What is the deal with businesses who you want to partronize, and you call them, and they never call you back? That makes no sense to me.
I caled a printer that one of the designers I work with suggested; she said that they did her right, and they're a small shop, so they care more about each piece of business. That made sense.
I called them up Tuesday, and talked to the proprietor. He sounded cool, and I was going to go by their place to start the process later that week. "Call before you come," he told me. All good, because I'm not trying to go on a epic CTA trip only to find that the place is closed.
I called once Thursday; no answer. Left message. Called yesterday from work; no return call. Called today, no one picks up the phone.
So now I'm going to the "evil" corporate printing spots. I'm all for the Mom and Pop spots, but this needs to be done, and done quickly. Not returning calls is some bull.
on thursday night, we went here in an attempt to further our dancing skillz. it was fun in a "i can't believe we're spending so much time concentrating on steps" way. good thing we're not actively planning on massive amounts of "traditional" dancing at the reception.
the contract and deposit are on their way to marc. we're about 2.5 months away and the only "major" thing we need to sew up is a florist. am i stupid for thinking flowers shouldn't really cost a gazillon dollars?
during last night's storm, we had fun starting our registries online. etiquette says that the bride and groom aren't supposed to tell guests where to buy them stuff. in theory, you're supposed to ask the best men and best women and family members where the happy couple's registered. so saying that our registries at target, sears, and linens-n-things are in progress would be in bad taste.
this week's focus will be on invitations and flowers. and attire for troy and the best men. and other stuff as we think about it.
So we have a photographer.
Marc Pagani (Pa-GAH-nee) is a cool mofo. He has a sweet-ass camera, and has done quite a bit of work. If any wedding is in need of someone who can get the candid joints, this is it, and he seems to be in the right places. Thanks go out to Barb, who referred me to someone who referred me to him.
The more I think about it, the cooler/more informative it would be to have a running total-thing going on the right side....
So that's that. Next, invitations.