DJ, check!

One more thing off the list!

Music is KEY because I want everyone to have an awesome time.  Plus, everyone knows my love for dance parties.  A good DJ could make, or break, any wedding.

We talked to the DJ today and he is open for either date we're between.  He came very highly recommended from a friend, so this is good news!  We'll be in contact with him soon to lock it down!

Check another major thing off my list!  High five for me!

Get to the polls people, it's time to vote

Yesterday on Facebook I posted a few of our Save The Date pictures that were taken in October.  HOLY COMMENTS!


So far, everyone really likes:

                      It's candid, very in the moment, & ACP says it's "yay we're getting married!"

       While I like this one, I worry it's a bit too much PDA to put on someones fridge for a few months



I love both of those, and they would be very cute Save The Dates.  I guess in my mind, I always envisioned two smiling faces.  Sort of saying, "Hi!  Here we are!  Don't forget to come hang out when we tie the knot!  And enjoy your breakfast!"

                              Happy faces!  But the Save The Date I like is vertical, not horizontal
                                                         I'm sure it can be changed, easily

                  This one we chose for our Christmas card.  But who pays attention to that anyway?



Let the voting continue!

To change the date.....or not to change the date

Alright.  I've spent a good portion of the day hurriedly searching for a photographer in the event I keep 5.21. 

I am not satisfied.

I haven't talked to my Dad yet to see what he thinks about several of his relatives not being there.  Obviously, I realize that not everyone will be able to attend.  I really do get that.  However, when he only has one brother left, and only one sister-in-law he's relatively close with (as close as my Dad can be with people) and they BOTH can't attend....it makes me think perhaps that's not the best day.

Or maybe I just really want that photographer.

Well.  One of the two.

CRAP

My dream photographer is booked. 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Originally, we were looking at Friday, May 27th (because of the restaurant).  However, now that we don't have to do it on a Friday, we decided Saturday May 21st is the day.  Unofficially. 

When I originally talked to the photographer, I gave her the 5.27 date.  When I emailed her last night to follow up, she responded this morning letting me know she's booked that day.

On top of several key members of the Ferri family who are out of town on the 21st....now I am left to wonder, is it REALLY crazy to change the date.....for the photographer.  (And the family, of course).

Photography is my number one.  Ugh, this is frustrating!

Update: I made my bridesmaids cry

Remember back in October when I played the walk down the aisle song for Jamie, Allie, and Sarah, and they cried?  Probably not, but anyway...tonight when on the way to try on the bridesmaid dress, I played the song off my ipod for Allison.  She really liked it, said it was beautiful, and perfect for me.

Later on, I received this wall post on my Facebook:

I guess I'm making everyone cry.

Cocktail vs Full length

Alright, here's the two dresses we're deciding between.  Both will be in a shade of very pale pink. 

                                                           MOH Allie in the full length

                                                                  Me in the cocktail

                                                   Comparing my dress with each option

      

                                                   MOH Allison in cocktail, me in full length


Cocktail would be sassy, and fun to accessorize with chunky statement jewelry.  Full length is more classic and romantic. 

Decisions, decisions.

Bridesmaid Dress Search #3

Tonight, Allison and I are headed back to MB Bride so she can try on the first gown (full length).  We'll see what she thinks of it, and then head to dinner for some girl talk. 

UPDATE:  Jackpot!  Conveniently enough, as Allison had on the full length dress, and I had on my wedding dress, a girl in the dressing room next to us popped out in the cocktail dress!  How perfect!  So, we were able to take a look at both dresses, at the same time.  Also, we took a picture of me in the middle, with the dresses on either side. 

So far the vote is pretty split.  All the girls said they are happy to wear either one, but obviously, each has their preference.  My only concern now, is what the full length will look like in all pink.  It's GORGEOUS in a dark red...but tough to picture in pink.  Allison and I were discussing, and are a little worried it might turn out looking like Barbie/prom gown.
I'm going to review the pictures and send them out to the girls.