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A few weeks ago Julia and I had the daunting task of subjecting ourselves to a tasting for our upcoming wedding menu. We were instructed to listen and eat while our planners Sharon and Ronnie went to battle on types of salad signature drinks etc.

Surprisingly this was very easy. The staff came to the table and asked me if I wanted a drink. I

flirted with a scotch but quickly steered away and immersed myself in a Stella. Actually more like three.

I can't figure out why it was a tasting menu because we ended up being served four or five entrees. I can't really get into details as not to spoil the fun but lets just say by the 3rd dessert

helping I couldn't move from the table. Among the victories that day was my choice of wedding cake. Again there will be no spoilers here but on a whim I suggested a particularly odd combo. Ronnie said it was one of the best cakes he's ever

eaten. This is a man who does not dispense with c compliments readily so if anything I knew I hit a bulls eye. I'm sure Sharon wasn't thrilled with the fact that we

took the salads with us but the fact is it made for a nice snack later that night.

So three pounds later we made our way to another restaurant for rehearsal dinner entrees. This time margaritas washed everything down and Julia was kind enough to drive back to LA. All and all a very fun filled trip. 7 weeks and counting

people.

Save The Date Inspiration

As is the case in marriage compromise becomes a hugefactor in most decisions. Strangely

enough the "Save The Date" came rather easily. Now I

have to admit I don't even understand the value in a "Save

The Date" I simply can't grasp it. My mother in law (nine

weeks from now) will be disappointed in me for this statement

but honesty is my strong suit and keeping some things better

left unsaid .... well.... is not. Sharon (mother in law) has a strange

obsession with invitations from the calligraphy to the stamps. This

is a good thing because I would just post the Wedding date on my

Facebook wall the week before and wonder why I was sick from eating

two tiers of cake by myself. No, I'm learning there is a certain etiquette

when dealing with the stationery world. So I've sat quietly, twiddled my

thumbs and listened to countless discussions involving faux pearl or fuschia

letterhead getting passed back and forth like a Borg/Mcenroe Wimbledon final.

However,with the "Save The Date" I wanted some identity. Getting my identity

in the pre- wedding festivities has been tricky. I wanted Teen Wolf for cocktail hour.

This was shot down before I even started. He has a white tux so attire wouldn't have

been an issue. Jesus wasn't allowed either but that's a whole other ball of wax. It's

tough I get it my ideas might be a bit questionable to some I understand this.

Julia loves the beach. It's the reason were getting married In SB in the first

place so it was no surprise she wanted this reflected in the Save The Date. Every

time she nears an Ocean she lights up An amazing feat she possesses as Julia is

the most effervescent soul I know. She has great memories seaside with the

exception of my surfing mishap. From her trips with her maid of honor Rachel

in Mexico to yacht excursions with her grandmother on the Riviera. She's had

a blessed life. She should blog about it........ HINT. Anyway so a beach motif was

absolute and then it was my turn. I am a Springsteen fan. Most of us from Jersey

are. I used to pass my time in study hall singing the entire Born To Run lp in my

head to kill time. Sadly in hindsight I should of ....... studied. I assure you a degree

in Bruce doesn't help you very well in the job market. Now with this being said I those

love other artists more. Billy Joel for example and he's from New York!! Still as a

songwriter few can romanticize backstreets, young love, and adventure

better than the boss. Until the local cops cherry tops rip this holy night. Are you

kidding me?? Sit and listen to Meeting Across The River. Mercy. Ok so I'm

rambling. Anyway, Born To Run wasn't going to work with beachfront ideas but

Greetings from Asbury Park nailed it. My dear talented friend Elvis Greene went

into photoshop and replicated the album cover to the letter. He even snuck Julia

and I inside one of the letters. He's amazing. Speaking of talented.... Clarence the

Big Man Clemons made his way into our joyous celebration as well. I had the

pleasure of meeting him and he even signed my "Born To Run" lp with the words

Love Lives. They are good words to start your day with. We look forward to

seeing everyone soon. I assure love will be living 9/10/11....... BIG TIME!!!