1 year to go!!

markandlaura112

It's officially 1 year until I marry my best friend!!!  Now my little ticker people can actually start moving!

And I've already done so much!

Venue - check

Church - check

Dress - check

Band - check

Photo - check

Video - check

Flowers - check

Limo - check

Center pieces - check

Makeup Artist - check

What the heck am I going to do for a whole year?!?!  lol! 

Thanks for letting me share

ali79ger

I think I had the same exact list complete a year in advance - good work! 

But trust me...with 1 month + to go, you'll have PLENTY to keep you busy.  I took some time off, but have really been working on items all srping/summer.  I DIY'ed our invites, so that took time.  I've been working on favor tags and our table numbers (I didn't keep it simple - haha).  Will be starting our placecard board soon too! 

You'll find little things to keep you going for sure - good luck!

calindi

YAYYYY!!!!  I'm right behind you... really excited for our "Negative One Year Anniversary" as we're calling it.  We're going to go out for a nice dinner and relax together.  Are you doing anything special tonight?

I have the same list done, though my centerpieces are floral so those sort of combine.  I also have my wedding logo, shoes, stamps for the return address, custom flower for the dress, and a few more things all done.  I'm sure the last few months will be busy, but I'm going to try to get a headstart on most of the DIY projects.  STDs are up next, as soon as I get my engagement photos which the photog promised me in 2 weeks, and then invitations.  Then 'tears of joy' tissue envelopes, table numbers, guest book with engagement photos, etc.  Wow, gonna be a fun year!

markandlaura112

We didn't ahve anything planned, but that is a good idea!  Maybe we'll go out for a nice dinner or something this weekend.

I saw that you had a reserved listing for a stamp on etsy!!  I just got mine in from the same seller (lovestocreatstamps).  I remember you mentioning that you would be using the stamp to create personalized costers in one of your posts a few weeks ago.  AND I kinda stole your idea  So I got the StayzOn ink and bought cocktail napkins (really cheap at party city) and stamped on our logo.  It looks so nice and it is a lot cheaper than buying personalized napkins/coasters.  So thank you for the idea!  

I'm sure I will keep myself busy.  We still have to schedule our engangement photo session.  I am planning on going with my girls in October to order their bridesmaids dresses.  I'm also going to try and get a head start on y DIY projects.  I really don't want to wait until a few months before and then get into panic mode hahaha!

kls114

I was right there with you at the year mark! Trust me....it flies by!! Take the time to do little things to get ahead. If you are DIYing anything work of those things, etc.

SO EXCITING!!!!

calindi

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[QUOTE]We didn't ahve anything planned, but that is a good idea!  Maybe we'll go out for a nice dinner or something this weekend. I saw that you had a reserved listing for a stamp on etsy!!  I just got mine in from the same seller (lovestocreatstamps).  I remember you mentioning that you would be using the stamp to create personalized costers in one of your posts a few weeks ago.  AND I kinda stole your idea :)  So I got the StayzOn ink and bought cocktail napkins (really cheap at party city) and stamped on our logo.  It looks so nice and it is a lot cheaper than buying personalized napkins/coasters.  So thank you for the idea!   I'm sure I will keep myself busy.  We still have to schedule our engangement photo session.  I am planning on going with my girls in October to order their bridesmaids dresses.  I'm also going to try and get a head start on y DIY projects.  I really don't want to wait until a few months before and then get into panic mode hahaha!
Posted by markandlaura112[/QUOTE]

That's awesome!  I haven't gotten the stamps yet (we were contemplating moving, so I wanted to make sure of our address before we ordered the stamp) but I can't wait to try it!  Have you found any plain coasters yet?  I haven't really looked, just figured I'd ask!

markandlaura112

I wasn't able to find any plain coasters while I was out shopping, but I also didn't look too hard.  I decided to go with the napkins after I tested it.  I got the ink and a "thank you" stamp from michael's and stamped a white cocktail napkin.  Then I got an iced coffee  and used the napkin to put the cup on while I was taking sips.  The napkin got pretty wet from the drink, and the ink didn't even look touched!  So I stopped looking for coasters lol!

But I did do a goole search and here are some sites that might be helpful:

http://www.blockheadstamps.com/catalog/Art-Supplies/Stamp-On/Coasters

http://www.katzamericas.com/Products/BlankCoasters

cdbishop

So exciting, love seeing the ticker start moving.  And you have a good amount done.  Keep up on the progress so it doesn't stress you out at the end.

calindi

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[QUOTE]I wasn't able to find any plain coasters while I was out shopping, but I also didn't look too hard.  I decided to go with the napkins after I tested it.  I got the ink and a "thank you" stamp from michael's and stamped a white cocktail napkin.  Then I got an iced coffee   and used the napkin to put the cup on while I was taking sips.  The napkin got pretty wet from the drink, and the ink didn't even look touched!  So I stopped looking for coasters lol! But I did do a goole search and here are some sites that might be helpful: <a href="http://www.blockheadstamps.com/catalog/Art-Supplies/Stamp-On/Coasters" rel='nofollow'>http://www.blockheadstamps.com/catalog/Art-Supplies/Stamp-On/Coasters</a> <a href="http://www.katzamericas.com/Products/BlankCoasters" rel='nofollow'>http://www.katzamericas.com/Products/BlankCoasters</a>
Posted by markandlaura112[/QUOTE]

Ooooh so cool!  Glad to hear the napkins worked!  And those sites are perfect for coasters - so cheap!  $39 for 1,000 coasters shipped to me...whoa!  I bet I could spray paint them a light gold or shimmery cream and then put the stamp on in blue... it would look awesome!  I can't wait to get my stamp so I can play with it!!!

Mona8

Happy Negative 1 Year Anniversary!! 

bmetz34

me too date twin!!! congrats, let the countdown begin!!!

markandlaura112

Just think, by this time next year, we will be married women lol!  (depending on what time your ceremony is!)

herb0622

Congrats on hitting the one year mark! I Your big day will be here before you know it- trust me, it goes by quickly!

I was like you and had most of my vendors booked within the first few months of getting engaged ( we will have been engaged about 2 years when we're finally married). Things will quiet down for a little while, but once you hit the 3-4 month mark, you'll be really busy again! Invites, cake tastings, dress fittings, hair/makeup trails, seating charts, etc.

Enjoy the down time while you have it

rswan412

Congrats! The time flies...I feel like I just hit the one year mark yesterday and I'm already almost at 8 months!