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September 22nd, 2008

Three months until the wedding. I don’t know about anyone else, but that seems like it’s a CRAZY figure!

I’m feeling a little bit of a lot of emotions: joy, anxiety, happiness, contentment, nervousness, etc.

What’s making me the most anxious is our laundry list of “to-do’s.

Here’s a sample of what I’m talking about:

- Do the cake deposit

- Do the flower deposit

- Decide on music and readings for the ceremony

- Get the dresses for the rest of the wedding party

- Decide on decorations for the ceremony

- Get the rest of the materials for the wedding favors

- Send out the invitations

- Dress alterations (falls solely on my shoulders J)

- Get shoes for the females

- Finalize catering menu

- Design (and get the priest’s approval) of the program/ print the program

I’m sure there’s more, but I’m not sure what it would be at this point.

I’m very excited that a friend of mine and Matt’s has agreed to play the violin at the wedding. I have often thought about that but thought it may be too expensive. Thank God for friends, right?

On the same token, Thank God for family! A lot of our family members have been helpful in different ways. Whether it’s been emotionally, financially, or even just as a distraction for a while, it’s greatly appreciated. What a great family to be a part of. I can’t even express how lucky we are to have such a great support net.

Three more months and my last name will change, but I truly think that this has helped me get closer with my side of the family as well.

Here’s a question to see if anyone is actually reading this: At a reception, is it better to have more time for people to socialize (amid light background music) or more time for dancing? Please let me know what you think!

Matt Jess