October 11, 2014 Brides

mlynch65

11 days to go..I'm starting to get really excited and nervous.  A little bit left to do.  How are you all doing?

Pepperally

I'm a 10/11 bride.  I'm starting to get more anxious...just wish I'd STOP eating instead of wanting to eat all of the time.  I also can't concentrate at work.  I'm also kind of tired of spending money on those little things you don't even think to factor in.

tharkrider

Definitely feeling the nerves kicking in now! At this point I'm just worried about the things I'm NOT thinking about...I've got my to do list, and my $ tracker all set, but I'm just sure there's got to be something I'm forgetting!!! I'm already starting to check out mentally at work too...which isn't great since it's our busy time. I need to try and stay focused for another week!

mlynch65

I'm checked out of work too.  Ready for the day..and the honeymoon.  Woo Hoo!

tabathafaye

Also checked out of work.

We have some crafting to finish up (ribbon wands and burlap table runners). We still need to get music list to DJ.

...I think everything else is done!

khristiana

I'm a 10/11 bride too! I'm feeling the same way as you all, as if there's something HUGE I just know I forgot to do/get done. I have a few more things to get accomplished this weekend, then it's on! Not feeling nervous at all though, regarding getting married, is that normal?

hahahaha YAY US!

Pepperally

It's feeling more real to me now!  I just exchanged several emails with our coordinator after turning in our final numbers, meal selections, etc.  I sent her a seating chart and other details about the day.  She sent me back a timeline of events. 

I'm slightly bummed...they renovated the restaurant this summer and added restrooms upstairs where the event rooms are.  BUT, to get to them from my event room you have to go through another one, and I just found out there is another event in that room on my day, so my guests will have to go downstairs to the restrooms after all.  I have no idea why I care so much about this????!?!  I'm losing it...definitely losing it.

mlynch65

I'm having a panic attack.  The tuxedo place just called to say the tuxedos are in and the guys have to come for a final fitting.  I dropped my dress off at the bridal store yesterday to be steamed for the wedding and was totally fine.  Don't know why this has sent me into a tailspin!

 

billagirly

I just keep thinking of things to ADD to my list before I get a chance to cross anything off. I just posted my list a day or two, and tried to re-type it just now but the formatting isn't working. Basically, I have a BOATLOAD to do still, and I haven't checked out of work mentally because only 2 of us run the office and I have SO much to prep before being gone for a week long honeymoon. So, I have wedding lists going, work lists going, around the house lists, all kinds of things because we also have a 3 year old we are leaving behind with grandparents for a week. Lots, lots, lots to do. Not feeling nervous or even stressed right now, just... busy. So busy.

Dignity100

I know I'm Oct 14, so I kind of float between the Oct 11/12 and Oct 18 ladies, hope you guys don't mind )

My dress is sitting in a box next to me until my lunch break where I can go to the UPS store and ship it.

I worked on my information guide last night for the welcome bags (letting people know where to park, that they must use provided transportation, our phone number, resort phone numbers, resort addresses, our WedPics ID, etc) - I just need FI to look it over.

I got FI a few extra gifts just 'cause I could.  I also picked up 2 cards for him; we're going to exchange our gifts before we leave, so I wanted to be able to send a card to his room on the day of -- I got him a Halloween card for that because the other day we were out shopping and he made a comment that very few people would buy Halloween cards for each other because it's not a major family holiday, so I'm hoping he gets the joke behind it.

My bridesmaid gifts arrived last night, I love them and want them for myself!!

Still LOTS on my list to get done!!!  I'm making progress daily!  Tonight, I'm hoping to start getting my house cleaned/dusted a bit.

mlynch65

The more the merrier Dignity100!  Best of luck to all of us.  It will all come together and our weddings will be everything we ever imagined!

itsmestacey123

I'm counting myself in this group too because I'm October 13th (Monday).

The major thing I have left to do is write my vows!  I've had notes on my iPhone for months and have been reading books and articles here and there about how to do it.  Any of you have any advice?  I've seen that it should be structured more as promises and not a love letter, so I'm going that direction. 

