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Last Post :) REALLY LONG!
I cannot believe that my day is almost here!! I have been planning for so long that it's completely surreal that it's only 2 days away! We have had our share of drama this week (my dad went to the ER last night and has been sick as a dog the last two weeks) but he is getting better and everything for the wedding is finally done! I am feeling good health-wise myself (thank God!!) and we are all ready for the big day! Well, where do I start? I do not know what I would have done without the knot and our board! I have had so much help and encouragement from other ladies on this board and almost all of my vendors and ideas came from recommendations on here. I cannot even imagine the type of wedding I would have had without the help of all of you! Even my entire family and all my friends know about the knot and the knotties and always ask me things like, "What do the knotties suggest?". I have really loved being a part of this community and sharing everything detail of my wedding with you all the last 19 months that I have been planning. I have especially loved the relationships and bonds that I have been able to make with the people on here. I have emailed with so many girls and built so many bonds with people on here, too many to even name. When I was hospitalized last November I was so touched when people would share their prayers and thoughts with me, it really felt so amazing and boosted my spirits when I was down. I even received a phone call in the hospital from a knottie friend (thanks itsmisseli!). I also saw the kindness and encouragement of girls on here when Andrew's dad passed away soon after my hospitalization. These are memories I hold close to my heart, especially that I haven't even met most of you in person! On another note, who would have thought I would have made some true real life friends from the internet? Katie, you know I love you and I hope that we continue to become closer and better friends through the years! You know you are an unofficial bridesmaid in the wedding! Vannessa, I know you are on your honeymoon, but I love our daily chats and we definitely need to meet up again soon to catch up about our weddings. Planning with you has been a blast! Well, that's about all for now. If I can give some advice it would be to get all the big vendors out of the way as soon as possible because towards the end of planning, there is always a million details to take care of and it's just more added stress if you have to worry about the big things too. Other than that, be organized with your budget, and negotiate! I never would have thought I was able to get the deals I am getting in certain areas, all thanks to the power of negotiation! Finally, don't let the family/friend drama get to you. A lot of people try to make your day about them, but it's really only about you and your FI and that's all the matters and what you need to focus on. I need to thank Letty for pointing that out to me today 
Okay, this is it!! I am going to go get my married on!!!! I'll be back in a couple of weeks from GREECE (Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens!) to share pictures and reviews!!!
Okay, this is it!! I am going to go get my married on!!!! I'll be back in a couple of weeks from GREECE (Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens!) to share pictures and reviews!!! This discussion has been closed.
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