What to do about the receptions
Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, 11:49 a.m.

Ok, so... I want to take a poll of my adoring fans...

Anthony and I are looking at having our reception here and here is the info which would be very nice because of the lack of effort we would have to make to get everything coordinated. But... it's about $2000 over our budget. Realistically speaking, I could probably coordinate a lot of things, as far as food, drinks, etc. and get it together for far less--but it would also necessitate a great deal activity, effort and (YUCK) clean up on my part. But there's also a good possibility that I will forget things (like I didn't even think about dishes and silverware! I'd have ended up running to Safeway and getting a bunch of paper plates and plastic spoons!) and misplace things (because I certainly don't lose things!) and just generally have a lot of stress.

So, here comes the part where I ask your opinions. I know you're coming to visit. My stats tell me so. But you don't talk to me! So, here's a nice, non-confrontational post for you to tell me what you think.

Do you think it would be worth it to spend the extra $2000 (we can skimp and scrape and probably get it together before now and then, we refuse to go into debt for the wedding) for the convenience of not having to coordinate a DJ, the food, the drinks, the cake, the reception decorations, the set up, the clean up... (it's pretty obvious which way I'm leaning, isn't it?) Or should I be frugal and wise with my money and do things myself? I find myself very enticed by the convenience but reluctant to spend the money. So, please, tell me what you think. See that link down there, the one that says "Want to leave me a comment? (Please, please, please!!!)" Please do that. :) Just click on it and it'll walk you through it. You don't even have to leave any identifying information (although I promise I'll visit if you do). So, let the opinions commence! (I hope.)

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