Wedding Planning - Friend or Foe....

For the past few months J and I have been trying to pin down a date/location for our wedding. With multiple weddings this summer (three down, one to go) weddings have very much been on our mind. We've had a blast at the ones we've been to and are looking forward to the last of the season with A & V but in the meantime we've been trying to suss out what we want.

I started with a very specific picture in mind. Those who know me, know that for all my love of sparkles and glittery things on ME, that's not my style when it comes to decor. And while I've always pictured myself getting married outstide, my luck with weather has not been good. So we began the hunt for something rustic, understated, classy, with a bit of flair that could be weatherproof and has yummy food - and most of all, something that won't put us in debt for the rest of our life. Oh, and being the big italian family that I am, needs to hold at least 150 people. No problem, right?

Wrong. And while J and I saying our vows under the stars in the middle of the woods with just a few friends and our folks sounds great, I love my family - all 100 of them - too much to elope. We've found some places that we like, even if they don't quite fit the above. But for the most part it's been hard.

So this weekend we are going to check out one final potiential place - that just may fit into the rustic, understated, classy with flair weatherproof and good food. Thanks to C for recommending it - although I'm trying not to get my hopes up cause after all it is about 2 1/2 hours from us so I'll feel guilty about making the 1/2 of our guest list that live in Jersey travel that far.

And then I'm done. Something is getting picked from what we have - the best of the bunch. And we are picking a date and signing a contract and making a decision. That way we can get onto the fun stuff - like planning the bachlorette party.

Speaking of bachlorette parties - I had a great time in AC this weekend to celebrate with A & V. (Yes, bride and groom - we all had dinner then split to opposite ends of the town) And I only lost $25 at the casino, so not bad!