13 August 2008

The countdown is now at 3 days until our wedding reception. I'm rather excited about it, finally, as things are starting to come together.

Decorations: We have glass floats (I haven't seen them yet) that we'll be hanging around. Each table will have a set of three hurricane glass-looking holders. The first will have white sand with an LED candle in it, covered with a layer of crushed sea shells. The second is filled with two different colors of bath salts topped with a few seashells and a drink umbrella. Raffia is tied around the top and a little metal sandal is danging off of it. The third will have a smattering of seashells on the bottom, filled with water, and orchids with possibly hosta leaves. The three holders will sit on either a bamboo mat or a net mat. Random seashells will be on top of the mat and plastic leis will be sitting on the table for the kids. There's probably more and I'm just forgetting. There will be a basket of cameras for people to take pictures (I think). In addition to the orchids, we will have pots of hibiscus laying around.

Games: Wii Dance Dance Revolution (four players) will be on a big screen TV in a corner of the reception hall for children and adults alike. Board games like Settlers of Cataan and Munchkin will be scattered around for people to play. The kids will also have several different ctivities. First, we have foam sun visors that they can decorate with sea-themed foam stickers. Second, coloring books and crayons. Third, a limbo game. We also have a bean bag game set up (Iowa State versus University of Iowa!).

Music: From 2-5 we will have a variety of different beach related songs. At 5 we kick off with the 50s, and every hour after that will have Aaron and I's favorite songs from each decade. At 11, if anyone is still around, it will switch over to a random smattering of songs.

Slideshow: A slideshow of wedding, honeymoon, and childhood pictures will play, possibly on a loop.

Food and drink: We have two full kegs and a small keg. Budlight, Amberbock, and Blue Moon. These are free. Also some coffee, water, and punch will be provided. All other drinks are pay. Food is jamaican jerk chicken, italian chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, fruit salad, and a garden salad. We will also have cake for everyone with a special spiced rum cake (like the one at our wedding!) for Aaron and I. Snacks will also be provided after dinner (which ends at 6).

I'm starting to get so excited! (I know I've left off stuff on this list, too, but hopefully I'll grab pictures of everything and share with you all later!)

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