Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Long time, no post: Remedied.

So, I seriously underestimated the stress of planning a[n Indian] wedding while trying to finish two degrees from Michigan and holding two jobs that I truly love. I do have exciting news [for me]. After a few hectic meetings with Mr. Sunflower's parents, we decided that Mr. Sunflower and I would have our wedding in Grand Rapids with our money and our ideas. A week later, his parents would have a second reception with their colleagues - something that they can plan and control. After that, everything was easy! [Kind of]

Here's what we have:


Photographer - Booked

Kelly Sweet Photography, a local artist whose work I really enjoy and whose prices are not quite ridiculous.







Ceremony Location - Booked

Fountain Street Church, a local Humanist Church that's gorgeous and welcoming for everyone.
























Reception Venue - Booked

The BOB (Big Old Building), a local venue that contains several restaurants, a comedy club, a
night club, etc. We will be at the Top of the Bob in a comfortable red room with old wooden pillars and a dark dance floor. On a fun note, Mr. Sunflower and I ate in the bar in the basement here for my Senior Prom.




















Officiant - Booked

Miriam Jerris, a SE Michigan Rabbi/Humanist Minister who specializes in interfaith/multicultural ceremonies. Her husband is a Master Bridal Consultant.












Our next few steps are to:
- find a videographer.

- finish our ceremony outline (which is sounding quite beautiful).

- find a wedding dress (this summer with my mom and sister).
- finish the creation of our invitation/program/all around stationary look.


Oh! And our date has changed from Friday Oct 1st to Saturday Oct 2nd. 10/02/10.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you have things figured out (at least for the most part). The BOB, how fun! Are you going to have an IPOD reception, with your own music and such? Oh, how exciting. I can't wait.

Lani said...

It's the best news to hear that your going to do it your way. People forget that they are the ones getting married. Wedding's tend to end up being a mass of decisions made for others benefits when you know what...you two are the ones starting your lives together. make it about you and all will be perfect.

The only things I regret about mine are that my family and friends weren't there and I didn't get to dance with my husband. Other than that, it was perfect.