NEWSFLASH: GROOM GETS WEDDING WEAR ALL BY HIMSELF

I sent John out to order his suit at J Crew in the capable hands of my friend and J Crew retail slave Jon and voila! The suit has been paid for and is on its way. One more thing is off the list, thank goodness.

Here's the chosen one, barring hideousness in person, that is.

BAND BOOKED! INVITATIONS ORDERED!

We have been very productive today! First we finally designed and ordered the invitations - look for those coming your way in their pretty little white envelopes around mid to late August, or basically whenever I finish using my mother as a hand writing slave laborer.

Then we booked the band for the reception! Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes were voted one of the best cover bands in Louisville by the 2008 LEO Weekly's Readers Choice Poll. To see a sampling of the songs in their repertoire please click here.

Here's a clip of them playing "I Feel Fine" at this year's Abbey Road at the River Festival:

Other Hotel Options

In the event of a sell out at the 21c Museum Hotel or if you are looking for more economic options, here is some information on other hotels within walking distance.

1. The Galt House
3 blocks from ceremony and reception location
Room rates: $140 and up a night
For more information call 502.589.5200

2. Hyatt Regency Louisville
6 blocks from ceremony and reception location
Room rates: $150 and up a night
For more information call 502.581.1234

3. Louisville Marriott Downtown
6 blocks from ceremony and reception location
Room rates: $160 and up a night
For more information call 502.671.5045

4. Econo Lodge Downtown
8 blocks from ceremony and reception location
Room rates: $73 and up a night
For more information call 502.583.2841

5. Courtyard Louisville Downtown
5 blocks from ceremony and reception location
Room rates: $109 and up a night
For more information call 502.562.0200

If you have a question about a hotel not listed above and it's proximity to the 21c Museum Hotel please feel free to contact John or Jackie!

Booking Rooms at the 21c Museum Hotel

A block of rooms have been set aside at the 21c Museum Hotel where the ceremony and reception are located. These are available at a first come, first serve basis. We have received a special group rate of $139 a night. Call 1-877-217-6400 to reserve a room - be sure to mention you're with the Neilson Coleman Wedding and Reception. You'll need to pay a deposit of $139 with a credit card for the first night's stay. Rooms must be reserved by October 7, 2009 to get the group rate.

You will be able to check in at 4 pm. Check out is at 11 am. Valet parking is available for $21 a day at the 21c garage. Information other parking and public transportation options downtown will be posted here soon!

Photographer booked

Booked the photographer today. One more thing off my list. They're going to set up a photo booth/photo op with a (hopefully cheesy since I love kitsch) backdrop at the wedding. For the W&L folks - it will almost be like party pics. The proofs will be online for all guests to access and order after the wedding.

To see some of their work check out their website: www.thinkphotographics.com

More information to come

We finally set a date and picked a location but we have so much more to do still. Check back later for updates on hotel room blocks, information on Louisville, and more!