Weekend Progress, part two: Park It

Today we went into Midtown and scoped out the park. It was hot and humid but pretty to look at. We took one of my favorite entrances, down 14th street. On our walk I found some good places to snap off some shots out of architectural appreciation.

I can't believe I've never seen this before

This is like an architecture collage

Buildings in buildings

Go home building, you're drunk

They spelled it wrong

The park was great, mostly in the shade. They've added some things and we scoped out the pavilion and bandstand in case of a rain emergency on the day. My fiancee insisted on being in a shot I got my finger in while trying to get him back for sneaking a pic of me.

We were reminded of how close some bathrooms are to the gazebo, of course they're park bathrooms, but it won't be a long ceremony. I took some shots from the side of the gazebo we will emerge from, one from the guest's side, most without a finger in the shot.

Where's Gazebo?

*considers jumping

Afterwards, we rounded things off by checking out the docks then the 10th street entrance, which is where the closest parking is. 

Once again the finger photobomb

My plan is to include a map of the park with the invitations. There is a lot of free parking along 10th and on the side streets across from the park. Then whichever entrance they use, they can find us.

Now I am full of delicious shrimp etouffee Scott was inspired to make in anticipation of our honeymoon trip. I think he should call it Fiancee's etouffee. Did you guys know Scott is a chef? Yeah, you got me now.

The best thing about today, for me, was getting to do it with my fiancee. 

Now, before I go, I know what you have all been thinking this entire time. Aren't those the same shirts they wore to Niecezilla's on Saturday? Well, yes, as a matter of fact they are. You wanna do something about it? Those are outside shirts. Good for 2 or 3 uses. If you don't like that then yesterday was laundry day.

Flowers in the Gazebo

It might just be the rare optimism I feel from waking up, but I may just saunter down to the park to scope out the gazebo and surrounding area. I need to know the logistics of where to bring guests in and what side we should enter from.

Wait, I just had an idea. We could approach from opposite sides. Now I must share some pictures of the gazebo I got offline so you understand what I mean by approaching from opposite sides then crossing the bridge to the gazebo together.

The middle picture is probably what the area will look like. I'm thinking that if I can keep my momentum up, I can go down and figure things out in advance. Hold up. Need to check the weather. What the hey?!? Rain all week! Actually the real weather is about to come on the news so I'll check it first and then decide. 

I have to run it by Scott, but our footwear may be chosen. Always trying to find ways of slipping in references to my favorite show, Doctor Who, but without going full theme, Andrea came up with wearing tuxes with converse, like David Tennant's Doctor, and bow ties, like Matt Smith's Doctor. 

I'm feeling calmer right now. Went to bed early-ish. I remembered this morning to have non alcoholic drinks at the reception, too. OH... I think I found my vows. Scott reads this, though, so mum's the word.

My big hope for the day, being a Saturday in a public place, is that people will respect our use of the gazebo. If they feel like hanging out and watching it's A-OK with me, but inside the gazebo will be Nan and us in the center, with our friends surrounding us around the gazebo holding bunches of our wedding flowers in a circle.Then they can bring the flowers to the reception, where they become new arrangements. Andrea sent me a picture I love as a possibility.

Well, the weather doesn't look too bad here in the city. I might leave when Scott leaves for work and take some pics and videos of the gazebo. I can take the opportunity to pace out the best parking. You know what? I'm going to wait until we can both go. That way we can bounce ideas off each other.

Right now i have a bunch of puzzle pieces. Today I'm going to see if I can fit some together to begin building the image. Now that the locations and officiant and singer are lined up I can feel secure enough in the date to make a few calls. Pending Scott's approval, I think I want to change the ceremony time from 2 to 3. It's not only 'my number' (shout out to my ocd readers), but I find it more aesthetically pleasing. I know, imagine having to live with me.