Thank you all!

The wedding was gorgeous and absolutely fabulous.

Thanks so much to all who attended and those who shared their good wishes with us.

Our best,
The Bowmans

Post-Wedding Brunch

Joins us poolside at Captain’s Cove for a post-wedding brunch on Sunday, November 9th at 11 am, give or take.

The setting is casual and laid back, with lounges and a sparkling pool. (Children are welcomed to enjoy the pool under supervision, but please note there is no "kiddie" section. Minimum depth is 3 ft.)

$7.99 per person includes a mimosa!

If you’d like to attend, please RSVP via e-mail by October November 1st! (Extended.)

Captain’s Cove
4380 Carraway Pl
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-7575

http://www.captainscovegrill.com

A Word on Gift-Giving

Since Craig and I have already set up our household, what do we really need? Other than a new mailbox? And landscaping? The answer is a realistic "not much."

Let me assure you the most of choices you see posted under "Gift Registries & Giving" are there for your amusement as much as ours—the result of online shopping at 2 am as if we were trust fund babies.

Would it be nice to have those smashing stainless steel outdoor torches from Lekker? Yes. Or the amazing fire place tool set from Crate & Barrel? You bet'ja!

But, would it be just as wonderful if you donated to Donorschoose.org? And helped a teacher in Florida fund his/her classroom or project? Abso-friggin-lutely!

Please note that my sister, the sole art teacher of a 500+ school, will be posting her proposal this week. So, if you're inclined to give, we'd appreciate it if you would support her school specifically.

The reality is that the gift registries are there because, well, we knew people would be asking. The fact is that what we really want is your company and good wishes most of all.

Honestly.

Though we really, really, really, do need a mailbox. And grass would be very nice, too.

Dredding Gowns

Looking for a wedding gown was probably one of the more hideous shopping experiences of my life.

I don't like clothes shopping. I don't like dresses. So, shopping for the most important dress I'll likely ever wear wasn't the joyous occasion true for many other brides.

Still, while on my first foray for a wedding dress, I lucked out and found a lovely gown that I actually don't hate myself in. (My matronly upper arms are a different story, though.) At least, my mother and grandmother both thought I looked "lovely," as did a few of the other women at the salon.

I'll take their word for it.

The best part? It doesn't weigh a ka-zillion pounds like so many other dresses. Honestly, no wonder brides are so damn exhausted at the end of their wedding day--they've been lugging around 20+ lbs. of raw silk and sequins.

Of course, I still need to do the final fitting, which apparently I should've gotten done a week or so ago.

Ah, well! I foresee an alteration "rush fee" in my future...

Historic Sanford

Our lovely town and setting for our wedding, Sanford, Florida.

For those unfamiliar with Central Florida weather, the temperature in November averages 77º degrees during the day with lows in the mid-50s in the evenings so pack a sweater!

Event Venues: Centennial Park & Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center

Above, where we'll be getting hitched, in the charming gazebo in Centennial Park.


Right across the street from Centennial Park is the reception venue:

"The Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center is a historical pre-1925 building, which has been restored to its original 1920's architectural design."

Lovely!