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Poll Time!
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1) Wedding Date
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
3) BEST part of planning
4) WORST aspect of planning
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
6) Random NWR fact about you
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
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Re: Poll Time!
2/20/2010 - less than 2 months away - eeeeeeeeee
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
pay off things. gasp.
and I guess DIY stuff and eventually this millennia planning our ceremony, you know the MOST IMPORTANT PART.
3) BEST part of planning
Getting phone calls from friends and fam saying they got our invite... that was REALLY special.
4) WORST aspect of planning
negotiating. family drama. people drama.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
prob romantic / garden / kinda vintage glam?
6) Random NWR fact about you
I am having a hard time not lopping my hair off. I hate it this long.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
VIZCAYA. Hands down.
3-13-10
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Invitations!!
3) BEST part of planning
Dress shopping........Also finding out that I do have a slight bit of creativity lol
4) WORST aspect of planning
Spending a ton of money on one day!
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
I guess if I had to put it in a category, it would be romantic and vintage-y and slightly bohemian.
6) Random NWR fact about you
I used ot suck my thumb as a kid
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Deering
4/17/10 - 117 days!
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Choosing floral arrangements. I just have no idea!
3) BEST part of planning
Feeling confident in choices and getting what I want
4) WORST aspect of planning
family drama. second guessing myself. general stress about getting things done. asssssshole vendors!!!!!!!
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
modern/contemporary/New York/chic
6) Random NWR fact about you
I've had my ears pierced since I was 6 months old.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Hmmmm.....I really love my venue but maybe a mansion in Miami or Palm Beach.
10/10/2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Right now it has to be the invitations. I've decided to DIY, as well as menus, etc. so that is pretty big
3) BEST part of planning
Getting creative
4) WORST aspect of planning
Realizing how expensive everything is and how limited my budget is
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Old Hollywood with modern twists
6) Random NWR fact about you
this is hard because my life has become wedding related...LOL. I have a pug named Honey Bear
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Vizcaya!!!
1) Wedding Date
2/13/2010 - 54 days to go!!
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Finally pick a florist!
3) BEST part of planning
All the DIY projects and the stuff that makes our wedding "us"
4) WORST aspect of planning
Feeling unsure about having booked with the right person, or about getting the right price
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Relaxed elegance
6) Random NWR fact about you
I just got my first paper published this month! (an empirical analysis of consumer bankruptcies with assets
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Wedding at MIT Chapel, reception at the State Room in Boston (can you tell I wanted a Boston wedding, that's our 10 year anniversary I guess)
03/23/2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
DIY invitations or any DIY projects. lol
3) BEST part of planning
cake tasting and shopping for wedding stuff.
4) WORST aspect of planning
waiting on vendors and family members that tell you have to invite fulanita and pepito to the wedding and the wedding list keeps going.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Chic or Modern.
6) Random NWR fact about you
hhuummm..I use to look a lot like punky brewster when I was younger.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Vizcaya or a bad ass hotel!!
March 26. 2011
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Getting organized and dealing with my MIL
3) BEST part of planning
The research involved... it takes my mind off of all things speech related.
4) WORST aspect of planning
We had to cut our wedding list down, but theres worse.. (MIL)
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Ceremony, Traditional but modern... we're interfaith!
Reception.. fun, tropical, and fun..
6) Random NWR fact about you
i have a cat that acts more like a dog. His name is bailey, although my mom changed it to Poncho when she visits... he's almost 17lbs..
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Epic.. we looked but didn't think we would get up to the 20,000 minumum.
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Order invitations and plan ceremony
3) BEST part of planning
4) WORST aspect of planning
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
6) Random NWR fact about you
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
October 16th, 2010.
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Get into contract with a florist.
3) BEST part of planning
Shopping and getting tasks accomplished.
4) WORST aspect of planning
Realizing how much you are actually spending as apposed to how much you planned on spending.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Romantic and sophisticated with a french flare in black, pink, and silver.
6) Random NWR fact about you
I had a tattoo treatment done on saturday and I'm in a bunch of pain. Plus they look gross.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
I love my venue but I would probably choose Vizcaya also.
11.27.2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Right now, actually find a tent.
3) BEST part of planning
Getting to spend time with my mom. We clash on things sometime and wedding planning has been really special with her.
4) WORST aspect of planning
Budgeting and paying. And coming up with the money when I only make $9000 a year.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Rustic, kind of enchated starry night feel.
6) Random NWR fact about you
I don't even know what my natural hair color looks like anymore.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
I wish there was some kind of really need bed and breakfast near Stuart. But there isn't. For the feel I'm going for, I don't think $$ would be the problem, I think it'd be finding something PERFECT lol.
March 28, 2010- only 97 days to go (we are in double digits ahhhh)
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list-
Hair and Make Up
3) BEST part of planning-
Counting down the days until I get to marry my FI!
