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Luggage is going to so expensive! My FI and I were just having this conversation about how we are going to get everything down to the resort. Shipping is a no go, apparently Mexican customs likes to go through and take things that say "Made in China" in it. Hello!!! Almost everything is made in china now days!!

My FI travels alot so I am hoping he has some free bag coupons built up for us to use. I have also recruited people to take things for us. My mom is carrying my dress on just in case it needs to be searched, that way my FI will never see it until I walk down the aisle.

Here is the stuff I got DONE from 1/11/10 – 1/28/2010

1. AH invites in the mail by Monday 1/07/09 – not done but will be by 1/15/10 - DONE

2. Shopping with my birdesmaids for shoes on 1/3/09 – Done decided they can pick out their own shoes as long as they are silver. - DONE

3. Finalize my jewelry, hair and make up – DONE

4. Finish OOT bag shopping ( down to the little things) – Not Done

5. Begin list for OOT bags and print – Not Done

6. Begin program for the ceremony – Not Done

7. Get my wedding ring sized – DONE

Here is the stuff I got DONE from 1/11/10 – 1/28/2010

1. AH invites in the mail by Monday 1/07/09 – not done but will be by 1/15/10 - DONE

2. Shopping with my birdesmaids for shoes on 1/3/09 – Done decided they can pick out their own shoes as long as they are silver. - DONE

3. Finalize my jewelry, hair and make up – DONE

4. Finish OOT bag shopping ( down to the little things) – Not Done

5. Begin list for OOT bags and print – Not Done

6. Begin program for the ceremony – Not Done

7. Get my wedding ring sized – DONE

1/28/2010 – 2/5/2010

1.Finish OOT bag shopping ( down to the little things)

2.Need to find a garter that's blue

3.Programs for the ceremony

4.Welcome letter to put in OOT bags

5.Final Payment to Photogs

6.Fianl Real Touch Flower payment

7.PACK!!!

STARTING Monday, January 25th – ENDING Friday, February 5th 2010

We will check in with what is done either as it’s done or every other Friday and start a new list

KittenHeart (Amy) to do’s:

1. Get new TA contact info and hope that she is a she and get friendly with her

2. Decide on earrings

3. Finish making bridesmaid fascinators!!!!

4. Decide on what tie design/color for Groomsmen ties

5. Have signature cocktail(s) & cocktail hour music party with MOH’s & bridesmaids and decide on drink recipe and names and list of cocktail hour music

6. Call dance place to start lessons

7. Find and schedule Bobbi Brown makeup lesson

8. FI to get strapping tape and monofilament for paper lanterns – Does he do anything?

9. Complete 2 weeks of P90X

10. Italian family side wants to throw me AHR… figure that out!

11. Decide on placecard/tablecards

12. Receive my invites in the mail?! Fingy’s crossed!

13. Complete dinner menu design and formatting, ready to be printed

14. Start making wedding brochure via VistaPrint

AmyBermuda to do’s:

- Start song playlist

- Start on ceremony design

- Get info about babies at the hotel and nearby medical facilities

MrsVaughn2B (Andrea) to do’s:

1. Finish OOT bag shopping ( down to the little things)

2. Need to find a garter that's blue

3. Programs for the ceremony

4. Welcome letter to put in OOT bags

5. Final Payment to Photogs

6. Final Real Touch Flower payment

7. PACK!!!

Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s:

1) MAIL STD'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2) Order wedding dress

3) Locate sizes for bridesmaids dresses (I may need your help here ladies!)

4) Start picking out our rings!!!!!

5) What else should I be doing at 6 months out

Meghan's to do's:

1. decide on engraving for wedding bands

2. Write thank you notes for wedding shower

3. Sort out wedding cake

4. Think about centerpieces

Katie’s to do’s:

1. Finish wedding 'brochure'

2. Write and finalize AHR inserts with details/info for guests

3. Send out invites once all of above are complete (!!!)

4. On fitting date, also get shoes, veil & tiara

5. Try & work out what the hell I'm going to do/take for photo shoot!

6. Wedding cake

Katies’s FI’s (Chris) to do:’s

1. Sort out music for ceremony

2. Decide on and put songs on iPod for Mexico reception

3. Put list of songs together for UK DJ that we want played (or not!)

4. Organize transport for all guests coming to Mexico - research costs

5. Book hotel for night of AHR

Affromert – Amy’s to do’s:

1. GET SHOES ALREADY

2. Figure out jewelry prob just a necklace

3. Pick something blue? Maybe garter or panties?

4. 1st dress fitting tmw, yay!!! getting the tulle dyed hot pink!

5. Go shopping for Mexico clothes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Finish oot bag goodies

Lolo’s to do’s:

1) Final fitting of my TTD dress - JAN 26 (still needed cups)

2) Second wedding dress fitting!! - JAN 26

3) Take pics to use on mugs-At wedding shower JAN 31

4) Lose 5 more lbs before wedding

5) FI and I working on a slideshow for reception

Crista’s To Do's:

1) Work on details for Calgary E Dinner Party (Invites/ Menu)

2) Complete revisions for our Invites

3) Dress shopping with MOH - Thursday

4) Start to go through all of the options for the reception from Lomas

Renee’s to do’s:

1. Get brochures printed

2. Make luggage tags for guests

3. Mail off brochures & luggage tags

4. Keep working out!

5. Find the bridesmaid's dress in a large!!

6. Sit down with FI and start making decisions (food, decorations, etc.)

I finally (with the help of a friend) wrote down my WHOLE to do list! YAY

AmyBermuda to do’s:

1) Buy BM gifts - spa wraps and flip flops

2) Finalize Tulum/zipline tour and Clubbing buses

3) Begin Programs, Menu Cards, Welcome Letters, and Timelines

Katie (and Lolo and anyone else) -

I think a cheaper and fun way to decorate a table is to buy a bunch of maracas when you are in Mexico and put 4 (+/-) in the center of the table. Its also a fun prop when dancing. Honestly though I have also seen pictures of weddings in Mexico without centerpieces and they look lovely too. Its like the wedding pictures - yes the flowers on the arch/gazebo are nice, but its just as pretty without them.

Its true too that you can use the BM and your bouquets as centerpeices. Thats always a kill 2 birds kind of option!!!!

amyB, i agree with you totally with centerpieces.... Since im having an at home reception, i cannot justify paying for things twice, so Ive actually decided to NOT have centerpieces and just do tons of candles... And the maracas if i can find them when I get there. Also, fyi, i read somewhere on this forum that one bride did NOTHING for her reception and they actually put candles on tables for you and she said they looked great. I saw a pic on kat somthings wedding review and there were blue candles all over and she said they put them there so you dont even need to bring anything.

I love the idea of beach elegance, so Im thinking of bringing crystal curtains to hang around in every other side of the gazebo for my reception. With the reflection of dj lights and candels i think it'll make a fab look!