Update - Continued Excitement

So we were down in Indiana yesterday to finalize the songs for the wedding, and I realized that I really hadn't been as EXCITED and ANIMATED about what has been happening over the last month...

First, we have gotten a great deal of the details completed! We are almost done with everything, which is a really great thing.

Second, the bachelor party took place the weekend of April 12, while at the same time, a shower was held in Youngstown, Ohio for Anna. Now, what happened at the bachelor party? Well, a great deal of fun was had, and we even sat outside in 35 degree, windy, rainy weather for a Cleveland Indians game! It really was great. A few photos are below:

(Above) Bruce and the hot dogs at the Indians game

(Above) Bruce and Dad

The weekend after, Anna had her shower in Indiana and bachelorette party in Chicago, which apparently was a great deal of fun! She mentioned all of the great times she had with all of the ladies who were able to make it.

The weekend after (this past weekend), Anna had her dress fitting (which she still won't let me see), AND we finalized the songs for the ceremony! It was really fun to get together with our singer and accompanist for the ceremony.

Anyway, looking forward to everything - only 19 days until the BIG DAY!!!

-Bruce

21 Days...

ONLY 21 days left until the BIG DAY!! It is extremely exciting to know it's as close as it is, but at the same time, there is still much to be done...

We were able to finalize the prayers for the wedding ceremony today, and will have the songs that will be played at the ceremony taken care of tomorrow... That will be a relief, because we have been waiting for those to be able to finish off the program for the ceremony.

Other than that, we have seating charts to figure out, and a few other things, but things are definitely coming along.

Will be posting a little more as the date continues to come closer!

~ Bruce

One Month!!

We're officially one month before our big day, and everything is going extremely well! Lots of planning still happening, but it's all going smoothly. Right now, we're at around 80 people or so who have RSVP'd, with a number still outstanding. I have been told we'll be hearing from a number more soon!

If you are planning on attending and have not gotten your hotel room yet, make sure you do so! There was a page in the invitation with all of that information, so please go ahead and do that soon. The rooms are sold out at the Waterbird Inn from what we hear, so the Best Western or the Hilton Garden Inn are the other two options!

Hope everyone is doing well!

THIS WEEKEND - Marriage License

I wanted to share some BIG NEWS!!!!

Tomorrow, in the early afternoon, we will be traveling to Indiana for a very special reason - we will be heading to Valparaiso, IN to get our marriage license!!! It's one of the most important aspects of the planning that we still have to do... We're extremely excited about it...

In addition to the marriage license, we are going to be meeting with our photographer tomorrow evening. It should be good to put some of the finishing touches on the scheduling.

On Saturday morning, we are meeting with some folks at the church to finalize timing with them as well as readings and songs. This will assist us in putting together our wedding program, which is being designed by a friend of Bruce's who is a Graphic Designer. Should be very nice.

Anyway, things are moving forward, and we are extremely excited about this weekend's activities. Hope to see and hear from everyone soon!

- Bruce and Anna