The countdown is on!

71 days to go!

AHHHHHH! Who's idea was this destination wedding?? :) Just kidding.

I can't wait! We have 62 guests confirmed that will be travelling from Canada, Australia and the USA to join us in Italy. Then there are approximately 100 guests in Italy. Nothing like a big Italian wedding in the motherland!

Planning everything in another language has been a challenge but what I am finding to be the most interesting is how things are done at such a different pace. I am so used to sending an email to a bride or a vendor and hearing back from them within a day or so....not the case when emailing to Southern Italy! It's been sometimes 4 weeks before I have heard back! I know everything will be absolutely amazing but it's the fear of not knowing until I get there that is the hardest.

One other thing I have to get off my chest - RSVP's. We sent out approximately 200 invitations. Not 200 guests, but 200 invitations. Our RSVP date is November 3rd and we have only received about 60 back so far. I really hope I don't have to spend all of next week phoning people.....

Different Perspective

The wedding this past weekend was a bit of a whirlwind for me! One of my good friends tied the knot here. Not only was I the 'wedding coordinator' but I was also a guest. It was definitely an experience to see the venue from the point of view of someone attending the festivities.

Everything was absolutely beautiful! From the decor to her dress to the bridesmaids it was all perfect! The only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather. It was threatening rain during the ceremony and as soon as it ended it started to pour. Luckily everyone made it up to the tent in time to save their hair!

The bride had flipflops in all different sizes for guests to change in to at the reception. I took advantage as the heels were a bit too much on the dancefloor :)
The bride's aunt made AMAZING creamcheese icing cupcakes. I also took advantage of these :)

The decor was done by inBloom Event Design. Stunning work! I actually went to school with the sister's and they have really made a name for themselves. All of the guests were in awe when they entered the room.

Congratulations Lyndsey and Brody!