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WW '08 Wedding music

103 days to go!!!
Wow I can't believe we are so close to double digits when it comes to wedding bells. It's crazy!!
(We are even closer to our reception date which is Aug. 30, yes I know we are doing it backwards but who cares).

Anyway, this past weekend I talked to my cousin Phil who is singing and playing guitar at our wedding on Mackinac Island. Since I apparently don't pay attention to weddings I attend I am totally clueless about what music I'd like to have played at my ceremony.

Here's the thing. I know I want none of that "here comes the bride" crap and I know we have our last song picked out (I can't share it yet but it's gonna get the crowd ready for a good time) but beyond that I've got nothing.

Happy 4th of July!!

(Okay, so the 4th isn't until tomorrow but I won't be here so take my happy wishes today)!

I'm a sucker for holidays so it's not a surprise how much I love the 4th of July. For my family it's kind of a family reunion type thing and it's always so nice to see everyone.

I always look forward to the day even though it kind of marks the mid point of summer, which I love.
This year is extra special because we get to spend Saturday with my friend Kelli from AZ and I can't wiat to hang out and take her Dad's boat out.

Anyway, happy 4th to all of you out there. And if you missed our fireworks listing in NOISE click here to see if there will be sparks in your area tonight or tomorrow!

Are You Balding or Have you Shaved your Head??

At NOISE, we're looking for anyone between 21-35 who's balding or has just decided to shave their head. We're doing a cover story on the subject because we know there's folks out there who have just decided to take the leap and shave it all off or who are just doing the dreaded "comb forward."

If you're interested, call Christian at 702-4239 or e-mail christian@lansingnoise.com

John Mayer: TONIGHT ONLY!

If you're a John Mayer fan than you might want to get yourself to NCG cinema tonight, Monday June 30 in Eastwood Towne Center to see "Where the Light is" a kind of documentary/ concert featuring John Mayer.

The shows captures John on stage live in a show he did last year in L.A.

Tickets are $10. Visit here for more info.

"Wicked" giveway!

To celebrate the return of "Wicked" to the Wharton Center on MSU's campus, July 16 to Aug. 10, local businesses have teamed up to bring a "Wicked" mania party to Barnes and Noble Bookstore in downtown East Lansing, 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29 (THAT'S THIS SUNDAY!)

Among other things given away that day are a pair of tickets to see "Wicked" on opening night at Wharton!! So if you're a fan get yourself to Barnes and Noble this Sunday!
For more info read the press release below.

"Over Her Dead Body" underrated!

After my mom (who is a pretty big movie buff) recommended seeing "Over Her Dead Body," I added it to my Netflix line up. It came yesterday and we watched it last night.

I really thought it was funny! As far as I can remember this movie didn't get much praise when it was in theaters but it's actually really good! Afterall who can resist a movie with Paul Rudd??

Anyway if you're looking for a pretty cute romantic comedy check it out!

WW '08 The worst part of a wedding

116 DAYS TO GO!!!
Don't get me wrong I am sooo excited to be getting married.
But I've found a lot of the prep work to be annoying. One main thing has nearly driven me to the point of exhaustion. My arms. Okay, well my whole body really.

You see, Matt and I are shelling out a boat load of money for our wedding pictures b/c I figure that is the part of the wedding that lasts the longest. But this has lead me to want to kill my body.

I've been overweight my entire life and for the most part I don't care, I usually think I look good. Honestly, I don't think I look too shabby right now, but then I remember that within a matter of months my husky arms will be forever memorialized in a set of photos that costs more than three months rent.
(Get me a shot gun).

Baby daddy

So in case you missed the June 11 NOISE, I'm a new dad. And while things have been going great, I regret not taking the advice of many new dads before me and stockpiling on sleep. Things are fine when he's sleepy and he just wants to cuddle with you, but where things get taxing is when he's fussy/grumpy/agitated. He'll scream, kick, pound with his fists and occasionally his head to try to feel better as I'm doing my best to try to console him while not passing out from exhaustion. But let me be clear ...

Do you look famous?

NOISE is looking for a cover model to kick off our Common Ground Musical Festival coverage.

We need someone who looks like
Snoop Dogg

Or

Kellie Pickler

If you think you've got what it takes to dress up like either well-known act and pose for our cover then give me a call or e-mail!

Thanks :)
Emily
702-4245
esmith@lansingnoise.com

WW '08 Other people's weddings

I don't know if it's our age or if there is something in the air but it seems like a lot of my really good, old friends are getting married, like right now.

My best friend is getting married seven days before me. Which I knew when I signed up for my wedding date. Since then (and since she was first) I've been careful to work around her shower dates, her bacelorette party and of course actual wedding day stuff.

I know it's gonna be rough on her to make it to my wedding just seven days after her own and I also know as I'm standing up w/ her my mind may wander off as I think about things still left to do for my wedding just seven days later. But I can deal with it. And honestly it's exciting.