Getting Closer, Things are Happening

Things have been busy in the Steph & Dave household these past several weeks with lots of wedding and non-wedding stuff going on. I thought I’d give you an update on the preparations…

~ We met our officiant for the first time on Saturday, he seems like a nice guy. Our ceremony is through All Seasons Weddings. Aside from the few mandatory sentences we need to say to make sure we’re legally married, we pretty much have carte blanche on the ceremony. We get to choose whatever gives it meaning for us. I like that.

~ We picked up our wedding license so we’ll be legal in the eyes of Ontario. Dave had a bit of a freak-out moment when he signed it, but I think he worked through it alright. I’m certainly not one to judge, panic attack anyone?

~ We booked a favourite local jazz musician and his trio to play for the ceremony (and the luncheon if it’s nice out). It’s our big, giddy, irrational splurge. He also conducts Ottawa’s Impressions in Jazz Orchestra, check ‘em out if you get a chance. Dave and I love what they do.

~ My wedding band’s been ordered. We found a company that makes reproductions of retro/vintage rings and they had a near perfect match to the 1950s engagement ring Dave gave me (his grandmother’s). We’re still waiting for Dave to decide on his band (ahem… poke).

~ Our engagement photo shoot is set for the May 23^rd weekend. The photographer is a friend of mine and I look forward to working with her. I’m usually a pretty awkward subject though and feel a little bad; I really hope I don’t end up looking like Chandler.

~ The RSVPs are coming in and I love it! I love seeing what songs people are submitting for the playlist (for those who actually submitted songs and didn’t pass the buck – you know who you are). I’m also frankly a bit surprised to see so many slow songs! I guess weddings make people want to snuggle up & schmaltz it up a little. :)

~ Wedding attire: the dress is picked up & stored at my sister's; Dave has his first fitting for his suit this weekend.

~ We started planning the evening party (woohoo!), creative folk and party planner extraordinaire were recruited to help. It should be a good time! Let’s pray for good weather ‘k?

I think that’s about it for now. It’s pretty wild & fun & a little bit crazy, but it’s all good.

TTFN…

~ the Bride