Rehearsal Dinner Research

Although this happened last Monday, I'm trying to space out our posts a little bit.  It seems as if there have been new developments every day over the last four or five days! 

Anyway, last Monday, Mary and I met my Mom, my Uncle (who just happened to be in town from Texas), and my Sisters and their families for dinner.  We met at a potential rehearsal dinner location downtown right on the river.  The restaurant just recently opened part of their space for events, but they've been in business for a while.  We first were turned on to them because my sister, Liz, is their Sysco Foods rep.  So she knows a lot of people there, knows a lot of the internal workings of the restaurant, and also occasionally uses their space for an office :)  While we're still in the investigation phase, this pre-existing relationship has proven to be very helpful!

Should my parents and Mary and I end up choosing this restaurant (and I think we will), I'll be sure to include more details.  Stay tuned!

Registry Information Online

Now that we're done with registering, I put links up to our registries on the Wedding information page.

My Dress

I got a call today stating that my dress arrived!  HOORAY!!  I am totally excited and also somewhat relieved.  The shop owner at Catherine Simms Bridal, Karen, had had such a tough time getting the manufacturer to send a fabric swatch for me that it made me a little nervous about getting my actual dress, but time after time, she reassured me that all would be fine with the dress.  Just so long as the dress that arrived is the right style and color, it'll be great.  I scheduled the first fitting for the earliest possible date, July 22nd.  Now I just have to find appropriate "foundation" garments. 

Wedding Day Transportation

I've been calling limo companies over the last couple days to try and find the type of transportation that Mary and I want for our big day.  We were hoping for something that would take our entire wedding party and their significant others from the ceremony to the reception, with a couple photo stops along the way.

I talked to about five or six companies in total and narrowed it down to three.  In the end, there was one that seemed to stand out in terms of friendliness and service.  That company was 4 Star VIP.  Their rates were just a little on the high side, but we get a lot more for our money and I felt very comfortable working with them.  Mary and I went out to Schaumburg to view their vehicle yesterday, and I don't think it could have gone smoother!  So now we have our transportation set from the ceremony to the reception! 

You're probably wondering why I would choose to use this photo, which makes it look like we'll be travelling in a big pickup truck?  Well, I can't give everything away can I?  I can say, though, that I am VERY excited about this vehicle :)  We still have to determine transportation to the ceremony, but the requirements for that trip aren't as difficult to fulfill.

DJ Update

Mary and I decided (after some encouragement from Mary's parents), that we would pay the extra fee to ensure we get the specific DJ we wanted for our reception.  Fortunately, the price we're paying the company altogether is fairly reasonable, especially for the level of service they provide.  Mary and I both agree the fee we will pay is worth the peace of mind we'll receive in return.  I faxed over a letter to Admit One yesterday indicating our preference so they can add it to our contract.  Now we just have to work on our playlists!!