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Continue reading →: The Honeymoon Series: Saturday, September 3
Addam set an alarm for 8:30 Sunday morning so that we could enjoy a complementary breakfast buffet, and I’m really surprised that I managed to make it out of bed. I don’t usually like hotels, but I was so comfortable that I could have relaxed in our room all day.…
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Continue reading →: The Honeymoon Series: Friday, September 2
Judy and JoAnn surprised Addam and I with a one-night stay at the hotel of our choosing at our bridal shower, and we decided to talk full advantage. Addam found out about an awesome dubstep show on South Beach, and we planned our honeymoon around it. (Believe it or not,…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Sunday, August 21 and Monday, August 22
We could have slept forever, but Addam and I wanted to maximize time spent with friends and family. Chris left Sunday morning to catch a flight back to Virginia, but Addam’s Uncle Dave and Aunt Ginny were still in town, as was Emily, Ryan, Ben, Andrew and Winston. Ben, Andrew…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Saturday, August 20, Part III
The car was packed on the way to Jungle Island, but everyone was so excited that the tight quarters didn’t bother anyone. As soon as we got there Addam and I headed up the to second floor for our cocktail hour, as it was already underway and we wanted the bridal party…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Saturday, August 20, Part II
I could see droves of brightly colored bridemaids and groomsmen as JoAnn drove me up to Club Paradise in Crandon Park. We dropped Katie, Courtney and Emily off at the site’s entrance, and I tried to bury my head as much as I could to prevent Addam from seeing me before…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Saturday, August 20, Part I (UPDATED!)
I was up late hanging with John and Krysti the night before, so the morning of my wedding came quickly. As soon as I got up and hopped in the shower I gave Emily a call, who arranged to have her Uncle Keith transport Heather and I to the Hilton.…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Friday, August 19
The bachelor parties wore us out, so Addam and I made a point of sleeping in on Friday. Once we were well-rested, Ben, Chris and Andrew met us at the apartment and drove us over to Crandon Park for our second wedding rehearsal. (Or our first official one, depending on…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Thursday, August 18
The Thursday before my wedding started early and ended late. (As all good bachelor/bachelorette parties should.) Addam and I had to meet with Ana, our wedding planner, to pay off Jungle Island at noon, so we were biking to Bayside a couple of hours before we were actually awake. After…
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Continue reading →: Weddapalooza: Wednesday, August 17
Since I’m not quite ready to let my wedding go, I’ve decided to draw out the excitement by posting a series of blog posts highlighting the main event. Even though I rarely write my stories from beginning to end, I thought I’d make an exception in an effort to avoid…
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Continue reading →: Mrs. Addam Evans
I’m a married woman! Mrs. Addam Evans, to be exact! ❤ Thank you to everyone who made it out and to everyone who was there in spirit. I’ll make sure to update this thing soon with details about the most incredible day of my entire life. “When you realize you…
Hello, I’m Ash! I am an assistant professor in the Journalism and Public Relations Department at California State University, Long Beach. This blog serves as a personal love letter to Long Beach, as I find my community and tread toward tenure.
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