October 22, 2016.
Our five year anniversary is 10/21/2016, but that is a Friday and I don't want to get married on a Friday, so we are going the next best day- the 22nd. :)
We have started to look at venues. I have chosen a couple, but are running into some issues with the indoor/outdoor thing. Since we have opted for an October wedding we need a venue with an indoor AND outdoor capability. I want the ceremony outside and the reception inside, so that really limits our choices. We have looked at the train depot already, and have a few wineries on our list. We are still looking around too.
I have appointments with two photographers. Pictures are a big deal to me, so I'm not really looking to go cheap with this part especially. I know anyone can take a picture, but it is really the one piece you have that will last forever. SO, I want them to be spectacular, and not just someone with a fancy camera that points and shoots. I want at least two photographers and I want them all day. Therefore, we are looking at a pretty hefty chunk...oh well.....it's worth it! :)
I have also started talking to some caterers. I haven't quite decided if I am going to go with a serviced buffet or with a seated/served dinner, but I do know at the very least it will be a full meal. I'm not into just appetizers or even worse just a dessert reception. If I go with a serviced buffet, I want a chicken and a beef choice, a salad, a vegetable, a starch, and bread. Then of course, pretty much the same type of choice with a seated meal. I've gotten some menu selections and pricing info, so it's just boiling down to where we go for the venue and whether we use their in house catering or if we get to bring in a caterer of our choosing.
I think there are areas to cut corners and there are areas your definitely don't cut corners, and pictures, venue, dress and food are the areas I am not cutting corners. The invitations and such I am not nearly concerned with and flowers are really pretty low on my list too. I'm not a big flower fan....I want a bouquet, but really other than that, don't plan on many flowers.
I THINK I have decided on a mermaid/trumpet style dress. Totally opposite of anything I thought I'd ever want, but I want something that is really fitted with a nice train. I think I'm going to skip the veil...go a little more modern maybe.
We are looking into our honeymoon locations. We've tossed around Punta Cana, Turks and Caicos, Belize, and even Italy. I really wanna go to Italy, but Louis really likes the beach.... I guess we will see what wins out in the end. We are planning on heading out the Monday after our wedding for an immediate get away! Let me say, as much as I am looking forward to marrying the love of my life...I am SOOOO excited for the honeymoon part! :)
