Now that Erin has returned from a recent work trip to Argentina, and with roughly 5 months left before the day-of-reckoning, we’ve decided to begin our wedding preparations in earnest (i.e., no more lazing about in the hammock)!  We’ve surveyed the catering scene and are proud to say that Ithaca Bakery will be catering the wedding reception, and we will likely use the Ithaca Beer Company for our fizzy libations.  Other things we need to get going on:

•  What to wear?  Erin has decided on the color red for her bridesmaids, so ladies, feel free to start shopping for a red dress!  Groomsmen clothing is still undecided, though it has been decided that we will at least be wearing clothing…
• Insurance.  One of the weird things about renting the Farmer’s Market for a wedding is that we have to get a $1,000,000 insurance rider, basically in case we burn the thing down  
• Music.  To hire a band or not to hire a band, that is the question…
• Rings.  Self-explanatory.
• Register for gifts.  I’m leaning towards asking for a shotgun, but Erin is a little embarrassed by it…
• Weekend Festivities.  We think it would be fun to set up a couple of fun day trips for anyone that will be in town before the wedding.  As your travel plans become known, let us know when you’re getting to town!

Well–on that note, it’s time for me to finish my coffee and get this day going…