Wow... the wedding is getting so close! We are now 5 weeks away and I cannot wait for it to finally be here! We are heading downtown this afternoon to get our marriage license!! Soon I will be Elicia Ross!! YES!
We have been tying ribbon on bubbles, packaging favors and all the invitation are out! We have gotten quite a few RSVP postcards back. We are expecting between 225 and 275 guests. WOWZERS! :) This weekend we will be doing a little more printing and starting our order of service programs.
Last week we talked to our caterer. His name is Tom Cote and he is such a great friend! We will be having prime rib, grilled shrimp (with mango and coconut dipping sauces!), lemon rice, herb potatoes, green beans, salad and bread. The best part is he is only charging us $5.50/plate!!!! A meal like this anywhere else ranges from $25-$32/plate. I can't believe it! :) We will not be providing any alcohol at the reception. Ken and I don't drink and I don't want to pay for our guests to get drunk. We will, however, be providing two types of punch. It is going to be fabulous :)
I am meeting with the reception site manager on Monday. Just to get my last minute questions answered and let our caterer see their facilities. It will be nice to get everyone paid off. Ken and I are so blessed to be able to pay for everything in cash. We saved over $20,000 in one year. Amazing!
We will be heading to LPC April 24th for our couple's shower. Saturday Nate has a race and Sunday is the bridal shower. It will be wonderful to see all my friends and family. I am looking forward to it. Ken's family is also have a shower May 2nd. It will also be nice to see his family.

Well that is all for now. I need to get ready to meet Ken to get our marriage license! I am soo excited!!! :) :) :)