1 week away and so lost...

TheFutureMrsB81

So, my wedding is next saturday and I had NO clue I needed a DOC. They are NOT in my budget, but I have no idea what to do. I need someone to help cue the music people when the parties are walking in. I'm stressing hard core because I don't want something screwed up! Any help, comments, ANYTHING would be so appreciated. Thank you!!!!

I haven't started my card box, seating chart,favors...

I'm just... lost.

skpurnell

Can you just have a family member cue the music?  We aren't having a DOC either, so it seems like you would be able to do it without one.  

As far as the card box, seating chart and favors- take it one task at a time.  The card box and seating chart didn't me THAT long- maybe like 2 hours for each one?  Just group people into like groups- your family, FI's family, your friends, etc... and figure out how you can break it down into tables from there.  It wasn't as complicated as I was expecting.  We aren't doing favors, so in my opinion I would do those last because if they don't get done, no one will really notice/care.

Good luck, I'm a May 19 bride too and I can't believe we're actually only a week away!

TheFutureMrsB81

Thank you

I thought about a family member, but I'm scared they would get upset with me since they are guests and not hired to help. I feel horrible asking such a thing from someone ... maybe I'm just being weird.

The card box is going to be hard, I think. I'm covering it all in fabric. I don't know why. Maybe because I'm senile!

I have the seating chart made, I just don't have the one made for the reception site. Or table numbers done. Or anything seating related.

My mom said she'll take care of favors, so hopefully she pulls through with that.

kushie77

You'll get there.  Take a moment and breathe.   You know all those people who asked if there is anything they can do to help?  Call them and cash in on those offers.  Make a list of what needs to be done, focus on one at a time and cross it off.

I don't have a DOC either.  My music is being cued by my MOH boyfriend who I hardly know so he volunteered to cue the music for us.  Maybe one of the wedding party has a boyfriend/girlfriend who can do the same. 

I used a birdcage for a card box just hot glued a ribbon to it.  My sister just tied a bow to a pretty basket and had cards dropped in there for her wedding.

Melissa51212

I'm a may 19 bride and I was sobbing this morning because my fi literally is working up till the day before the wedding and I felt like I was all alone doing all this stuff but I took a breath my best friend and bridesmaid came over and helped me with stuff. Breath and call your support group...maybe they be able to come up with ideas to help as well! We one week away we can do this!

mandi921vh

Is there someone who has said "If you need any help with anything, let me know?" I would ask that person to cue the music. If they screw up the music, it's not a big deal. Not only did the DOCs at the ceremony site open the doors for my big reveal before the music started, but we got into a car accident in our limo shortly after the ceremony. I don't even remember the ceremony music, I picked it with our organist, but she seriously could have changed it without me even noticing.

You could always buy a card box if you don't have enough time to make yours. While you think the little details are important now, you will not even notice them on your wedding day

You don't want to be stressed the week of your wedding, you want to be excited!

enchantedonyx

Music/DOC- my cousin is doing all of this for me. She's 21 so old enough to handle the responsiblity and is excited to be a part of the wedding. Could a cousin or as a PP mentioned a bridesmaid's SO? I know either of my sister's boyfriends would help on that sort of thing (as it is, they are driving the bridal party around because we can't afford a limo).

Card box- they sell premade/decorated ones at most craft stores. Or do you have a birdcage or something like that? I'm using a birdcage that my mom had as a decoration in her house. Look around for something you already have that can fill that purpose. Maybe a pretty basket?

Favors- anywhere that sells wedding craft stuff will sell any number of favor boxes. You can fill them with candy, cookies, mints, etc and be done. I decorated mine up a little bit but I bought Wilton's pillow boxes at Walmart - 24 for $6. We hot glued a wide satin ribbon around the narrow part of each one. Filling with tiny cutout cookes and tying closed with a thin ribbon in my other color the other direction. Cost for all of them was under $30. Making the cookies is the only thing left to do and that is a big project but that was my decision.

And really - no one will care if there aren't favors.

Hang in there. In a week, we'll be married to our best friends and really, that's all that matters.

kimberlykh

Hang in there. I bought a box at Hobby Lobby, and it was very pretty.  I did nothing to it.  It didn't have hole in it, but guess what?  EVERYONE figured out that they should open the box and put the card in.  And now I have a pretty box to use at home. 
As for the DOC, I completely agree to let someone cue the music.  People love to help in these situations, just make sure you're really gracious about it, and they'll be happy.