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When and how did he propose?
The short answer is: incoherently. The longer answer is: In a sun drenched courtyard over breakfast (specifically breakfast pizza, which is just cool). It was a mixture of two private jokes (which I have been informed make very little sense to other people, even when explained), and an expression of a general desire to keep doing what we do into the indefinite future.And for the record, 'Is that a go for launch?' totally means 'yes'.
So… the 15th of March?
Yes. 15 March 2009. And yes, that’s the Ides of March. For those of you who are concerned about the historical resonance associated with the date, I refer you to the wiki article on the subject:…associations with impending doom…
So, it’s the day before our anniversary, and it’s has thematic significance for us too. How could we pass that up?
What are you nuts? Why are you trying to plan a wedding and finish your thesis at the same time?
Well, my favourite method of stress management is having something else to focus on. I was running out of good, new TV shows and book series’. Planning a wedding is an awesome distraction. It also works in the opposite direction ☺
What’s the engagement ring like?
Shiny. See picture.
So… will there be a dress?
Yes, I am a girl and I will be wearing a dress. Yes, I know, we’re all quite shocked. However, despite everyone’s apparent theory to the contrary, the engagement ring does not project a ‘complete girl’ field and I will not start dressing people with frills, enjoying the colour pink or having serious opinions about flowers.
Who’s in the bridal party?
Well, I gave them the option, and they’ve elected to be referred to as ‘Senators’. Here is a manga representation of our chosen senators. See if you can spot them in the crowd ☺
Are you going to change your name? And why?
Yes. Because Rick’s is cooler. And it’s not like my name has tradition, it goes back all of one generation to when my Dad changed his name. I always wanted to change my name, now I have an excuse and a hilarious/awesome name to change it to… so it’s all good.
When are we going to hear the pitty pat of tiny feet?
Never. Rick and I are not planning on having children. And by that I don’t mean just ‘not soon’, I mean, ‘not ever’.
How’s the wedding planning going?
Almost done. Just waiting on the RSVP’s to finalise details… so have you RSVP’d yet?
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Where is it exactly?
The ceremony is at Queens Gardens in East Perth (right next to the WACA, on the city side). The reception is at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, 5 Mill Street, Perth. That’s about three kilometres to the West (straight down St George’s Terrace). See Maps page for specifics — we'll be under the gazebo.
Where should we park?
For the ceremony, there’s a parking lot right next to the park, which should be deserted. For the reception there should be street parking available (it’s a Sunday), but it is also about 50 metres from the Convention Centre which has pay parking if required (the Hilton also has some parking underneath, and they will valet park your car, but they will also charge you to do so).
Is there public transport?
Totally! You can catch the train to Claisebrook station (about a kilometre from Queens Gardens). Or you can catch the Red Cat Bus to the corner of the gardens.
The Hilton is about 300 metres from the Esplanade bus port and about 400 metres form the Esplanade train station. The Red Cat Bus, also runs down Hay Street, which will get you near the Hilton.
What does ‘Creative Black Tie’ mean?
Well, we think it should be interpreted thusly: formal wear, but on your own terms. We’re going to be dressed pretty formally, and we like seeing you guys dress up, but that doesn’t have to mean be totally traditional (especially if you don’t already own traditional formalwear — although feel free to use this as an excuse to acquire some if you want ☺). So dress in your best, whatever form that may take.
The invitation said ‘Buffet Dinner and Dancing’…
Yes. We’re going to feed you. And yes, there will be dancing. Yes, even you. It may be enforced. There will be tall people (and some shorter ones) in matching formalwear (yes, matching, weird, huh?) who are going to come up to you and say, “Hey, want to dance?”, the appropriate response is, “Yes, I’d love to.” You can, of course, attempt this process on your own — wiggle your eyebrows at some likely looking lad or lass and make your way to the dance floor. Its encouraged. We won’t take photos. Promise. (Other people might).
I want to stay at the hotel the night of the wedding, is there anything I should know?
Yes. Click here.
If, hypothetically, someone were to be giving you two some kind of gift, what should it be?
We have a registry at Myer — you can go in person and ask for it, or call or email them for the list. Or, you know, you could make something up ☺ it's up to you (although if we end up with three toasters we will not be held responsible for what happens to them ☺).
So how come you guys didn’t do this years ago?
Um… because then we’d only have been able to invite, like, four of you. That and Rick hates being the centre of attention (who noticed that he hasn’t had a birthday party since he stopped being able to hide behind Sharpie?). I think someone pointed out to him that he’d have to actually speak, out loud, in front of people, and he’s been in denial ever since.
Seriously?
Yes! While many of these answers are humerous, they are, nonetheless, basically accurate.However, it might be best to remember, while reading any of these responsess, McIntyre's First Law: "Under the right circumstances, anything I tell you may be wrong." It is also good to remember O'Brien's First Corollary to McIntyre's First Law: "We don't know what the right circumstances are, either."
