This weekend, we put the finishing touches on our wedding party! Everybody has been asked, including our officiant!!! It’s a really exciting step in our wedding planning!
One of the very first things we decided about our wedding, after becoming engaged – was that we didn’t want some overly religious and drawn out ceremony by an officiant who means nothing to us. The problem was, who? Getting ordained is simple enough these days, what with the Internet and what not…
At first we considered my dad, he’s pretty funny and a great public speaker, Z’s dad would definitely have everyone laughing until they cried – but we have something very special already planned for our parents….
This weekend we were in Virginia with our good friends Ryan and Sherwood (TJ is his real name. But to us he’ll always be Sherwood) for the kick off of the spring Notixx tour (so proud of my baby!) and as we were waiting at the bar for drinks it just came to us. It was as if we had the exact same thought at the exact same time! We both looked at each other, he pointed to Sherwood as I was spitting out the words “OMG lets ask Sherwood to be our officiant”
He was so honored! It was awesome! 
I’m so excited to get the ball rolling more in the planning stages now that the wedding party has been taken care of!
My wedding party is my best friend kanisha, my other bestie (since KINDERGARTEN) Beth, and my brides-man as I call him – Bob! Yep I sure am having a guy up there with me! Anyone who knows me, knows that growing up I was always a Tom boy hanging’ with the dudes. 
Z’s is his cousin Andrew, his old roommate and good friend Neil, and our friend Ryan! 
Simple and small wedding party. Just like our simple and small wedding. Squee!!!!
Now onto an entirely different note – I ordered my first pair of minimal running shoes! When it comes to anything that goes on my feet – less is more.
I would be barefoot all the time if it was socially acceptable! This is why I love my connects. They are SO light weight.
Growing up I spent 6 days a week at my gymnastics practice gym between the ages o 6-17. So, 90% of my running and sprint drills were barefoot in that place. Wearing shoes while running was actually a bit if an adjustment when it became track season in school.. So I really think I’ll transition well.
Over the weekend I went to Charm City Run and tried on a few different minimal options. I knew I didn’t want the 5 finger design. After trying a few options I really liked the Saucony Hattori the most. After browsing around online, weighing “expert” opinions and a lot of debating – I ordered a pair!
Yeeeeeey! I can’t wait until they get here! I’m not going to try to break them in until after my half marathon and after my knee feels better – but I’m still so excited! (I’m such a new gear snob. I get so overwhelmingly excited for new running gear)
They didn’t have purple in stock but they were nice enough to not roll their eyes at me, and order me in a pair! haha
Would you ever run in minimal shoes? If so what shoe would you try (or have already)
Those shoes are awesome looking. I’m not into the minimalist idea as I LOVE my mizunos but minimalist shoes look so fun.
Minimal shoes do look cool, and sometimes super scary. Haha
I can’t do anything much more than neutral. I can feel the bulkiness of supportive shoes and they’re to big and heavy for my taste.
Funny how everyone is so different when it comes to running shoes
Can’t wait to hear how you like the shoes!
We eloped.
Justice of peace.
Basement of a jail (!)
10.00
15 yrs later the best 10 bucks I’ve ever spent
Sometimes I still wish zack would let us elope haha. I’m so not a big dress and center of attention kind of gal
oooh they look pretty!
I’ve been looking at getting a pair of the Brooks minimalist shoes. They just look so comfy and light!! When I read your blog post title, I thought you were going to say that your wedding party are all wearing minimalist shoes for your wedding! LOL –I laugh because my hubs is OBSESSED with vibrams and we had all the groomsmen and himself wear vibrams for their wedding shoes in our wedding. The photos are hilarious. Too fun! I hope you enjoy your new shoes!
Are you talking about the brooks pure connects? I wear those now… But I wouldn’t really call then minimal shoes. There is still a heal to toe drop & lots of cush! They are perfect in almost every way though haha
Sounds like the plans are falling into place beautifully–very exciting!
I have been in minimal shoes for about a year. My current faves are the Brooks Pure Connects. After my marathon in 3 weeks, I’m going to try something zero drop. I will caution you–take it slowly! Even more slowly than you think possible. It is a big adjustment, but a very worthwhile one. Expect some aches and pains in your feet, achilles/calf muscles. Good luck with it!
Thanks!!! I actually already wear the pure connects – but I guess im the odd ball out who doesn’t consider them minimal shoes?! I mean – compared to other brooks shoes theyre minimal but there is still a pretty significant heel to toe drop… Idk haha but they are my fav I’ve been wearing them since they launched
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I’m a big fan of my Saucony Mirage. While technically minimalist, there’s still enough shoe there for support. Hope they work out for you!
Let us know how you like those shoes! I have been tempted to get shoes like that for cross training or running. But running long runs in minimal shoes don’t sound too happy for my high arches. :/