Mailing to Canada is 69 cents

Just fyi.

Save the Dates

Mailing them out today. Well, most of them. Missing a few addresses. We've been visiting a store called Paper Source, one of Megen's favorite stores. Its pretty amazing place, actually. Lots of interesting graphic designs.

I get to use the gun

I've been promised that when we go registry shopping, I get to use the gun. Sweet.

Addresses

So, um, we don't have addresses to anybody. Good thing we have Sonia (my cousin), Sarah (friend) and Megen's mom.

Hotel Info (so far)

Our hotels are the Residence Inn, the Hilton and the Hampton Inn - all in Alexandria. I'll have their actual names, numbers and maps soon.

Scoping out Old Town

I posted more travel details. We walked around Old Town yesterday and scoped out walking distances of our hotels. At a leisurely walk, it took us 10 minutes to get to the shops and restaurants on King Street and 30 minutes to get to the waterfront.

We decided on having our hotels in Old Town because there is so much to see and do, and its close enough that we can shuttle folks to the Navy Yard. Or if guests want to drive themselves, it should only take around 15-20 minute to get there.

And you really don't want to stay around the Navy Yard - its ugly, not safe, and there is nothing to do. Until the new ballpark is done and the urban renewal is complete around the DC waterfront, nobody should have to visit that area.

Old Town is beautiful, has great restaurants and shops, and gives our guests a nice way to spend a Saturday before our wedding.

Bridal Showcase

We're headed to this Bridal Showcase this weekend at the Bethesda North Marriott. Primarily looking for lighting, florist, DJ. Looks like its going to be a fairly big show.

6 months and counting...

Reception and ceremony location? Check.
Photographer? Check.
Bride's dress? Check.
Tuxedo rental reservations? Check.
Save the Date magnets? Check.
My grandfather's mailing address? Check.
Deposit for honeymoon? Check.