Never Fear: There WILL Be Bacon

When I declared in an earlier post that there would not be bacon-wrapped hors d'oeuvres, I upset a lot of would-be wedding guests with a strong affinity for bacon.

Let it not be said that Jennifer Jean Hibbard dislikes bacon. Jenny loves bacon - just not wrapped around other meats.

Wednesday Jon and I met with Richard, the event planner at the Courtyard Marriott, to launch the strategic plan for our SUPER-AWESOME-WEDDING-FEST-APALOOZA! (copyright 2008) Richard is awesome and has great horror stories about bridezillas (the computer's spell check does not recognize that word and suggests "defibrillator" as a replacement. Excellent). I plan not to be one of those, so I think we will get along well. Jon was running late, so we talked about the dull stuff (table placement, decorations for the fireplace in the oval, oak-paneled room were the ceremony will take place).

We spent most of the time discussing food and have come up with a great feast: brunch! Since the wedding takes place in the morning and crosses into the afternoon, we thought that combining "breakfast" and "lunch" would be perfect. We're calling it "brunch" and I think it's really going to catch on.

So, during the hour or so (hopefully less, but I should be realistic) of "mingly time" between the ceremony and the start of the main reception, there will be fruit and yogurt, coffee, teas, juices, water, and soda, along with mini-bagels topped with smoked salmon or cream cheese. Jon is really looking forward to the smoked salmon mini-bagels.

Then, once we are all ready to eat (which may or may not come after our introduction and first dance), the omelet station and dim sum station will be unveiled.

That's right, no regular straight-lined buffet for us! Fancy pants "stations" will keep things interesting!

But, you're asking, where's the bacon?

Never fear, Jon made sure bacon would be present. It will have a place of honor at the omelet station. So rejoice, bacon lovers. There will be bacon.

Aw... we're so cute

During this week between Christmas and New Year's, work is pretty slow (apart from processing donations and writing thank you letters). I took the time to today to read this entire blog to date.

We're a pretty cute couple. Down right adorable. How do people stand being around us? :-)

I'm also happy to report that I'm used to my rings now (the Zanotelli ring has become the "second" engagement ring rather than the wedding band) and haven't taken them off in days.

We've officially booked John Heymann as the wedding photographer, and I just emailed a woman about officiating our wedding (find the right person for this prestigious task could be the hardest part!). The Wedding March moves on ....

During my pre-Christmas vacation, Mom, Aunt Nancy, Jon, and I discussed The Food. Both Mom and Nancy nixed the Fajita Buffet which is a bummer - although probably a sound idea (as even my own father would not be able to eat it ... much to his dismay). Right now we're debating Brunch Buffet vs. Italian Fiesta Buffet. Of course we haven't even talked to the caterer at the hotel yet, so who knows?! Either option could be really tasty or boringly bland. But we are darn sure we want apple crisp, ice cream, and hot apple cider.

Mmmm .... apples .... (If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, how many days away would an apple-food themed wedding keep the doctor? - hello, awkward sentence syntax! Or, would there just be a really large doctor-free zone around our wedding? That would be kind of funny ..... You know, I don't think I know any doctors .... I mean, except for my doctor .... we don't have any doctor friends - oh wait, we do. Hmmm .... maybe he can get a free pass or something ... This pass allows one doctor into the apple zone. Have I gone insane? Should I stop taking this cold medicine? Or maybe I should just back away from the keyboard?)

The other task I'm avoiding is the DJ/music. There must be music at the ceremony and reception (everyone practice the polka!). There's got to be a good, inexpensive answer .... right? (Ipod! ... oops, more Apples)