September 2008 Brides

[Kat81]

Sure I will go find it now.... BUT FIRST!!! I am so excited. We finally got Ryan's suit. I was giving up hope of finding the right one. YAYAYAYAYAYAY! Ok off to get the packing list for you.

[Kat81]

Carry on
Passports and driver's licenses
plane tickets
copies of all contracts
vendor contact info
lists of guests and travel info, arrival times, hotels where they will be
copies of wedding insurance policy
credit cards, only ones we will use
hotel reservation confirmations
photocopies of medical and or trip insurance coverage
phone number of doctor, kennel, credit card companies
prescriptions in original bottles
jewelry, including wedding rings
change of clothes
wedding vows
wedding dress
veil
groom's suit
cell phone & charger
laptop - if you have wedding info on it you need

Checked bag 1
wedding night sleepwear
makeup
perfume
nail polish
underwear
bras
shoes
change of shoes for dancing
pantyhose
garter
purse
wrap
slip
groom's accessories
white button down for makeup application
robe for dressing
something old
something new
something borrowed
something blue
her rehearsal dinner dress
her good-bye brunch outfit

Checked bag 2
skirts, shorts, pants
t-shirts, tank tops, blouses
bathing suits
beach wrap
sandals
dresses and sundresses
wraps and sweaters
camera, extra batteries
sunscreen
sunglasses
hats
after-sun care
insect repellant
toothpaste and toothbrushes
deodorant
makeup remover
swabs
hair brush and accessories
shaving cream and razors
tampons/pads
favorite nail polish
extra piece of luggage to send dress and accessories back with family

Bags 3 & 4
Gifts for attendants and parents
Favors
Welcome bags and contents
CDs/music
Special cake cutting set
Menus
Programs
Escort cards
Guest book & pens
table décor
ceremony accessories
ring bearer pillow
thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips
fix it kit: extras of all materials used to make favors, welcome bags and escort cards - glue gun, double sided tape, cards tock, ribbon, etc.
wedding planning folder with guest list and wedding details

Leave behind with a friend or family member not attending
copies of itinerary and hotel phone numbers
photocopies of passport and credit cards
sealed copy of wills, insurance policy numbers, financial info

[Mrs. Martin]

Originally Posted by Kat81

Sure I will go find it now.... BUT FIRST!!! I am so excited. We finally got Ryan's suit. I was giving up hope of finding the right one. YAYAYAYAYAYAY! Ok off to get the packing list for you.

Congrats on finding the suit!! My FI is being difficult with his! He doesn't want anything too light because thinks he will look too pale and pastey and I don't want him to wear anything too dark because I wanted to keep the color the same as the groomsmen's pants (which is a tan/khaki color). We can't seem to find anything in the middle!

[newprincessbride]

Hey Ladies;

Just checking in with you guys to see how's it going. I'm getting very nervous as the time is getting closer and closer. I feel like there is not just enough time in a day to do what I need to do. My entire wedding party, with the exception of my kids are out of town and sometimes I get NO help. Anyway, hope everyone's planning is coming along....

[Kat81]

Originally Posted by newprincessbride

Hey Ladies;

Just checking in with you guys to see how's it going. I'm getting very nervous as the time is getting closer and closer. I feel like there is not just enough time in a day to do what I need to do. My entire wedding party, with the exception of my kids are out of town and sometimes I get NO help. Anyway, hope everyone's planning is coming along....

I feel ya.. I have had ZERO help. My wedding party all lives far away so they have no idea how much work I have been doing! I can't believe how close it is either. I am so excited. I have almost everything done. I am basically just finishing up the welcome letter and the OOT tags and placecards.
What do you have left?

[newprincessbride]

I have the last dress fitting on 8/29. I have just completed sending all my thank you card for the recent briday showers. I'm packed and I have to pack my girls up too. I guess what is bothering me is that Septmember is such an overwhelming month for me. My son turns 18, My youngest turns 9, my bday is the 12(guess no will have the time or money for my BD) and I just feel like I got no support.
I think i'm missing just the little things but I just can't figure it all out. It's like a bluuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

[Kat81]

Originally Posted by newprincessbride

I have the last dress fitting on 8/29. I have just completed sending all my thank you card for the recent briday showers. I'm packed and I have to pack my girls up too. I guess what is bothering me is that Septmember is such an overwhelming month for me. My son turns 18, My youngest turns 9, my bday is the 12(guess no will have the time or money for my BD) and I just feel like I got no support.
I think i'm missing just the little things but I just can't figure it all out. It's like a bluuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

awww well we will all be your support group. If you need help with any newsletters or anything let me know. I did all mine already and can change them up for you.

[Alyssa]

girls - i am done everything - i just have to pick up my dress next week and FI's suit this week.

if anyone needs any help just shout out ok?

[Kat81]

Originally Posted by Alyssa

girls - i am done everything - i just have to pick up my dress next week and FI's suit this week.

if anyone needs any help just shout out ok?

WOW Alyssa! I still have my welcome letter and OOT bag tags to make. Other than that I am done. I have the dress and suit hanging in the closet. Oh I am also booking the photographers air and room some time in the next few days. Then I am DONE! WOOHOO!

[blkladylaw]

I still need to finalize ceremony/vows with FI
finalize ceremony and reception songs and burn to CD
make table runners using hem tape
make photo dvd play during reception
i finally found my jewelry...last item is on the way from ebay
need to do programs still
need to book transport for guests from reception in Henderson, NV back to Vegas strip
FI needs to book our rental car
we need to finalize choice of our first dance song

shockingly we just booked our accommodations for the Oahu & Kauai honeymoon last week! but it worked out because prices dropped and we got a private rental home for the Oahu part of the trip for a steal at the last minute Waialae Iki Ridge Resort vacation rental in Honolulu

I picked up my dress this weekend

latest weight loss is 32 lbs! dress is looking great!

Got a corset in the mail from ebay....it is making my waist fabulous in the dress!

I finished an initial draft of the ceremony script ...adding on some things to what the pastor sent me...FI needs to review

Got my non-bridesmaids gifts

My shower is this weekend...they told me to pack an overnight bag and brings several outfits for different scenarios and I have no idea still where it is or what is going on!

Some delay on progress this weekend as we fell out over all the things I need help with not just for wedding but I've fallen behind on housework but he has been playing freakin Playstation with his cousin for multiple nights and not helping out at home or doing his wedding tasks. Friday, We got into it and both were like lets call it off and we told our moms and were packing his stuff (half of it is still piled up by the front door now). His uncle kidnapped him and gave him a good talking to and we made up and all is well again. Well until we start talking about the prenup I want and opening a joint account...then we are disagreeing again!

STRESS! I need to go for some of my spa treatments!