we have no money.

it looks like right now, the plans for an engagement party are not going to be a go.

i looked into a few places, like the Hillside Bowl for a bowling party, or restaurants, such as Papaspiros (my favorite Oak Park Greek restaurant!) and most places are charging $20 per person for a party/dinner/etc... the guest/invite list I came up with was between 40-50 people (bridal party & their families, plus our families, aunts, uncles, etc...) - that means $800 - $1000 for a party, which we simply do not have, especially when we're trying to plan the darn wedding (and boy, is it NOT cheap!)!!!

...and since we don't have a house to have the party at, simply getting some catering is out of the question - we need a location and food, and preferably something fun to do, which is why the Hillside Bowl would've been a great place (bowling, pool tables, etc)...

Todd and I talked to Greg and Lisa, and they didn't have an engagement party, so it's not a necessity... just something we thought would've been fun.  but in case anyone was wondering what was up with that, Todd and I talked and we sadly agreed that it isn't the most fiscally responsible thing to do, considering all other plans and things going on.

if only this damn condo would sell so we could focus on that!!! 

:)