Hopefully this will be my last vent B4 the wedding

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ok ... so as long as Hugh and I have been back together, we have known who we wanted to sing at our wedding. Well ..... we called her as soon as we had a date but this woman has become more popular and has now has a music school of her own. She didn't know what her schedule would be for August until the beginning of August. She was super apologetic but told us that she wouldn't be able to sing at our wedding.

Fine .... onto plan B. We called a young girl who we had heard sing before and asked her (& her mom) if she could learn 3 songs in 2.5 weeks. Not a problem we were told ..... We bought her the karaoke back ground music, furnished her with lyrics and the original songs.

In the meantime, we had a meeting with our minister and he asked us about music and asked if needed anyone to play piano or whatnot. We told him that we had it covered.

Today was our last day at our day jobs and as Murphy's law would have it, it was the most stressful day I have had in a long time and none of it was weddding related!!!!!!

So ... I arrive home to find an email from the girl's mom - "can u phone me right away"

Seems our singer only has one song down pat and she's getting stressed about learning the other two. Mom didn't tell me this ... she passed the phone to her daughter to tell me. So then she starts suggesting other songs ...... We are stuck now ... we don't want her singing anything other than what we planned on or want and we have no plan C

Puleeeeeze tell me that this will all be over soon, the sun will shine, the birds will sing and so will our wedding singer!

[ikkin510]

Ahh, I'm sorry that day has been so stressful Elizabeth. That's stinks about the singer. I dont know what to tell you. What songs did you want her to sing? I'm surprise she hadn't practice them a little more.
I sang for multiple weddings. If I was closer I would come and sing for you!
Good luck and hope everything works out for ya!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I Will be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman - we were to come in on this song
Every Season - Nichole Nordeman - this is the one she does know and she was to sing it while communion was being served
Imagine Me Without You - Jaci Velasquez - this was to be a solo

Oh the day/night doesn't seem to be getting any better ....

My ex's woman (I am being polite) just called (because he's too wimpy to talk to me himself) to tell me that my son's suit doesn't fit him any longer and even though I have been asking him to get to the tailor's for months now ..... he hasn't ..... at this point he can wear floods! I don't care.

Oh yes, and my brother called to tell me that he will be picking up my kids at a pre-arranged spot, earlier than expected ....this just means I have to ask the person that was going to drive them to that spot to get up 2.5 hours earlier!

Oh and did I mention that while I was talking to my daughter tonight her father asked her to ask me if I was aware that my son has a soccer game that on Sat. night ....... My reply? "Too bad, he's not going to make the game. Should he absolutely insist on returning for the soccer game, then he can stay home".

Watch out people .... this lady is about to blow!

[SerendipityCrafts]

hmmmm wondering how much it would cost to get you a plane ticket real quick ..... (((((((((((((thanks nikki))))))))))) sweet of you to even think about it after the day you have had.

[WebLady]

So sorry you are having such a rough time and so close to the wedding! I hope everything works out for you!

[ikkin510]

hmmmm wondering how much it would cost to get you a plane ticket real quick ..... (((((((((((((thanks nikki))))))))))) sweet of you to even think about it after the day you have had.

Aww, you know I would help you out. I love them music you have choosen. I Will Be Here is the song that we are having during our unity candle. And I have sang both of those other song. Great choices. I hope something can be worked out for you.
Good luck with the kids too. Hopefully your son has something to wear and doesn't mind skipping one soccor game! Keep us updated!

[hummingbird521]

ok elizabeth, here is my best, honest, most sincere advice - valium and whiskey are a great combination. works wonders and doctor recommended for just such times as this. :D

ok, now I hope I made you smile at least. so have you thought about asking the minister even on such short notice if he could inquire about someone doing the singing and music from the church? or have you thought about having a CD played? just some suggestions here.

could you possibly get a rental suit for your son?

the soccer game - could the ex come and pick up your son for the game? or is the game scheduled during the wedding itself? if so, then I am with you here on the "tough he can miss it".

but remember to take deep breaths, and have another shot of whiskey now.

[Kacie_bride]

I'm so sorry Elizabeth! It is crazy that the girl did not pactice more. 3 songs are not that hard to learn if you just try. Anyone who is a singer should be able to do that. 2.5 weeks should have been plenty of time. Hope things get better for you sweetie. :D

[MOB Karen]

I'm so sorry Elizabeth! It is crazy that the girl did not pactice more. 3 songs are not that hard to learn if you just try. Anyone who is a singer should be able to do that. 2.5 weeks should have been plenty of time. Hope things get better for you sweetie. :D

I agree. You have to be motivated to want to learn them. It seems to me, that she might not have been giving it her all. Good luck, Elizabeth, everything will work out for the best! Keep your chin up! You're getting married a day after tomorrow!!! :D

[cowboysbride]

Buy a CD let it roll and when it's over no one but you will know the difference, the soccer game is out of the question, the suit can be altered by unseaming it, folding it down and applying seam tape to the crease and ironing it. BREATHE ELIZABETH! Hopefully someone can deliver the kids 2.5 hours earlier! Hmmm do I need to come up there (I need to check on Shawna anyway)? I'm done with my wedding I would SO BE THERE FOR YOU! I can't sing but I'm a good hummer! LOL!

[mj512]

I'm sorry how things have been going! But I did want to say that those are all great songs that you are wanting to be sang. I have seen Steven Curtis Chapman several times in concert. Don't get too stressed though, like someone else said, you can just play the music and it will be just as nice.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I can't sing but I'm a good hummer! LOL!

LOL ok you can pick up Nikki along the way and don't forget to stop by and pick up Treasia's stash of "goodies".

A big hug and a thank you everyone who posted!

A litle update .... I had a email from the girl ... she has learned 2 of the 3 songs now. Perhaps she will learn the third .. maybe not .... it just doesn't matter.

My brother is bringing a suit that his son wore at the same age :) Crossing our fingers that it will fit.

Soccer game is out of the question .... The ex had some nerve to even bring it up & the game is 5 hours away. It's just not going to happen. Besides, my son's ride back is only going to be on Sunday.

My daughter's boyfriend's Mom (bless her!) has no problem driving them down to the designated meeting spot earlier :)

I finished painting the clerical stolls this morning, the butterfly house/card box got done, and I am just about done our own signature platter. The sun is shining today, I am making progress and that's a "good thing" :) :)

[ladymelissa]

It looks like you are getting things under control. I just wanted to give you a hug and wish you the very best!

[countrygirl]

Hey Elizabeth, sorry to hear about your stress. I am glad that things are starting to come back together for you. Wish I was closer, I would love to help. And I can hum along w Ellen. It may screetch a bit, but I will give it my all.

[ikkin510]

I'm glad things are getting better for you! Good luck and I hope the girl can learn the last song. I'm sure the wedding will be beautiful one way or another. And if ya really need me, I'll hop on the plane tomorrow!

[AllyM1]

Sorry I'm late, but I wouldn't think it's so hard to learn 3 songs. I could take 3 songs, listen to them over and over when I'm in the car and learn the words in about 2-3 days!

Anyway, I hope everything works out for you. I know how dang stressful it is when you are planning a wedding and then when things aren't going the way you want them to.

Hang in there girl!

[Valmai]

Only just managed to read this so hope things have calmed down for u now as was said earlier only ur gonna notice if somethig isnt 'just' as wanted it and at the end of the day ur gonna be married anyways! xxx

[septemberbride06]

Sorry, a little late on the reply, but I can only imagine what you are going through. I thought I had arough time with just my DJ, and everything else. Just breath and enjoy your day. After all, it is YOUR day!!:bbmrgreen: