Wedding Update

Eric and I are quickly flying through our monthly to-dos on The Knot's handy checklist. I've ordered my dress, my fabulous bridesmaids have selected their classy J.Crew dresses, AND we finally found the perfect spot for our reception! After scrutinizing my Dad's pictures over email--planning long distance is NOT easy!--we are thrilled about finding the Mill Street Grill. Its hardwood floors and columns enveloped in white lights will radiate the perfect glow for some romantic reception dancing. It also worked out that the hotel, reception and rehearsal dinner, situated in Staunton's historic downtown, are all located within walking distance of one another. Staunton (pronounced STAN-ton) is the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson and was one of the few towns in the Shenandoah Valley to escape the Civil War unscathed. Many of its 18th and early 19th century homes and buildings still stand and are wonderfully preserved. Personally, I'm excited about riding the city's trolley to explore the 10 or so art galleries located downtown as part of Staunton's Fourth Fridays Gallery Open House.