Snswedding2016 Planning Thread - Jan 9 2016 (Azul Fives)

[ashhtayy]

@@snswedding2016 oh my gosh don't say sorry - I was just excited to say I reached out. I hope I hear back soon

 

Who is your WD again? My first email was from Emma (I think) and now we have Maribel.

[snswedding2016]

I had Lynda and now Ivis. Let me know how it goes with Judy!

[calgarybride2015]

That's really neat the two of you are having your weddings within 2 days of eachother

[Smellsey]

Ya it is neat! it is also great I think because we can compare notes with weddings so close together. Plus - we can both say "they let her do it" if they say no to something LOL!

 

I am trying to start packing. This may be the hardest part..

[calgarybride2015]

Ya it is neat! it is also great I think because we can compare notes with weddings so close together. Plus - we can both say "they let her do it" if they say no to something LOL!

 

I am trying to start packing. This may be the hardest part..

It was tricky. I packed a lot of little stuff in to Tupperware type bins (shoe box size). Also made bringing it all to the WC office easier. Maybe a little crazy but I also got large ziplock type bags and had one for each table and put all stuff for each into the bag to help the WC out.

 

Just pack as the stuff is ready. Will take some stress off in those final days.

 

Congrats and good luck. Please come back with pics for us old married farts haha

 

 

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[calgarybride2015]

You and @@Smellsey are next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited December 20, 2015 by calgarybride2015

[snswedding2016]

So as of today we leave for Mexico in exactly 2 weeks!!! I really can't believe it! 

 

It feels like I've knocked off some major things but still there's a bunch of stuff to do before we go. Here are some of the big updates:

 

Welcome Bags

They are officially done!!! They're all assembled (Toronto ones), printed and packed. I have started giving them out to our Toronto guests before we depart. This is going to be a huge help as I will only need to pack 8 bags with me. Here's how they turned out...

 

 

Originally I didn't think I would have room in the budget for these bags but I really loved the idea and made it work by keeping it simple.

 

Contents:

Welcome book

Anchor bag

Kleenex

Gum

"Oh Sh!t Kit" 

- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash

- Hand Sanitizer

- Wet wipes

- Bandaids 

- Nail file

- Q-tips

- Pepto

- Electrolyte booster (this saved me on my bachelorette weekend)

 

The welcome books were a bit of an undertaking but I'm really pleased with how they turned out. I don't know if you can see in the photo but I used a Japanese book binding technique to bind the loose pages together. I wanted a simple but easy way of binding the pages as I didn't create it in a booklet format. It was pretty easy to learn but a bit time consuming. I got a 1/16" hole punch from Michaels and pre-punched the holes (3 sheets at a time) and then threaded the twine with a large needle (following the instructions of the tutorial). The way this technique works is that the knot is actually in the centre of the booklet hidden in the seam so from the outside it has a smooth clean look to it, which I love! 

 

Here are the sheets are included:

 

4 different types of itineraries based on who they are for

*General

 

*Groomsmen

 

*Bridesmaid

 

*Maid of Honour

 

Resort Tips

 

Things To Do

 

Rooming List

 

Programs

We decided to go with an infographic type of program. We had fun adding in the facts about us and wedding planning...although my BDW # of posts is off now..

 

 

Chalkboards and Menu

I just realized I never posted about these items. The amazingly talent @ helped me with these items! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them and am forever indebted to her for them as they would have driven me crazy if I was left to my own devices!

 

Here they are:

 

 

 

 

To do list...

-Print the rest of the printable for welcome bags (I finished the last of the documents today) and assemble and start distributing (I have to give out some this week to my colleagues before we all leave for the holidays)

 

-Finish set up document for Azul Fives (Almost done!)

 

-Sort out carry on situation (long story short the carry on luggage I ordered mid nov with my airmiles points is now out of stock...even though I was able to order it. I'm fighting with airmiles now to expedite the shipping time. I may have to buy a new piece of luggage) I'm borrowing luggage from a friend

 

-Book mani/pedi appointments for me and my maids of honour (Jan 3)

 

-Book honeymoon transfer (working out if it's worth it to upgrade to the luxury car transfer with my TA) 

 

-Exchange money (at the place @kyrstalball suggested!) Exchanged pesos - we're waiting on US but will have to pull the trigger soon - the exchange is so terrible

 

-Send out my gift for my TA

 

-Test travel steamer It works!!

 

-Buy Sean's shoes and white dress shirt (it might be last minute but we're holding out for boxing day sales - we have our eye on a couple of items though)

 

-Finish groomsmen gifts

 

-Print photos for display

 

-Finish escort cards (with dietary restriction stickers)

 

-Get playlist back from our friend who is putting it all together for us

 

-Start packing!! Started yesterday! The carry ons are pretty much done and one checked bag is halfway done!

 

NEW

- Finish kids menus

- Buy more lace for candles

- Buy extra batteries for candles

- Buy a couple more small frames

 

Dec 18 - last day of work!!!!

Dec 19 - Christmas Party

Dec 20 - SEAN'S BIRTHDAY!!!!

Dec 21- Pick up dress! 4pm So my dress is looking really good but I need to make a couple more adjustments. Last time we had to take it in a lot in several places but now it is just a bit too snug around the hips. It was bunching funny. I got back Jan 2nd to pick it up. 

Dec 22 - Disney on Ice with our niece/flower girl (our Christmas present to her)

Dec 23 - Waxing appointment and going to see Kinky Boots  

Dec 25 - Christmas

Dec 26 - Boxing day shopping - last minute deals for last minute items we need  

Dec 27 - Extended Family Christmas Dinner

Dec 31 - New Years Eve

 

Jan 3 - Mani/Pedi with Maids of Honour

 

Jan 6 - we leave for Mexico!!!

 

 

I will do my best to keep updating my thread as I get closer to leaving!

 

[deecol]

@@snswedding2016 Wow! Everything looks amazing!  You did such a great job.

 

2 weeks is going to fly by!!!

[calgarybride2015]

Everything looks awesome!!! You've done well and I'm sure you'll get it all done in

 

 

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[yycbride2016]

Ahhhh @@snswedding2016 I'm so sorry I've been so MIA with my new job etc etc. everything is coming together for you! I can't believe you are only 2 weeks away! So exciting! I loved your legal ceremony pics. That dress is to die for! You are so stunning! I can't wait to see your DW pics now too! So glad you were able to make it special for both sets of parents. I know it must have been tough. *hugs*

 

Your welcome bags and cards etc are so cute! Suit the theme so well! I'm sure your guests will love them. And that's awesome that you've managed to give away a lot already. I'm terrified for packing my bags with everything in them hahaha. Your to do list is so organized! I love it! A bride with a plan! My kind of girl hahaha.

 

 

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