Tom and Amy's Wedding

Seems like I get stalled out for awhile, and then the wedding planning just takes off. This was one of those weeks! I made a list of all the things I need to be working on right now and another list of the big things that need to be done. With everything written down I don't feel as anxious about everything that remains.

My cousin Christa, who works for Holland America cruise lines, worked her connections and helped me get a shuttle bus for all the guests for the wedding at a reasonable price. Good news! This means that shuttle service is definitely going to be available - more info to come in the invitations.

I also booked our limo. I thought I was getting a steal of a rate, but then you add on fees for the chauffeur, gas, etc. and it's suddenly $100 extra. I just needed it to be DONE though. Transportation? Check it off the list!

I found the crinoline on eBay - regularly these go for $65 and up - I'm getting mine for less than $30 including shipping, and I should get it next week! Another thing crossed off my list!

Sunday Tom and I are going to Oakland to taste cakes. We have appointments at 2 bakeries that I found references for online. I also have a couple SF references and the plan is to try them out next weekend.

Meanwhile, tomorrow night is the "Second Chance Prom" put on by a local radio station and featuring Rick Springfield for the entertainment. Tom's co-worker won tickets and gave them to us. We're tempted to go all out 80's style, when Tom was in high school, with the help of the local costume shop. Hopefully I'll have some cute pictures to share.

Hmmm, I never blogged about the Engaged Encounter weekend - 3 weeks ago! I'll go back through my workbook and pick out my favorite parts and fill you in soon. Now I have to go to bed...

I'm not a "shoe girl" but I'm very excited that I found the right pair of shoes for my wedding dress. I have big wide feet, and have a hard time finding comfortable dress shoes, so Naturalizer is one of my favorite manufacturers.

Zappos.com was having a shoe sale, so I bought a total of 4 pair of shoes to try 2 different styles and 2 different sizes. The contestants were:

Yes, they are BLUE!! :)

None of the Zappos shoes fit, but from what I could tell I really liked the Gazebo more than the Prissy. Feeling like the ugly stepsister who can't cram her foot in the glass slipper, I sent them all back to Zappos (free shipping both ways!) and called the local Naturalizer stores to see if they had the Gazebo in my size. No such luck. So I ordered 2 pair from Naturalizer.com, in my size and 1/2 size larger, figuring the 1/2 size up might be a better option after being on my feet the whole wedding day.

The smaller shoes arrived on Friday afternoon - just slightly too small for me. Sigh... At least I can return them at the local store instead of paying for return shipment. I waited all week, and finally the larger pair came today - and they fit just right! Cinderella moment!

And won't they look great against the detailing on my dress? Some girlfriends are coming over tomorrow for a "Makeover Party" I "won" at a recent bridal faire (I think it's really just a Mary Kay party and I didn't "win" anything but 2 free eyeshadows), and I will have Reri put me in my dress and I'll model the shoes and dress together. Yay!

Oh... I don't have a crinoline yet. Guess I'll have to improvise.