At A Standstill…
Since the last time I updated about the wedding progress, I have done, well, little, if anything. TheKnot.com loves to remind me that the days are slipping away, whether by email or by the countdown clock predominantly displayed on the welcome page when I log in (FYI, today is t minus 253 days).
However, as of 4pm CDT today we do have:
- a venue - Vintage Villas will be the site of both the ceremony and the reception, complete with an indoor rain plan,
- a dress (which I'd LOVE to show you, because its so darned cute and girly, which is so unlike me),
- and a photographer (who just happens to be the most awesome photojournalist I know, and my best friend!).
- I have a color scheme laid out -claret, black and white,
- the makings of a guest list
- *a cake and bakery in mind*,
- been narrowing down honeymoon ideas.
But there's still a lot I haven't done nor even begun to think about yet. I haven't flushed out my wedding party, I have yet to look into florists, DJ's nor a set of strings for the ceremony. Not to mention that my uncle has backed out of playing at (or even attending) my wedding for a Christmas cruise through the Panama canal (can we say OUCH?). I have looked at one cake baker, but really should taste at least one other place. Thankfully I don't have to worry about a caterer, just narrowing down what I want served at the venue (its included in the rental), and of course engagement photos need to be taken, save-the-dates sent out, groomsmen and usher attire picked out, etc, etc, etc until I want to shoot myself.
So why didn't I listen to my Dad and elope? Heavens knows. I do know one thing though, and that is that I really need to get off my ass and start working on this!