Poll for the Engageds

dreamalotmp

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?

marburs

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[QUOTE]1) What do you have left to do before your big day? <strong>the biggest thing: invitations</strong>
2) What is your favorite purchase so far? <strong>we haven't technically bought them yet- but I'm so excited for the finger print wedding rings!
</strong>3) What is your first dance song? <strong>chasing cars (it's "our" song)
</strong> 4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning? <strong>the planning part</strong>
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day? <strong>seeing FI and then the party afterwards!
</strong>6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'? <strong>doing most things DIY
</strong>7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why? <strong>my Dad, cause I'm a Daddy's girl</strong>
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elishanb

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
A lot. I'm having serious doubts about my dress so I want to go shopping again. I'm glad I haven't ordered anything yet. I also need to secure a DJ since the one I thought I wanted hasn't called me back in months. Everything is picked out. It's just a matter of time moving along and doing it now. (still have 11 months)
2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
I love our venue it's beautiful
3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
True Love Ways- Buddy Holly
4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
planning my surgeries around the wedding planning. Everything is is pretty easy.
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
Holding his hand while saying my vows, letting everyone see just how happy we are.
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
Well with a little help I'll be putting somethings together
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?
I believe I will be walking myself down the aisle

dreamalotmp

What are finger print wedding rings? Sounds interesting!

marburs

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&search_query=fingerprint+wedding+rings

We're leaning towards the ones with the print on the inside

I'm going to try this link thing...
rings

duqcheer04

1) What do you have left to do before your big day? Invitations, select bridesmaid dresses and tuxes, pick menu and finish centerpieces... hmm that just the begining I think.
2) What is your favorite purchase so far? My dress
3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to? DF is a huge (like 45 shows in 5 years) DMB fan, so either "Steady as we Go" or "You and Me" - I left that to him. 
4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning? Money!  Or lack there of
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day? Walking down the aisle to my DF.  Dancing our first dance, and partying with family and friends. 
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?  DIY for sure. 
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why? My dad right now, I need to come around to the idea more though.  My dad and I aren't close at all.

dreamalotmp

Cooool, Sara! I love them.

Elisha - Another dress?! Do you have any others in mind? We must help!

duqcheer04

I really like the idea, Marbus of fingerprint rings!  So unique and personal! 

KRMac

Sara, I love those rings.  Such an awesome idea! 

elishanb

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[QUOTE] Elisha - Another dress?! Do you have any others in mind? We must help![/QUOTE]

yea I showed a friend of mine the dress that I <em>thought </em>I was going to get and she said it looked pageant-y. And while looking through a magazine FI happen to see a pic of it and wasn't too keen on it. I can't get eitehr opinions out of my head. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" />  

hey_its_jenn

pictures, E!  Of your dress now and possible future dress!

LisaS1010

I haven't posted much lately - but since my wedding is less then 11 months away, I know I'm going to be needing all of your guidance.

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
A lot - flowers, cake, invites, etc.
2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
Hmm, I love my dress and our Save the Dates.
3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Lady Antebellum (not the typical Can't Take My Eyes Off You song)
4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
The timing and making sure everything I'm planning gets finished.
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
Seeing FI as I walk down the aisle and just spending the day with all of our family and friends.
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
Doing a lot ourselves - centerpieces and all paper products.  Trying to save as much as possible with that.
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?
My dad!  I'm hoping we both make it down without crying.  He's a big softie at heart.

dreamalotmp

Well, you didn't buy it yet, so that's good. Are you looking at others yet? Do you need help?

LaFemmeRousse

YAY, a poll first thing in the morning!

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
It feels like a lot right now!  We need to select invitations, FI needs to buy his tux, we need to make all our music selections, and we need to figure out transportation for the wedding party and the other guests.  Oh, and rehearsal dinner!  And I need to find my reception dress.

2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
Does my engagement ring count?    If not, then definitely my dress.

3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
No idea!  We want to choose something somewhat atypical that also has meaning to us.

4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
There are some family issues on FI's side regarding his parents being split up and lots of drama around his mom dating someone new.  Also, for some unknown reason, both sets of parents are driving us nuts about the rehearsal dinner!

5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
Dancing at the reception!  And our amazing food.  And being married

6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
We are buying mostly everything- let's say 85% purchased and 15% DIY.

7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?
My dad, because it is traditional and will mean a lot to me.  We didn't always have a close relationship, but we do now, and I really value that.

frognjessi

duqcheer- our first song was 'You and Me"... we're HUGE DMB fans

LaFemmeRousse

Sara, I love those rings!

E, I didn't know you were having second thoughts about your dress.  I love your pick!  Show us again, please.  And I don't like wedding dresses on models all the time that I end up loving in real life... I think the model in mine looks like a Frankenstein monster!  So I'm sure your FI would love your dress on YOU

dreamalotmp

LaFemme - Fun. A reception dress! What do you have in mind?

Hi Lisa - Haven't 'seen' you in a while. Hope all is well.    You seem to have a lot done so far. Yay!

