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@shyne2060: I'm also an April 2011 bride and I have about everything you said booked except my hair and make up.... I left my dress at the salon bc I didn't want to be tempted to try it on and get it dirty or have my fiance see me in it!!!
A friend of mine recently was in a day time wedding and she had an amazing time! Everyone still enjoyed themselves, danced and there's more time for an after party at a nearby home, bar or hotel!
The colors I chose were Creamsicly Orange (Made it up!), Gray and White! How about you??
@shyne2060: I think that you have done the major stuff already! The only thing I can think of is that if you are sending Save the Dates you may want to start gathering addresses/guest list to get that out soon...also do you have an officiant yet? You might want to get that done ASAP also.
Right now I just picked my invitations and am waiting on the proof. I am also having my MOH try on a whole bunch of bridesmaid dresses so that we can pick one.
When my dress gets here I am also leaving it at the boutique that I got the dress at.
My colors are Brown and Blue mostly...with touches of pale yellow and white :)
@shyne2060: Sounds like you're off to a great start, nailing down many of the big important items!
I don't know about the store that you purchased your dress out, but I had to pick my dress up in a certain amount of time. They said that they didn't have the storage space to hold onto everyone's dress (It would have been sitting there for over 10 months). Mine is hanging up in my parent's house to reduce my urge to try it on (since it's a nice little drive away).
Next on my list is to order BM dresses for my girls and then start on my DIY invites. My colors are blue and green :)
@shyne2060: April bride myself, sounds like you have a lot done! I got engaged mid July and for my ultra tiny wedding, have the ceremony location and reception location booked. We're in Alexandria, VA so we're having it all in Old Town to save on costs and keep it super personal to us, tho all of our guests are coming from out of town so just finished sending out the save the dates.
Bought my dress about a month ago and have it in storage right now, so I suppose I'm going to have to remember to get it cleaned and steamed before the big day, although I have a feeling I'm totally going to forget to do that!
Next up for me is to meet with the potential officiant next week and I'm currently consulting with my BM about her dress. Trying to get the invites out by december at the earliest. Very small wedding, only 30 guests with a morning ceremony and brunch reception. Still have no idea about photography, hair and makeup!
My colors are red and black and I'm having sort of a steampunk theme.
Hi ladies,
We're getting married April 16, 2011 as well. Just started planning like 2 weeks ago, WAY behind on everything ... a little freaking out ... had a little breakdown a few nights ago ... but overall I think we're doing a okay. It's going to be a pretty traditional christian ceremony.
So far, we've booked (contracts will be signed by the end of this week) the hotel reception venue, the church for ceremony (we are member, so that's pretty much given), we will have our pastor officiating the wedding (yay!), and photographer and THAT'S pretty much it!!! I know I am super behind. I still have no clue what my save-the-date cards will look like ... so lots of work need to be done especially since I'm DIY-ing our stationeries ...
My color is red/pink/silver-ish - with some cherry blossom theme going on as well :)!
@evaporated: that's awesome that we sort of live in the same area - we're having our wedding in Gaithersburg, MD. My wedding color is red too!!! Since we're sorta in the same area - do you have makeup artist for your wedding? I'm so lost trying to find one with good service and affordable price ...
@shyne2060: We are also doing early afternoon/lunch reception as well. There is no minimum on Saturday afternoon and that is a lot of saving for us since we have about 70 people in our list. I think it'll be OK, I don't know myself ... but my ceremony will be early in the morning 10AM-ish, cocktail hour at 11 - and then reception starts at noon (lunch time) and should end around 4pm. It saves us a TON of money and we're also doing 3 hr open bar, instead of 4 hr open bar. I think it'll be OK!
8 Months to the day for me!!! Our colors are dark olive and dark purple (We wanted a fall wedding can't you tell LOL). The BM dresses are fern and the guys tuxes are chocolate with fern vest and tie.
-Booked ceremony and reception venue
-Booked Photography
-Booked DJ
-Booked Photo booth
-Booked rehearsal dinner
-Booked the officiant
-Booked hair (me and the girls)
-Half way done with table numbers
- Almost done with our programs. Printed, cut and embossed the covers and just need to print the insides right before the wedding.
-Finshed card box
-Ordered my dress YAY!!! And received it.
-Started getting BM's gifts
-Bought invitations and started printing them.
-Ordered wedding announcements (for those who aren't invited)
- Ordered Rehearsal Dinner invites
- BM dresses picked out and will be ordered sometime in Sept.
-Started buyg BM gifts
-Picked out tux with FI (super excited to see him in it)
-Started our day of schedule (just a basic outline, will be modified several times before the wedding)
-Started a playlist for our DJ
-FINALLY found our song!! It is so perfect for us. It's a little older but I haven't heard it in a while and we both got all teary eyed when we listened to it. It's the one!!
Over the next few months we will:
Finish table numbers
Choose a baker
Register
Finish buying stuff for the rest of our DIY projects and knock them out during the holidays.
