We had a nice Valentine’s day. Actually, we waited until the weekend and went out for a nice dinner at Point Comfort Place in Okauchee. We really didn’t give each other expensive gifts, as we are saving up for the wedding, but Dana gave me the best valentine I’ve ever received, so it was quite the memorable night…
Wow, so Pete and I picked our wedding day…not arbitrarily…but, well we didn’t put a HUGE amount of thought into it. I mean, June is the COOLEST month of the year (says the June baby engaged to another June baby) and everything; so, that definitely played a part…
But then, today, while listening to my nerd radio, I mean NPR, I got cosmic assurance as to the greatness of our upcoming wedding day. In a short interview on “Day to Day,” Cliff Arnall, a British psychologist, claimed that today, January 22, is the most depressing day of the year. But, and here’s where it really gets interesting, we should fear not because the happiest day of the year, according to his calculations, is just around the corner–That’s right! You guessed it! The happiest day of the year is going to be June 22!!
It was definitely going to be the happiest day in our lives…but now it can be the happiest day in yours too!
If you want to listen to the interview, you can find it at: npr.org
We’ve got about 6 months to get everything ready for the wedding. 6 months either seems like a really long time, or no time at all.
A good number of things are already taken care of (thanks to Dana!) like the Save the Dates and the invitations, but we still have a lot to finalize. The guest list is a never-ending issue. We’d love to invite everyone we know, but as the list grows, so does the cost of the catering, which pushes the limit of our budget. Plus, we’re simple people, and an intimate affair is more appropriate for us than a huge overcrowded event.
Finding a suitable “Save The Date” card is quite the challenge…
There are cards, and postcards, and blank cards, and magnets, and 100 different styles of each. I think we’re at the point where we need to make a decision and go with it rather than keep looking, because we could definitely keep looking, and finding things we like. Which wouldn’t help in the “getting things done” department.
We’ll try to post a photo here when we have it. That is, when we decide on it…
Wow, can things change on a dime…
We are now pretty much decided on Old World Wisconsin in Eagle. It’s a bit of a drive from Milwaukee (about 45 minutes) but the setting is absolutely beautiful and simple–very natural. If you haven’t been there, I suggest going to check it out. They are having an “Old World” Wedding in October; but, you can check out all the upcoming events on their website.
And, on to the food and beverages (that’s the only reason you all are coming, right?). We hope to have Saz’s cater the event. We’re planning on three choices for a buffet-style meal, with plenty of options for you veggies out there.
Libations will be unlimited wine, beer and soda. Sorry, you lushes: no liquor! We want all of you to be safe and since it is going to be a late evening wedding not close to your homes, we felt that limiting the amount you all drink would be a good idea…But, if you want to sneak a flask in, who’s going to stop you? Just get a designated driver…
Keep checking our site here and we’ll keep updating the info as soon as it becomes available!
We can’t wait to see you all June 22 (ish), 2007!!!
The party was great! If you missed it, well… too bad… Maybe next time. At some point we hope to have a few photos of the event. (Melissa, photos?)
