...h of wedding planning is caught up in stressing about the little details (that in the end don't really matter), and less time is spent preparing spiritually and emotionally for a very Holy day (...
... for honeymoon and BBQ day before the wedding. But still got some time for that.
Next week is my first dress fitting, have to get it hemmed up and add a bustle! The big day feels SO close!!
...
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...bout wedding cake baking. Is it a bad thing that it's 20 days and the wedding cake preparations hasn't started as yet?
I knew that Sister Reid my original baker wanted to know the cake design...
...rate Bridesmaid bags- have all my stuff and need to start decorating
5. Bridesmaid dresses paid off- the girls will try on in the coming weeks to work out alterations
6.Still need to make prop...
...t my Bridesmaids and I went to DB to confirm the dresses, check sizes one more time, and have my newly appointed bridesmaid try on dresses. So the dingbat/consultant asked me what dresses I want...
...inor engagement woes folks due to the nature of a long engagement. I feel like I’m not even engaged sometimes and it’s kind of bumming me out.
After we became engaged I realized very quickly...
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Updated List
music list -done
floor runner-done
toasting glasses -done
center pieces-done
rings -done
Dress-done
bridesmaids-done
bridesmaids gift bags-done
Tuxes-...
... his hair cut, a pedicure as well. I want to make sure we are all packed, all the food for the pre-wedding BBQ or condiments or supplies, whatever are taken to my Grandparent's home. I'll be cle...
... the wedding planning aside and refocus my thoughts.
I can tell you after taking everything in over the last couple of months, I can see why people can become Bridezillas. And let me tell ...
... and reception? NO! So we have our work cut out for us! Lots of planning to do in very little time! Fortunately, we have some wonderful Zambian women that will help get the kitchen party situate...
I haven't been on here in forever but I am doing much better! So much has happened since July. We booked our venue for September 2013 and we found out that we are having a GIRL!!!!! I'm so ex...
...er / Videographer / DJ/ MC
7. Shop for wedding gown/suit: Several fittings will be required. Prepare Back up wedding dress/suit
8. Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possibl...
Okay, so here is the deal:: My fiance and I are waiting to find out who is contributing what to our wedding. Also, we do not yet have the funds for what we ourselves will be responsible for p...
... our engagement session photos scheduled for Dec. Now we need to pick our outfits!! Can't wait to share those with everyone! Also bought some stuff from Michael's to use for props at the photo s...
... the photos and carefully examined the story created. I am using an amateur photographer Bruce Morgan because I trust his work and he's less expensive than the professional photographer Tiffany ...
... the bridesmaid's bouquet. And I have the flowers for mine bought already and all wrapped up and stored. We are using phalaenopsis orchids, in white and pink. I have included some pics of the fl...
... I'm officially stressing out.. I know, I shouldn't be.. things are pretty much in order. I just have minor things to do yet like print out the programs and the escort cards. But I'm not sleep...
... our engagement spread, the more people we realized would need to be involved in our special day... so LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!!
OH, More exciting news! We are expecting our first child Februar...
My work schedule is now crammed when I expected to have 2 weeks off! I'm in panic mode. I have so many things to do - projects, scheduling, decisions yet to be made... and the people who have...
...this honeymoon planning! At one of the Bridal Expo's I went to, there was a place called A&E Travel. They said they don't charge anything to the customer. They aren't a travel booking compan...
I came across this wedding timeline and thought it would be helpful!
... our maid of honor and best man. The rest will more than likely show up b/c they always show up for any party we throw. The only thing is I would like for the girls to wear their own little blac...
...h as honeymoon prep and alcohol! Though my family plays a huge part and especially my Mom, we couldn't do it without them! We are having so much family come in from out of town, so we are having...
... the wedding planning process is both overwhelming and exciting. It's exciting because I'm open to pretty much anything as I don't have preconceived notions. It's overwhelming because I don't ha...
... our honeymoon either, which is a big expense by itself.
Maybe I'm just over thinking everything? I mean I was the one who said I wanted this huge wedding but now idk! Anyone else ever felt t...
...one
bridesmaids-done
Tuxes-done
church-done
reception venue-done
photographer-done
videography-done
dj-done
limo-done
bouquets-done
TOJ-DONE
wish tags-Done
menus-Done
programs-need ...
...tual wedding planning at all. Well, it looks like I thought wrong.
Last week, I started looking at wedding venues. I emailed a place I thought was gorgeous and was told their summer Saturdays...
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...mini honeymoon. So I will definitely be watching every penny and saving tremendously.
What I'm doing to save money on our wedding...
1. SMALL GUEST LIST - limited to 75 of our immediate fam...
...owry wedding ring I was given from a man in a village during a vacation in Togo West Africa back in 2011 when I visited Ghana. He placed it in my hand and said it was for me on my wedding day. I...
... the reception and FH and I can agree what to do first....... Songs to pick, Hotels to be booked for guests, more DIY projects....etc etc etc etc....... AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
FELT GOOD TO VENT LOL!...
... the honeymoon and apply that to the wedding, thus the $6,000 budget – or we would be having a $3,000 lol.
