Well, the planning has begun. Exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. Joe and I have decided our main goal will be to relax, go with the flow and enjoy the process or should I say FOR ME to relax, go with the flow and enjoy the process:). I really don't know what he is talking about. I hardly ever become overwhelmed when I take on too many projects. hehhehehehe.
We are doing all of the planning ourselves and since I am a designer I will be in charge of everything that is printed and put on paper. This will include the invitations, programs, website, blog, rsvps, save-the-dates, wine labels, place cards, entry poster and most of the decor. Whew! That could get overwhelming, but I am just going to take it one thing at a time. First things first- Set a date;)
Nothing printed can be accomplished unless we know the date and the venue. So, Joe and I have been spending our weekends scouting out churches in the downtown Memphis. We are not only considering churches as a wedding site , but also to call our home parish. After many weeks of deliberation and church functions we have decided to join St. Mary's Catholic Church on Market Street. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic Church in Memphis and the church where my grandparents were married. It is close to home, beautifully ornate and the perfect size to house our big day, but those are not the only reasons that we chose this parish. St. Mary's ministers to the poor and homeless through a clothing closet and soup kitchen and we think that our time and talent can be put to good use there. Also, we really like Father Eric. He is kindhearted, plain spoken and faithful. He really loves St. Mary's and her parishioners.
So, we have made an appointment for March 27th to speak with Father Eric about our upcoming nuptials and see what he says about my previous marriage. As a Catholic, we cannot be married in the church until I receive an annulment or a dissolution. Father Eric will help us through the steps and council us as the marriage tribunal makes their decision. Keep your fingers crossed- We are hoping for a dissolution which is much faster and less expensive. Our goal is to be married this year. We have decided not live together until we are married and we are anxious to start our life together.
Anyway, we haven't discussed any other options yet. We decided that there is no reason to start what if'ing everything. We are just going to wait until the 27th and see what information Father has for us and go from there. Take it one step at a time;). Below I have posted a couple of pics of St Mary's. She really is beautiful and full of history.
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