LisaS1010

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[QUOTE] Hi Lisa - Haven't 'seen' you in a while. Hope all is well. :)   You seem to have a lot done so far. Yay!
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I try to stay up on the board, but it's hard.  I catch up on the posts at night a lot, so I feel like I'm a little in the loop.

I'm trying to get a lot done now so I'm not stressing later.  It's all coming together slowly but surely.

LaFemmeRousse

Molly, I want something short that I can dance in   Right now I'm deciding between two very different looks- either super vintage with a poufy skirt and crinny or disco fabulous, all sequins and sexy.  I can't decide!

dreamalotmp

Lisa - It is nice that you can catch up at night. There are night knotties now, ya know.    Just thought I'd mention it in case you want to vent about planning or anything.

LaFemme - I am in love with both ideas! You could pull them both off. How fun!

hey_its_jenn

LeFemme - pictures!  we loveeee pictures!

brivb10

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[QUOTE]1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
<strong>Programs - need to format, print, and fold, but have everything purchased</strong>

 2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
<strong>my fur cape!  (well and the rings too!)</strong>

3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
<strong>amazed, Lone Star</strong>

4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
<strong>people criticizing our guest list (we are having an adult reception).  It's our day, too bad!</strong>

 5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
<strong>the entire nuptial mass...just enjoying and savoring the moment</strong>
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
<strong>I did a lot of DIY with help from my Mom, best Pgh friend, and my photographer</strong>
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?
<strong>My Dad.  Wouldn't have it any other way!</strong>
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duqcheer04

Lisa I love Lady A! 

Frog- I like DMB too, not quite as much as DF but.  He jokes with me and says that there are worse things he could be "addicted" too! I can't fault him for that I guess. 

kat112

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
Nothing major... have to print and assemble the programs, print menus, do seating chart and print the escort cards...thats about it!

2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
My jewelry

3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
Joshua Radin w/ Ingrid Michaelson - Lovely Tonight

4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
Trying to figure out the logistics of the day and praying for decent weather. I'm also so worried that I'm not going to like my dress and will end up disappointed with how I look on the big day. That is probably my #1 stressor right now

5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
When the doors open up to our church and I'm waiting on the other side to walk down the aisle. I can't wait to see FI's face!

6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
I'm in the middle. I had intentions of doing a lot more DIY stuff at the beginning, but I'm over it now!

7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?
My dad... I'm an only child and this is his one and only shot

LaFemmeRousse

Jenn- haha, I don't have too many pictures yet!  Whirling Turban and Dolly Couture are my top choices for the retro look.  Here's a mini sample:

LisaS1010

Meg - Lady A is awesome.  I was so excited when I heard they were coming with Tim next summer.

dreamalotmp

LaFemme - LOVE them. All of them.

Kat - You rdress is great. I'm sure you'll love the way you look that day. I ahd the same feeling and it all came together on the big day. Yuor awesome earrings and bracelet will help.

LaFemmeRousse

Thanks Molly

I love Lady A too!  Such a fun choice for a first dance song, Lisa! 

krystal1121

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?

Caterer & Cake, I think that's about it really....
2) What is your favorite purchase so far?

My dress, I'm in love with it!!
3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?

We can't decide, we have about 10 songs, haha!
4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?

Trying to find a darn day of coordinator!  Seriously, anybody have any suggestions?  We just want someone to decorate the church & hall and tear-down at night. 
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?

Finally marrying FI!  I'm excited to just spend time with all of our loved ones that will be there supporting us. 
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'? 

My parents are buying everything.  The only thing I'm buying is my BM's gifts.  My mother won't let me purchase anything for the wedding.  
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?

My daddy, because he is the first man that loved me & the first man that I loved.  I wouldn't want anyone else walking me down the aisle to marry the second man that I fell in love with. 

king26

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
Invitations, groomsmen, rehersal dinner, transportation
2) What is your favorite purchase so far?  I love my wedding dress and the shoes I just bought for my e-pics (SO FREAKING CUTE)
3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?  We have no idea.   FI is a music junkie and about 5 times a week a song comes on and he's like-awww this is our song (so it's narrowed down to about 78 songs).
4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?  Not being in Pittsburgh, getting FI to get things done by my time line.
5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?  Walking down the aisle, the reception with all our family and friends.
6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'? We are doing a combination of both.
7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?  My dad-HUGE daddy's girl.

punk-Ness

1) What do you have left to do before your big day?
A ton! DJ, cake, florist, Epics, STD's, the list goes on and on.

2) What is your favorite purchase so far?
I'm going to say my dress. Sometimes I lock the bedroom door and wear it while blow drying my hair.

3) What is your first dance song? Or what do you have it narrowed down to?
We have it narrowed down to Someone Like You / Van Morrison or Better Together / Jack Johnson

4) What is the most stressful part of wedding planning?
The money part and wondering if there will be enough. My parents offered to help pay, but I'm 99% sure we can do this.

5) What are you looking forward to most on the big day?
Marrying my best friend, having my father walk me down the aisle and the father / daughter dance, and having a great time at the reception!

6) Are you buying everything or are you doing anything 'yourself'?
DIY all the way down to the favor boxes.

7) Who is walking you down the aisle and why?
My dad