7.10.11
Big changes since the last post. Aaron and I got tired of trying to get this shit together ourselves. We were both getting super-stressed and it was making me more than a little snippy. So we've done what we should have done in the first place and have decided to hire an official, professional planner. His name is Dave and he's pretty awesome. He planned Amber's wedding so we know he's up to handling unusual requests. We've had one meeting with him so far and are hoping to have another on the 21st at the Freebird. He's working on tables, chairs, and linens, videograpgy, food, and he's going to emcee. We're still providing the music because, as he pointed out, he probably doesn't have what we want. Because we're not normal! Hee hee! But that does solve the problem that we had with not having an emcee. He's totally chill and laid back.
We put the deposit on the Freebird yesterday. Tim was expecting us to have a contract for him to sign as they don't generally write contracts. With them the deposit esentially IS the contract. But, for our own sanity we're going to put together a contact that he's gonna sign when we meet him again on the 21st. We're also going to show my mom, Marcie, and Dave the space.
Speaking of Marcie, she's going to be in town the week after next and wants to "do wedding stuff." I'm not really sure what we're going to do as we're taking care of a lot of it through Dave or the internet. I'm thinking about going for a mani/pedi. Anyone interested? If not that then maybe dinner? If you want to meet Marcie before the wedding this is your chance. We're going to bring her to the venue but other than that... not real sure.
Now that we finally are officially (and I hope that's the last time I have to type that) in the save the dates are going to a printer and will be sent out when we get them back. Aaron and I are starting to purchase decorations too.
FYI we are now registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Etsy. There are links to each of our registries on our wedding website. Supposedly I'm supposed to tell you guys where we're registered and then you tell other people. I'm not allowed to tell people myself. Anyway, we found some really, really awesome stuff on Etsy *winkwinknudgenudge* so if you guys happen to send people to that site... Also, registering for gifts at BBaB is somewhat stressful. They expect that if we send out 200 invites we need to have literally 400-600 things so people can choose. What?! The lady who helped us set up our accound was encouraging us to throw away all our old stuff and get new. Greed and avarice! She also wanted us to get things like pillow protectors. They go under your pillowcase. Again, what!?
I'm pretty much where I want to be weight wise so I'm going to get measured for my corset soon and order it and my skirt. I've been in contact with Starkers and Wai-ching already.
Please continue with the dress search if you're still looking. Cici, the rest of the girls are going with a more vintage look, highligting a nautral waist, full skirt, etc. Maybe you want to find something similar? Laura is wearing a black dress with a red sash, Amber's dress is red, and the dress that Ashleigh is considering is red. Have you decided which color you'd like? Perhaps teal? You look great in that color and no one else is wearing it.
As for accessories, I know what Ashleigh wants, and Amber has her accessories narrowed down to a couple. Laura, are you wearing the feather peice you already bought or did you like something else? Sorry if you told me and I don't rememeber... Cici, have you decided? Let me know so I can start purchasing things for you. You can't have them until the wedding! :)
Just a note about your shoes. The ramp to the stage is very, very steep! Please consider wearing flat shoes or at the very least heels you feel comfortable and stable in. Stilettos are not a good idea. Keep in mind we'll also be descending a staircase.
Sorry for the mega-post. Don't forget to send me your choice of accessory if you haven't already!
One more thing. For some reason the spell-checker is not functioning. So, forgive the spelling errors in the above post.
