Miss617
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It really is. We were talking about it yesterday when we were at his mother's house and he was so excited. And if I start to have doubts, he'll give me a pep talk. I'm very lucky.
2013/2014 Brides Roll Call & Random Thoughts :-)
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It really is. We were talking about it yesterday when we were at his mother's house and he was so excited. And if I start to have doubts, he'll give me a pep talk. I'm very lucky.
FemmeCreole
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OhSoOthentik
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Hey Ladies! I am getting married on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Majority of my planning is done now. I am just trying to figure out the flow of the ceremony at this point. I sent out my invitations last week. Our wedding colors are red, white, and silver.
We are having a co-ed wedding shower next weekend. The bridesmaids decided to throw us a skating party instead of a traditional shower because FH and I love to roller skate. I am pretty much coasting at this point.
We are having a co-ed wedding shower next weekend. The bridesmaids decided to throw us a skating party instead of a traditional shower because FH and I love to roller skate. I am pretty much coasting at this point.
Miss617
Always left of center
So I'm putting together my invitations and creating address labels... and I realize 1) definitely ordered too many invitations and 2) I really didn't need those lined inner envelopes. Probably didn't need the RSVP cards either. All that extra stuff puts the postage a little over an ounce, so now I need to get these damn things weighed for like an extra 10 cents in postage. 
Why didn't I think this through? I spent way more money than I needed to.
Why didn't I think this through? I spent way more money than I needed to.
Miss617
Always left of center
I just awkwardly had to tell my friend of 15+ years he's not invited. I told him we don't have space, which is technically true, but I knew I wasn't going to invite him months ago. Even though he's my boy, the last time we spoke ended kind of awkwardly (he said something about FH I didn't appreciate), and I just realized that I really didn't want him there. Is that awful?
greenandchic
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OhSoOthentik
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I don't think that's awful. This is a day where people who are supportive are around you.
Miss617
Always left of center
greenandchic OhSoOthentik Thanks, ladies. I felt guilty for a little bit, but ultimately, I think I would be happier without him there. After the comment he made about my FH, I was like -____- It would just be really awkward if he showed up. Ah, well. He'll get over it.
I have found it pretty OK!
Throughout, I have kept thinking "I don't get why do people say wedding planning is so stressful!"
I am getting married abroad and my fiance lives in a different country from me. We have a kicka$s wedding spreadsheet on Dropbox so both of us can access the latest version at anytime and we have weekly wedding planning calls for just an hour so our lives aren't taken over by talking wedding stuff every day!
OhSoOthentik
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For me personally planning the wedding itself is fun. The stressful part has been dealing with some of the bridesmaids and guests. Some people don't know wedding etiquette which can make things awkward. For awhile I was stressing because some of the people in the wedding party were not being up front about finances and things of that nature. So it put me and my fiance in situations where we had to cover cost of things that people originally told us they would handle. Which is not a big deal but if people would just keep it real and said, "I'm sorry I support you guys but I can not afford to do xyz" we could have planned better or adjusted some things.
Also now that my invitations have been sent out and I am getting response cards back with uninvited guest on them, I feel awkward having to call people and say, "You included so & so on your response card and I only have ___ seats reserved for you". Or people calling asking to wear inappropriate clothing, etc. Just little things like that can get overwhelming when planning a wedding and still dealing with daily life.
OhSoOthentik
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Ok, forgive me for being nosy but what did he say?
Do_Si_Dos
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FH's mother calls me and tries to get me to change my mind about things. She has been very contrary, and it makes the planning aspect very difficult.
My personality leans toward being a perfectionist, so I tend to focus too much on the details. It becomes really stressful. FH has been really helpful in helping me determine what's important and what not to worry about. Plus, I like for decisions to be made and things to kind of fall into place. I should have hired a planner....... My personality isn't suited for this.
You sound like my cousin she loved planning her wedding and she discouraged me from hiring a wedding planner. Smh...... My best friend told me I was going to hate the planning, but I didn't listen. Lol.....
polished07
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Congrats to the new brides I see most of us are getting married this year!
