A little update (in blue) since my original post on November 23
Wedding date : May 9th, 2008
Ceremony: Gazebo 5:30pm
Reception: Oceana Terrace
Food: Snow Crab Cake w/Avocado and Tomato dressing, Cream of Asparagus w/roasted almond soup, Beef Tenderloin filled with vegetable julienne w/red wine sauce. mmm *drool*
Cake: We chose the Tres Leches cake
Flowers: I've sent Mariana a few pictures of flowers I liked. Awaiting pricing info
Music: bringin' the iPod!!
Hair and Makeup: Suzanne Morel
Wedding Cordinator: Mariana at Dreams
Photographer: The fabulous Leigh Miller!
Colors: Pale Blue/Dark Blue.
# of Guests: 23 (22 adults, 1 toddler)
Stuff I've Checked Off the List:
- Sent STD's
- Sent Invitations
- Booked trip and honeymoon
- Did bpics, currently creating album. Also had engagement pictures done.
- Finalized menu for reception
- Got my dress (and love it!)
- Booked hair/makeup
- Booked photographer
- Bridesmaid dresses ordered
- Purchased Aaron's/GM's shirts, next weekend is the mad hunt for pants
- Booked Flights
- Wedding band purchased (just picked mine up today!)
- Seating chart
- Centerpieces
- Rehearsal dinner/menu confirmed with Mariana.
Things that have a *partial* checkmark (mostly so I can make myself feel better about this list!)
- OOT bags. We've gotten quite a bit done. I'd like to do welcome letters, a map, and get some custom sports bottles done up
- Playlists for reception and welcome dinner
- I've actually started writing my vows!
Things Awaiting a Checkmark:
- Wedding day accessories
- Alterations in a few weeks
- Get wedding party gifts
- Create welcome dinner slideshow
- Small DIY projects like: guestbook, letters for OOT bags, programs (? not sure if I'm going to do them), I'm also creating a duotang for all guests (one per household) that I'll send before we leave. It'll have things like maps, phone numbers, things to remember, wedding day info, and an "ice-breaker" page introducing all guests attending.
- small things like a cake topper, starfish for my bouquet
- Write up ceremony/readings. My uncle will be helping me with this since he is performing the ceremony