February Goals
Posted
Saturday, February 02, 2008 8:29 AM
Yay! It's February! I can now officially get started on my Feb goals.
1. Design or purchase cards to put STD's in. Mail out before Valentine's Day.
2. Send contract and deposit to venue
3. Find a photographer
4. Find a DJ
Those are the big ones, I'm sure I'll find a ton of small ones to take care of too! I'm a little worried that I've been so focused on the details, I haven't taken care of the most important factors, mainly the DJ and the photographer. So, hopefully I'll get a start on those this month. They should be decided on and booked by March at the latest.
Today something amazing happened. I booked my videographer! He's the guy my sister used for her DVD. She heard of him through her photographer. He's just starting his own business, and is relying heavily on word of mouth right now. Since she's my referral, I get her price...(wait for it....) $200!! I can't believe it. Our own DVD of our wedding for only $200. He even does editing. My sister's DVD is gorgeous.
At first, I wasn't going to get a videographer, I hate watching family movies, and always look so awkward in them. Then, I realized how much of her wedding my sister missed (she's the last one to walk out, and was concentrating on her vows), so I thought I should at least get someone to film it for me. I figured on someone standing in the back of the ceremony pointing a camera at us.
This is so much better. He can stay for hours (although I told him we're having an all-night party, and I don't expect him there all night), and can edit it so it looks great. All for a drop in the bucket. I'm amazed.
Also, today was a huge day for another reason. My fiance and I quit smoking. We're on the patch. We quit for a few reasons (health, save money, look better). My main reasons: I can train better for my upcoming triathlon. I can whiten my teeth for our wedding and they'll stay white. And the biggest motivator: I don't want to be a smoking bride. I want to be a smoking-HOT bride! With these reasons, I'm fairly certain my motivation will stick. I'm staying out of bars and not drinking for the next two weeks to help me stay quit.
Big day, big month. I've never looked forward to February so much!