I’m suddenly consumed with wedding

I’m suddenly consumed with wedding detail stuff. The nature of J’s work makes him all but unavailable during the month of July so I feel like I skip that month when I think about preparations and then suddenly it’s August which is only a month before the wedding. Yikes! I’m still feeling in control, like there is little that could go wrong that would ruin us, but there are lots of little things that could go wrong that will make me less free in the evenings and weekends.

We had the first real dilemma when the bridesmaid dresses arrived this week and were a bit tight. And by “a bit tight” I mean “not zipping up.” I’m hoping the tailor will be able to help (although the tea-length, flowy hem doesn’t give up any extra fabric) because our next recourse is buy a new dress and try our best to sell the small one. No refunds or exchanges. I don’t know why that didn’t seem like a bigger deal to me back when we ORDERED the dresses.

We have to get our invitations in order so we can send them out soon. These didn’t seem like a big deal until we actually started working on them. Who has room in an envelope for all this information? Directions, hotel info, RSVP cards, second Denver reception information, blah blah blah. Have you tried writing directions to the Prospect Park Picnic House for out-of-towners? Difficult. Plus I had this great idea for the front of our invites that I’ve been thinking about for months, but when I tried it out last night it kinda looked like poop. So, there’s that, too.

I’m heading to Denver on the 30th for a shower my mom and some close family friends are throwing for me. My friend is also getting married that weekend, so it will be a jam-packed wedding-themed extravaganza. I was just on their registry list and so little has been bought off it, which makes me panicky about what I should buy them. Too many choices and pressure! Do they need pans or glasses more? Sheets or towels? Oxo tools or wine accessories?

I just learned that my ooooldest friend, who I’ve known since preschool, is unexpectedly coming from Oregon for my shower and I am PSYCHED! There is such a good feeling about seeing loved ones who live far away.

One good thing: we booked our honeymoon to Napa Valley! If you have suggestions about places to go, things to see, or yummy things to eat, let me know.

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