Photographer

Today we hired our photographer. We're on a roll this week! :) Now, I'd like to take an informal poll. Should the bride & groom see each other before the ceremony? Our photographer wants to know so we can figure out what time she needs to start and I'm not sure if I want to or not. The photographer said it generally helps everyone relax before the ceremony, but will it make seeing each other as I walk down the aisle less special? Hmmm...what do you think?

Comments

Wow! We're so glad you all found the comments, keep 'em coming!

Patty, we'd love to have more info about the reception food from Sam's Club, thanks for thinking of that for us. Also, we will be in to see you about jewelry soon. We still need to get Doug's ring.

Amy, Mom & Dad have a karaoke machine that I'm sure they'd be happy to loan us for the evening. We'll see as it gets closer.

Mom, I'm so glad you are reminding (nagging) me. :)

We're getting there...

We finally have an officiant for our ceremony! Doug had gone to see his childhood pastor last week and he called back today saying that he would marry us. Yay! One more thing to cross off the list.

Plans...

Honestly, I don't think Doug or I ever thought planning a wedding would be such a crazy process. You find a place, get a dress, a tuxedo and some rings and there you go. WRONG! It's much more involved than that and I especially am finding that while I do love to plan things, it is alot harder when you have to consider things such as time and budget constraints. That said, we are so fortunate to have our wonderful family & friends to help us along the way. We very much appreciate the recommendations, advice and good wishes you all have to offer. So here's what we have so far:

• Date (September 15, 2007)
• Place for ceremony (Doug's aunt & uncle's house)
• Place for reception
• DJ for reception
• Attendants
• Dress (in progress)
• Tuxedos (reserved)

Big important things we still need:

• Officiant (Doug's working on this one)
• Photographer
• Decide on food for reception
• Invitations
• Bridesmaid & flower girl dresses
• Flowers
• Favors

And probably a million other things that I've forgotten. Feel free to remind us!