Didn’t notice the opt-out box

etc., life — Valerie on February 15, 2008 at 7:30 am

I had several nightmares in the weeks leading up to my wedding. Not about the whole getting married part, but rather the “OMG my happiness on this day is contingent on so many things going *exactly* right.”

Looking back, my favorite dream had to do with my invitations. I ordered them off of the Internet, much to my mother’s dismay. My rationale was 1) Why would I go to a *store* when I could stay on the *couch*? and 2) it’s a piece of paper that most people were going to throw away anyway. So, I made the decision, entered my credit card number, and clickety-click, I was done.

Well, apparently my mother’s uncertainty slipped into my subconscious because a few days before the invitations were due to arrive, I had a dream that my invitations were covered with coupons for Papa John’s and Jiffy Lube. Apparently I had neglected to un-check a box on the printing company’s web site, thereby giving them permission to sell advertising spots on my invitations.

Because that’s how my mind works.

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This wedding-related post is in honor of Jen’s virtual engagement party, courtesy of RA, Audrey, and several other bloggers out there. Congratulations, Jen! The Internets love you!

11 Comments »

  1. Dude, have you heard of sponsored weddings? It totally happens.

    Thanks for jumping in! :)

    Comment by RA — February 15, 2008 @ 8:51 am

  2. I am looking forward to many wedding-related nightmares. I have dreams like this all the time, mostly about oversleeping for work or some sort of natural disaster happening and not being able to pack up my pets fast enough. Because THAT’S normal. Right.

    Thank you for the dedication! I am blown away by the internet’s awesomeness today.

    Comment by Operation Pink Herring — February 15, 2008 @ 9:34 am

  3. [...] Made in Richmond [...]

    Pingback by Sangria Lover » Archive » Happy Virtual Engagement Party, Jen! — February 15, 2008 @ 9:55 am

  4. I know the dream must have been distressing at times, but that’s hysterical!

    Comment by Nic — February 15, 2008 @ 11:50 am

  5. I also had many wedding related nightmares - mine were mostly about my hair and how I was going to forget to get it done.

    Yours is too funny!

    Comment by ALF — February 15, 2008 @ 12:19 pm

  6. I always had pre-wedding nightmares, too! The nightmare was always the same theme: I was at my wedding, and whatever I hadn’t gotten done on the night I was having the dream was not done at the wedding. Example: before I got my dress, I was walking down the aisle of my “dream wedding” in jeans.

    Comment by Audrey — February 15, 2008 @ 12:24 pm

  7. [...] Made in Richmond [...]

    Pingback by Definitely RA | Rainbows and bridesmaids — February 15, 2008 @ 2:15 pm

  8. I’m guessing the final product came out alright, though? :P

    Comment by alyndabear — February 15, 2008 @ 4:23 pm

  9. This sounds just horribly similar to a dream I would have. Have had, probably. I’m with Aly - did they turn out okay in the end?

    Comment by elise — February 15, 2008 @ 5:09 pm

  10. The invitations turned out great. Beautiful and coupon-free!

    Comment by Valerie — February 15, 2008 @ 5:20 pm

  11. I for one would LOVE to receive a wedding invitation with a Papa John’s coupon on it! Hello, recycling!

    Comment by Laurel — February 19, 2008 @ 8:34 pm

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