What's Next?

So the venue is booked, the date is set...what now? Since my wedding is still 14 months away, it's hard to figure out what to do next.

I've started looking at caterers, but that seems pretty overwhelming, there are so many choices and we are still figuring out what kind of menu we'd like to have.

My instinct is to sit back and relax for a little while, but I have a feeling if I do that the months will fly by and I will suddenly be freaking out!

There is a wedding fair type thing (does anyone actually like those things??) in Santa Barbara this weekend, so Dan and I might use it as an excuse to get back up there and fool around.

Location, Location Location!

When Dan and I first started looking at wedding venues, we were pretty sure we would find a place in San Diego. I didn't have a specific place in mind, but I always pictured myself getting married in my hometown. After 2 months of looking at a large range of venues from small lofts downtown to botanical gardens in Encinitas, we just couldn't find the "right" place.

For Dan's birthday we headed up to Santa Barbara and then Solvang to check out some venues. We love both areas and have great memories there.

The first venue we checked out was the Rockwood Women's Club...and there was no need to see anything else after that! As we were walking around, it just felt right. The location is close enough to downtown Santa Barbara to be convenient but far enough way to feel serene. We will get married on the patio, surrounded by trees and then head inside for the reception.

Favorite Things about Rockwood?

• Outdoor Fireplace
• Location
• Old Spanish feeling
• Can have ceremony & reception on same site
• Surrounded by trees

It might be hard planning this wedding somewhere 3.5 hours away, but I think it will be worth it. Plus it will serve as a mini destination wedding for my friends. 

One thing on the list done, about a million to go....