We've booked DJ DeLuxe

I have to say, I was really surprised how much DJs cost in Dallas. I had priced them in Phoenix before we made the move, and let's just say the mark-up between cities is significant. What's so weird about it is that everything else has been less expensive here. Not sure what to make of that. That said, we found a remarkable DJ -- Mark Ridlen -- who was kind enough to work within our budget.

He's fun. He's talented. He knows "our kind" of music. He didn't roll his eyes when we said our song is "Punk Rock Girl" by The Dead Milkmen. Mark was been in the business for more than 16 years, he's well-known as both a club DJ and an event DJ and host. He's done a bunch of the Observer parties, and my bridesmaid Merritt (who works with me at the Observer) sings his praises.

It's such a relief to have a DJ booked. More than that, Matt and I really wanted to have a stellar DJ and amazing photographers and we do. (I totally just realized I never posted that we signed our contract with Nine Photography. We love them. Lots.)