Wedding Planning Update

I'm now a wedding planner. I'm planning my sister's wedding and dinner reception for approx 215 people, along with my mother, of course.

So here's where we are in the process:
Caterer? Check. Tasting is done and boy is it yummy, esp. those sweet potato biscuits!
Cake? Check. And freakishly delicious!!
Ceremony Venue? Check. Beautiful and filled with meaning for my g'parents, which is one of the best parts.
Reception venue? Check. Also filled with meaning for my g'parents and the entire fam, as it is in their yard!!
Rentals? Check. Tent, chairs, tables, linens, silverware, plates, glasses --SO many details, yikes-a-be!
DJ? As of tonight, Check!! Excited to have Paul from Upstate Swing (he taught my sister swing at Clemson)
Flowers? Getting there. Do you know how many green and white flowers there are? I do!
Favors? An apple dipped in chocolate, already tasted, and it's de-li-cious!
Seating chart? We're using oysters!!!! I won't tell how now but after the fact there sure will be pics!!
Save-the-dates? Signed, sealed, delivered!!
Invitations? They're in! But now we have to address them . . . yikes-a-be (all-over again)!
Programs? I'm working on it. . . we should probably choose the music first, though.
Music? Organist: hired. Songs chosen: no way jose--we need to work on that.
Minister? Check.
Bridesmaid dresses? Ordered!
Groom/Groomsmen suits? Ordered!
Bridal Gown? Ordered!! And y'all: she's going to look B-E-A-U-TIFUL!!!!

It's the things like the marriage license that need to be remembered (which by the way needs to be applied for), everything else is just extra "icing."

So, I'm learning a lot and staying busy this summer! You know, some people may say this is all fluff but my sister and her fiance really desperately want to celebrate the Lord at their ceremony and then celebrate their union at the reception as well as the people that have surrounded, loved, and prayed for them throughout their lives! What a joyful day it will be!! And I can't wait to sit back and celebrate them and dance the night away beneath the stars and the light of the lanterns hanging in the oak trees. Oh, it's going to be beautiful!