Rings are In, but Waiting on Others

We have rings!!! (Pics above...) It is amazing that Canadian Customs let them through so fast, considering how long we had to wait for my engagement ring. However, maybe they consider wood less of a "threat" than metal? They are gorgeous--almost unreal, in how smooth they are. Mine is not as wide as I would have hoped, but then again, I don't know as I would have wanted a really "chunky" ring; my engagement ring is big enough, and is staying on the left hand. The wedding ring will be on my right, European style, since the wood should not be clacking against the metal. I think I will feel more balanced this way...

But, the dress is still not in (no big surprise, as it has only been three weeks); also, I am trying to get the person who is doing our guest scroll to contact me. It is like I have to constantly be the initiator with this lady. Maybe it is just me, but my understanding is that is not the way to run a business!

The flower shop knows precisely how many corsages are needed, and I need to check in with the party supply place about balloons. My friend Charlee is all set up to decorate, and we have a general idea of how to layout the reception place. Please be aware that this is NOT going to be a traditional "head table" type of set up. The room fits about 80, but it is not your typical rectangular room. There is a patio outside--upstairs--and the rest of the upstairs is like an L-balcony.

We have heard from most people, but we really need you to let us know your plans, if you haven't yet. Our reception place will need to know about how many people to cook for, and we need to know how many people to plan for, for the picnic.

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate! It has been quite cool in the northern Wisconsin area, so plan accordingly. We are hoping we get the odd 80-degree day, but we are also not holding our breath. We would be happy with sunny and dry.

It is hard to believe we are only 5-1/2 weeks away from this event. We are really starting to get excited for an awesome celebration!!