Mike described airfare prices as being like the stock market. He wasn't wrong -- they bounce around and up and down, from hour to hour in some cases. I've been keeping an eye on flight prices to and from Toronto for the times we wanted, and they fluctuate regularly. Last night the most optimal flight to Toronto had dropped to a fairly inexpensive price, so I booked it. While I was at it, I booked another night at the hotel, and the tour to Niagara falls. So as far as travel arrangements go, the only thing left is to book the return flight home. Since we have some flexibility there (we can depart Toronto anytime in the afternoon or evening), I'll continue to keep an eye on prices and book when a good time opens up to a better price. The four-star hotel we booked in Toronto is right at the airport, and I am thrilled that it's a non-smoking facility.

So THAT'S all taken care of, yay! Pretty much all of the big stuff is taken care of (with the exception of that flight home). My wedding band arrived the other day, too. My gloves arrived but I had ordered matte, and they're definitely glossy. Sigh. Left to take care of are just little details.

The to-do list is now as follows: 

- Invitations -- make and send, mid-April! 

- Place ad in engagement announcements 

- Order my wedding band, re-order Mike's in the correct size

- Get gloves for me

- Get a crinoline

- Embellish my veil with Swarovski crystals

- Make a new pearl necklace (not satisfied with the old one)

- Finish earring alterations 

- Make a blue and white garter

- Get shoes adjusted so they fit well

- Get a pair of sandal type shoes, white (or white ballet flats) 

- Hem Mike's tux pants (can do this when we're there) 

- Get a reusable thermal cup for Mike to bring

- Print out or cut out hairstyle and flowers pictures to bring

- Put ribbon on cake lifter, buy a knife and enribbon

- Get or make a cake topper

- Some kind of holder/pillow for the rings during ceremony 

- Get ribbon to wrap around bouquet

- Purchase long shutter release for camera, and film 

- Fill out paperwork and speak with reps at resort
- Finish buying gift items for resort workers (as tips)