Hopefully find a place for dance lessons (that's not too expensive)
decide if I am going to DIY my make up or hire someone.
@Engaged_With_Love: Wow. I feel soooo behind after reading your list! lol I thought I was on top of things but it seems like I need to print your list out and get busy! I'm April 8, 2011 btw.
I feel like I have most of the things done that I need to- big things that is.
We still need to look at tuxes, order invites (when am I supposed to do that), have my dress altered (closer to the wedding), write the actual ceremony, order programs.
Let's see: I got my contract for the reception site and DJ in the mail today. I had my first meeting with a florist and I'm trying to schedule a meeting for the photographer I want. I have colors and my dress has been ordered; it should be here at the end of Oct. We aren't having a bridal party, but we are having a flowergirl and I'm looking at dresses for her. I need to call the cake baker and set up an appt. I'm trying to decide if we should get married at the reception site or somewhere else.
We've had to change our plans a lot so I don't think that's too bad for picking the date two weeks ago.
Cheeks11 I have been following the check list on theknot.com and in our wedding planner. We have gotten a little ahead on somethings but I like everything to be planned and done a ridiculous amount of time before they need to. I give myself deadlines because the month of the wedding will already be crazy because it's the month of the wedding. I just want to make that time enjoyable by getting as much done as possible. We also live 3 hours away from where we are having the wedding so I feel pressured sometimes to get things done.
I am really enjoying all this planning so I get carried away with things.
@Engaged_With_Love: Just wanted to make sure haha. I had to count on my hands twice because I thought maybe I had been wrong for a while ;)
@Engaged_With_Love: Omgosh that would drive me crazy if I was so far away from the venue. I see why you're all on to of things! I'm not too far ehind. I found an officiant and still need to book but I have all the big stuff out of the way like venues, food, no dj (iPod wedding for us), booked photog, making invites now, mocked up programs and centerpieces, have the items for the oot bags...So I'm getting there. I too want to have things completely done way in advance. I've given myself to the end of the year to have everything except favors done (brownie pops). We'll see how that deadline turns out 
.
I'm an April 29th bride. I have venue, photography, florist, linens/china, cake, DJ, and am in the process of picking specifics for our invitations. I'm not going shopping for my dress until november or december and that's when I'm going to go with my BM's to pick out dresses for them. Will probably get my makeup done at the MAc counter so havn't set up appt for that yet. Still have to pick menu, find an afficiant, and I just started designing my DIY table numbers and escort/place cards.
It does seem overwhelming at first I know, but remember that depending on your area you don't always need 12 months or more to plan. Most people in my area are engaged for 4 to 8 months before they get married. you have so much done already!! Good for you!!
OMG I didn’t realize so many of you responded J
I decided to leave the dress as well. I tried it on and made sure it still felt like the one. IT DID!!!
I spoke to FH yesterday and he says he’s completely fine with doing a day time wedding.. I guess I needed reassurance.
I originally had about four colors lol but I really like grey, fuchsia, and white… unfortunately the place has some gold in it that might look bad with grey.. what do u think? He wanted blue but I don’t know.
@elephant: They said I can leave the dress until March (which would be my first fitting) and that way if anything were to happen she said they are 100% responsible for replacing the dress. I tried it on and it fit perfectly; maybe I need to lose a good 5lbs. J Love blue and green.
@evaporated: I SOOOOO wish I could have had a small intimate wedding. Sounds beautiful.
@ u got that: Sounds like you’re doing pretty well. I would say look for that dress. Thanks for the reassurance, I guess I am just having typical wedding day fears.
@engaged with love: okay so the panicking begins after I look at your list. I will definitely start checking off things from your list to do this weekend. OH MY Bless your on great planning heart. J
My wedding is the last weekend of april and I am way behind all of you. I have the venue, the dj, the catering, the videographer and almost have the dress. That's it =) Photographer, invitations and flowers are next on my list and I'm not really panicking...(yet)...so don't worry!
shyne2060 I think you are doing fine. You also have a wedding planner, we decided to skip that. Although our venue has a coordinator who will help the day of and we are suppose to meet with her and to discuss details.Anyway, your planner will help you along and carry most of the stress for you (that's her job).
We have been engaged since Dec. 2009, I also don't work, I take classes in the fall and winter but have the summer off. FI wanted me to move with him when he had a job transfer but I had to try to find a new job. There aren't any to be found out here. He told me not to worry about it and just take classes. SO since I have free time and have no friends or family where I live I tend to have CONSTANT wedding brain and am always working on some project or doing research for one LOL. Plus I love it so much I may be helping my cousin with her wedding (I'll be her planner) and when my close friends get married I will be offering any help.
I don't think you are behind in the planning.
