Change of Plans

M. and I just opened a proposal from the tent company which rang in at just under $6200 once they'd added in all of the tables, dance flooring, china, glasses, string lights, lantern lights, side walls, chairs and bouillion spoons.

This is before the caterer even comes a-knockin'. Or the florist. Or the photographer, videographer, DJ and flutist.

We managed to knock off $200 by taking the cushions off the chairs, and really, who needs bouillion spoons? Or lights, for that matter? It will be prime daylight savings time. So there's another 840 bucks, plus another $100 if we hand out rocks instead of lobster crackers.

In fact, I've decided that we will have a Magic Carpet Ride/Country Barn theme which should - once we factor in the burlap sitting mats, the (extra value is what you get when you buy) Coronette, and Wet Naps - bring us closer to our $150-$175 price range. Bring your own meat to grill!