One down, a million more to go...

I have a reception place!! WOO HOO!

I ended up looking at 3 places over the weekend.

• First: a hotel. It is convenient, and has everything there. I could also have my dinner rehearsal there. The package would include the reception room, bar, honeymoon suite, set-up and take down, cake serving, catering, and dance floor. The room was gorgeous. The floors are red, and it even has a balcony. The only hitch is the huge price! The base price for catering along is $41 per person, multiply that by 150 guest! GEEZE!
• Second: Banquet hall at a golf course. The area was gorgeous. Inside the facility, the floors are black, with gold flecks. The dance floor was kind of small. The catering prices were good. Not really going over $20 per person. I really thought that room had possibilities. The deposit was low. Right at the end of the walk through, i found out the room is not even available for my wedding date?? What?? I know when i set up the meeting i told the lady my date. She didn't say anything at that time?
• Third/last: Private Club. This initially was my first choice, but i assumed this would be the most expensive of the 3. I was wrong. The catering wasn't that expensive. The reception room has hard wood floors, and a balcony. Also, another room is included. That is where the bar, and the hors d'oeuvres will be served. I decided to go with this place. I went a head and paid the deposit, which ended up being the cheapest of the 3 as well. Now i just need to meet with them to go over food choices.

Do you have to have 2 choices? like a chicken, and a beef? Or can you just have once choice? I am excited to do a tasting though!

Next up: Next weekend I meet with an Events Coordinator. I am hoping she can help me plan, and not cost an arm and a leg to do so. I have seen some of her receptions that she has decorated, and they are awesome. The following weekend, I meet with a photographer. April 4, I actually have an appointment to try on gowns. AND NO I am not excited about that. I found out that you should try and pick out a gown 6 to 8 mos ahead of the wedding to allow for alterations. But i envisioned me trying on gowns at a weight I am happy about. But it looks like, since the 8 month will be in April, I have no choice but to try on gowns being "Large Marge". Ugh... instead of tears of joy, I will have tears of sadness I am sure. On a good note, I am meeting a physical trainer this Monday, who will give me a routine. I plan to bust my tail until I am at a weight, that I feel good at. I just wish i could see some difference by April. LOL

I will post pics on my next blog....

Feet don't fail me now.....

I have yet to decided a time to this schindig, but I am thinking wedding at 2:00pm, photos following, and reception at 5:00?