Chicago Wedding Planning (September 06 Trip continued):

Our website has been updated with official information regarding location of Hotel and the ceremony site. The photo is the link but it also remains on this page just to the right of your screen "Our Wedding Website"

On with the trip:
Once our pictures were taken we were free to pig out the rest of the trip. Sunday was the big birthday party but first we had a tasting with our caterer. We had pastries, skewers, two types of chicken, lasagna and two deserts. We were stuffed. Here is bridesmaid Margaret helping Jess pick out a cake design.

Later that night was the big bash for Grandma Callaghan. The music and food never stopped coming.

Everyone was extremely kind to me and made me feel welcomed into the family. Even Ariana seemed to catch the shutterbug fever.

The next day was Labor Day. We mostly laid around and recovered from the party.

Tuesday found us meeting with the DJ company. A two and a half hour presentation was given in a building that looked like it housed a law firm. They really seemed to be at the top of their game and so we chose them. Thanks to Eileen Duncan for giving us their name and web address. We immediately went to an appointment with a prospective officiant. Neither Jess or I felt she was right for the job. That search will have to continue. Wednesday was our day to leave. We had one more meal at Bobby Q's (Chicken sandwich with cheese, bacon and grilled onions)and headed for the airport.

Nothing really exciting to report since we got back but we will keep you updated as things happen.

-Tony