Accessories

Went to Father's Day bunch with the familia yesterday. Asked brother John if he would mind being an usher for the ceremony. He agreed--and, as an added bonus, offered to be Flower Boy. I already have a flower girl lined up, but in case she gets shy, it's nice to have a 6-foot-tall man as backup.

When we got home, I changed clothes and decided to try on the hat & veil mom bought for me. It matched the dress color perfectly and had a 50s vibe, which was why we snapped it up. The veil does come off the hat, but it dawned on me that I'll probably have to wear the hat the whole time--something I had not considered. Hoping it's not like graduation--having to move carefully so the mortarboard won't skid off my head.

I go for the hair and makeup trial next Saturday, so I'll get at least one trial run with the updo, hat and veil.

Also considering the purchase of paper fans for guests. Had thought about doing an elaborate, multi-paneled program/fan, but mom lobbied for something simpler. I also bought tissue paper to try making a Martha Stewart pom pom flower; if it goes well, I may make more. In my spare time, ha ha.

My first babysitter has signed on to be our event coordinator on the wedding day! Mom, Christine and I went to the site and mapped out the ceremony setup--who stands where and how they get there, etc. There will now be an aisle runner involved and some other details that hadn't occurred to us so far. Now debating when to have the cake delivered so the chocolate mousse won't melt in the July heat...