Zeta's make the best fiancees!!!! :-p Yes, I am engaged. We will be getting married on the beach October 2, 2004
We were originally planning an intimate wedding, but our small guest list turned into nearly 100. But, most of them won't come.
I've ordered my gown- Casablanca #1622 (it'll be in late April) and the bridesmaids' dresses- Bari Jay #709 (they're a burgundy sort of color). I'm making the invitations myself. We've put a deposit on the venue, food, DJ, cake, and flowers.
If you have access to military officers' and chiefs' clubs, I highly suggest using them as reception sites. They are FREE!!!! You just have to pay for them to prepare the food (roughly $2500 for us).
Using silk flowers instead of fresh ones cuts down on costs and makes for great keepsakes (of course my bouquet will be real, but the throw-away one will be silk).
I'm also making my own centerpieces!!! If anyone needs wedding ideas, go to
www.theknot.com. The knotties are more than willing to share photos and ideas!
Whew, okay I'm done hijacking the thread. Sorry, I'm just so excited!!!