Now, with this being the time that everything is coming due, I’m still footing the b...
I saw this saying on Pinterest.. I thought it fitting for all of us brides!
...n my HONEYMOON!!! YAYYYYY!!!
Have a great day ladies!...
We are having a Jewish ceremony (traditionally done on Sundays) in summer 2013, and are trying to pick a date. Right now, our top 2 contenders are:
July 7 (the Sunday after Fourth of July,...
... our videographer. Oh I almost forgot, I have been looking at flowers a lot and I start thinking that maybe I could so some real flower arrangement myself...but nothing sure yet. I don't want to...
...REND,PHOTO BOOTH, DRESS, GIFTS FOR BRIDAL ATTENDANTS AND RUNNERS :) WERE GETTING THERE..........
...rsal dress
~ I need to bling out my bridal party tee's and my robe
~ Final meeting with Florist is tomorrow
Last, but not the least........write a bunch of checks lol...
...l, a ring, and quality time with him as his wife! We don't want to share the news until he gets here...so only our family and close friends know. It is SO HARD to keep it a secret lol I went to ...
...Good wedding planning to all of you ladies, I wish you enjoy every part of it ;)...
...e an invite for a Do It Yourself workshop on March 1st. Should I take off work to go? I really need to save money any way I can, I wonder if it will help. . . ....
... Esta semana pude hacer muchas cosas para la boda:
ordenar las flores para el bizcocho
hablar con la persona que me va a arreglar para la boda
hablar con el chef que va a preparar la comida...
...nd a photographer. Great guy, inexpensive, willing to work with our "issues".
Fast forward a year...
Emailed the photographer to let him know the down payment money was available... and ...
...mple invite me so I can try(because I really want to) as much as I can to keep in touch
You ladies were so amazing to me, ad I would like to return the fav, keep well and Happy Planning
My...
Hello everyone this is my first post , I am so happy that I found this site, I am so over overwhelmed, hot pink has been my favorite color forever, when it came time to plan my wedding hands ...
...g my bridesmaids(age 13 & 10) and my oldest son(age 4) being my FH best men. And on our 1 year anniversary we plan to have a big party/reception to celebrate with family and friend. Not ide...
...th a photographer. i really need to get on the ball. My question is how much should I have already done?...
... and wedding planning and haven't had time to update. I have pretty much everything booked:
Reception: Palazzo Grande
DJ: Sound Doggs Productions
Photographer: Bruce (A photographer friend ...
...on a budget I need to find jewelry that is inexpensive but looks nice as well. What do you guys think of these items? Which pieces of jewelry would you guys buy?
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I have been trying to decide if it is appropriate to use a card box holder or go around and collect the gifts when visiting our guests? Not sure what to do but if I were to use a card box ho...
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One of my gifts from FH was the new Droid.
I downloaded 'Wedding Plandroid'.
What Apps are you using?!
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Hello!
Excited to start planning my wedding. I've browsed blogs, websites, and TV shows for a while, so I pretty much know a lot of what I already want.
Now, to pin down a date EEK!
...:
MOH (Stacie)
BM (Kellie)
BM (Kristen)
BM (Karoline)
BM (Regina)
Jr BM (Samantha-my oldest daughter)
His side:
BestM (Rob)
GM (his older brother?)
GM (long time friend in va?)
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... My FH really likes the Damask design and I sorta like it.....I'm just seeing it everywhere and wondering if its super unoriginal. Will it be around more or less in 2013? Does it go with the p...
With 17 months to go...(yea I don't have days yet)...I am starting with my first entry! Short and sweet as it is Friday after Thanksgiving. I am very excited about my wedding and have time to...
... the Bridesmaid.
Then, Friday night is our Engagement Party!
There is just so much to do while we are here!
I posted some pictures for you girls.
FH & I enjoyed Clearwater Beach,...
I first found this site back in early 2009 when I was attempting to plan my wedding. I ended up ending that relationship and cancelling the wedding, and I am so glad that I did. Fast forward ...
... and dress shop! We have a budget planned and been saving! We are so excited to finally be home and really get our wedding plans rolling!...
... for flowers
Ring - contact Simon Pure
Favours?
Shoes
Lingerie
Hotel and flights for inlaws
Guestbook typewriter
Music OMG music, what's going on with the music
Let them have cake?...
...t my photographer, I went to visit his website.....our pics....a few but still
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I was sooooo excited, thanks ladies for your input ...
... for honeymoon, so we really dont have any nice pics, accept the ones people sent us, now the wait is killing me
How long did your photographer say he will take to get you pics ready?
It w...
...s to invite 75-80 guests as well. I refuse to have 200 people at my wedding!! I know this is going to be hard for him but if his mom wants to invite more, his parents will be the ones to pay for...
...d my wedding dress and that was the last thing wedding related I've done. I honestly feel sort of lost and not even sure about where to start so I logged onto weddingwire (great website!) and ch...
... the wedding budget, and who will pay for what.
***Get or make a wedding organizer (a 3 ring binder with pockets works great). Use it to store all your information, contracts, ideas, photos, ...
...at a wedding reception. What is the REAL DEAL with it? Is it really necessary...or is it one of those aspects of planning that can pretty much be "take it or leave it?"
