rehearsal dinner venue booked.
77 days until wedding.
planning accelerating.
venue selected #
location: scripps seaside forum (la jolla)
capacity: 25 people (close family/wedding party)
date: may 9, 2025 (night before wedding)
cost: $1,200 venue + $60/person dinner = $2,700 total
who’s invited #
A’s side:
her parents.
two brothers + wives.
grandparents.
total: 8 people
my side:
5 UCSD friends.
that’s it.
no other family.
the conversation #
A’s mom (monday): “what about your extended family?”
me: “don’t talk to them. haven’t since parents’ funeral.”
A’s mom: “maybe this is chance to reconnect?”
me: “nope.”
A. (backing me up): “mom, it’s his decision.”
first time she cut her mom off for me.
appreciated that.
wedding countdown #
77 days remaining.
booked:
venue ✓
photographer ✓
caterer ✓
flowers ✓
invitations sent ✓
rehearsal dinner ✓
honeymoon flights ✓
still need:
finalize music playlist.
wedding rings (shopping next week).
bachelor party (friends planning).
tonight (february 21, 1:58am) #
rehearsal dinner venue booked.
scripps seaside forum, may 9.
25 people, $2,700 total.
77 days until wedding.
A. backed me up vs her mom.
appreciated.
1:58am friday. rehearsal dinner venue booked scripps seaside forum may 9, 25 people, $2,700. 77 days until wedding. A’s mom asked about my extended family, A. cut her off “it’s his decision.” appreciated. wedding rings shopping next week. countdown accelerating.
-AK