On preps and more

Nine months to go before Feb. 7, 2009. Here's what we accomplished so far:
1. Church - Nuestra Senora de Gracia Parish in Guadalupe Viejo was our second stop which turned out to be the end of our church hunting. Fell in love with the church immediately. We confirmed our booking last March 2. Time was changed from 7pm to 2pm. Good churches are really hard to book less than one year ahead.
2. Venue - After scouting venues in Makati and Manila, we decided to book Diamond Hotel.
3. Entourage - More or less semi-finalized...=P
4. Guest list - still needs to be narrowed down to 150; This is the most daunting task ahead of us thus far.
5. Invites - Scouted for printers; Drafted layout/contents
6. Gown designer - Mike Perfecto; We'll discuss my gown design in August. I can't wait to see his work on Roanne this coming Saturday. She says she really likes her gown. That's all I need.
7. Bridesmaids'/flower girls' dresses - Bing's uncle (or auntie) Tito Obet from Binan. Gowns will be rented but will be designed for and worn first by the bridesmaids/flower girls. Designs are done. Measurement in October.
8. Missalette - First draft done.=) Happy...
9. Press release - Finally completed last June 17, my ygme's birthday.
10. Select bridal car - Email Lourdes in a while.
11. Souvenirs - Started scouting/searching/researching. I'm making good progress so far.
12. Keeping fit - Started (and stopped) last week. I resolve to resume this coming week.:-)
13. Beauty regimen - Started with my eyes (salamat, Bing!)

Unlucky 13.. I've got nothing more to add for now. The list seems short but you won't believe the time and effort that was put in to these 'items'.

Needless to say, I'm excited.;-)