Thursday, March 12, 2009
At least JCrew's on our side during this recession
Apparently the BM dresses have been discounted even further. I know everyone already ordered them at the $129.99 price, but now they're $89.99. I'm trying to figure out if they'll give everyone a price adjustment. If they won't, your credit card company likely will. Depending on your card company, they most offer price protection for X # of days, so that if something goes on sale after you buy it, they'll adjust it for you. Stay tuned for the official word from JCrew...
Our Photog is #6 in the WORLD
Yep, freaking WORLD! How awesome is that? The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (AGWPJA) just named him #12 for the last quarter, and #6 overall for 2008! I'm glad we locked him in at our price before this came out...otherwise we might be asking him to take food stamps too. Yikes.
http://www.wscottchesterblog.com/
http://www.wscottchesterblog.com/
and BAM!! the recession hits...
Jason was laid off on Monday. Got the axe. Fired. Let go. The heave-ho. Said sayanara. Was on the chopping block. Seriously? Seriously. Only 23 weeks before the wedding...sheesh!!!
He's holding up well, very optimistic about a few irons he has in the proverbial fire (not to be confused with FIRED). I was in Chicago at a conference when it went down--that was the worst part for me. Not being there to give him a hug, ya know? How lousy is that?
I wonder if our wedding caterer will accept food stamps...
He's holding up well, very optimistic about a few irons he has in the proverbial fire (not to be confused with FIRED). I was in Chicago at a conference when it went down--that was the worst part for me. Not being there to give him a hug, ya know? How lousy is that?
I wonder if our wedding caterer will accept food stamps...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
the location
The reception will be at the Lake Rabun Pavilion, a rustic & elegant lakeside pavilion built of stone and timbers, surrounded by rhododendron & pines
http://www.lakerabun.org/080427_lra_008.htm
http://www.lakerabun.org/080427_lra_014.htm
The address of the pavilion is 1757 Lake Rabun Road, Lakemont GA 30552
The ceremony site is still TBD...maybe we'll just line everyone up along the road and block the street for a few minutes?
The rehearsal dinner might be at the Lake Rabun Hotel. The hotel is right across the street from the reception site, and has recently been restored. It's a very charming antique hotel with only 8 rooms.
Most guests will likely stay at The Lodge at Tallulah Falls. It's a new hotel located on Tallulah Gorge. It has about 50 rooms, and is about a 15 minute drive from the reception site. We're working on a block of rooms for a discounted rate. If all works out, we'll likely arrange a shuttle service for guests to/from the ceremony & reception since the roads are narrow & parking is limited. Stay tuned on those things...
Clayton, GA is about 20 minutes north of Lake Rabun and has plenty of other hotel options as well as restaurants, whitewater rafting, downtown shopping district, etc. Check out the Rabun County chamber of commerce for fun stuff.
http://www.lakerabun.org/080427_lra_008.htm
http://www.lakerabun.org/080427_lra_014.htm
The address of the pavilion is 1757 Lake Rabun Road, Lakemont GA 30552
The ceremony site is still TBD...maybe we'll just line everyone up along the road and block the street for a few minutes?
The rehearsal dinner might be at the Lake Rabun Hotel. The hotel is right across the street from the reception site, and has recently been restored. It's a very charming antique hotel with only 8 rooms.
Most guests will likely stay at The Lodge at Tallulah Falls. It's a new hotel located on Tallulah Gorge. It has about 50 rooms, and is about a 15 minute drive from the reception site. We're working on a block of rooms for a discounted rate. If all works out, we'll likely arrange a shuttle service for guests to/from the ceremony & reception since the roads are narrow & parking is limited. Stay tuned on those things...
Clayton, GA is about 20 minutes north of Lake Rabun and has plenty of other hotel options as well as restaurants, whitewater rafting, downtown shopping district, etc. Check out the Rabun County chamber of commerce for fun stuff.
the look
every bridesmaid gets nervous about what dress they'll be forced (ahem, lovingly asked) to wear...so here's a sneak peak at what i'm thinking. nothing set in stone...
dress is a silk dupioni JCrew sheath in a soft lime green with a slightly gathered skirt & v-back. the corsage-thingy is removable. to sash or not to sash?? we'll see when we try it on. no need to worry about summer tan lines though!!
dress is a silk dupioni JCrew sheath in a soft lime green with a slightly gathered skirt & v-back. the corsage-thingy is removable. to sash or not to sash?? we'll see when we try it on. no need to worry about summer tan lines though!!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Ladies, I know you're making travel plans, so here's how I foresee the big weekend. Of course, I reserve the right to completely change my mind. :)
Wed 8/12
- Micki finishes errands
- Micki & family head to the lake in the afternoon
Thurs 8/13
- Bridal party arrives at the lake in the afternoon/evening
Fri 8/14
- Golf outing for guys in the AM (your fellas are welcome to join)
- 11:30-2:30 Bridal luncheon on the dock, followed by flower/bouquet party
- 6:00 rehearsal
- 7:00-10 rehearsal dinner
- Beauty sleep
Sat 8/15
- 9a-11 reception set-up
- 11-12:30 ceremony set-up
- 2:00 getting dressed
- 3:00 photographer arrives for getting ready shots
- 3:30-4 photos of the fellas
- 4-4:45 photos of the ladies
- 5:15 guests start arriving
- 6:00 ceremony
- 6:30-7:15 group pictures
- 7:15 head to reception
- 7:15-11 drinkin & dancin
- 11:00-till after party
Sun 8/16
- farewell breakfast (tentative)
- lake play time, head back to ATL
Wed 8/12
- Micki finishes errands
- Micki & family head to the lake in the afternoon
Thurs 8/13
- Bridal party arrives at the lake in the afternoon/evening
Fri 8/14
- Golf outing for guys in the AM (your fellas are welcome to join)
- 11:30-2:30 Bridal luncheon on the dock, followed by flower/bouquet party
- 6:00 rehearsal
- 7:00-10 rehearsal dinner
- Beauty sleep
Sat 8/15
- 9a-11 reception set-up
- 11-12:30 ceremony set-up
- 2:00 getting dressed
- 3:00 photographer arrives for getting ready shots
- 3:30-4 photos of the fellas
- 4-4:45 photos of the ladies
- 5:15 guests start arriving
- 6:00 ceremony
- 6:30-7:15 group pictures
- 7:15 head to reception
- 7:15-11 drinkin & dancin
- 11:00-till after party
Sun 8/16
- farewell breakfast (tentative)
- lake play time, head back to ATL
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