Work is sooooo slow today...

So - I clearly need to post an updated to do list. I'm starting to burn out on all things wedding. I'm getting anxious for July to come already so we can have this party. I've never put so much thought and time into one event before. Work has also been dragging lately so I would like a vacation.



Location - venue is booked but the final payment needs to be made - $550. I will make this payment when we go see the venue in person over Memorial Day weekend. Yes, we booked the venue without ever being there in person. My mom did go and check it out for me (THANK YOU MOM). Our original venue closed for the 2009 season in December due to state budget cuts - it was a state park. Unfortunately this was 9 months before the wedding and the loss of this venue completely threw our budget off since it was an INCREDIBLE deal - $175 for 24 hours of a private park, building, kitchen, parking, tables and chairs. So, we were stranded and I kept getting really snarky replies to my inquiries regarding availablility since everything had already booked and everyone felt the need to explain to me that you are supposed to book earlier than 9 months in advance. Many of the venues were also hideously expensive (at least to me). I am not going to spend $3000 on a room for 5 hours - no way, no how (especially when you then have to have them cater for even more $$$).


So we booked a petting zoo. Well, not the whole zoo but a remodled "event space" on the same grounds as the zoo. Less than $1000 and we get the building, a private outdoor area, kitchen, sink, refrigerator, sound system, parking, bathrooms, the right to self-cater and 24 hours.



Ceremony Accessories - DONE - I have all the ingredients for the programs and am part-way through creating/assembling them. I purchased tags for the fans (from etsy) and my friend is going to stamp our initials on them.



Officiant Fee - DONE - As we have already been legally married, this is now unneeded.



Food - $700 - no further developments in this area.



Drinks - $310 - no further developments in this area although I did spend a ridiculous amount of time today looking at boylan soda and Izze on line.



Cakes - same old, same old



Veil - DONE - Aunt N. repaired it and it is ready to go.

Bridal Accessories - $50 - nothing

My dress - Aunt N has worked out the beading design and will be sending me fabric swatches shortly. ~$300

Kids' dresses - M's mother is still on the case and has decided to pay for it as well - Hooray!

Groom's clothes - $100 - I gave him a May 1 deadline for this, lets see if it works.

Flowers - $100

Reception decor: Done: Cake stands, tablecloths, jars Undone: card container, tubs for drinks, drink dispensers, tea lights, signs for tables, fabric banners (being created for me by my friend).

My ring - $650 (I'm pretty sure he knows it is supposed to be here BEFORE the wedding, but who knows).

His ring - Done

Attendant gifts - $50

Event insurance - $100 (will hopefully be completed in April since I have to renew my car insurance then).

Plates, cups, utensils, napkins - Done

Polaroid - still need approx. 5 packs of film - wish me luck.

ALSO:

Print and send invitations - deadline - May 20, 2009

Write the ceremony / vows

Create marriage certificate

Find someone to "officiate"

Finalize menu / beverage choices