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Jojo714Jojo714 member
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I feel more and more tension building in my back. Getting the bridal party together for a second fitting has been a very difficult task all the way through. I have 2 MOHS and a bridesmaid and it's IMPOSSIBLE to get these 3 women together at the same time. I know that it's not the end of the world, nor really in my hands, and I've tried my best not to let it get the best of me- but for some reason, it's really bothering me today.

I think it's just everything, slowly but surely I've been working my anxiety level through the roof. I am planning on doing my own escort cards. Simply because it's too late to get them done the way I want thru the only etsy vendor that I've entrusted this look to. I figured out how to make them when I was short  some tags on my gift box wedding invitation. I couldn't see myself paying the $25 rush fee nor the extra $60 for 25 tags when all I needed were 3 more. 

The escort cards aren't in the shape of a tag- they're oval, but I want the same distressed parchment look, and until my FI's 7 friends and brother decide to RSVP, the table numbers aren't 100%, but I atleast want to do a sample one to make sure I'm capable of creating these.

Which got me to thinking about the programs and menus. I got so stressed out trying to find the right paper, that I just priced it with my invitation vendor (again etsy) and decided to just order them thru her. I am just already way to stressed out about the stupid escort cards and am not generally ever a crafty person. She hasn't gotten back to me, lately almost all etsy vendors are "on vacation" it seems, my fingers are crossed.

I still have to finish boxing and tagging my favors, finishing my birdcage card box thingy,  the bathroom baskets and the cute little signs I wanted to put everywhere. Everyday I'm intent on getting things done- and every day I fail miserably. Yesterday, I did a preliminary seating chart- it took me all day just to find out that when I showed FI he pointed out that those folks now were not a definite. It's a sit down meal at a venue. My head count is due on the 16th as well as the balance.

Sorry for the rant ladies. I didn't anticipate on this very long post.
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    orangemell2012orangemell2012
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    Take a deep breath, I know all this stuff matters but sometimes you just have to let it go! Go for a walk, grab a glass of wine (if you like it) or do something fun.
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    libby2483libby2483 member
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    Take a deep breath...everything will be fine.

    Is it necessary that all of your bridal party go in for a second fitting together?  I'm just trusting all of my girls to pick up their dresses and have them altered if necessary.  It might save you some stress if you let your BMs do this on their own time rather than trying to make it a group event. 

    Don't worry about the seating chart any more until you have final numbers.  There is no sense in rearranging it a million times because inconsiderate people can't make up their minds. Also, tell these people that you need to know by X date if they are coming or not.  Tell them that if they aren't able to give you an answer by this date, you will have to mark them down as a no.

    Also, remember if you get to0 overwhelmed that having bathroom baskets or perfectly crafted favors are extras.  If they don't get done or don't get done quite how you would like, people won't really notice or care.  Don't get too worked up over the little details.

    And, most importantly, remember that this day isn't really about place cards or seating charts or card boxes.  It is about marrying the love of your life, and in the end, all of these little things won't be worth your trouble to worry about.  Hang in there - you are almost to your big day and it will be wonderful no matter what!
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    mattylovesmillymattylovesmilly
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    Ditto PP.  Make a list of the things you have left to do, and put it in order of importance.  See if you can get one major thing done every day, and if the last things on the list never get done (i.e. bathroom baskets), be prepared to forget about it!  Good luck!
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    Jojo714Jojo714 member
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    Thank you ladies, you're absolutely right. I know this and have given this advice myself. I went out for lunch and actually feel much better after a bite to each and a vent with my best friend.

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    calindicalindi member
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    The gym helps.  Every time I start feeling overwhelmed, I take a 2 mile run.  I really pound it out, and at the end, it all seems so much better!

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