Touchdown!

I just couldn't relax after my post about the invitation list. Comparing it to a rotting chicken really started to bug me, so we just went ahead and dove in last night. And as a result - we are DONE with the invite list! WOOHOO!

It's in excess of what we are allowed, technically. But when you count the people that will be "working" at the wedding it's closer. And the kids, seriously, they should count for 1/2 a person, don't you think? And we can't count us, right? And we really, really don't expect everyone to come. Seriously, if you can't make it, don't beat yourselves up. Send a card. It's fine!

We did have to take control of the kid factor. There were simply far too many to have them all there. And frankly, as much as we love kids I do not want to be running a day camp on the day of our wedding. I'm a bit of a control freak, and having FIFTY-TWO children on site will interfere with my day. While I am not a "bridezilla", on that day I want to be happy and focused on the things I want to focus on. Like getting the tables set up and decorated nicely. And making sure the sound is good for the band. And that there is enough liquor. And a shower would be good.

Anyway, the solution was that if you live in Portland and you child is not an infant (meaning 6 months or less), then you will have to leave them home. This will mean only TWENTY-NINE children will be there. The only exception is if the kid is in the wedding, and there are only two of those. If you are coming from out of town you can bring your kids. But it might also be a lovely time for them to visit Grandma and Grandpa! (Seriously. Consider it a wedding present to us, and yourselves, to leave your children home.)

Well, at least now I can relax. All I have to do now is figure out how many invitations I need. And make them. And how many tables and chairs. Oh yeah, and the seating arrangements. Can't forget the on-site sleeping situation. And arranging for hotels for those who won't be staying on site. And the honeymoon. Still gotta put all that together.

Hmmm. Did I say "relax"? :)