This week was pretty eventful as far as planning goes! My FH is long distance also but was in town for my grad so I had to squeeze in some planning as he won't be back until August I'll see him again in July when I visit him thankfully
We got in 2 tastings and one the presentation of the food and his selling technique was amazing! The food not so much :-( . The second place the presentation was kind of matter of fact straight to the point but the food was AMAZING!!!!! I mean so dang guddddd lol. So of course I wish I had both the charisma and great service along with delicious food but that's too much like right! I'm gonna try 2 more caterers with my Mom and make a decision the food has to at least taste good so well see. I have over a year of planning left and we've booked our venue I've found my dress and the bridesmaids dresses, now I'm getting to the guts of the wedding budget food, liquor and photos!
This week was pretty eventful as far as planning goes! My FH is long distance also but was in town for my grad so I had to squeeze in some planning as he won't be back until August I'll see him again in July when I visit him thankfully
We got in 2 tastings and one the presentation of the food and his selling technique was amazing! The food not so much :-( . The second place the presentation was kind of matter of fact straight to the point but the food was AMAZING!!!!! I mean so dang guddddd lol. So of course I wish I had both the charisma and great service along with delicious food but that's too much like right! I'm gonna try 2 more caterers with my Mom and make a decision the food has to at least taste good so well see. I have over a year of planning left and we've booked our venue I've found my dress and the bridesmaids dresses, now I'm getting to the guts of the wedding budget food, liquor and photos!
Miss617
Always left of center
He said "Your man isn't exactly top shelf either." This was a couple of months ago, he had asked me what I thought of his BM, whom he had been broken up with for awhile, and I said I thought he could do better (best on what he told me about her, which wasn't particularly flattering). At no point did I ask him what he thought about FH, he said it out of spite.
OhSoOthentik
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Damn, that is jacked up.
OhSoOthentik
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So yesterday was my Wedding Shower. My Bridesmaids threw a shower in honor of me and my fiance at the skating rink. They know we love to skate and it was so awesome. I had the best time and I was all smiles. I had the DJ dedicate "I Love Me Some Him" to my groom and we skated together and I was so emotional I started to cry. I know I am gonna be a happy bawling mess at our wedding. It was great to see all our family and friends that came to the party.
After the Wedding Shower, we then went out for my Bachelorette Party. My whole family came out (except MOB) and we had a ball. I am feeling so much love. FH and I are going to open our gifts today.
After the Wedding Shower, we then went out for my Bachelorette Party. My whole family came out (except MOB) and we had a ball. I am feeling so much love. FH and I are going to open our gifts today.
cookiemonster287
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Ok so two people just invited themselves to our reception.....great.
Well I'll reserve the seats, but I'll be darned if I'm paying for their food lol
Well I'll reserve the seats, but I'll be darned if I'm paying for their food lol
Miss617
Always left of center
That's so rude that they just invited themselves! Are these people family? This is why I'm glad our ceremony and reception are on a boat. Any extra people would have to swim to us
dyamonds10
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Wedding date: April 12,2014. I just got engaged on Sunday! I'm trying to plan a destination wedding. Laid back but classy is the goal
OhSoOthentik
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Congratulations! Happy wedding planning.
cookiemonster287
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That's so rude that they just invited themselves! Are these people family? This is why I'm glad our ceremony and reception are on a boat. Any extra people would have to swim to us
Nope not family at all..... Basically family of a friend and a random boyfriend.... So lame.
I was at the friends house and was told they were coming...I'm not good with conflict so I just said ok but that they would need to pay for themselves.
Sucks.
I hope they don't act up around my family.
cookiemonster287
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Jmartjrmd
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OhSoOthentik girl that was so sweet. I got a little teary visualizing you and him skating around the rink.
OhSoOthentik
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cookiemonster287
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Do any of you consider it rude for a wedding guest to wear white to a wedding?
One of my guests blatantly told me she was wearing white, and I thought she was kidding but she was serious. She even said "I know wearing white to a wedding is crazy".
I didn't even invite her to be honest....her relative is the one I invited anyways.
One of my guests blatantly told me she was wearing white, and I thought she was kidding but she was serious. She even said "I know wearing white to a wedding is crazy".
I didn't even invite her to be honest....her relative is the one I invited anyways.
OhSoOthentik
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I would not wear white to a wedding unless specifically asked by the bride and groom to do so. Its an etiquette faux pas
Miss617
Always left of center
Oops, thought I responded to this. Next time, put your foot down! I don't like conflict either, but we have a really strict guest limit, so I had to tell people no left and right. Don't let anyone take advantage of you! Hopefully telling them they need to pay for themselves will deter them so you don't have to worry about it.
