Weddingbee Blog

Today, we are officially one month out. Not only does that mean I have to go into overdrive with my to-do list, but I also get to start stalking the weather. I won’t get an actual likely forecast until we are within the 10-day mark probably, but it’s kind of fun to have a vague idea of what the sky, wind, and temperature might be doing.

Right now, weather.com says we’ll have a high of 60 with a low of 29. Brrrrr. The record high for the day is 72. Let’s hope we get closer to that because the low makes it low enough to snow! Luckily, our Harvest Moon is still there, winking at us from the calendar.

I’ve decided that inclement weather is quite alright with me. If, in fact, we need to turn to Plan B because of the weather, our wedding will be in the barn where our reception is taking place, under the barn doors (like below), as opposed to this.

Wedding in the Barn (source)

Besides checking the weather as we get closer, I’ve got quite a few things I need to check off my list. Unlike some other handy bees, I’ve kept my list on a piece of paper that I carry in my purse. I can refer to it whenever I need and can cross things off once they’re accomplished. I also check in with my Knot.com list once in a while to make sure I’m not forgetting anything.

Considering that we’ve had 15 months so far to plan this lil’ event out, we don’t really have very much left. Only a few nuts-and-bolts details. The major thing looming is our head count which will, like a waterfall, trickle down into many of the decisions we’ve already made. How much booze do we order? Can we add a signature cocktail? Can we add another dish (cole slaw?) to our BBQ menu? We need to make sure we fill out our order to match our food and beverage minimum ($5,500) so that we don’t end up paying for nothing.

Our head count is likely in the low 60s.

Right now, our meal is only about $32 per person. We have $300 in appetizers planned. And a beer and wine order. I’m thinking a margarita might be a marvelous addition.

Are you within the one month mark? What’s left on your to-do list?