thank god for parental charity

Awww, thank you, guys!  I found out some good news today…  All parents involved are helping out.  Whew, that takes a load off. 

Tomorrow, we’re visiting a couple of florists.  One of them wants to meet us at a Starbuck’s instead of the shop.  Yeah… I don’t get that one either.   

I’m setting up an appointment with another caterer.  We met with a couple caterers already.  The first one asked for an amount that was more than our entire budget.  I wasn’t there, but was told they put the price on a projector screen in something like 1000 size font and Scott’s eyes immediately glazed over.  The second caterer was the total opposite – very reasonable budget, down home Southern looking.  I guess we’re looking for the best of both worlds - reasonable pricing and slightly more upscale food.  

 

 

 

holding hands

 

This picture was taken a couple months ago. 

My boy has such good taste.

 

 

 

for nov. 8

Catering, florists, dresses, tuxes, buying and renting an inordinate amount of things.   All for one day, one event, 60 or so people. 

I’ll be honest with you, our first thought was to elope.  Then we thought it might be nice to have a small reception.  Really casual, cook our own food, maybe a BBQ with some friends and family.  That was just a step away from well, what the heck, we can have a ceremony too so folks coming in from out of town feel like it’s worth traveling hundreds of miles.  And now, it’s ballooned into a full-blown wedding!  It’s taken on a life of its own and the minute we turn away yells, “Feed me!” 

I spend entirely too much time looking at bank statements and cringing.  On the other hand, a very small, girly part of me is enjoying this chance to throw a big party to celebrate our love and commitment to each other.