On this page you will be able to look back at where we were in the wedding process through the messages we posted on our home page. Scroll down and enjoy!

March 21, 2007

Wowie! What a trip. We've been having a blast. The wedding was glorious. Royally treated, royally spoiled, and, thanks to a Mexico Honeymoon, we've been royally pampered. We left the Mayan Riviera sufficiently tanned and relaxed and are back home ready to share our thanks and our wedding photos.
Check it out,

LOVE,

the new,

Mr. and Mrs. Talbot

The party's just begun! A few of the gentlemen who bachelor partied with Todd in Vegas had to take Monday to recoup! Yes it did live up to expectation with Circque du Soleil, clubs, golfing, hot tubbing, and of course, the Casino. We have yet to hear who the big winner was but Todd certainly came home happy.
But don't forget about the ladies at home. Sherrill and Lisa, of the bridal party, threw a whirlwind 12 hour bachlorette including a makeover, a sleepover (at the Sheraton Wall Centre), a BMW Roadster, and plenty of Rebecca's favorite thing: organized activities.
Both members of the happy couple had their fill of fun and headed home Sunday to swap stories and sleep it off.
Our thanks to all the partiers who came out and made it what it was. We love all you guys,
Happy Valentine's Day!

~Rebecca and Todd

PS: Check out the photo gallery (finally) for photos of the Whistler Christmas as well as new photos of the ladies living it up!

Dear Family and Friends,
We are so excited about our approaching wedding date. We can't wait to share with you all the little treats we have been planning for the past months. And we are so honoured by everyone who is coming together to bless our choice to be partners for the rest of our lives.

Today is January 29th my dear friend Zeyn's birthday. Zeyn passed away just over 2 weeks ago and today would have been his 26th birthday. Zeyn has reminded me to live my life because it is an adventure, to stop waiting for my life to come to me because it is here, now, already.
So as Todd and I get into this busy time of planning I am remembering that it is not one day upcoming in March where our dreams of a life together begin, but it is every step that we are taking right now. Life is fleeting. I am not waiting to live it. I am loving completely my husband to be, cherishing the home we are creating together, acknowledging the amazing contributions of the people around us, expressing without boundaries the gifts that God has given me, and knowing that this is the life I choose.
This was the way Zeyn lived. And in the moments when I forget, when I get caught in a decision, a mistake, feeling unsatisfied, or unorganized, frustrated or anxious, my prayer is that I will have a moment of space, where I remember that THIS is the only moment I have, and I love this moment. Because it is only in THIS MOMENT that I am alive and it is amazing to be alive.

With my love,
Rebecca.

Welcome 2007! Exactly one year ago today was the first day of our engagement and now the wedding is in sight. We are very excited about everything and everyone coming together. It's like Christmas every day here when an RSVP comes in the mail.

We are have a meeting with the band leader and our photographer this week. There is also shoe shopping, choosing jewelry as well as a gown fitting scheduled. And in the midst of all this we are heavily into renovations and we're warning all you handy-people that you will be receiving a call from us soon to put up the walls in the basement.

We will update some photos in the gallery soon so you can see how everything is coming along as well as have a peek at what our Talbot/Codling gathering in Whistler looked like.

We wish you all a fabulous year,

Todd & Rebecca.

November 24, 2006

SURPRISE REBECCA!

Rebecca would like you all to know how fabulous her family, friends and bridesmaids are! They threw a surprise shower for Rebecca last Saturday at Crankpots Ceramic Studio much to her glee. The theme of the party was inspirational words. Each guest incorporated into their pieces words like: believe, create, honour, and harmony. The items were painted in the wedding colours of aqua and chocolate and are gifts for Todd and Rebecca's home.

AS FOR TODD . . .

He has been holding individual meetings with members of his stag list. There will be no surprise here - the boys are going to Vegas! Much to Rebecca's chagrin. It is to be a spectacular last hurrah and Todd's first time to Las Vegas so take care of him boys!

