun and start the party off right than to come out wearing the alternate home jerseys (the red ones that button down that way we could easily take them off for our first dance) and Shipping up to Boston.?
Ok, so please tell me if I'm completely off my rocker. I think my parents/family will love it. His mother may not "get it" which worries me a little, but the Sox are a big part of our lives - heck we went to a Sox game for our first date and on top of that, the first thing we did when we got home from Disney after we got engaged was go to a Sox game.
I wanted to keep it a secret from my parents but I wanted your take on it. Fantastic or nutty ?
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So I had an epiphany while I was dreaming last night and I wanted to share it with all of you!
I know a lot of you know that I'm engaged and we're getting married next year - seems so far away! But while I was sleeping I had a dream that when we were introduced at the reception we came out to Shipping up to Boston by the Dropkick Murphys! Ok, sounds so fun.
So here's what I'm thinking . . . what better way to have fun and start the party off right than to come out wearing the alternate home jerseys (the red ones that button down that way we could easily take them off for our first dance) and Shipping up to Boston.?
Ok, so please tell me if I'm completely off my rocker. I think my parents/family will love it. His mother may not "get it" which worries me a little, but the Sox are a big part of our lives - heck we went to a Sox game for our first date and on top of that, the first thing we did when we got home from Disney after we got engaged was go to a Sox game.
I wanted to keep it a secret from my parents but I wanted your take on it. Fantastic or nutty ?
I think your idea is awesome and I saw go for it!!
What a FANtastic idea!! And, honestly, It's YOUR day, so YOU can do whatever YOU want! You could also be comfortable and use Red Sox attire for your 'going away' outfits, as well!
(This is coming from a person, whose father gave her a Red Sox schedule, when she became engaged. She was then told to plan around the Red Sox home games, is she wanted him to be there. )
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Karyn, I don't think you're crazy at all. Actually my DH suggested the same thing for us when we Renew our Vows in a Few Years(and us wear the matching or alternate Big Papi Jerseys), and he was even more nutty to want us to have our ceremony and reception at Fenway Park (probably would cost the same as a Disney Wedding/Vow Renewal) and even have the groomsmen and bridesmaids wear Red Sox Jerseys. I'm so happy to hear that another Red Sox fan wants to do the same thing with the Jerseys I love Shipping Up to Boston, I say go for it! If it will honestly represent who you are as a couple at your Wedding, why not
Great! I'm so glad you all like the idea! I passed it by Craig who at first thought it was a little crazy, but then when he thought about it he really loves the whole idea! I think he's kinda proud that I'm the one who thought it up. Although he did make a comment along the lines of, "you do know if I came up with this you would have told me absolutely not and passed it off" to which I said "well aren't you glad I'm the one who had the dream?!"
Dyan, if my father had seasons tickets he would have probably had the same response! And I the idea of using the jerseys as a going away outfit! Great idea!
And Becki - I love the idea of renewing your vows in Fenway! How fun! I hope that works out for you two!
Thanks Karyn, however Fenway Park and Disney sadly are way out of our price range (unless I work a ton of weddings prior). But a Fenway Park Vow Renewal would be cool and unusual. I can't wait to hear how your wedding goes though
Thanks Karyn, however Fenway Park and Disney sadly are way out of our price range (unless I work a ton of weddings prior). But a Fenway Park Vow Renewal would be cool and unusual. I can't wait to hear how your wedding goes though
We can always dream right? And who knows, a winning lottery ticket might be right around the corner
We can always dream right? And who knows, a winning lottery ticket might be right around the corner
Karyn thanks your statement is very true. I can keep my fingers crossed on the Lottery, if not just pray that I can work a lot of Weddings to help save up the money for it. Either way though I'm lucky that Erick popped the question right outside of Fenway and when they were showing the pregame for the Sox game tonight they showed our spot! It made me happy, however DS fell a sleep through the game and so did I Thank goodness for DVR, however didn't we lose tonight? Sad to see our undefeated streak come to an end.
I just forgot to mention I was so happy to see Gabe Kapler. I thought he retired. I love him in a Sox uniform and was so sad to see him go. Even in TB Uniform at least he didn't betray the Sox like Johnny Damon
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the idea of using the jerseys as a going away outfit! Great idea!
Thank goodness for DVR, however didn't we lose tonight? 
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