No.
I need another week.
No, I don't.
Yes, I do.
OMG!!!
SHIT'S ABOUT TO GET REAL HERE, FOLKS!!!
Actually, it's not that bad.....everything is falling into place smoothly.....TOOO smoothly, maybe, but we'll just hafta wait and see.
I've never been happier.
He's mine, and I'm his. Forever. THAT'S what counts.
Hey, y'all! I'm Sam and this is my good buddy, Merle! Welcome to our little corner of the web. And Merle says "HEY!"
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Food and Music On My Mind Today!
Prepped up another appetizer for the reception. One less thing to worry about.
BUT.....I've decided on a different song for the celebrant, family, and the party to walk in-to......
I can't help but cry a bit....
Oh jeez....what am I doing?
BUT.....I've decided on a different song for the celebrant, family, and the party to walk in-to......
I can't help but cry a bit....
Oh jeez....what am I doing?
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Food? READY!!
Well, THAT was a harrowing experience!! But, 80% of the food is PURCHASED!! Ceremony week is GOING TO BE HECTIC!!! So much prep to do, but I'm pretty confident it'll be ok. I've just got to sit down and go through ALL my plans, in reverse order, to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Only thing left, FOOD WISE, is things that have to be purchased fresh.....which is STILL going to be a lot!! Food ain't cheap, y'all!!
Already have the wine, Jackie is getting the beer soon, and I've still got to get the liquor. THAT ITSELF is going to be a chunk of $
Might need to look into selling plasma.....
Only thing left, FOOD WISE, is things that have to be purchased fresh.....which is STILL going to be a lot!! Food ain't cheap, y'all!!
Already have the wine, Jackie is getting the beer soon, and I've still got to get the liquor. THAT ITSELF is going to be a chunk of $
Might need to look into selling plasma.....
Saturday, March 8, 2014
FOOD TIME!!
Since I'm doing the majority of food prep, we're hitting Sam's tomorrow...
I KNOW...I KNOW!!!! But we're on a budget! Recipes are all printed out and arranged by order of preparation...and it's a PLUS that the venue has 2 stoves AND refrigerators! So I can do a LOT of prep-and-freeze things!!
Then, think I'll spend the afternoon enjoying the weather, if it complies.
I KNOW...I KNOW!!!! But we're on a budget! Recipes are all printed out and arranged by order of preparation...and it's a PLUS that the venue has 2 stoves AND refrigerators! So I can do a LOT of prep-and-freeze things!!
Then, think I'll spend the afternoon enjoying the weather, if it complies.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Bits & Pieces!
Yep, it's time to start coordinating every thing and start looking at details! We've gone through all the decorations that we've PURCHASED to use, and cross-referenced them with the floral order. CHECK!!
Evening wear? Ordered, need to be measured.
Venue, paid.
DJ, deposit down, contract signed.
Bartender? GOT HER!! One of the most personable persons I could ever ASK for!
The "Officiant"? Dinner with her next Wednesday. She's more excited than I AM!!!
Food? Doing some shopping Sunday for "do-ahead" things.
Things are going TOOOOO smoothly! And that scares me.....I smell disaster.
Evening wear? Ordered, need to be measured.
Venue, paid.
DJ, deposit down, contract signed.
Bartender? GOT HER!! One of the most personable persons I could ever ASK for!
The "Officiant"? Dinner with her next Wednesday. She's more excited than I AM!!!
Food? Doing some shopping Sunday for "do-ahead" things.
Things are going TOOOOO smoothly! And that scares me.....I smell disaster.
Friday, February 28, 2014
FOOD!!
Testing a bruschetta topping recipe.....one of 3. This one? Tomato/basil w/garlic and green onions.
OH!
MAH!!
Gu....!
*check-mark sound*
Now, need to get my bakery and produce order in!
Tomorrow - it'll be 6 weeks and counting.
I'm a nervous shitball.....
OH!
MAH!!
Gu....!
*check-mark sound*
Now, need to get my bakery and produce order in!
Tomorrow - it'll be 6 weeks and counting.
I'm a nervous shitball.....
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Up Next? FOOD & BEVERAGE!!!
