We finally got our tax return back! So that means so many WR checks.
This is what I got accomplished yesterday:
Ordered favors
Ordered ties:
(but red with black ink)
I paid for my dress alterations as well as my veil.
I bought the records for the "guest book". Which was a great deal, I found vinyl records of Alkaline Trio's "This Addiction" single, so I bought three of them for guests to sign. It's so fitting since FI and I have Alkaline Trio tattoos, and ironically it was the only vinyl record they had on clearance ($1.99 each, score!)! On a side note, I think I'll take one of the records to my grandparents to play on the victrola, oh it's so eerie and awesome when you play modern day vinyl on that thing! lol
Then Fi called the venue, we have a tasting and finalization of a lot of things scheduled for next Thursday! Plus we're giving them another massive check, which should pay everything off (depending on how many people show up).
I also broke the cardinal sin and booked our hotel for my bachelorette party, I just figured since we range in age from 17 to 20 and I'm the oldest I might as well be the one to book it. I'm really excited it's in downtown Milwaukee on the lakefront and has a attached parking structure for extra security (very important in Milwaukee especially with my bright and shiny car).
I'm waiting on e-mails from the DJ, I'm trying to schedule our consultation and I have the funds to pay them in full now. I just have to nail down song choices for the important things now!
I'm also waiting on an e-mail from my b-pic photographer, I told her about my outfit ideas (red polka dotted bandeau swimsuit, red satin chamise, and cute lacey bra and panties with one of FI's dress shirts over them) and scheduling an exact time for both hair and makeup, then my actual appointment, and we also need to figure out whether to do it at my house or in studio. I also get to pay my balance with her as well.
So I've gotten so much accomplished, my checklist is so small!
Balloons (bouquets for BMs)
guest book sharpies
toss bouquet
toasting flutes
flower girl flowers (florist told me to buy them the week of from grocery store lol)
Thank you notes
pay for hair/makeup
pay for officiant
marriage license
Maybe get mom to buy paper lanterns for outdoor decor
Assemble the card box and escort cards (and I'm waiting on FI to finish the centerpieces).
I also need to finish buying wedding party gifts.
Bracelets on Etsy for the FGs
Bracelets on Etsy for all women helping out with wedding.
Pewter ship bank for RB
Pewter Whale banks for FGs
Cooler chairs for GM
random fun things from Thinkgeek.com for GMs
Sorry for the super long AW thread, I just got so many things accomplished yesterday, it feels fantastic! Plus, I always feel like I leave this board out of the loop.