13 months to go?

Where did the time go?
Seriously, our engagement was over 600 days at one time. Now we're under 400?! Cannnn't wait!

So, to organize myself a bit better, I think that I'll mentally separate the functions of the wedding and work in a chronological timeline. Although the things which need attention now aren't necessarily the first things to happen on "the big day".

Ceremony:
My vision for this is peaceful. I want white flowers, white flowing fabric, white serenity. I want this to be a special moment for Greg and I. I want to stress the importance of that moment and how beautiful it is that Greg and I found each other to complete the other.

For this: I've hired a stringed trio. And envisioned two large flower arrangements heading the aisle. I don't want the decorations to be overkill, because the backdrop will be enough to already be distracting for our guests... But I want to create a private ceremony, where I feel like Greg and I are the only people there aside the support of our 300+/- friends and family members.

Reception:
For this I want retro elegance. I don't want it to be stuffy that people aren't certain which fork to use first, but I want it to be pretty. I want it to feel like a celebration. Most of all, I don't want to FEEL like I have flexed my and my parents checkbook to the max. I picture long and circular tables. I picture tall and low centerpieces. I picture tons of lighting. I picture a party esque scene where people aren't afraid of the other. Or to get a little goofy.

Honeymoon:
I want beach. I want to be able to get to a few fun things, and for those days where I don't want to leave bed, we wont. :-P