Capítulo 65: Details and Decisions
It was half an hour before they reached the inner harbor area of Baltimore. Bonnie took them to the Inner Harbor first. She showed them the lighthouse garden and got them a quick tour of the Duchess of Pintail they then met with Henrietta Bloggs who was a coordinator for the Pier 5 hotel. Bonnie, Henrietta and Sirius worked out most of tentative contract that got them exactly what Sirius and Beth wanted. Sirius handed Henrietta a deposit.
He also went ahead and reserved and paid for several rooms in two of the three hotels for the weekend of the wedding Henrietta reserved blocks of ten rooms in each of the three harbor hotels. Sirius made plans for the rehearsal dinner and plans for some surprises for everyone that was in the wedding party.
Meanwhile Bonnie phoned her friend Rob so they could look at the museum. At the museum Sirius walked around the space and a smile slowly spread across his face. Rob had brought menus and a general contract for them to go through. Sirius thanked him and said he'd contact him by Thursday with a deposit. Sirius checked his watch, "If we're going to meet Beth on time we need to leave."
On the drive to D.C. Bonnie looked at the invitation Sirius had given her. "Is this the wording you and Beth want for the invitations?"
"I don't know. We'll ask Beth at lunch."
"Okay. We'll need enclosures Reception cards, RSVPs. Are you going with a buffet or plated dinner at the reception?"
"Plated with choice of four entrees."
"That's going to get pricey."
"What did I say my budget was? So far the figures I've tallied aren't even close to brushing that so I'd rather do a dinner choice even if it means I pay the price of the most expensive meal for every plate."
"Okay which means the RSVP card will need to list menu choices."
"Bonnie, it occurs to me that I didn't see a list of wines that Harbor Magic uses. I find that anymore I am very picky about wines. That happens when you own one of the worlds finest and largest wineries. I will obviously need to negotiate the use of my personal wine cellar for the wedding and the rehearsal. Oh and we'll need to make sure for the toasts Beth and I and any children are given sparkling cider not champagne. More details I guess."
"You let me worry about most those details, that's what you are paying me for. I'll make sure Henrietta and Rob fax me a wine list. You seem to be making choices right and left what things do you want to leave to me and what things should we both consult Beth on?"
"I don't know I want to consult Beth on the look flowers and décor. But not the menu she's proven to me she's as happy eating a hot dog from a stand on the street as she is eating caviar. I'm not that flexible myself."
Bonnie couldn't help but grin at his comment."Okay. I guess I'll go through in order Invitations, check we know you're going to transfigure the lot after we decide on wording which we're consulting with Beth on. Is the guest list definite? Announcements, how many? model after the invitations? List to send to. Reception cards. RSVP enclosures including listing menu choices. Wedding programs? Reception menu cards? Printed napkins? Matchbooks?"
"I'll transfigure the lot once we decide on all of it. I'm certain of my side of the guest list. Most of my family is dead or are not people I want to associate with, the exceptions are already on the list. That's an area to coordinate with Beth. Once I've had a chance to go through the menu from Uptown Catering we'll be able to do the RSVP cards. Is a menu card needed? Wedding program? I'm not familiar with what that is. Printed napkins? maybe cocktail napkins. Matchbooks no. And I suppose my next question is do we need a Reception card if we provide transportation to the reception."
"Thanks that reminds me Transportation and Valet Parking. Parking for the guests in downtown Baltimore can be a challenge. Sites, check. Caterer, check. Wedding party, check. Officiant, check. Counseling, check. Musicians, in process. Videographer, check. Photographer, in process. Florist, check. Rehearsal in progress. Rooms for out of town guests, check. Bride's attire check. Groom's attire? Wedding Party attire?"
"I'll arrange to get an appropriate coat, vest and ascot. I have the rest of the tuxedo. Harry's due for a tuxedo since he's out of his old one. I'll see to Remus, Indra and make sure Nic has a jacket to match. Bridesmaids are in Beth and Lia's capable hands. Beth's taking care of the flower girls too. Maryanne found her dress last weekend."
"So wedding party attire is a check at least mostly. Honeymoon?"
"Beth wants to wait until the end of the trimester and do a family trip to Florida."
"Okay. Gifts for attendants?"
"Attire and I've got some other ideas as well."
"Gift registry?"
"Not yet."
"Wedding rings?"
....
Join my P*atreon right now and enjoy more than 60 advanced chapters.
Link: p*atreon.com/Divine_Quill (Remove the *)
FREE members get up to 2 chapters for FREE.
Estado de energía semanal
-- Ranking de
Poder 
-- Piedra de
Poder