Parents Visited to Get Some Things Done!

My parents came to visit James and I last weekend to help finalize/plan a few wedding related items.  On my list of things to complete - invitations, food tasting, and dress fitting.  2 out of 3 ain't bad, I guess.  Here's how it went:

• Invitations - we were able to narrow down about 7 options to two.  My parents like one of them, James likes the other, and, of course, I like them both.  I haven't made a final decision - and I just ordered two more samples, so I may be confusing things were more!  I like the design of one but the paper/feel of the other...trying to find "the one" that also fits into the budget...
• Food tasting - James and I met with both sets of parents to taste food for the reception.  It went surprisingly well!  We agreed on what entrees we wanted and only had slight disagreements on the sides.  Colonial Heritage was amazing to work with and very flexible - the answer to most of our questions was "we can do whatever you want".  Definite plus:  the food was delicious!  I don't think people will be disappointed at all.
• Dress fitting - my dress hadn't arrived while my parents were here, so we couldn't do the first fitting.  It was supposed to have shipped from CA on the 15th, but it wasn't here when they were.  In fact, I haven't received word that the dress has arrived, even now.  I am hoping it comes in soon, I am anxious to try it on again!

Other items I am working on - guest bags for the hotel guests and jazzing up my shoes.  What to include in the guest bags?!  I have a few items and a few on the list to include but I want to get a few creative and fun items in there too.  My latest idea: cookies shaped like VA and WI with a heart candy over our home cities.  Regarding the shoes, I had to return my ideal shoes and so I got a great back up but they're just not what I had my heart set on.  I am working to get them closer.

I am also starting to read through readings for the ceremony.  We don't meet with Fr. Prince again until early April, so I have time to read and see what really speaks to us.  We also need to choose another reader or two.  So far, my sister-in-law Tracey is the only person lined up to read.

I'm sure I'm working on more, I just can't think of them all at the moment.  I really don't feel stressed or pressured - yet.  There are a number of things I can't do until we get closer - place cards, seating chart (AHHH!) and programs, re-confirming with vendors - but I am feeling pretty good right now!  (Knock on wood!)