Brian & Kellye
Favorite Things
The songs we share
Songs that we've picked for each other
In the time that we've been dating we've discovered songs that are meaningful to us: songs that we both love, and songs that we've introduced to each other. Kellye and I have made a number of mix CDs for each other. The first of them had some hints about how I felt about her. Over time I've kept a playlist of songs that we often listen to while driving. It currently has 840 songs. Listen here to some of our favorites in Apple Music: https://apple.co/3siSAej Or YouTube: https://bit.ly/34EYJt2 If there are any songs that remind you of us or any songs that you'd like to hear at the reception please submit them here: https://bit.ly/3h1RQFs
Gruene Coffee Haus
A midweek date made ritual
When we started dating, Brian lived in Austin & I lived in San Antonio. A mid-week date would give us the boost we needed to make it to the weekend when we could spend more quality time together. Nearly every week, our evening began at Gruene Coffee Haus, unfortunately near their closing time at 7 p.m. Even though we sat on the porch after baristas closed up shop, the quietness of the evening was ours — to discuss the day, do a puzzle, or to allow Brian to help grade my papers! We don't go on Tuesdays anymore, but we're still regulars. Despite the hellish schedules we now keep, a visit to that coffee house or just enjoying their grounds at home reminds us of the infancy of our relationship —communication, shared interests, and a supportive partnership. https://www.gruenecoffee.com
Haiku
The art of concise communication
Whether you initially knew the bride or groom better, you know that they appreciate the art form of haiku. Joyfully, your loved one found a partner who also appreciates this niche form of expression: communication in 17 syllables. Brian and Kellye have taken this concise 5-7-5 format as a way to communicate day-day-life, encourage one another, trade quips about the workday, even share their anxieties and fears. Brian still writes Kellye a daily haiku for her website, and she’ll routinely communicate with him in this form in the little downtime that she has — on the toilet. And now they would like to include haiku in their special day. Use this form to submit a haiku to share: bit.ly/3kpqifg And if you need help Knowing how to write haiku, Google is your friend
Custom Pencils
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As a math teacher, Kellye goes through quite a few pencils. On occasion she’d have custom pencils made with funny sayings for her colleagues. With my work being on computers, I mostly use pencils for killer sudoku. However, on weekends, I’m measuring, cutting, hammering, and making a big mess. Construction pencils are in high demand and are easy to misplace in a work area. Fortunately, Kellye found a company that makes custom construction pencils. No more boring, plain construction pencils and being unsure if one I found was actually mine. I thought it was such a great idea that I bought her a set of pencils for Valentine's Day. It's always special to have one of these when working on a task; they bring a smile to my face even when Kellye finishes a sudoku in half the time as me.
Killer Sudoku
A complementary challenge
We stumbled upon Killer Sudoku in the newspaper puzzles we brought on a plane trip to Philadelphia. Our analytical minds were intrigued. The vacation ended, but the puzzle obsession continued. Both of us are fairly competitive—especially Brian. We like the challenge of beating each other at a puzzle or game because it helps us to sharpen our minds and continually improve. Whether crossword, jigsaw, logic, or number sense, puzzle solving together is where the magic happens. A strategy one of us sees, the other may not. A strength Brian has may be my weakness. It is our hope that our relationship will continue to be one where we challenge and complement each other: helping us grow as individuals and making us stronger as a team than we are on our own. www.dailykillersudoku.com
Bluebonnet Seeds
What can bloom out of the toughest conditions?
We wanted to send something interactive & purposeful in our save the dates. Brian LOVES any and all wildflowers, especially bluebonnets. Here’s how to grow them. In October, find a sunny spot with good drainage and sprinkle the seeds from the packet. Cover them lightly with dirt; they don’t need to be buried deep. Keep the soil moist until plants begin to grow, but after that not much water is necessary. After all, the bluebonnets on Texas highways don't have an irrigation system. Added bonus: the closer the plants get to putting on a blossom, the closer we will be to our wedding day! With a relationship, you plant this little seed and don't know what will come from it. Will it grow? Will it survive tough conditions? We've been blessed—the storms are small and the plant thrives.
Poetic Republic Coffee
More great coffee
We also love Poetic Republic Coffee, which is next door to the church at 2330 South Presa. If you are in the mood for coffee or a pastry before the ceremony walk next door and get a treat. https://poeticrepubliccoffee.com/