The story of us… hmmm, well.. this will be a good one! I couldn’t stand him! He would not leave me alone! I worked at this little convenience store in the tiny little city of Pennsboro in West Virginia, and JR worked for the city. He would come in every day with the “city boys,” as we called them and they’d eat lunch. JR was different though, he’d just stand there and talk to me, and he just drove me crazy! He’d volunteer to help change signs and change the gas price signs, and I’d let him do it and just disappear, but he always came back for more! Things went on like this for a few months, he’d come in and I’d go hide in the back, filling the cooler or retreating into the office for cover…. That was, until my friend Amy tried to talk some sense into the situation. She brought up a few valid points, first being that JR was a volunteer fireman, so he was a hero—she actually said “HERO”, and second that I had nothing to lose- it was dinner and a movie, on him. I told him that I’d go to dinner and a movie with him, but if the date was terrible he wasn’t ever allowed to bother me again, and then I handed him his change with my phone number mixed in with the bills. (How rude of me, now that I look back on the situation!!) He had already called me by the time I went home! I made plans with him for that night, it was a Saturday. He went and washed his vehicle, outside, inside, vacuumed and washed the mats. Then when he went to open the door, he stumbled over himself . I sat on a wet seat, and my purse stained his floor mats, he drove to Parkersburg, me with a wet butt and all. I picked the movie, “Hostel,” (HORRIBLE!! Half nudy and half blood gushing gross-out) and then, I picked the one kind of food that JR hated, Chinese (although it’s now his favorite). By the time the check came for dinner, I found myself laughing at his jokes- I thought it was cute that he’d busted his butt to open the door for me, every single time we got to a door! I didn’t want to leave the restaurant, I just wanted to laugh with him. I began to realize on that drive along the river home (the long way, I found out later) that anyone who could laugh with me at such a horrendously bad first date, might be worth checking into. So, the rest is what they call History.
JR and I are getting married at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, and we have the most wonderful wedding planner- her name is Lauren Murphy. We've all worked on all the little details and I can't wait to see how all of our ideas mesh together. My mom has really been invaluable, I've consulted her with every turn, and I really appreciate all she's done. We promise to take tons of pictures on the beach. The wedding is scheduled for 5:30 PM, the ocean will be visible behind us. I've done all of the floral work myself, it's been a little hobby of mine for years that I can finally put to use! All of the centerpieces are finished and all I have left to do is order favors, put together other favors and then finish the calligraphy on our invitations!
Well, this too will be out on the deck overlooking the water. DJ Shane will make it a night to remember, I'm sure. I've picked out the music completely by myself, and I'm anxious for everyone to hear it. It took hours and I was actually a little sick of the sappy love songs! I can't wait to see everyone, and dance, and enjoy the first day of the rest of my life!
For out of town guests accomodations, We've made special arrangements with the following hotels.
Crowne Plaza (wedding location) (800)227-6963
http://www.cpmelbourne.com
From $129.00 and up, Talk to Dana Thompson
Tuckaway Shores Resort (800)820-1441
http://www.tuckawayshores.com
From $98.00 and up
Guesthouse Inn Internation, (800) 760-6031
http://www.guesthouseintl.com
From $69.00 and up
To receive discounts, please mention the Apple-Robinson Wedding and reserve your room prior to May 30th!
I just want everyone to know how excited JR and I are! So much is going on it's like a real whirlwind! We're in the midst of purchasing our first house, and planning a wedding and moving... this is such an exciting time! I am so thankful that we're able to share it with everyone!
