Time's up...

I haven't been writing a lot in the blog because I am as busy as I can be. We are leaving in 5 days to Cali, moving out of our apartment on Sunday, and I still have to work a few more days and leave everything ready for the 3 weeks that I will be off. 

Bags almost ready for Cali and Hawaii

Lots of boxes all over

Last Friday, we got legally married. We went to City Hall in downtown and took a number. We waited for about 1 hour before we got our 2 minute ceremony. We went wearing jeans and alone. I have to admit that we were both getting nervous while we waited. After we signed and payed I went shopping and my husband went to work. It sounds sooo weird to say husband. I want to say boyfriend and I have to make an effort to say husband. My sister insisted in doing something later that day. Here are some pictures from that night.

My sisters

Salud

Our cake - we wont have cake in Cali just cupcakes.

As far as the real planning my mom has already found music for the ceremony, a car to drive me and my dad there, a restaurant for the night before, and a few vendors for cupcakes. She is the best wedding planned that I could ever have. We decided for night before, meet at a restaurant but only to welcome to the travelers.

This past week, several people that were supposed to come told us that they will not be traveling. Sadly, most of them were traveling from Ecuador and we expected them to attend since it was the cheapest and easiest flight to Cali. I don't get mad when people can't come but, I hate that they wait until the last minute to say NO. We could have invited other people that we didn't invite because we could not afford a big wedding. On the bright side, we will be able to spend more time with the ones that will be there. After all this experience planning the wedding I have confirmed 2 things: family will always be there and friends will be there ONLY if it is convenient. My feelings are not hurt because I have learned in the past (the hard way) that friends are not unconditional but, my poor husband thought his friends were part of his family. I LOVE my friends but I know that they only people that will do EVERYTHING for me are my parents and my 2 sisters.

My dad testing our ride

This is where we will meet the day before. Photo Credit: www.casaallegrashop.com

Photo Credit: www.casaallegrashop.com

I can't wait to be in my hometown and then go to Hawaii!!! I will try to upload pictures while I'm away. Since I have to carry my dress while traveling, I decided not to take my laptop. Since I don't want to pay roaming I don't carry my phone with me at all times. Wish me luck! :)