January 2012 Brides!

[J and G 2012]

We are having a stag/Stagette welcome party, going to Margaritaville and it all white attire!

 

I love the idea of a themed shower, stock the bar is a great one to have!

We did do a registry, and although we don't "need" anything it will be nice to get all our hand-me-downs out of the house and start fresch with new pots/pans/dishes etc. 

 

This weekend, I'm doing all of my running around for our rings, favours, my jewlery and hopefully find sometime to work of my bouqets/bouts!

 

Originally Posted by Manda123 

Hey J and G! Glad to hear your Bach went well! Are you planning on doing anything while you are away, too? We are doing a Bachelor/Bachelorette night in Mexico - possibly heading into Playa Del Carmen to go to Coco Bongos.

 

I see what you are saying about the shower. I was feeling the same way, so my sneaky BMs hosted a surprise one! Your mom is right though; everyone wants to be able to go, since I'm sure there are a lot of people who will be there who aren't making it to the wedding. PLUS i'm sure you've gone to MANY showers over the years... It's your turn to get spoiled

 

Do you have a registry? We didn't do one, so my BMs had a theme - Stock the Bar! We have a crazy amount of booze and wine. Hahah.
 

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Originally Posted by J and G 2012 

Hey Ladies!

Just wanted to Bump this thread, hasn't been much chat lately.

How is everyones planning going? I've been keeping my list updated but I don't think I've struck anything off in 2 weeks!

Definately getting a little stressed!

 

On a happy note I had my Bachelorette this past weekend, had so much fun! My ladies did an amzing job putting everything together. I couldn't have asked for more!

 

Also, and I'm quite nervous about it... my shower is this coming Sunday, I didn't want a shower but my mother insisted and and apparetntly there is over 50 ppl coming! I feel guilty for those that are coming to the DW feeling like they have to spend more money and for those that are not coming feeling like they are missing out. Mind you I am having an AHR that everyone will be coming to. My mom keeps telling me that everyone wants to come to the shower and I should just let it go. Ahhh ,.. and we all through a DW was going to be easy!

Jamie 

 

That's exciting! I'd love to see your fan programs when you are done; it's on my list of things to do. What's a wedding social?!

Originally Posted by kya101 

I'm actually in the city this week for wedding stuff!!!! Tomorrow we are going to get our rings, paper for my DIY fan programs, folded business cards for DIY placecards, groom and groomsmen attire and whatever else fun stuff I think of or find  I am getting super excited the closer and closer we get to the day!!! Oh yeah and I'm picking up my OOT Bag stuff that I had my cousin pick up in th states!!! Let the wedding madness begin. I cannot wait to start putting OOT stuff together. We just finalized our DJ, Liquor/Beer Order and some prizes for our wedding social which is on New Years Eve. Everything is finally starting to come together and happen!!! YAY!!!

 

 

[ashley490]

We're also having a New Year's Eve social!  I feel like it's creeping up so fast and will be here before we know it.  Thankfully all I have left to organize is our liquor order and we're set.  YAY!!

 

Originally Posted by kya101 

I'm actually in the city this week for wedding stuff!!!! Tomorrow we are going to get our rings, paper for my DIY fan programs, folded business cards for DIY placecards, groom and groomsmen attire and whatever else fun stuff I think of or find  I am getting super excited the closer and closer we get to the day!!! Oh yeah and I'm picking up my OOT Bag stuff that I had my cousin pick up in th states!!! Let the wedding madness begin. I cannot wait to start putting OOT stuff together. We just finalized our DJ, Liquor/Beer Order and some prizes for our wedding social which is on New Years Eve. Everything is finally starting to come together and happen!!! YAY!!!

 

[kya101]

YAY!!! Another New Years eve social!!! I totally know the creeping up on ya feeling. I felt like I had all the time in the world to figure stuff out and then it was BAM!!!! get your butt in gear girl time... LOL!!!
 

Originally Posted by ashley490 

We're also having a New Year's Eve social!  I feel like it's creeping up so fast and will be here before we know it.  Thankfully all I have left to organize is our liquor order and we're set.  YAY!!

