I don't know how many rehearsal dinner posts I've made over the past few months - but I know there have been a lot! We get an idea, I research and price it, we get all excited about it, then when it's time to tell Erin's mom about it - it's like pulling teeth to get an ok for it. I'm so over it - it's not funny. It's the only factor that isn't planned and I NEED it planned! Again, we had an idea, finally got an ok - Jen even designed invites, I printed them, put backing on them, and even put them in envelopes! The mess up was finally not Erin's mom saying a half hearted maybe - it was Confluence Park - which is my other annoyance...but I'm not getting into it.
Something snapped and I said forget it! I also made a decision I'm sure I will regret...It's now Hoggy's at my in-laws and anyone is invited....meaning it will now be Erin's family, my parents/grandma and wedding party. The food, price, and location are great. You can't go wrong with BBQ, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, brownies, and cookies...there is a salad in there somewhere...plus a man basement for the boys. :oP
I think what I'm going to regret is the people...it's not intimate and small anymore. It's probably going to be close to 40 people now. But we finally had an uncontested no and excitement from Erin's mom - that's just better than pulling teeth. I just keep telling myself that it's the wedding day that is important to me - that's the day that will go MY way.
Also, the wedding party has an option to pull out of the dinner, I would understand too. I think they will all come though - it's free food. :oP
Why do I feel like I made a big mistake?
