it's in! & more reception stuff...

I got a voicemail today telling me my wedding dress is in! The only problem is, I'm out here at school and can't guarantee that I'll be home until the evening of May 4 (although I'm still aiming for May 3). Since the wedding shower and my brothers' birthday celebrations are on May 5, I won't be able to go in for my fitting until Monday, May 7 at the earliest. That means mom won't be able to go with me--since I'll need alterations, I don't think it's wise to wait until the following weekend (which would leave less than a month before the wedding!). In fact, unless Julie's off during the day Monday or Tuesday or my sister ends up losing sleep (she works nights and sleeps days), I don't know if anyone will be able to go with me. That would be a big, big bummer, but you gotta do what you gotta do, right?

I also got a great question about the reception from one of my friends. She's looking for a sitter and wondered when it ends. Well, since we only have the pub for six hours, it'll end at approximately 8:30 or 9:00. Pretty early, I know, but it's going to be a very short ceremony and we'll be heading over to the pub immediately afterward (besides, most people need to work Monday). Yes, yes, yes, there will be a full meal, but it's buffet (hence the no choice rsvp card). We get a fish, a meat, and a poultry and there will be assorted sides (I'll make sure there are some good ones for vegetarians). There will also be entertainment, a bit different from traditional receptions, but you'll have to wait to find out what that is. Finally, there will be some dancing, but don't expect to get wild and crazy--Al wants to keep it nice and slow and mellow. Still, I think family + friends + us = fun, fun, fun!

Oh, and in case you're single and got an invite with your name only on it (no "and guest"), there's a reason for it, the same for the "no kids" thing: we are very limited on space, and it was either invite guests or invite you. We wanted you to be there! Still, if it's "I have to bring my new boyfriend that you don't know about or I just can't come," well...we'd probably maybe I hope be able to squeeze both of you in. The problem is, if everyone comes (which I know probably won't happen, but if) we will have exactly 120 including me and Al--the max we can have.

I am excited!!!! I am also tired since I got up at 2am to work, and probably will crash after the office and get up at 4am for tomorrow's work. Don't worry, my crazy hours are almost done for the summer. See you soon!