I'd love to get your f...
test inner 5
...unce engagement in newspapers – NOT DOING
- Discuss budget—with each other and family (include both families in talks if both families will be sharing the costs) - DONE
- Select a date—and alt...
We are 7 months out from our wedding day…
7 months!! Yikes!!!
I can’t believe we only have 7 months left to go. I know 7 months may seem like a lot of time, but time is gonna fly. I hav...
...eves wedding dress, while wearing my mother's vein. The vein is currently 33 years old lol.....
... My FH are a great couple in public, but behind closed doors, we can sometimes be a bit too much for each other.
We are receiving counseling from my church, but he is my God father and has ...
... the honeymoon.
Am I crazy for doing this? What do you guys think?...
...pink bridesmaid dresses
-A LOT of candles EVERYWHERE
-I would love to only have candles for centerpieces instead of a bunch of flowers everywhere.
but thats about it for now.... :/
HELP ME...
... Alright, I don't mean to sound crazy, but ever since I was little, I pretty much could imagine what I wanted my wedding to be like. I don't want to do a justice of the peace wedding, because ...
... our Photographer and our Dj. The company i picked allows us to puck the individual we want! I have been so bus with trying to work 40 hour weeks (or at least close to it) and going to class tha...
...k up dress/other items after wedding night.
11. Emergency Day Kit
12. Feed bridal party before wedding.
13. Bring wedding party gifts to rehearsal dinner
14. Bring cake knife, serve...
... Ladies, watup'
Read one of the posts about how dull WBC has become and how less interactive we have become....
FELT SOOOOOOO GUILTY,
I am guilty of not spending as much time as I wou...
... let wedding planning consume my life!
What we've done so far:
- Booked venue (which also doubles as ceremony site)
- Decided on theme, decoration ideas, list of D.I.Y to-dos
- Decided o...
Why does it feel so overwhelming now that I know it is real? This wedding is over 300 days away, yet feels like its tomorrow..... feeling completely lost.
...box, bridesmaids & groomsmen attire........ oh my.
I can't believe the wedding is only 127 days away.
I will be doing alot of DIY for items to match my theme & colors & I lov...
...e no engagement ring yet.
I'm expecting it soon, but some financial issues have come up so it may have just gotten postponed.
We are planning a wedding for next summer, and to make sure w...
...ve a reception site in mind however, I'm still looking around for those as well. My colors are set and I'm not changing those. What should I do now? What kinds of things did you take care of ear...
... the reception hall until 8 a.m. of the day on the wedding day! My hair dresser and makeup artist has told me in order to be ready for pictures at 12:00, I would need to get started on everythi...
...this wedding planning....lol
My colors are purple, black, and silver .......
... and reception. I got them for a great deal too.....$6.25 per chair. I will also be renting gold chargers that will go under my place settings which cost me $1.25 per charger.
Even though I m...
...d my photo booth!!!!!
Will send you ladies my checklist soon..
How are your plans going?
Are you ticking off days like me?...
... Hello all!
I'm looking for some opinions and ideas today!
My FH and I have been chatting about a gift opening. We really had not given it a lot of thought up until now, but the time is...
...tier cake we're have the middle 2 layers fake.
On top of the cake I need to.... and now here's the list of immediate stuff...
- Design invitation
- Price out paper for making them
- Ma...
... and budget!!!! Only a few months to go, JULY 2011!!!!...
... the wedding planning process and to create a guideline for creating a dream wedding. Perfectly Planned spends 1 hour to go over the planning process in detail, budget planning and to help with ...
...)
- DIY pens with ribbon (dollar store)
- DIY all flowers
- DIY cake stands (plates, vases- second hand. Glue-dollar store)
-DIY blinging brides shoes (rhinestones, glue- dollar store)
- DI...
...ight Bridesmaids, who know what she's doing, who will help and willing to pay for their own dress.
2. Made the invitations simple.
3. We should have chosen simple and intimate wedding, so...
...m my wedding decorations to sale as oppossed to the hassel of putting everything online and trying to keep track of it. Their "Weddings in a Box" Consignment will help me make back money on my w...
...f my wedding planning, and there is so much already done! Quite a relief..but I feel there is still plenty to do! including some DIY projects I have been putting off..yikes!! I hope all of you l...
...ors, bridesmaids dresses and my dress (among other things!) Just like every other bride out there, I have a vision for my wedding and i am determind to make that vision a reality .
...
...FH's wedding band, it seems that the store is screwing us around, we ordered at the beginning of December and have paid for it and they keep saying it has been ordered and re ordered and should ...
July 2011 brides,
Can you believe how FAST time is going??!!! It's already MARCH!! Only about 4 months to go in planning.
So what's on your to-do list for this month?
What's still pe...
...yle, dress, details, etc that she chooses. Or so it seems. Is your wedding a complete reflection of you in your "non wedding" life, just amped up???
--OR-- is that completely off in your case...
I don't know when or where, we'd have to discuss that further to see what time and what area would be common for all of us but what do you think about a Houston Bride Meet-up? I'm thinking it...
