Laurabelle's Blog

As of last Saturday at approximately 3:15 pm CDT, I am now Mrs. Jeffrey A. Frasca.

The wedding was quite nice and, I think, much as I had planned it. The only thing that didn't conform to my expectations was the flowers on the cake, which was simply because we (who knew how the flowers were supposed to be arranged) forgot to do so, and the caterers took that task upon themselves. Frankly I would rather have liked to have a fit, but it would have been pointless and quite unseemly since I didn't even see the cake until the reception. So Jeff and I just cut the cake and had fun. Both cakes were quite excellent; Jeff said only about a third of the bride's cake remained and the groom's cake was completely obliterated. (For those looking for a bakery in the Dallas area, Frosted Art Bakery is excellent and fell perfectly within our cake budget.)

About a hundred people came, which was a nice crowd. Most of them were close family or people I and my parents knew from the Dallas area, but a few friends came from farther off. My French host parents came as well, which was just wonderful. My only frustration is that I didn't get to see anyone enough; weddings are not really a great time to meet or spend time with people.

Jeff is getting used to the sensation of a ring on his finger, and I am attempting to get used to the idea that my name is no longer Melton. I haven't changed any documents yet; that will come soon. (Ironically, while we were away a statement came from our dental insurance company, naming Jeff as my spouse, Jeffrey Melton.)

Otherwise, life continues much as usual. I have today off, then back to the grindstone.