As some of you know, I am still working on my wedding album. Yes, I was married almost a decade ago, but beautiful things take time, especially if you want them PERFECT! So, it is coming to a close, it’s sad, the idea of not getting those emails telling me that this is my last chance to finish, with “Just Following Up…Again.” in the subject line.
My photographer has actually been through about five layout designers and so, each time the album takes on a new quality. Now it is “Elegant-Classic-Chic,” my personal favorite. The current designer is patient and I’ve grown to like her. I will definitely use her for my next wedding, which I expect to be sooner than later. I always said, “I will have the album just in time to decide who gets it… in the divorce.”
Sadly, I never realized that after ten years I would not even remember the names of some of my guests. Damn those 200 “important people,” who “Had to see me get married.” Oh, the money I could have saved towards a down payment on a house. Once I remember their names, I am going to find them on my FaceBook friend list and ask them for my money back.
Yes, that is my plan, as soon as this album comes out. The only thing left to do is pick the album itself. It was set for Black Leatherette. But, that’s so 1999. Here are the last few emails:
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:32:25 EDT
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Following up on cover choice
Hi Jenny,
They fixed the yellow spots and I am ready to approve your album. Thank you for your signed approval form. Now all I need is for you to confirm the cover choice. Please respond at your earliest convenience.
Thanks,
I love the cream leather… Is it embossed?
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You can definitely have your names and the date embossed on the cover.
Do you think the cream leather is queer?
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Not at all…I think it is gorgeous for your designed album. The only thing with ivory, it could get quite dirty if it’s not taken care of. I’m sure you understand that.
Are you suggesting that my two perfect children, ages 4 and 7 or my incredibly trained 5 month old puppy and 37 year old, male child husband, would ever do anything to mar the pristine house I keep?
Go ivory!
-Jenny
Lol ok. I will send that info to the album company right away. You want your names and the date embossed as well?
Ex. Jenny and Mark
October 31, 1999
After the “Go Ivory” moment, my heart sank a bit. I put ten years of hard work to bed. The feeling was shockingly bitter sweet. Then she inquired about the embossing. Was this an opening? Ahh, we’re still making decisions, this thing isn’t put to bed yet. Just like my children, it may be bedtime and they might have their heads on the pillows, but that doesn’t mean shit.
Feel free to give me your feedback. Ivory? Embossed?
Definitely Ivory and Gold Embossed. But you have to keep it under lock and key, away from the kids, the dog and the cat. (Seriously) I can’t wait to see the pictures for real.
Ivory and gold embossed sounds very lovely! I would keep it in the box so no human hands could touch it.
SOLUTION:
Once you remember the names of those “important” guests and request your refund, ask the same of your patient photographer with 10 years interest!!! LOL!!!
Dad and I have had an albumn since 1999. We did it ourselves at a national photo center…until Dad was um “asked politely” to leave. Like “get those out of here we can’t do that, they’re conywrited!” Then he ran out with the copies. I picked him up in our get-a-way car. I recognized him as the guy with his hair standing straight up! By the way, you look radiant and Mark is dashing. Just the way you both look today.
oh, just do it! and like Cherie says, you gotta have a box to put it in and a safe place away from animals and kids of all ages! (but just don’t forget where you put it, like someone i know…..)