On May 13, 2005 Robbie and I were married. My sisters wanted to help our first romantic night be memorable, so they decorated our new town home. It was perfect... Michael Buble was playing... the lights were low... rose pedals on the floor... a table of favorite treats... anything you could dream of. While I went to "freshen up" and change, Robbie lit the candles. Both being a little nervous, we weren't as observant as we traditionally are. When I walked out of the room, I noticed a little smoke, but assumed it was from a new candle or recently blown out match. However after a few minutes... I saw a spark out of the corner of my eye. We were steaming up the windows! Literally... the blinds were melting from the candles below.
The next night at our reception my family was interested to know what we thought of the decorations and how everything went. Robbie and my first response was "it was pretty HOT!" 
This story has been a classic while giving tours of our house. My siblings have even told it to friends, so when we meet them they ask "are they the ones who melted the blinds?" Everyone thought we needed to keep the blinds.... "You have to show your kids before they get married..." "Hang them at your 50th Wedding Anniversary!" "They are classic! You should put them in every bedroom you ever live in!" But I just couldn't do it. I figure, the pictures tell the story and take up less space. Plus, we have learned to manage our "hot nights" better, so these blinds will stay nice and straight!
18 comments:
Wow Melinda that is HOT, not very many people can say they melted the blinds!!! I think you have us beat for sure!! I am so glad to so some post by the way ...we have missed you in the blog life.
Bytheway was Baby Hannah ever born? I am pretty sure she is over baked if not! haha
HaHa.. that is so great. I have never heard that story before. I miss you guys- we should get together soon. Glad to see you blogged by the way!!
That is to funny, but what a great story. It will be a fun one to tell years to come. so fun.
You have to keep them, that's one you'll regret if you don't woman! I love hearing that story over and over. You make me laugh. I had fun tonight!
Wow...talk about a night to remember! hey check us out at aamorton.blogspot.com I hope all is well! love ya - Annie
I can't stop giggling when I think about this! That is a classic story. You are too cute and we need to hang out soon! Either a double date, or just girls, or whatever! I would love to see you!
You guys are super hot together--I can see how you set the blinds on fire. I hope you're coming Saturday--I love when I get to see you! Tell Robbie hello also--love you guys!
Hey Mel! Just wanted to say hi! I do love the blind story and have to say it is one of my favorites. Hope all is well.
that's pretty funny
Ha ha! I am laughing so hard right now. Sounds steamy. I'm so happy you found our blog. I meant to ask you the other night when we were leaving but I forgot.
That is so hilarious, I think that you have told me that story before, but I can't remember. I am so like you, I don't keep things either, and I have already cleaned out my closet 3 or 4 times since Corey and I have been married. It's amazing I have any clothes left. Anyways, Corey and I finally have a blog so check it out, it's coreyandshari.blogspot.com. We should work out sometime, or just bake cookies again. Same thing right?!
HEY!!! It's Morgan! I've been wondering how you are and so, yes it's silly, I googled you to see if you had a blog...
Yeah! I'm so glad I found you!!! Hope you don't mind me stopping by frequently... :)
hey melinda. it's so good to see your blog and see what you guys are up to. we should get together sometime this summer for lunch or something.
and SO funny about your blinds. i agree that the picture will do just fine in preserving the memory. who wants to haul around burnt blinds for the rest of their lives?
I love that story..it's a classic! How are you? Call me back when you get a chance so we can catch up! Love ya.
ok Melinda, that story is hilarious. What a memory you will have to share with your kids. It's so good to read about how you are doing. Keep in touch!
Katie
A classic for sure. That cracks me up. And I'm with you: the blinds are worth saving. You've documented the event on film and in blogland.
i LOVE that you documented that story! The pictures are priceless! I laughed out loud when I read that, remembering how funny it was when you and Robbie took me upstairs to show me the blinds. Oops! Totally my fault - I put the candles there! Hey - you gonna blog about the broomstick from the night after the reception? You do remember our conversation upstairs at the Harringtons with the broomstick, right? hahahahaha!
That is sooo funny!!! Definitely keep them! That is a great story!
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