Hey, all. Just a few updates.
The invitations are back from the printers, and they look wonderful. We got them all assembled, addressed and stamped last night (about 100 invitations in all, inviting about 160 people) and as soon as we get them all gummed up we’ll get them into the mail. Most guests should receive their invitations next week.
We’re doing a second round of engagement photos on Monday afternoon, at nearby La Loma Park. While the first round certainly were good, Aaron came back and asked if we’d be willing to do a second – he didn’t get the shots he really wanted. So we’re considering going more casual for the second shoot, jeans and everyday wear and that sort of thing. We’ll post proofs when we get them back.
The week-of is coming together. Guests begin arriving in Modesto on July 1, mainly to spend some social time with us and to help out in any way they can with the wedding. You guys have no idea how much we appreciate this: travelling long distances (some from as far as 3000 miles, and possibly one or two from as far as 6000) to attend, first of all, but then coming a bit earlier and staying through it all to help the event go smoothly. We love you guys, and are very grateful to know that we have friends and family that we can truly rely on.
The rehearsal dinner is on the 3rd, and then we will all be gathering for a 4th of July celebration at her parents’ home on Friday. Then the event itself will be on Saturday. Then, once we see everyone safely back home on Sunday, Kristi and I will take off on our honeymoon. Latest plan: a night at a nice hotel in San Francisco, followed by a road trip along the California coast.
We still have the cake to do, yet. The dress should be here in a few weeks. But almost everything else is sorted and ready to go.
We’re just very happy to have the such beautiful invitations going out. Jen really outdid herself – another valued friend we know we can rely on.