Yikes!!! By my calculations, the ALCOHOL bill is going to be around $600!!!!
BUT......it's a celebration. And one well deserved.
Going through the Guest List trying to figure out..."Will they drink? WHAT will they drink? HOW MUCH will they drink?" Like my friend and co-worker said, "It's all going to depend on their mood."
Well, I WANT EVERYONE to have a good time! AND not walk away hungry. Even though we're having heavy hors d'oeuvres, it sickens me to think someone would leave and go to McDonald's Drive-Thru.
EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT!!!
*Oh God....I need therapy*
BUT......it's a celebration. And one well deserved.
Going through the Guest List trying to figure out..."Will they drink? WHAT will they drink? HOW MUCH will they drink?" Like my friend and co-worker said, "It's all going to depend on their mood."
Well, I WANT EVERYONE to have a good time! AND not walk away hungry. Even though we're having heavy hors d'oeuvres, it sickens me to think someone would leave and go to McDonald's Drive-Thru.
EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT!!!
*Oh God....I need therapy*
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Invitations - READY!
I just HAD to be Mr. Fancypants and hand-write all my envelopes in calligraphy. Needless to say, my eyes are tired from FOCUSING so much, my hand is crampy, and my shoulder aches.
By the time the date rolls around, I'll be in a wheelchair.
United States Postal Service.....HERE WE COME!!!
By the time the date rolls around, I'll be in a wheelchair.
United States Postal Service.....HERE WE COME!!!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
*Check-mark Noises*
Got to meet a facebook friend tonight....OUR BARTENDER!!
She is funnier, more pleasant, and more engaging than I could have asked for!! I absolutely LOVE her!!! And her willingness to help overwhelms me! I was very particular as to WHO would be serving our guests drinks, because it is a CELEBRATION and I would feel so much better if they were "celebratory" of our union and made our guests feel the same.
And I have 1000% confidence in Lora.
*Whew*
Also received the agreement with the DJ. Paying deposit tomorrow. NICE guy - out of Knoxville. Purple Zebra. Seems VERY easy to work with, we understand the set-up (which is simple, but we're not having KISS in concert in there!), and what WE SAY, goes. Reception "itinerary" ready to send to him along with announcements, ceremony-party names, etc.
But I'm STILL working on the music. The music has to SET THE TONE, from the first note at 5 PM to the last chord at 9 PM. Things happen at certain times and I want the music to reflect the MOOD at that certain time, ya' know?
Yes, yes, yes...I'm overthinking things, I'm sure.....but I'm just that way. People that know me, know that.
Thanks for bearing with me!
She is funnier, more pleasant, and more engaging than I could have asked for!! I absolutely LOVE her!!! And her willingness to help overwhelms me! I was very particular as to WHO would be serving our guests drinks, because it is a CELEBRATION and I would feel so much better if they were "celebratory" of our union and made our guests feel the same.
And I have 1000% confidence in Lora.
*Whew*
Also received the agreement with the DJ. Paying deposit tomorrow. NICE guy - out of Knoxville. Purple Zebra. Seems VERY easy to work with, we understand the set-up (which is simple, but we're not having KISS in concert in there!), and what WE SAY, goes. Reception "itinerary" ready to send to him along with announcements, ceremony-party names, etc.
But I'm STILL working on the music. The music has to SET THE TONE, from the first note at 5 PM to the last chord at 9 PM. Things happen at certain times and I want the music to reflect the MOOD at that certain time, ya' know?
Yes, yes, yes...I'm overthinking things, I'm sure.....but I'm just that way. People that know me, know that.
Thanks for bearing with me!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Rolling Right Along....
Gave the final "ok" to the printers, so now.....WE'RE IN PRODUCTION!!! (The invites are LOVELY, btw! ;) )
Almost ALL contracts signed - just a few little quibbles left, but nothing major.
It's hard to believe that in 2 months and a week, all this is going to come together. It's been a trip, and I'm sure the best is yet to come!
Now? TO THE MUSIC!!
Almost ALL contracts signed - just a few little quibbles left, but nothing major.
It's hard to believe that in 2 months and a week, all this is going to come together. It's been a trip, and I'm sure the best is yet to come!
Now? TO THE MUSIC!!
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