With love,
Todd et Rebecca.

Out of town guests be on the look-out! We have created our guest list and your save-the-date cards are in the mail! If we have been trying to contact you for your mailing address . . . now you know why. So for those of you who haven't e-mailed us back yet - hurry up - everyone is going to be saved before you.
More news: the woman who was helping us with wedding coordination at our venue is having a baby! We've heard of these things happening to couples before. Brides cry about it and the grooms get stressed out. But we are very happy to take up the offer of our friend, and Whistler Theatre Project's Special Events Manager, Lynn May Mirfield. Lynn has been a part of events like the 2010 Olympics unveiling at GM Place and with big-time entertainers like Jim Morrison. We are prviliedged to have her contributing to our special event. Thanks Lynn!
And to all of you who have offered to help along the way - watch out! We may be calling you next!

Until then,
Todd and Rebecca

We're back in town. The Whistler Theatre Project's Inaugural season has ended as a great success, we've moved out of the cabin in Whistler and Davis is getting used to the fetters of the city once again. Which means . . . wedding planning here I come! If any of you have recently asked Todd how the wedding plans are going you will have heard an answer something like, "we've basically got everything covered." Which is true to the extent that we know what we want for most things but according to my sources (magazines, the internet, and people who have experienced planning their own weddings) we have no idea WHAT to expect from the months of planning ahead. So the next time you see him, talk some sense into my fiance. The problem is it all seems pretty easy at the moment and I'm starting to think Todd's right! Isn't that worrisome?
Here's what we've got so far:
The Date: March 2, 2007
The Location and Menu: Nu Restaurant in Vancouver, BC
The Wedding Party: See our new Wedding Party page
The Flowers: Tulips, being helmed by the fabulous Andrea Isaak
The Dress: by Melissa Sweet
The Bride and Groom: Rebecca and Todd
The Guests: You!

So there are a couple of things missing: Who's going to marry us? What's a party without any music? And who exactly do we mean by "You!"? But those will all be in place in due time and what we've got now is 5 months of time to figure it all out. I think we're doing alright,

Rebecca and Todd.

Whistler Theatre Project opens tommorrow! I am so thrilled for Todd and the fruition of countless hours of work. He said he feels like he's having a baby . . . it sounds like planning this wedding is going to be a piece of cake (or maybe a Timbit) in comparison! But as a tribute to my wonderful fiance and all of the recognition he deserves for the amazing contribution to Canadian arts that he is, there will be no talk of wedding plans today.
Congratulations Todd,
I love you,
YOU WIN!

~Rebecca

Todd and I had a super successful wedding meeting this weekend where we completed the topics of wedding date, wedding registry, and the wedding party. As for the date . . . we're keeping you in suspense until wednesday (only two more days 'til the big reveal), as for the wedding party - we have to ask them before we can tell you, and as for the wedding registry - well that I can tell you.
This weekend Todd and I researched the Bay, Home Outfitters, Restoration Hardware, Cookworks and the Home Depot. Todd wanted to find somewhere that would reflect our personal style and somewhere unique from a typical mainstream wedding registry. As it turns out we are your average mainstream couple and we are now registered at HBC and Home Depot. Todd's time with the scanning gun is not over yet and it looks like this registering thing is going to take longer than we expected but you can look forward to a "Registry" page in the near future,

'til then,

Rebecca and Todd

As you know, last week we solicited your feedback on where we should get married: at a romantic hotel in Mexico or with a beach barbecue in Vancouver. We had an overwhelming response from family leaning towards Mexico (in particular one younger brother of the bride who just returned from holidays in Cancun). But no sooner than we'd opened the doors for advice did our dream venue fall into our laps. We're hesitant to reveal the spot for two reasons: we haven't booked it yet, and we don't want you all to steal our great idea for your birthday and holiday celebrations. But we're so excited that we can't contain ourselves! Check out www.whatisnu.com and feel free to CONTACT US to let us know how great you think it would be for our wedding!

Todd & Rebecca