Hi all,
I ran for local office on the November ballot (still awaiting results--about 500 votes behind with 75K ballots still to be counted!!), so I haven't done much planning. We got some of the big stuff booked: Valley Green Inn for the venue, City Tavern for the RD, and the DJ. We're talking to a couple photographers and are hoping to have that sealed soon. Now that the election is over I want to dig in to the planning, especially since we're planning from 3000 miles away (I grew up in Philly and we live in San Francisco). Since most of the guests are going to be traveling to Philly, and some for the first time, I am looking to block hotel rooms in Old City. I've gotten two hotels blocked so far and am thinking of doing a third in Chestnut Hill and/or near the airport for those who want to rent a car but don't want to pay for parking. Here are my next goals for the next month or so:
1. Research affordable shuttle options between Old City hotel and Valley Green Inn (open to suggestions!!)
2. Find a nonreligious officiant (JOP or judge perhaps?)
3. Finish wedding website (We're going to get e-shots in Philly when we come in in January, but I don't want to wait on professional pics to finish the website)
4. Pull the trigger on ordering the invites I designed on minted.com
5. Design my guest book idea on shutterfly
6. Try on some dresses so I know what styles are best for me, then order one on ebay. :-)
7. Talk to someone about flowers (any recommendations?)
Anything I'm missing?? Any and all suggestions appreciated!