Friday, March 18, 2011

Moving into phase two

I know I haven't written in a while, but there was absolutely no planning going on for the wedding. There are two phases: The first phase where you have to book/find/buy all the important stuff but then there is this period of time where it is too early to do other things. Well now that time as come and we are moving into phase two. 

Derek has gone to Men's Wearhouse to get sized up for his tuxedo. Steph, my big sister from Kappa Phi and maid of honor, went with us and she was a big help in offering her opinion. We got everything picked out. The shirt, shoes, cuff links, and tux. 

I have also picked out the necklaces (with Steph's help) that the bridesmaids will be wearing. They are a flower and leaf design that closely matches the embroidery on the dresses. 

There have been some issues that we had had to deal with on both sides of the wedding party, but things are finally coming together and I have confidence that everything will turn out great. What's meant to be is meant to be. 

Derek and I met with Nicole, who is the head of Sodexo Catering at Mansfield University. We talked for about an hour and a half and covered every little detail from the table cloth colors to how the napkin is going to be folded. She had a lot of great ideas, and offered her opinions when we weren't sure on things. I trust Nicole because I know she is a perfectionist. 

I also got word on how much tax money I will be getting back. It is MORE than enough to cover all of the little details. I will post when these things are taken care of/bought. It is a relief because I was going to have to buy all of these things with my own paycheck, which isn't that large!