Last week we picked up our invitations at the stationery store and we are so pleased with them. It was the first time that we saw our names together in print other than on our contracts for vendors. It was pretty surreal and very exciting. Next step -envelopes will be going to the calligrapher later this week.
We spent this past weekend in Asheville with Nina (Michael's mom). We stayed at the newly opened Bohemian Hotel, just as we will the week of our wedding. The hotel had amazing guest rooms, complete with 21st century technology. The rooms not only have wireless internet (free) but a tech system that controls everything - internet, radio, room service, billing - on the television! The beds were super comfortable and the massages at the spa were heavenly. We really enjoyed the deep tub in our bathroom. The ballroom, where will we have Friday dinner and Sunday brunch, was magnificent. The hotel prides itself on personalized service. We knew most of the employees by name, they greeted us by name each time, and they were all so helpful. Their commitment to customer service was apparent. If you are reading this, Parker, thanks for everything!
Our food tastings at both the Biltmore and the Bohemian left us fat and happy! We knew the food would be delicious, but we were blown away! Remember that we're providing meals for Friday dinner, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch. The Bohemian has an $8/day ($15/overnight) valet fee so please keep that in mind when traveling over for the Friday dinner and Sunday brunch.
Today we met with our florist and family friend from Ninth Street Flowers in Durham. The flowers will be absolutely beautiful!
Our next trip out to Asheville will be a lot of little details - choosing linens, hair trials, etc. Only 151 days to go...
