Summer 2010 Brides - Check In

[laughwithme]

My stress sort of comes and goes...I was stressed a couple weeks ago, but am feeling great this week. I will hit the 5-month mark on Tuesday. I try to just stay focused on the current task on my to-do list, rather than think of the list in its entirety. I try to focus on the things I''m excited about, like the vows and dancing and a warm summer day. I try to not think about things that could go wrong, or things that aren''t ready to go yet.

 

[MonkeyPants]

Put me in the stressed boat! I was totally taking it easy...got all the big things done and felt good. But just now realized that I have a lot of details to wrap up...the invitation addressing and sending out seems totally daunting right now. I think it''s because I have lots of unrelated wedding stress going on right now too...

But take deep breaths! We''ll all get by just fine, with fantastic, beautiful weddings to boot!

 

[marlie]

i wasn''t stressed at all but then the coordinator at the venue reached out to me to discuss the tasting and give me a checklist to look over and fill out (granted I have until July to do so). The checklist had SO much on there that it reminded me of how much more there is to do. it was everything from what vendors we''ll be using to what order the bridesmaid''s will be walking down. LOTS of stuff to do. one thing at a time though. This week....invitations! Going to look on Friday and i''m excited.

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Wedding = June 19, 2010
(Wedding and reception is on the beach at our rental house)

Done
Rental House-booked
Dress - almost done, 2 more weeks!
Photographer - booked
Jazz band - booked
Colors + bridal party - chosen
BM dresses - arrived
Honeymoon, resort + flights - booked
Engagement photos - taken, pics ordered
Save the date - order submitted, will send first week of Jan
Hair/makeup for me + bridal party- booked
Centerpieces/reception decor-done
Cake-done
Florist-done
Invites-done
Register-done
Groomsmen attire-arrived



To Do
Book Rental (Tent, chairs, tables, etc)
Finalize reception menu
Finalize Rehearsal dinner menu
Dress alterations--still need to find someone
Start tanning, teeth-whitening, toning arms/tummy/thighs
wedding bands - finalize/pay for mine and buy FIs
Plan ceremony - vows, music
Accessories/shoes
Choose rehearsal dinner outfit

 

[beltane]

Early summer for me -- May 16, 2010

DONE:

-booked venue (ceremony and reception at same place)
-ordered cake
-invitations
-wedding bands
-groom''s attire
-flowers
-DJ
-booked officiant
-booked honeymoon
-booked makeup (my daughter is an esthetician), doing my own hair (I''m a hairstylist)
-chosen special music
-written ceremony/vows
-cars and limos

NOT DONE:
-I have no dress!!! AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!

-finalize menu and choose wines
-mail invitations (will do in mid-March)
-need new eyeglasses

I''m going to Florida next week to spend the month with my parents. I''m hoping to find a dress down there. Plus, it would be special to have my mom with me when I choose it... she''s 82 and amazing. Our wedding is a simple afternoon event, I don''t want the usual youthful bridal gown (I''m a *ahem* mature bride.) I''m open to a lovely suit, or a very special dress, but haven''t found the one yet that makes me say "Yes!" I must say, I''m getting scared. I don''t want to have to settle for "okay" for my wedding dress.

I think my biggest NOT DONE is:
-my oldest daughter is pregnant and due on my wedding day! LOL! Apparently only 4% of women will actually have their baby ON their due date, so we all have our fingers crossed that she will be there! Maybe with my new grandbaby in tow!

 

[M&MS]

Hello ladies!
Wedding Day = May 15, 2010

DONE:
website
wedding dress, veil, shoes, lingerie, garter, tossing garter
groom's tux
ceremony site
religious preparations
website
save the dates
bridesmaids dresses (on order)
reception hall, menu
photographer
videographer
chair covers
honeymoon
engagement photos
groom's ring
florist
baker
block of hotel rooms
limousine
rehearsal dinner
bridal party gifts
unity candle, flower girl basket, ring pillow, guest book & pen
bridal shower site, prizes and invite list
registry
bachelorette party (the date, the girls are planning)
makeup artist and hair stylist
bubbles for ceremony
something old, new, blue, borrowed
booked MANY musicians (FI was in charge of that one)

WORKING ON:
invites (eek!)
my rings (LOOOONG story which I plan to post soon)

programs
boudoir photos

childhood and dating photos for slideshow
discussions continue with florist
dance lessons (we need practice for our waltz/polka!)
lists for various musicians of songs requested

TO DO:
send invitations
favors
alcohol menu
scrapbook project I promised FI

FI wedding present
list of photos to take for photographer
meet with baker to finalize cake design
FREAKING WORK OUT

That feels more stressful than it looks. Hm. 108 days!!!