Menu Tasting

The fiance and I went for our menu tasting a few days ago. Though we've pretty much decided on what we're going to serve, we're a little conflicted about the salad course. I've chosen a quinoa salad. However, I'm beginning to wonder: Is it too starchy for a salad course? Should I request that more vegetables be added? Also, will non-foodies eat quinoa? Or am I underestimating people?

The other menu choices, such as the carrot soup and our mains, are probably dishes that most people will like. What do you think?

Flowergirl Dresses....

Why, oh, why are they so expensive? One of the dresses I liked was about the same cost as many bridesmaid dresses! I have to admit that I'm being a little more picky, because my flower girl is NOT going to wear white (she will be wearing lavendar, since darker purple can look harsh on a four year old), but still, a kid's dress shouldn't be like $175!

In other news, we pretty much have all our vendors in place as we signed our florist this week. Next step? Menu tastings!

Things are coming along.....

So far, we've had the following booked:

• Venue
• Bridal Party
• My Dress!
• Cake
• Photographer (we've even had our engagement shoot)
• Videographer (see above)
• Rings
• Hotel for out-of-town guests
• Favours
• Officiant
• DJ
• Invitations
• Musicians for the ceremony

What we still need to do:

• Linens (well, chair covers)
• Licence (can't get it until the end of May/early June as they're only valid for 90 days)
• Flowers
• My shoes
• My headpiece
• Make-up/hair people
• Menu for reception
• Rehearsal dinner venue

and probably a few more things I've left out!