Thoughts on vigils, elevations and stuff.
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baronessekatSo it's been several weeks since I got the writ. Since then I have done the following:
consulted with my sanity (aka![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
dicea) on the beginnings. Came up with list of who I wish to speak for me for each of the other peerages and given said list to Boss. Though the ones for the Pelican and for the Royal Peers I asked myself. Came up with list of other "roles" that need to be filled such as Herald, keeper of the book, and a new position - bardic witness. I have passed this list off to Boss and 'dicea to contact those folks as well.
I have contacted and given documentation for garb to those who are making my vigil garb and elevation garb. Have had round of fabric shopping for elevation garb. Need to touch base with those who are making garb and see what they need from me next. Hey folks - what do you need from me?
Came up with a list of "if people ask how they can help this is what could/needs to be done" and given said list to Dicea and Boogie.
My realization so far on all this.... if a vigil/elevation is this much of a pain I never want to get married.
I have also come to learn that the time between the writ and the actual elevation is the final "test". I am learning that I do not need to be in charge of all the minutia, that I can delegate to others and trust that they will get it done. Though it seems weird to do so. I'm the organizing squire. I'm the planner, time table maker, coordinator. But I trust my friends. I trust that things will work out in the end.
Despite all that, there have been numerous times since coronation where I have said out loud "I'm THIS close to saying forget it". Or "can I have Las Vegas elevation? Go in my street clothes, stand before Elvis, say 'I will, I will, I do' and be done with it?" But that moment passes quickly.
I do have a question for all you peers (and other SCAdians) who are on my flist and do read my ramblings. If you are a peer - is there something that was done at your vigil/elevation that you wish hadn't happened or are really glad did happen? If you are not a peer, I am assuming you have witnessed an elevation or two and perhaps assisted with a vigil - can you think of anything that you saw during those that you liked or did not like?
Since I have time still and am in the planning/organizing phase of things I'm curious what others did and what I can do to make my vigil and elevation a good experience for not only myself but for those attending as well.
consulted with my sanity (aka
dicea) on the beginnings. Came up with list of who I wish to speak for me for each of the other peerages and given said list to Boss. Though the ones for the Pelican and for the Royal Peers I asked myself. Came up with list of other "roles" that need to be filled such as Herald, keeper of the book, and a new position - bardic witness. I have passed this list off to Boss and 'dicea to contact those folks as well.I have contacted and given documentation for garb to those who are making my vigil garb and elevation garb. Have had round of fabric shopping for elevation garb. Need to touch base with those who are making garb and see what they need from me next. Hey folks - what do you need from me?
Came up with a list of "if people ask how they can help this is what could/needs to be done" and given said list to Dicea and Boogie.
My realization so far on all this.... if a vigil/elevation is this much of a pain I never want to get married.
I have also come to learn that the time between the writ and the actual elevation is the final "test". I am learning that I do not need to be in charge of all the minutia, that I can delegate to others and trust that they will get it done. Though it seems weird to do so. I'm the organizing squire. I'm the planner, time table maker, coordinator. But I trust my friends. I trust that things will work out in the end.
Despite all that, there have been numerous times since coronation where I have said out loud "I'm THIS close to saying forget it". Or "can I have Las Vegas elevation? Go in my street clothes, stand before Elvis, say 'I will, I will, I do' and be done with it?" But that moment passes quickly.
I do have a question for all you peers (and other SCAdians) who are on my flist and do read my ramblings. If you are a peer - is there something that was done at your vigil/elevation that you wish hadn't happened or are really glad did happen? If you are not a peer, I am assuming you have witnessed an elevation or two and perhaps assisted with a vigil - can you think of anything that you saw during those that you liked or did not like?
Since I have time still and am in the planning/organizing phase of things I'm curious what others did and what I can do to make my vigil and elevation a good experience for not only myself but for those attending as well.
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Date: 2008-05-29 09:35 pm (UTC)Some people like same day elevations, I do not. I helps you get ready, to let it sink in, I remember taking a shower the week after the writ and sticking my head out and asking Sean if it really did happen or was it just a dream. I was in shock. I got to think.
I got great advice at the vigil.
You are not made a peer the royalty only recognizes what you already are.
It is a great honor and sometimes a major pain.
I hear getting married is worse but I would not know, all that mundane crap and family would make it so for me.
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