My mom came in yesterday afternoon at about 1:30pm and we had a great lunch at one of our favorite restaurants Maggie D's. After that we went to look at Pine Lakes which was another venue we were looking at. We had found out the night before that it would cost 10k more then the first venue I found. We did not think it would work but I wanted to Mom to see the first venue before we made a decision. After Pine Lakes we dropped Brian off and Mom and I went off on our own.
We saw the wedding bands and add mine to Brian's wishlist account so that when we are ready to buy it and it is no longer in the store they can order it for us. We did not put Brian's on because he is still deciding between two. After that we went to go try and get cupcakes for dessert at Carolines'. I have decided that an actual cake is just too expensive so we are going to do a small two-tier cake so I can freeze the top layer for a year and cut the bottom layer. For the guests we are going to do cupcakes. I believe I have found a place to supply them. It is owned by a local family and is newly opened but they seem like they do a good job. They were closed by the time we got there (Once they run out of cupcakes they close) so we had to find a cake to bring to dinner but we could see some of the cupcakes through the window that were on display and they look good! Next Saturday I am going to go in the morning when they first open to grab a couple. Hopefully they are as good to eat as they look! I figure this way we have more flexibility with yummy flavors and it might be more fun. Based on the price on the menu this cupcake place still makes it very affordable even without a wedding package. I am excited to try them out and ask questions. After the disappointment of the cupcakes we went and got myself a manicure. My mom has been dying to get me one for three years and it finally worked out! They lady did a very nice job and the color is a bright peachy color which will go well with all of my work outfits so I won't clash.
After our excursion we went to pick up Brian, find a cake and head to Carolines' for dinner. Caroline made a wonderful dinner as always and we stayed way to late but it was so much fun! Caroline and her daughter Blair (who I have worked with at the Retail store and known since) gave me a wonderful book to help keep me organized and to give me a timeline which will help me figure out what I need to stress over when and not to stress over things I don't need to. They also gave me "Real Simple Weddings". That magazine is fabulous! I figured out what colors I want (Royal purple, baby blue and a darker blue) which was one of my biggest concerns as I didn't have ANY idea as I always imagined a fall wedding and fall colors don't work in the Spring.
Today, Sunday, Caroline, Blair, Brian, my Mom and I met at Brian's and my possible house. Caroline had seen it before but it was Blair's and my Mom's first time. I also walked them around the lot. They loved it! After the house we stopped to get bagels and then Brian got pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. We were already running a bit late and that just made us later which only made us later for our next appointment. We were due at Wachesaw Plantation at 9:30am and we didn't get there until 10am. Wachesaw is the first venue I found thanks to Caroline and I was excited to show it to Mom. It was in our price range as it turns out and everyone loved it. My Mom was very pleased and excited. We have held the the venue unofficially so I can get confirmation from the hotel that I can still get the hotel rooms that we need and want. After the venue we drove to Broadway, took ridiculous pictures, dropped Caroline off and went to eat before my Mom flew home.
Our wedding date is March 3rd, 2012 and I am so excited! I have emailed my hotel asking to put the rooms on hold officially and letting them I know I have the venue on hold until I get confirmation from them that I have the rooms that I need. I am going to email the photographer I found and ask for a meeting, I am going to email the cup cake people and ask what they normally due/charge, etc (this is a bit early but I am excited!), and ask to meet with the musician. I am hoping Caroline can come with me as Brian has done his duty in all this.
We are 9 months out of the wedding. According to the book my first steps are:
-Plan get-together for families to meet, celebrate and discuss wedding plans. (outside of Brians' family we did that this weekend)
-Announce engagement in newspapers (haven't done it, should we do it?)
-Discuss budget (done)
-Select date (done, 03.03.12)
-Go for engagement photograph sitting
-Hire wedding consultant (don't need)
-Choose and ask attendants (chosen 4 now need to get a 4th groomsman for Brian so I can ask)
-Put together guest list-(Done but I am sure we will continue to add a few people)
-Book site for Ceremony (Done)
-Book Site for reception (Done)
-Book Officient
-Book Caterer (Done...reception hall is taking care of that)
-Book Musicians (Don't need, no musicians)
-Book DJ
-Order dress and veil/headpiece
In August/September I am hope to have everything taken care of from this list and move on to the 6-9 months list which I will describe then. I think I will end up having most of it done before then coincidentally but I am pleased that this book says I don't need to send out save-the-date cards so early. Everyone who needs to make travel plans knows so the save-the date will act as a reminder. Plus it gives me time to actually get engagement pictures. By my count I have until October to get to the 4-6 months list which is going to be plenty. I love having a schedule :)
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