You sent a ‘Save the date’ notice to all the guests-mostly Americans and some other cultures-two weeks in advance. You explained why the celebration has to happen on the weekend not on Thursday since everyone works on Thursday in France. You went to the special butcher and ordered the turkey, asking again, as you do every year, that all the innards need to be out and, for a little extra money, could they start the roasting for you.
Was it perfect? I was kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop!! We should talk soon. What's a good day to ring you?