Wow, things have been crazy lately! Not only is planning a wedding from thousands of miles away tough but simultaneously planning a reception in January is hectic! I thought wedding planning would be super easy, low stress and fun, but instead it's a lot of trying to figure out how to make things work logistically while still wanting everything you'd get with a wedding here in the states. I've had to throw out a lot of ideas and do a lot of DIY projects. That part I don't mind!

We've finally found an affordable place to have a reception here in Albany. I haven't gone to see it in person but it looks really nice from the pictures! Here's the link to the Albany Wheel House. It's a new building down by the river with really pretty views of the Willamette.

In other news, we're just now figuring out and starting to put deposits down on things like a rental house, hotels, rental cars, beach dinner etc. I'm still working on a boat - that's my next hurdle!

Can't wait until November 9th! It's going to be beautiful and amazing with some of the people we love!

Kara