So there I stood, scraping old candles out of 144 clear glass votive holders. As I felt the beginnings of a blister popping up on my index finger, I realized that I’m ready for this whole wedding production to go on stage already.
With just more than two months to go, I’m in the final stages of planning. They say “the devil is in the details.”
They are right. So here is my inner monologue lately:
Details
- Ok, so I finally picked the colors for the tableclothes and napkins at the reception.
- Hmmm … I should make an appointment for a mani-pedi the day before with Mom and Laura.
Laura helps put together one of the puff ball decorations for the ceremony so I can figure out how to hang them. - Oh yeah, still haven’t bought shoes to wear with my wedding dress. I should do that soon.
- Need to find a table or something for the altar/unity candle at the ceremony. (Dad’s taking care of it. Check.)
- Ashtrays for the reception!
Logistics
- So we’re getting our hair done at noon and we’ll want to eat some lunch after that but before I put on my dress.
- And the before pictures are at 3:30, but the grandparents can’t be there that early. Guess we’ll have to do those shots afterward.
- Gee, I hope the ushers can help with some setup at Nash Square.
And so it goes.
Thank goodness for bridesmaids! Last weeked, I traded pizza and rum drinks for service. The girls come over to help me stuff invitations, cut out leaves (you’ll see) and put together puff balls.
I feel a lot better now.
But the internal monologue continues …
How will Leo walk in for the ceremony? Buy a small hand-held battery fan for day off in case I’m hot. Need a lighter for the unity candle. Be sure to pack trash bags in Dad’s car for the cleanup crew to use after the ceremony. STILL need “something old” and “something borrowed.” How will we display the seating cards? Need to make a list of those who sit in front rows. Type up instructions for removal of items.
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