It's already started! I have to sit with who?

I'm trying to get the seating arrangements worked out and obviously you want to use as few tables as possible so it's been some work figuring out who will sit where. I've already had requests from people of those they do want to sit with and those they don't want to sit with. Ironically it all seems to be my side of the family that is causing the issues. I wrote down the tables for Joe's side and he's like...oh yeah...those are definitely the right spots for everybody. I know some people will end up being upset with where they are sitting or sitting with but you really do have to mix some different groups together or they will be 25 tables of 12 with 4 people sitting at them. One of my least favorite parts of the wedding planning process. Did anyone get people who were really mad about where they sat?

Who gets what???

I've been talking with some people about who needs to be tipped on the day of the wedding and who doesn't. I think everyone assumes they will be tipped. Some have said you don't have to tip the DJ but I do think the DJ typically gets a tip. Also...we are paying a maitre d charge but I believe they are also expecting a tip at the end of the night. If they do get tipped...any idea on how much you are supposed to give them? I am also having my hairdresser come to the hotel room and do all the girls hair in the wedding party. She will also need a tip....but will it be the usual 20 percent you would pay at a salon? I am also not sure what is appropriate for drivers of the limo/bus. And I believe there will also be a transportation coordinator at the venue organizing the transportation back to the hotel. How much do I give this guy? LOL...it seems like it never ends. Please let me know if I forgot someone and help me out with some amounts. Much appreciated! And no...I'm not tipping the photographer...he's getting enough!!!

Why do all the decisions seem so major???

So I'm beginning to figure out why brides become so stressed out. As the time gets closer and closer and I try to figure out all the little details...they don't seem so little anymore. My latest little decision that is turning into a big one is whether there will be a runner for the bridal party to walk on or not. Seems like a simple yes/no question, right? WRONG! LOL...maybe I am turning into a bridezilla but the ceremony is outside and the walkway leading up to the arbor is cobblestone type tile. It looks really beautiful and I would prefer to forget the runner altogether. Not to mention I am told the runners are very hard to manage since it is outside and there is usually some sort of breeze. But I am very worried about my dress getting dirty. It will most definitely be dragging on the cobblestone and it is outside so I'm sure there will be some dirt and sand to contend with. It is going to be the underneath that is dragging but it will need to be bustled later and I'm just concerned there will be dirt on it. It is white after all...lol. What do you think? Runner or no runner?

Wedding gifts! Already!!!

When I got home from work yesterday there was a big package waiting for me outside my door. I saw right away that it said it was from the store where we had registered for gifts. I happen to know my shower is not for another month so I was a bit confused. I wondered whether I should wait to open it to see if it was some type of mistake. Then I figured...there is no way I am going to be able to look at this big box and not see what is inside! Turns out it is from Joe's sister and she wrote a note and everything so it looks like she meant to have it shipped to the house. I'm not sure if this means she will not be attending the shower. Regardless, we are thrilled and appreciate her generosity. BUT should I have investigated first before opening? Is my impatience showing bad manners? I don't want to be rude...but c'mon...it was a big huge box with what I figured were gifts inside!