Directions and such

If you lost the directions we sent with the invitations, have no fear! Here are:

Directions to Sandwich and Heritage Museums and Gardens (word file)
A map of Sandwich (pdf)
Directions to the Beachmoor Inn (rehearsal dinner venue) (word file)
A map to the Bechmoor Inn (pdf)
The original wedding invitation (pdf)
The original rehearsal dinner invitation (pdf)

Kid's menu dinner option

...speaking of things that I neglected to include in the invitation, there is also a kid's menu option of chicken fingers and french fries for dinner at the reception. We're trying to call and/or email you folks who we know are bringing younger children as well to let you know, but I thought I'd mention it here in case you spot this sooner!

Attire

We've had a few people ask about attire for the wedding, and I realized that in spite of packing our invitation envelopes to the brim, we neglected to mention that anywhere! Sorry! For the wedding and reception, we would request that attire be 'dressy casual' (e.g. jacket and tie or suit for men, cocktail dress or similar for women). For those who are coming to the rehearsal dinner, we were planning on keeping things even more casual; shorts and a polo shirt would be fine, for example.

The search for readings

Belated hello from the other half of the couple! I write at my computer for a living, so I'll probably be delinquent on the blog front, but here I go.

Since Andrew's been focussed on addressing our invites (my handwriting was rightly judged unsuitable for public consumption) I've been trying to find some good readings for the wedding ceremony. I found a couple of anthologies of wedding readings at the library, but most of the selections have been hit or miss, with an emphasis on miss. There are a few too many willfully obscure choices (think Turkish folk poems and Maori tribal chants), and some selections that are a little bit too racy for a wedding ceremony (Emily Dickinson's Wild Nights is a perfectly nice poem, but not really the mood we're going for).

The other obstacle is finding readings that are either gender neutral or, much less likely, about two men. We've found a few contenders, but the hunt is still very much on.

So here's where you come in. If you happen to have any suggestions for wedding readings, let us know (feel free to post in the comments section). Also, bonus points if anyone knows of any good readings by e.e. cummings that would work. Andrew and I visited his grave at Forest Hills Cemetary in Jamaica Plain on an early date. It's not as morbid as it sounds! But there's a great memorial to him there, a hollowed-out tree with a slot carved inside it with a book of his poems and a notebook for people to write their own. We like what we've read by him, but we don't know enough to think of something thematically appropriate. Any ideas?

As promised, a gratuitously cute photo of our cat

He's so cute! Also, notice how close the ceiling is to his head? That's because Logan's sitting about 8 1/2 feet above the ground, on top of our high bookcase in the living room. Someone's a good jumper.

A shout out to our friends

So today is the day that I actually created our wedding website (as opposed to back in September 2007 when we should have). We were inspired by our good friends Michael and Emerson (whom at least some of you know), who are getting married this October (yay!), and whose own, considerably more extensive wedding blog can be found here. They've written quite entertainingly about the fun and perils of wedding planning, so if you have a chance, give their blog a read!

Things to do in Sandwich

If you’re in town early and looking for things to do before the wedding, you have plenty of options. For a full guide, visit the town’s official tourism website. Here are a few of our picks for things to do in town.

Heritage Museum and Gardens (67 Grove Street): You’ll be there for the wedding, but we recommend you stop by on your own while you’re in town to wander around and see why we fell in love with the place. There are lush, gorgeous gardens and a handful of fun little museums, including an antique auto museum (the location of our reception), an American history museum featuring the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame, an antique carousel (great for kids) and our personal favorite, the pirate museum! Phone: (508) 888-3300.

Sandwich Glass Museum (129 Main Street): Learn how Sandwich became famous for its local glass manufacturers and watch live demonstrations of glass blowing. Some of the pieces they have in their exhibits are amazing. Phone: (508) 888-0251.

Dexter Grist Mill (on Shawme Pond, Water Street/Route 130): A great activity that only takes about a half hour. You can look at the inner workings of a 17th century grist mill and watch how it turns kernels of corn into finely ground cornmeal. You can also pick up a bag of freshly ground meal to use at home. Phone: (508) 888-5144.

Sandy Neck Beach (take Sandy Neck Road from 6A): If you want to spend the day at the beach, Sandy Neck Beach is rated one of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape. Parking is $10, and it has restrooms, snack bar, and a lifeguard on duty.

Sandwich Boardwalk (take 6A to Jarves Street, onto Harbor Street): A restored 1000-foot boardwalk that takes you over a creek and some marshes and leads to the public beach at Cape Cod Bay. Great if you want to enjoy the outdoors while in town.

Paul’s Bean and Bagel (132 Route 6A): A great little coffee and bagel shop that also serves locally made ice cream. Great place to grab breakfast, hang out for the afternoon or take the kids (or yourselves) for ice cream.