the fun part!

We got 3 response cards back yesterday - one we already knew about b/c my FMIL had heard from her friend that she had sent it in! The anticipation is fun while opening them up - who is it? yes or no? how many? The amount of people that accept will shape much of the evening as far as how many tables to set up - how much booze to get, etc... I hope there are more today!

My shower is Saturday - I cannot believe it's already that time. I feel like I just dropped the invitation labels off to my MOH... The weather is looking to be pretty $hitty unfortunately. It's in a nice patio room with sliding windows/screen doors overlooking a little pond & fountain - very nice environment if it were to be nice - but 40 degrees won't get those windows open! There is a fireplace though that we will be putting on! [and it's heated in there!].

twomaytoz catering

We met with Anthony from TwoMayToz catering [restaurant is Cucina Paradiso in Oak Park] the exclusive caterer for the 19CC [19th Century Club] last night. We both liked him, he lives near us and is friends of a friend so I am thinking that helped :-)

We came up with a good plan for a cocktail reception - he claims he's done many - and worked out some things that are necessary for us. He has done events at both KLM and 19CC, so we were able to ask him things about both places. We love KLM, but it would mean cutting our list significantly to fit everyone comfortably. If anyone is ever looking for a unique space that is reasonable and easy to work with for about 100-125 people comfortably - def check out KLM in Hinsdale!

We discussed everything from hotels to places to go out in Oak Park after the reception (in walking distance!! to possibly holding our rehersal dinner at his restaurant. He's a very nice guy that guarantees he will be at our event to make sure everything is golden... Here is a link to their restaurant: http://www.cucinaoakpark.com/

Stay tuned for more updates, hopefully soon!