4) WORST aspect of planning-
Family drama!
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean- Strawberries and Champagne
6) Random NWR fact about you-
I'm addicted to shopping!
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
I really wanted to do a destination wedding
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Tentatively planning for 10/22/11... once we find the perfect venue.
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Find a new venue. I hate venue shopping. I find a problem with everything.
3) BEST part of planning
Being so interested in what I'm doing. I have major ADD. I can't concentrate on
things unless I'm really interested... and I'm really interested - lol.
4) WORST aspect of planning
Right now, venue shopping. Also, FMIL trying to keep expanding the guest list.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Contemporary
6) Random NWR fact about you
I like to read. A lot. When I start reading a good book, I mean a really good book,
I literally won't put it down until I finish it. No sleep,, no eat, just read.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
The Delano. Ever since the first time I stepped foot in there I wanted to get
married there someday.
1) Wedding Date
10/23/2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
i'm going to attempt some DIY burlap table runners...
3) BEST part of planning
knowing I'll have one day where everyone I love is in the same room!
4) WORST aspect of planning
Well, the FILs think that we shouldn't be spending money on our wedding, and of course it is all my fault. We aren't speaking to them...
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
traditional Catholic ceremony and Old Florida themed reception
6) Random NWR fact about you
I am addicted to court tv. Judge Judy and the People's Court takes over my DVR. Especially pathetic since I'm a lawyer.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
I would probably have it in the same place! Our venue is the perfect reflection of us! I just wish it wasn't in a totally random city for us! I am a litte jealous of girls who spend the night before in their childhood bedroom, but my parents sold our house when I was in college.
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list: ALL OF THEM! lol...Ive been slacking and havent done anything in like 2 months and I have no motivation
3) BEST part of planning: I love planning anything so this is right up my alley. I love just researching things
4) WORST aspect of planning: Watching my hard earned money flying out of my bank account
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean: I want a party and fun. I dont want it to look formal and uptight. Like Im putting TV's on tables to watch football.
6) Random NWR fact about you: I REFUSE to do dishes. They creep me out
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at: A castle in France
March 14, 2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
DIY Stuff like menus and programs
3) BEST part of planning
Being creative and seeing everything I've accomplished
4) WORST aspect of planning
Having to deal with people who think that they know best and that things have to be their way...it's driving me crazy!! Yes, MIL.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
A little bit tradtional in the ceremony and then a fun reception
6) Random NWR fact about you
Ummm.... I am getting frustrated and ready to give up on my career at this point. I am a certified teacher and haven't been able to get a job for the last 2 years. It sucks.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Somewhere on the beach
2) Biggest task on your TO DO LIST - Losing 10lbs!
3) BEST part of planning - Meeting Knotties
4) WORST aspect of planning - Stress
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean - Modern
6) Random NWR fact about you - I'm allergic to cats
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at - Probably Greece or Italy
1) Wedding Date: April 10th, 2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list: The trip down to Miami to take care of a BUNCH of stuff (tastings, etc.), next is all the diy decor and details.
3) BEST part of planning: It's so much fuin to have so many excited things to look forward to. The flower decisions, the details you want, etc.
4) WORST aspect of planning: Stress and the families and friends who don't act supportive
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean: Modern NYC meets south beach
6) Random NWR fact about you: I'm so annoying, I have no patience.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at: I don't know...the more I think about it, the more I can't imagine our wedding at any other place than ours (South Beach Marriott). I just love it and I feel like it's so "us"
January 2nd 2010... next friggin weekend
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Getting a "something borrowed" and warm honeymoon clothes-shopping for Utah
3) BEST part of planning
Finding the dress!
4) WORST aspect of planning
Running out of $$$, limiting your spending on things you always imagined you'd have but can't afford
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
dark, red, romantic winter wedding
6) Random NWR fact about you
I'm a teacher but I've just recently discovered I hate/have no patience for DIY projects.. without FI's help, I would have shot myself a week back.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
The National Hotel
1) Wedding Date
10/10/10
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
... Oy. Bridesmaid dresses? Save the Dates?
3) BEST part of planning
The bridal party, hands DOWN.
4) WORST aspect of planning
Choosing vendors.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Classic, romantic, formal, elegant, renaissance type of feel. I suck at this.
6) Random NWR fact about you
I'm quite the boring person.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
The ... Breakers? Does this answer count? Lol.
1) Wedding Date April 24 2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list Placecards, table numbers and make the bridesmaids t-shirts (I've had the iron on and tanks for months, oops)
3) BEST part of planning Meeting knotties, spending hours playing with FI and talking wedding, having an 18 month engagement allowing us to not stress about money (kind of...)
4) WORST aspect of planning Making people spend a lot of people to see us get married. $179 a night for the room plus flights -- it's lots of cash
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean Romantic+Elegant+Fabulous!!!