 

 

 

[kya101]

A wedding social is like a fundraiser for our wedding. Some people call them shags or a doe and stag, it's just a big party that you buy tickets to get in and then prize tickets and what not, It's a lot of fun!!!! 

 

Originally Posted by Manda123 

Hey J and G! Glad to hear your Bach went well! Are you planning on doing anything while you are away, too? We are doing a Bachelor/Bachelorette night in Mexico - possibly heading into Playa Del Carmen to go to Coco Bongos.

 

I see what you are saying about the shower. I was feeling the same way, so my sneaky BMs hosted a surprise one! Your mom is right though; everyone wants to be able to go, since I'm sure there are a lot of people who will be there who aren't making it to the wedding. PLUS i'm sure you've gone to MANY showers over the years... It's your turn to get spoiled

 

Do you have a registry? We didn't do one, so my BMs had a theme - Stock the Bar! We have a crazy amount of booze and wine. Hahah.
 

 

That's exciting! I'd love to see your fan programs when you are done; it's on my list of things to do. What's a wedding social?!

 

 

[kya101]

We haven't started planning yet I'm hoping this week or next!!!! I had to just give in to being worried about the new planner. No matter what we are going to make the best of it and when it really comes down to it... nothing else matters other than I'm marrying my best friend, soulmate, father of my son so everything else is just minor details But I am getting anxious to do the actual planning part!!! Good luck and hopefully we ALL have amazing best day of our life weddings

 

Originally Posted by adevnturelovers 

hi kya have you began your talks with kelley? I started a little though she told me next week she would be talking more to me and that she'd also be assigning the new coordinators for us. Ekk kinda scary now That I realize Ive had over 50 emails over the year with kelley &  now I have to put  new person up to speed on everything...yikes. Though Im still keeping positive and even if I have to write out a 5 page email to new coordinator with all the info  I will.

 

[Nikadawn]

Need to post a tiny rant here ladies. So I ordered my dress the end of July. Apparently it would normally take this designer until January to get the dress in but the rep at the trunk show made a big deal about how he liked me and would personally ensure that it was rushed and delivered by the second week of November to leave plenty of time for alterations. So the bridal shop called yesterday to tell me it was in and when would I like to come for my first fitting? I suggested next Friday and then they told me that their seamstress is booked until the first week of December so I can't come til the fourth. Here's hoping I don't need much in the way of alterations as that's 6 weeks before the wedding and there's two holidays in between! What was the point of the rush order? Okay I've ranted... thanks for listening

 

[J and G 2012]

I'm sure your dress will be fine and alterations in time. It all the little details that are so stressful. I feel you pain!
 

Originally Posted by Nikadawn 

Need to post a tiny rant here ladies. So I ordered my dress the end of July. Apparently it would normally take this designer until January to get the dress in but the rep at the trunk show made a big deal about how he liked me and would personally ensure that it was rushed and delivered by the second week of November to leave plenty of time for alterations. So the bridal shop called yesterday to tell me it was in and when would I like to come for my first fitting? I suggested next Friday and then they told me that their seamstress is booked until the first week of December so I can't come til the fourth. Here's hoping I don't need much in the way of alterations as that's 6 weeks before the wedding and there's two holidays in between! What was the point of the rush order? Okay I've ranted... thanks for listening

 

I'm not going to re-type the whole story but I really could use some advice, please see me thread:

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/76692/photographer-dilemma-budget-brides-help

 

Jamie
 

 

[Avens]

I've lived a couple places in Canada, and They really are a Manitoba/Northern Ontario thing! Here in Alberta, no one has social! It's so weird!
 

Originally Posted by kya101 

A wedding social is like a fundraiser for our wedding. Some people call them shags or a doe and stag, it's just a big party that you buy tickets to get in and then prize tickets and what not, It's a lot of fun!!!! 

 

 

 

[amjohnson]

Hi Avens,

How are you adjusting to life here in Edmonton? I have never heard of wedding socials but sure wish we had them here in Alberta, they sound like fun!!

[JayKay]

I'm from alberta, and I can honestly say I have never ever heard of a wedding social.  Sounds like a lot of fun though!!