So, we are officially locked in our date! That means, we have the ceremony and reception venue, caterer, cake, tables/linens etc, and hotel rooms taken care of. Nice. I think going with an inclusive place is a good idea, it would have taken many, many more hours to figure out all of this stuff individually, and co-ordinate everything.
Next up -- bridal party (ahem, now is the time to start sucking up to me if you want in, or, become a jerko if not, haha), dj, photographer, florist (might go diy for this one, at least for some of it), colors/theme.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Last weekend Matt and I were discussing the different reception packages available at the venue over brunch... we were looking at the various add-ons, one of which is a chocolate fountain. When we came across it, I said "nnnoooooo, no way". Matt's response was "oh, i think it would be neat to have a chocolate fountain... that would be really cool"
Surprising. Cute though -- whatever I can get his positive input about I will take. So, there will indeed be a chocolate fountain.
Surprising. Cute though -- whatever I can get his positive input about I will take. So, there will indeed be a chocolate fountain.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
First Post!!
Matt and I got engaged in May 2009. Now, about 1.5 years later, we are days away from putting down a deposit, and having an official date , in January 2012. So, we are taking things verrry slowly, but we both had it planned that way from the start. With any luck, it should make things easier, I have had a lot of time to get inspiration, and sort get an idea for what I want.
Details so far -- We are going to have it at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, both a ceremony and reception, ceremony in ballroom, and reception in the tent. Looking at about 100 - 125 people, and a pretty typical wedding.
The wedding planner at the HI is very no-nonsense and unsentimental, which I appreciate a lot; in the same way that I admire Patti Stanger from 'The Millionaire Matchmaker'.
Example: Matt was concerned about the temperature control in the tent, so he asked about it in the framework of "my grandmother is always cold, is she going to be ok?" and the planner's response was "we set it at 70 to start; we will have you walk in and see how it is, and adjust based on what you want. If anybody complains about the temperature, I will come and see them, and say "I am sorry ma'am, but the bride and groom are comfortable at the current temperature, and we are not going to change where it is set" ".
Damn, this lady is awesome at telling people no, and I will have power! !
Details so far -- We are going to have it at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, both a ceremony and reception, ceremony in ballroom, and reception in the tent. Looking at about 100 - 125 people, and a pretty typical wedding.
The wedding planner at the HI is very no-nonsense and unsentimental, which I appreciate a lot; in the same way that I admire Patti Stanger from 'The Millionaire Matchmaker'.
Example: Matt was concerned about the temperature control in the tent, so he asked about it in the framework of "my grandmother is always cold, is she going to be ok?" and the planner's response was "we set it at 70 to start; we will have you walk in and see how it is, and adjust based on what you want. If anybody complains about the temperature, I will come and see them, and say "I am sorry ma'am, but the bride and groom are comfortable at the current temperature, and we are not going to change where it is set" ".
Damn, this lady is awesome at telling people no, and I will have power! !
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