I have been totally caught off guard by how complicated this wedding planning can be!! It just seems to be one delay after another!
Brandon and I have come to a decision about location. We have decided to have our wedding in Erie, PA. We also have very tentative plans for date, church and reception site. Possible date: August 1st, 2009. Since we won't be getting married in VA where it is uncomfortably hot in the summer, we have decided that a summer wedding will be ok in Erie. Possible church: Blessed Sacrament. Brandon and I attended Blessed Sacrament on Sunday evenings when Brandon lived in Erie and I attended Edinboro so it does bring us sentimental value. Here's the delay: that priest is on retreat this entire week. They do have 8/1 open but only the priest can reserve dates for a wedding so we have to wait until I speak with him early next week for confirmation of the date. Possible reception site: Bayfront Sheraton. This is a new hotel in Erie that has been built on the lake and is absolutely serene. They also as of now have 8/1 open but will not fully reserve the date until a contract is signed. We cannot sign a contract until we know the church approves the date. See the fun in this!
So, that's the scoop. Everything is very tentative. As soon as I hear from the priest next week, I will let everyone know. We hope all is well with everybody!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Looking at Possibilities
Brandon and I have begun to look at the possibility of getting married somewhere other than northern VA. This is still all up in the air as we are trying to take it all in and make the best decision for us. We have become frustrated with the amount of money that we will need to spend in order to get married in this area. It is quite outrageous!!
Another possibility that we are looking into is getting married in Erie, PA. Brandon and I met at Edinboro University just south of Erie and spent the beginning of our relationship in the Erie area. In looking at the difference in prices, we could save thousands of dollars by getting married and having our reception in Erie. Just a thought that we are considering right now. There is a new Sheraton Hotel that has been built along the Bayfront which looks out onto the water. This may be a possibility. We will keep you posted!
To follow up with our day in court, nothing happened. Brandon's old boss could not be found to serve the papers for the court date. Therefore, we dismissed the case without prejudice. Our lawyer refiled the case against the boss personally and against the company. Our next court date will be in November.
Also, not so good news about the Master's program for Brandon. We just found out that he has not worked for the county long enough to apply for the program. They told him that he could apply again next year if he wanted.
On a side note, I had a very touching moment at work today. I finally was able to make a connection with one of my little guys who is three-years-old with autism. For the first time ever, he spontaneously said my name while greeting me. This may not sound like that big of a deal but I almost cried because I have been working with him since July and he is just now increasing his social awareness and use of language with me. Even though it sounds small, it was a HUGE break through!
Another possibility that we are looking into is getting married in Erie, PA. Brandon and I met at Edinboro University just south of Erie and spent the beginning of our relationship in the Erie area. In looking at the difference in prices, we could save thousands of dollars by getting married and having our reception in Erie. Just a thought that we are considering right now. There is a new Sheraton Hotel that has been built along the Bayfront which looks out onto the water. This may be a possibility. We will keep you posted!
To follow up with our day in court, nothing happened. Brandon's old boss could not be found to serve the papers for the court date. Therefore, we dismissed the case without prejudice. Our lawyer refiled the case against the boss personally and against the company. Our next court date will be in November.
Also, not so good news about the Master's program for Brandon. We just found out that he has not worked for the county long enough to apply for the program. They told him that he could apply again next year if he wanted.
On a side note, I had a very touching moment at work today. I finally was able to make a connection with one of my little guys who is three-years-old with autism. For the first time ever, he spontaneously said my name while greeting me. This may not sound like that big of a deal but I almost cried because I have been working with him since July and he is just now increasing his social awareness and use of language with me. Even though it sounds small, it was a HUGE break through!
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