6) Random NWR fact about you I really want to get a dog and name it London. If you know me, you know how cute it would be with my new last name!
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at : Somewhere in downtown Philly looking at the skyline! IF in Florida? Probably the EPIC - I wish I knew about it before ..but I love my venue!
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list Come January, Invitations
3) BEST part of planning Getting to see all my ideas come to life
4) WORST aspect of planning Writing CHECKS!
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean South Beach Chic meets NYC loft
6) Random NWR fact about you I just decided after the wedding I will go back to school to be a pharmacist!!!!
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at Z Ocean Hotel
1) Wedding Date 09.25.2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list Linens and Invitations
3) BEST part of planning Cake Tasting
4) WORST aspect of planning Making decisions. I like so much that its difficult to narrow it down.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean Romantic and classy.
6) Random NWR fact about you I am terrified of frogs.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at I would fly everyone to St. Tropez and get married there.
1) Wedding Date: 5-22-2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list Meet with our DJ, hoping to do it sometime next week
3) BEST part of planning: Everything, I am so excited for our day. We've been through a lot as a couple and sometime it seemed like this day would never come
4) WORST aspect of planning: Making it all happen on a very small budget
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean: I wanted a romantice feel, thats why I chose red and champagne as our colors, and I also wanted to make sure I could have all my family there.
6) Random NWR fact about you FI and I are finally moving in together on Jan. 2nd. We have always lived an hour away from each other, so needless to say we are beyond excited!
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at: The Biltmore, its right across the street from the church, plus its such a beautiful and elegant venue. there was just no way we could afford the amount of guests.
04-24-10
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
I am really behind on a few things so- Now I am adding Video, stressing over Invitations, and still haven't found my MOH dress
3) BEST part of planning
Sharing this whole HUGE project with my future Hubs... he is the ONLY one helping me... which I LOVE because it is truly going to be all about us and our opinions and decisions on wedding day.
4) WORST aspect of planning
By far its the amount of MONEY being spent... HOLY COW!!! I dont know what else I can sell LOL!
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Ceremony- VERY Traditional
Reception- Elegant but Cozy, Upscale Havana Nights Vibe...
6) Random NWR fact about you
Fi and I just got a new puppy last week but since we don't have our house yet we haven't been able to bring him home because both of our parents will flip (ANOTHER DOG) ... FI is a Vet so we have been keeping him in the clinic... Poor Batman... we want him home...
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
honestly I would of just taken my parents and FI parents to Spain gotten married in an OLD historical church and had a really extravagant dinner with live musicians in a beautiful mansion over there... BUT FIL don't travel!!!!!!!!!!!! so squash there goes that... I ACTUALLY PROBABLY would of saved a lot of money...
...4-24-10...
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2) Biggest task on your TO DO list hmm I guess getting some DIY things done before I go back to the island.
3) BEST part of planning planning one of the biggest parties of my life
4) WORST aspect of planning the stupid idiotic fine prints haha, and im sure i will experience more as I get closer.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean elegant, fun, wedding i guess
6) Random NWR fact about you i will have my MBA in exactly 6 months yay!!
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at the breakers palm beach!!
4/10/10
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Invites, just decided to DIY
3) BEST part of planning
Spending time with family, friends and FI and realizing how much work everyone is willing to put in to make me happy on my special day
4) WORST aspect of planning
Stress, and worrying that everything won't get done, or that something embaressing will happen on the wedding day.
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Hmm.... I don't know everything purple, submerged orchids.
6) Random NWR fact about you
I never wear makeup, but I want to start. I am not sure why, but this wedding is turning me into much more of a girly girl.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
I don't know maybe Viscaya or Morikami, they are so pretty!
04/03/2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
Winning the Blue Shore video contest
3) BEST part of planning
All the little details that make it ours and meeting new knottie friends
4) WORST aspect of planning
Spending all of our savings and the ever expanding guest
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
Modern
6) Random NWR fact about you
I rather have a molten chocolate cake from Chili´s than lunch
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
Hawaii
9/4/2010
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
call the florists (the church requires a specific florist which I will not be using for the reception)
3) BEST part of planning
putting together the biggest day of my life
4) WORST aspect of planning
people drama
5) Describe your theme/vision/ideas/you know what I mean
elegant & bold. it's all in fall colors.
6) Random NWR fact about you
i have type 1 diabetes.
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at
in Miami-Vizcaya, Destination-Italy or Spain
2) Biggest task on your TO DO list
3) BEST part of planning
Counting down the days till I'm my FI's wife
4) WORST aspect of planning
The stress of staying within budget.
6) Random NWR fact about you
I'm 24 and just got my ears pierced yesterday for the 1st time!
7) Dream local venue that if $$ was no object, you'd get married at