Trying not to make a scene

breath... while it's not just a wedding... it's JUST a wedding.

I have been trying to plan a simple production of our love, but it's hard to keep it just that. Venues (oooh fancy) caterers, to isle run or to not isle run. When planning a wedding that is fit for our guest list it's hard to KISS (keep it simple stupid). Can't we just stand in a field and say "i do"? No, most of our guest will have to, or would prefer to be seating. Okaay...now i gotta rent chairs. Oh and I guess we should probably eat too... There has to be dancing... a bar would be fun...where we gonna do all this! How much will this cost?! Can I promise you our first born? Ah hay-zuz!

One might say: "then cut your guestlist." But, it's not that easy. I can't comfortably say: "You are really important to us, we would do anything for you, but it's less of a headache if you don't come to the events that mean the most to us."

"Ok then don't have a reception, have light refreshments" What's a wedding with out the celebration.

So, maybe my wishes are adding to the fuss, but hey it's our day. It has to feel right. And there are some things that are needed to make this happen.

I'm not being sour, just venting. It's so frustrating when things don't come easy. :) While we (mostly me) are warming up to the idea of having our reception (the most complicated part) at the Clocktower (which would make everything so much easier, but add more $$ and time to decorate), Benicia seems to be limited to open space for an outdoor ceremony.

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