Post-Wedding Plans

After all the worrying that Dan and I have been doing lately, we actually decided to take a short break from the planning (which is why I haven’t updated anything in a few weeks). Every moment of every weekend has been filled with appointments, budgeting, and discussions focused on our October wedding. Having said all of that, I am glad that we have worked so hard because, believe it or not, we have completely finished planning. Well – we have finished planning the major things. There will be countless hours (perhaps even days!) dedicated to fine tuning everything. This I am completely aware of.

Earlier this week I commenced with the planning and booked our limousine. I added the paperwork into my accordion file and penciled the information into my planner. That’s when I realized how much we had completed and how soon the wedding really is! Luckily I have an entire summer filled with unemployment (I am a teacher) and last minute details!

After doing some investigating on the Statler, Dan and I began to refocus our attention on something even more important than our reception site – what our life will be like after the wedding. Sometimes I think people get so wrapped up in WEDDING plans that they forget about MARRIAGE plans, which ultimately is the main purpose of the wedding! Our main goal for this next step was finding somewhere to live. We both have moved back home to save money, which, to quote Wayne’s World, “I admit is bogus and sad,” but is also absolutely necessary for the plans we have for the next year of our life together. So, establishing a home for the two of us became priority numero uno.

Last month, a coworker of my mother’s mentioned that she was going to be looking for new tenants for her North Buffalo home in September. Dan and I jumped at the opportunity and immediately set up an appointment to take a look at the house. We couldn’t have been more pleased and called her that night to tell her we would take it. Now, rather than worrying only about centerpieces and chair covers, we’ve been mulling over floor plans and furniture options. I have realized that, while I am so excited about the big day, I am much, much more excited about actually being married!