Weekly Checks!

smartlypretty

So...how did everyone do this week??? What's on the agenda for next week?

THIS PAST WEEK

I didn't get very much done. I TRIED to order my invitations online, but it looks like I need to go in to the store. At least I have the wording all done though.

THIS UPCOMING WEEK

-Go order the invitations!!! This HAS to get done this week.

-look for shoes?

jamie5482

This week we finally purchased our wedding bands (and I keep going into our room to look at them, haha) and we're working on making song choices for the cake cutting, bridal party entrance, first dance, etc, etc. 

This week I MUST decide on a hair/ makeup place. I don't know why I've been procrastinating on that. And I want us to pin down a date to get engagement pics done (looks like sometime in June). I've also been trying to figure out favors and what else I want to get bridesmaids (already got them super cute wristlet purses from the Coach outlet). And I also want to make my appointment for alterations. 

I'm getting excited that the wedding is getting closer so it means the planning is almost done!! 

AngB1230

this week i need to make appt to for seamstress, start finding addresses and boarding for my doggies and waiting for cordinator to return my phone call!

nicknuttnc

This week I need to finish paying on my dress, pay off the venue, and finish a new newsletter.....

MrsReynolds12

This week I need to finish the invite list and send it off. Also need to look into blocking off some more hotels for guests. I need to finalize honeymoon plans.

Trins

This week my main goal is finding a seamstress!!!! We have moved and there is nothing in our area, looks like I'm going to have to broaden my search to a 3hr driving radius - not fun! Other than that I'm just waiting to hear back on price lists for linen rentals, and I want to finalize the menu and get that out of the way.

Smooch711

Last week I made my first fitting appointment. I also nailed down a rehearsal time with our deacon. We also turned in information to our DJ. And my girls finally ordered their dresses!!

This week we are meeting with our venue, so food should be finalized. And I should figure out what decor I will be getting into. We also might look for rings!

jessa1228

This past week I:

- signed the contract & mailed in the deposit for my H&MU artist

- bought our wedding bands

This coming week I plan to:

- look some more into invites

- look some more into toasting flutes, cake serving sets, and cake toppers

celticmyss

I accomplished a whole lot of not much last week. I did meet with my hairstylist and tentatively discussed my hairstyle. 

This week I really want to order my hair accessories and jewelry but I'm being incredibly indecisive. Way too many good options! 

Laur110

I just got home yesterday after more than 3 weeks away. (thanks work!) I saw our finished cake topper (personalized from etsy), my wedding shoes (nordstrom), hotel bags, and stickers for our pastry boxes (more etsy). Also assembled all our invitations and ordered the postage from zazzle. This week: jewelry, gm/bm gifts, parent gift Maybe: music selections, vows (i think I'm getting ahead of myself!)

ekk120

THIS PAST WEEK: 

 - Did 2nd tasting with caterer and we love the new entrees we chose!

 - Started our hunt for a florist, but with no success

THIS UPCOMING WEEK:

 - Finish up the rest of the invitations and get more postage if I need it 

Is anyone else in a motivation slump? I just cant seem to actually get big, important things done lately. I think I have wedding planning burn out!

kellycatalo

this past week:
-finished my scrapbook for Dan's wedding present
-finished painting table numbers & boxed them up
-received invites in mail, put stamps on the RSVP envelopes
-dress came in, tried it on!!!

this coming week:
-find a pen/practice cursive for invites
-take invite to post office to figure out postage & buy postage
-tuxes on saturday (dan will finally be home!)
-finish registering??

abcollins08

Last week
-Ordered invitations
-Hair comb arrived
-Took veil out of packaging to de-wrinkle
-Cut wood slabs for centerpieces
-FI asked family friends about playing ceremony music (they will let us know May 13)

This week
-Guys are going to look at suits on Saturday
-Apply polyurethane to seal wood slabs
-Start thinking about ceremony/reception music (meeting with DJ May 14)

smartlypretty

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_weekly-checks-10?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:386b35dc-83f3-4e59-8712-f04739617732Post:79082157-8249-4599-a96e-fb8f34cab2f3">Re: Weekly Checks!</a>:
[QUOTE] -find a pen/practice cursive for invites -
Posted by kellycatalo[/QUOTE]<div>
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</div><div>Is it bad that I just bought a calligraphy book on amazon haha? I REALLY want to handwrite my own invitations, but my handwriting is really bad. Chances are I'll give up with the book but I figured I"d at least try lol.

