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TTnoles

sanity?  I seem to have misplaced it somewhere!  I swear to god that my mind is now spinning with all the things I still have left ot do and the stress that has inevitablly caught up with me.

1.) How to deal with people who either haven't sent in replies, sent in replies with incomplete information, or sent replies with nothing on them....let's see that woul dbe about 3/4's of our guest list....grrr, grunt, groan..all of the above!

2.) Wrapping up all the little things (escort cards, table numbers, favors, wrapping up items with all the vendors) i swear every time i check something off the list i add at least 4 more things...

3.) actually spending time with my FI and friends...

Now that we are down to the wire i am really feeling the pressure....this is crazy, i have not felt stress like this about the wedding until now!

I just needed to let this out to my fellow knotties and here how you all coped.  I know we have lots of ladies that are steadfastly approaching the under 30 day mark and any advice is appreciated

mego36

I just keep reminding myself that all of the things that are left are little details.  I also gave myself a deadline.  When I come down to Florida I'm giving myself 1 day to get any running around done.  We have guests coming in starting Friday (for a Sunday wedding), and whatever isn't done by Friday isn't getting done.  I've had a year and a half to do things.  If it's not done 2 days b4 the wedding it wasn't meant to be!

Also remember that with many of these things, if they don't get done you're the only one who is going to even realize.

NicoleB331

I feel your pain! Every time I turn around there is something "small" I forgot and add to the list. I'm less than 60 days myself. I just have to keep on reminding myself that no matter what I'm marrying the person I want to spend the rest of my life with and people are coming to celebrate not to analyze the little details.

We sent out our invites early because we had my a lot of my FI family coming in from out of town and wanted to give them the opportunity to make travel arrangements. About 80% of the people we have invited have either RSVP'd or told us they were definitely coming. Although I think it's pretty amusing that NO ONE in our bridal party has sent in the RSVP yet. I would start reminding your friends/family that you need the RSVP backs (My FI and I have been reminding people like crazy that we need them and it seems to be working). The ones that came back wrong I would start calling immediately and let them know that you need clarification. Maybe your maid of honor could help you out.

Either way don't stress out too much. Maybe it's time for a spa treatment???

cmeyer3946

1. The RSVP thing is ridiculous.  Half on our invites haven't been responded to.  I don't care anymore.  I have pretty much realized if I haven't receieved your invite or you haven't talked to me by now about it, you're not coming.  You can not control this.  You are allowed to call people or shoot them an email.  Just be sure from this day forward, you will always reply to weddings in a timely manner.

2. Everything you think that won't take long, will take longer.  this is because you have either run out of or forgotten yet another thing at Michael's and you have to go back there to get it before you go any further.  The same is true with any home project and the amount of trips you make to home depot.  Get yourself more than you need of everything and save all your receipts to return your extras.  Also invest in a good paper cutter and 3 different types of adhesive.  spray, gun, and stick.  Also keep plenty of double sided tape too.

3.  FI are at each other's throats a lot recently.  Lots of i love yous, apologies, patience and a good makeout sessions at least twice a day.

4.  The stress gets overwhelming so the more you can enlist help from friends and family, the more you will get done and the more relaxed you will feel.  And the more fun it is for everyone.  Lots of good wine helps it stay fun too.

That's all I got.  GL!

mooncusp22

I totally hear you!! Somewhat comforting thing is that we all seem to be in the same boat. 

I think people NOT rsvp’ing was the MOST annoying part of the wedding planning. So frustrating realizing how rude people are or how some people just don’t care. It is disappointing. I gave 1 week grace period after they were due then started calling. If they still never got back to us, I went with a NO and mentally decided to cross them off my friend list forever. Clearly they don’t care.

 I have 13 days left and feel like I am forgetting stuff. There are just so many details for so many things. I keep checking over things to make sure I reached out to each vendor to confirm details and make sure I paid  everything. It is extremely nerve wracking!

lokimau

yeah the rsvp thing has got to be my biggest stressor.  i have towait for those before i can finish my last two projects (seating chart & escort cards).

i am missing 12 people. these people decide if i need another table or not. UGH!!!!

babybchbum

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[QUOTE]. 3.  FI are at each other's throats a lot recently.  Lots of i love yous, apologies, patience and a good makeout sessions at least twice a day. 4.  The stress gets overwhelming so the more you can enlist help from friends and family, the more you will get done and the more relaxed you will feel.  And the more fun it is for everyone.  Lots of good wine helps it stay fun too. That's all I got.  GL!
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Thanks Cmeyer for putting it so perfectly!