Ugh. Some people think that a wedding is a special magical beautiful happy sparkly time that will make everyone be the best versions of themselves, on their best behavior. (I am NOT implying that you feel this way, Suzi!) But really, weddings pretty much just amplify people's character. It turns people up to 11.

I hope some kind of reconciliation can happen, though. Or some kind of smoothing the metaphorical path.

My folks loaned us their car so we could elope. I've never regretted it. Occasionally regretted not having a fancy album full of pictures to show off, but never really regretted not having a wedding. His induction date put a limit on the time, and added a touch of desperation to the romantic drama of eloping plus honeymoon. My dad helped fund the trip (to the Poconos, from NC). I have the in-laws to thank, too. If they hadn't been so adamant that we break up we'd never have thought of eloping.

ETA: I meant to say, I hope things go more smoothly for Kelly.

Ugh, Suzi. I hope they can work it out.

I've never regretted eloping either, Beverly. Any other option would have been too much drama.

Thanks KB and Scrappy!

They were trying to keep it small and drama free. Courthouse ceremony with just immediate family, party at a friend's house after, no more than 60 people-ish. So far it has been pretty smooth - this is the first hiccup, but dang, it is a big hiccup.

I wanted to go a courthouse. His mother threw an epic fit. It was kind of fun to walk down an "aisle" I guess, but I just wanted it legal.

Excellent name and idea for the blog, sj.

I did the wedding with walking down the aisle and the whole shebang 3 times! There was surely drama around somewhere, but I was a relaxed bride for the most part.

I'm sorry for what Kelly is going through here. If there is any way to convince all sides to start fresh and forget any he/she said stuff ever happened I would try for that. Being non-confrontational by nature I prefer clean slate to putting it all on the table.

Love the name and subject for the blog sj.

Have no advice for Kelly - I guess anytime for this sort of reconciliation is both good and also fraught with possible traps.

I have been having a blah day. Doesn't help that it was a gray overcast day with extra cold wind and some bits of precip of some sort. Overslept, left my Nook at my counselor's office, and feeling sick of everything.

I went to the doctor, and I once again have bronchitis. He gave me a bunch of prescriptions, but sent them electronically to CVS (except for the codeine cough syrup one), and the CVS pharmacy closed about ten minutes before I got there. So, I'll get the meds tomorrow.

Also, just noticed that my apartment has no hot water, so I'll have to message the landlord about that tomorrow.

Sigh. I love my friends but none of them are single anymore. Which means I end up at my friend's birthday dinner/hangout as five couples and me. Which is depressing.

I dreamt I was at a big Buffista gathering last night. I was do disappointed when I woke up.