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CowgirlK39

Last week: Made a centerpiece mock up. Love it.
                   Prepared a number of bottles for the rest of the real centerpieces (Thanks
                   to everyone on the FB site for the sticker advice).

This week: Go to a cake tasting with FMIL today, hopefully am not forced to vent here
                   afterward.
                   Force FI to get fitted for tux for FSIL's wedding.
                   Look into pricing for my wedding band or find a slight alternative.
                   Send pictures of ceremony site to florist.

CowgirlK39

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_weekly-checks-10?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:386b35dc-83f3-4e59-8712-f04739617732Post:239e6a30-6c76-4c86-96d7-a132a906ba6d">Re: Weekly Checks!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekly Checks! : Is it bad that I just bought a calligraphy book on amazon haha? I REALLY want to handwrite my own invitations, but my handwriting is really bad. Chances are I'll give up with the book but I figured I"d at least try lol.
Posted by smartlypretty[/QUOTE]

My handwriting is really bad too, but ya know what I figured? That envelope is just gonna get tossed, so who cares? Is anyone else just hand writing them?

kellycatalo

i'm just going to write them in nicer (hopefully) cursive, myself. i just need to practice a bit because i haven't really written in cursive since third grade. i was hoping to get a book or something but i can't find anything at craft stores. i'm half tempted to just find a nice font and copy/paste the names and just practice by going over that.

mamameech

Oh man, I totally slacked this weekend in terms of wedding prep - but it was a fabulous weekend!! I think I needed that.

My goals for this week:
Work on invitations/inserts (print/emboss) - goal is to have all sent out by June 1st.
Design the dish set for FI's cousin (bridal shower gift)
Work on tissue packs

Once we do the tasting next week and are 100% sure about the menu, I'll print out all the cootie catchers and work on those. We are having our e-pics done next week too so once we have those, I'll get the announcements ready for the local paper (in my home town).

smartlypretty

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_weekly-checks-10?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:386b35dc-83f3-4e59-8712-f04739617732Post:5159de96-2184-4eeb-8b55-bd9b5ce1fa09">Re: Weekly Checks!</a>:
[QUOTE]i'm just going to write them in nicer (hopefully) cursive, myself. i just need to practice a bit because i haven't really written in cursive since third grade. i was hoping to get a book or something but i can't find anything at craft stores. i'm half tempted to just find a nice font and copy/paste the names and just practice by going over that.
Posted by kellycatalo[/QUOTE]

<div>I've heard of some brides suggesting to print the address on the envelopes in very, very slight gray and trace over it. I don't know, I really don't want to get too nuts with this lol. Like PP said, people really do just glance and throw away. At this point, I'll try my workbook that's coming for fun, but I'm 99% sure I'm just going to neatly print.</div>

SCogs18

[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekly Checks! : Is it bad that I just bought a calligraphy book on amazon haha? I REALLY want to handwrite my own invitations, but my handwriting is really bad. Chances are I'll give up with the book but I figured I"d at least try lol.
Posted by smartlypretty[/QUOTE]

I did the same thing!  It's crazy hard!  I already gave up...

SCogs18

I've also seen the tracing technique be done.  While it looks good, if you aren't perfect, the lines are visible...this happened to a friend of mine.

AVBarto

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_weekly-checks-10?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:386b35dc-83f3-4e59-8712-f04739617732Post:511559b1-7b5b-44a1-9a8c-e57194ce8827">Re: Weekly Checks!</a>:
[QUOTE]This week my main goal is finding a seamstress!!!! We have moved and there is nothing in our area, looks like I'm going to have to broaden my search to a 3hr driving radius - not fun! Other than that I'm just waiting to hear back on price lists for linen rentals, and I want to finalize the menu and get that out of the way.
Posted by Trins[/QUOTE]

I also moved, but i found that when i posted on the board of the area closest to where I moved...(I'm 90 minuets from Atlanta) the girls were helpful.