So far - endless we abandon all these plans and really do just elope, we have gotten to this:
Date: June 15th 2013
Place: Ellis House equestrian center in Moonoka Illinois
Caterer: In progress - either "Enjoy" in Morris, "Fays BBQ" or "Upper Crust" In yorkville
We tried "The Catering Gourmet in Sugar grove, and it was REALLY good - however more pricy, with a lot more add on's such as $40 per chafing dish where Upper Crust is only $10 - they also charge to cut the cake, un like upper crust who charges per hour of service from the servers, and they will cut the cake, clean etc. while they are their. The food at "the catering Gourmet was excellant though. We had their breaded chicken and loved it, their Potato Au Gratin, also excellant, Grilled pork chops, and a extremely good spinach & fruit salad that had strawberries, apples & bacon in it.
Ceremony: Ellis house has a big house to get ready in - it also has room for a 60 person cock tail hour. We are thinking of having a small ceremony on the property - then maybe an hour between that and the reception when the rest of the gusts arrive.
That brings me to the Cocktails.
I called a place called "Enjoy" They also do catering which I will consider. I have not gotten all the details, but I am hoping that it will be possible for us to supply all the beverages, and they have their bartender serve them. Otherwise it gets somewhat price - but not bad compared to other places. I believe it's $9 a person.
Questions I need to as are: If we can supply our own alcohol, what the pricing is for that.
If we cannot and they charge per person - how do they do that? wrist bands/a hand stamp? because many people at our wedding will not be drinking - I do not want to pay $9 for our parents to have ONE glass of wine.
As far as the food - I want it buffet style. I think it's faster, the food is just as good/better because it is hotter & it is MUCH more affordable.
For plates etc. I want to do plastic - the nicer kind that look some what real. I can get 100 really nice plastic plates on ebay for only $60 - I plan to get decorations, table stuff & center pieces that way if possible.
My ideas for lights are on here
We will have to rent a tent for the reception - get a DJ - get a cake... so may things. Number the tables, send out invitations, gift registry... party favors, bridal party presents... dresses, wedding rings. I want my dog Matilda to come, but what if she's bad? I need to pick out colors.
A girl from my work got engaged just a bit before me - she has EVERYTHING done already. even her dress and she's getting married in August. How is this possible?
You know what i'm sick of? I'm sick of all the wedding sites that keep telling me that they will help me plan the wedding of my dreams - the wedding I have dreamed about since I was a little girl. What if I have not dreamed about a wedding since I was a little girl? what about very strange girls who played with modle horses, ran around the neighborhood catching bugs and building forts & riding horses? I never dreamed about a wedding - I have NO IDEA what in the world the big hype is all about. It's not that i'm not exited to get married - or is it? I'm really more exited about going on a honey moon and having a exiting adventure with the man I love & BEING married to him for the rest of my life than the actual process of GETTING married.... you know? I don't even like dresses.
I have only asked my maid of honor so far - Judah has not asked anyone.... So many choices to make and so many things to do....
Elope? PLEASE?!?!?!!?!?!?!
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