Other than that, I have a few things left to ship to my destination, have to make a shopping list for our "goodbye" brunch the next day and a playlist for the after party.  And then packing for the honeymoon!  So exciting!

tharkrider

New on my to do list: Figure out how to keep FMIL from suddenly having an opinion and giving me ideas/suggestions with 10 days to go!!! Ack!

Pepperally

Single digits ladies!!!!!!!!

mlynch65

Yeah!!!

tharkrider

What the WHAT?!?! Crazy!!!

gingerelizabeth

This is insane! I am so happy and nervous this day is finally here. The 11th is the perfect day to get married, in my opinion at least.

Congrats!!!!

mlynch65

Yep @gingerelizabeth!

thelastdreamer

ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW?! AHHHH! Is this real life. One week until our rehearsal guys! My to do list is down to things like remembering to bring certain things to the rehearsal and stuff like that. 

foreverofcourse

Ah! 8 Days!! I'm totally checked out of work. I've been making lists and lists and lists of things that need to get done. Nothing huge just last minute wedding details. Only major stress was yesterday we found out our venue's current owners sold it as of monday. Soo that was a minor/major freak out for me. But I have spoken with the new owners and all is well (probably better actually!) On top of all that we are moving on saturday. Yes tomorrow. We are crazy, but I'm marrying the most amazing man and he keeps me from having a melt down because all that really matters is come next saturday we are husband and wife. 

SO EXCITING YOU GUYS!

thelastdreamer

@foreverofcourse I feel your pain! We moved yesterday. We're insane!

foreverofcourse

@thelastdreamer Oy! It is crazy- but exciting at the same time! Good luck in your new place!!

Dignity100

I found out today that my parents definitely are NOT coming to my wedding, so I'm just super pissed about it (AGAIN).  They agreed to watch my dogs, so now my next email to them will be 'please pick them up after I leave and drop them off when I'm not home as I do not wish to see you' - I wouldn't have even asked them for help if it wasn't for my senior dog who has been having some skin issues and is somewhat aggressive.

mlynch65

So sorry @Dignity100‌ . The day will be beautiful.

mlynch65

Found out earlier today a cousin of mine, who I knew I shouldn't have invited because she's not focused isn't coming to the wedding. This was after she begged for an invite. I knew I should have crossed her off the list again when she didn't send back her RSVP by the deadline. I had to hound her for that. She kept telling me it was in the mail, and to not put her on the cut list. So I took her at her word and to her menu choice via email? She didn't have the decency to tell me herself ..had another cousin do her deed. I was super pissed. The cousin that is coming said her brother, who was not invited, wanted to take her place. I said good..for the day, HE will be a SHE and he was eating Chicken Marsala at the reception (her entree choice). Escort and menu cards are already printed! I keep telling myself..8 more days, 8 more days. So over this.

Blergbot

Can't believe it! Starting to get excited, finally (I'm all pregnant and feeling lousy and stuff)...but if one more person says they can't make it after all the wedding may turn into a pity party.

Pepperally

@Dignity100‌ I am so sorry that it is all the more real now. I know you will have a wonderful wedding regardless. You could have had a local wedding but you stuck to your dream wedding and I admire you for that!!!!! @Blergbot: don't you even worry about those people. Keep your eyes on the prize and think about marrying your FI and how happy you will be. Those people will not matter then!!

mlynch65

@Biergbot. Me too. In the past 24 hours, I have had 4 cancellations ..this was after I gave the venue my head count and made the final payment. One was actually my long time hairdresser who was doing my hair for the wedding. Thank goodness it's a very simple style and my bridesmaids are going to do it. I'm determined that this will not put a damper on the day I've waited so long and worked so hard for!

Pepperally

One week!!!!!!

Blergbot

@mlynch65‌ bummer, but I'm glad you have everything under control! My cancellations have been due to illness and financial situations, which are totally legit reasons, I just hope I don't get anymore!

brittany8788

It's officially our wedding week ladies! I CANNOT believe how the last year has flown by!

I too am totally checked out of work (even though I have to force myself to be there for four more days), and I'm feeling the last minute pressure of all the little things that need to happen - packing everything, packaging bridal party gifts, etc, etc. Seems that the list is growing!

Congratulations everyone, only 6 more days!