Save the date

I ordered 'save the date' cards. I guess that makes it pretty real. I am also going to order my dress tomorrow. Talk about nervous. My maid of honor told me that she went to a dress store in KS to try on the dress we want. They were so rude and told her if she isn't planning to buy it from them she couldn't try it on. Amazing. Talk about customer service. It would have been an easy sale for them but they lost that. I hate that she is having a hard time but I'm hoping she is taking all the bad dress karma away from me. She's nice that way, this is why she is the Maid of Honor. Honeymoon discussions have begun. Hawaii or Canada. ~~~ Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can. Danny Kaye US actor & singer (1913 - 1987)

Sleepless night

Can't sleep tonight I guess I have too much wedding in my head. Photographers...how does one even begin to choose one? And the cost? Wow, they seem to be averaging about $2500...for pictures. Granted the pictures I have seen on their sites are amazing so I guess it's money well spent. So back to how to choose. Any clue? Word of mouth is great but I don't know anyone who has recently gotten married let alone someone who has gotten married in my hometown. I am planning a trip home in a couple weeks so I will be doing a lot of leg work then. The internet is great but nothing like meeting people face to face. Then after I figure out photographers, I have to do flowers and cake. I know where I want my flowers to come from. The florist my family has used in town forever so that's a no-brainer I guess. I can't believe I used the phrase no-brainer...I hate that phrase. I must be tired. Back to flowers. I found a photo of some flowers called anemone which look amazing. They are different enough and will match my colors (black and gray) perfectly. Now I have to research if they are even available in August. Let's put Google to work....hang on be right back. Well this didn't make me smile according to Google 'Anemone blooms can be purchased from a florist between November and June depending upon availability'. Just my luck. Well I'll talk to them about it anyway, maybe we can find one that is close to it in looks and is available in August. What else don't I have done? Oh the list is long. Hotel Shoes Dress (buy) J's suit Cars/Limo Hair/Makeup Flowers Cake Photographer Dinner Rehersal dinner bridal party gifts Ok I can't put anything more on the list or I will have an axiety attack. What was I thinking to organize this by myself long distance?!?!?! ~~~ If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Roman Emperor, A.D. 161-180 (121 AD - 180 AD)