A Productive Saturday

This past Saturday might have been one of the most productive wedding days we've had since we started planning.  I mean, I thought we got a lot of things done before, but this was just great.  Jack and I started our day with a quick run to Starbucks and then headed to City Hall to apply for our marriage license (see Jack's blog about that here).  Afterwards, we headed to the jeweler to pick up our wedding bands.  We had to try them on, obviously, to make sure that they fit.  Once I put mine on, I didn't want to take it off!

I then dropped Jack off so he could go to the gym and do some of his own things for the rest of the day.  I packed up my car and then headed out to Oak Brook to the Nordstrom Rack.  Occasionally they have what they call "Large Size Shoe Event", which is a nice was of saying they are bringing in more shoes for people with abnormally large feet.  Since I fall into that category, I decided to check out their selection.  I found a few pairs, but much to my surprise and delight, I found my wedding shoes!  I had been searching various stores and online shoe sites for some options, but could never seem to found just what I needed.  This pair though is just perfect!  I don't think I could have sketched a pair that would have worked any better.

After my shoe adventure, I headed to my parents' house and for the rest of the evening, my mom and I prepped the invitations to be mailed.  Because she has the most beautiful handwriting, she volunteered/I asked if she would address the invites.  She worked all last week to get them done since she knew I was getting anxious about getting them out.  Then together we numbered, stamped, and stuffed all of the invitations.  We ended up with quite a system.  And while I put the final stamp on the outside envelope, she licked every last one!  I will say though that I really enjoyed that we did this together.  It gave us a chance to chat and make jokes and just a relax a bit.  It definitely gave me the feeling that we are in the final stretch of plans and preparations, which makes me very relieved and very excited!  Thanks for all your help, Mom!  I hope your tongue and writing hand has recovered! :)