@Engaged_With_Love: You sound just like my FI but to be honest she was great at the beginning but I haven't heard from her as frequent as I use to so I am still in panic mode. I struggled with the venue and his family being so difficult that they have made me reconsider everything thus far. The kicker is: WE ARE THE ONES PAYING FOR IT!
Sounds great as far as your planning is concern. My MOH has kids and a very hectic job so I don't hear from her much. I know that she has a life so I only try to call when it's really important. My other BM"S (my sisters) drive me insane so I've been doing this alone.
shyne2060 If you are paying for it then I say listen to what they BUT decide whether it is a good suggestion or one that needs to be tossed out. This is you and your FI's wedding, how do you picture your beautiful day? Once you have found what it is you want for your wedding you won't have second thoughts. For example I knew I want a nicer venue and NOT a hotel (nothing against hotel weddings, I just knew I wanted nothing to do with that), an evening wedding, and an earthy/rustic/enchanted forest type wedding. No second guessing once I imagined the wedding, not even with peoples suggestions because they don't like what I am doing. I did have second guesses and knew in the back of my mind that some of the details where NOT what I wanted. When I finally found the style I wanted all the second guessing went away.
As for your planner, send her a little email (or call whatever) with your concerns or wants.
My MOH is my also my sister, she hasn't been very helpful or pleasant so far. I feel like if I don't invite her along for things she'll be mad that she wasn't included but if I invite her she feels like she HAS to go and looks bored and miserable the whole time. She assigned herself the position and has complained about how expensive it will be constatly.So I kind of understand your situtaion with your MOH. My MOH also has kids but she's a stay at home mom (not that that isn't a job it's just different than being a mom AND going to a full time job)
My BM"S are AWESOME but they live three hours away. They want to help with DIY projects, they wanted to go look at venues, try on dresses, etc. It is hard to involve them as much as they want to be because of the distance.I am so grateful for them and their support! Well I do have on who doesn't seem to even want to be in the wedding but I ignor that. She could have said no, if she doesn't order her dress then I guess that's how she wants to say no. Not going to stress over it.
I personally don't mind doing certain things myself. I have learned over years that my vision of a DIY project can be VERY different than someone elses. I also know not every one is good at stuff like that so I am ok with doing it alone. I don't mean to be rude or unappreciative (or sound full of myself LOL) but I don't want half of my project looking good and the other half looking like my 5 yr old nepohew did it.
Planning a wedding is suppose to be fun and beautiful. You need to be able to enjoy the whole process. My main advice KNOW WHAT YOU (and FI) WANT! It will make all the difference. If you are already unsure about something then anyone can send you off into another direct or make you feel bad about your decision. I graciously accept any suggestions and sort them out in my head. That way no ones feelings are hurt but you can still have what you want. I don't have to deal with the in-laws because they want nothing to do with the wedding "Just tell me the date, time and location", seriously!!
You are definitely right as far as FI’s family goes… they are upset that he wants to invite FFIL so they have said they will not be in attendance. Long story but he has been very sad and disappointed over the whole ordeal but because he knows that he wants to get married he is slowly getting over the fact. As far as the venue, I’ve tried to go 50/50 with him because this medium size wedding was his idea. I preferred DH with no nonsense etc… he wanted larger local wedding with all the families. I love him so I compromised.
I just sent the planner a note and ironically enough since her payment is due she will meet me lol. I like her so I hope she has some good ideas.
The thing with MOH is that I love her dearly and I knew of her situation before hand but I could not see myself getting married without having her there. She has always been there for me but has fallen wayyyy short since I’ve been engaged. Things happen I suppose.
As far as the BM’s, the good thing they did go with me for my dress hunting escapades (well two and my mom) and they did see the venue but they have different ideas of what the wedding should be. I am hung up on colors and they are worried about styles of dresses lol.
I had such a great relationship with FSIL and FMIL but they have put me in the middle of the drama. The feel like I should put my foot down and tell FI not to invite FFIL. They feel like I should be on their side since they’ve been rooting for me and this wedding since we started dating.
@ engaged with love.... I'm somewhat jealous that you get to indulge your wedding brain all day. Now that I work full time I do miss that but, the grass is always greener!!! I can do some wedding stuff at work but I feel kind of guilty....
I've been a little stressed out because recently I went to my tasting at my venue and it was a totally different coordinator who knew nothing about what I had already planned with the previous girl. They have a new chef, new wedding packages and she basically questioned everything I thought was set in stone. She was totally understand and as she was new to the job, just wanted to figure it all out. However, she still hasnt gotten back to me about a lot of the questions that came out of our last meeting so I'm still stressing...
I know we have 7 months or so but I really wanted to have most everything together before the holidays because I feel like it's going to go really fast after New Year's... do you think I'm putting to much pressure on myself? I know a few of you said you had an end of the year deadline....
BTW: I've also had people change alot or act a lot differently than they swore they would when I was engaged/married. It's making me doubt a few relationships bu I know that my wedding isn't the center of anyone's universe but me and my fiance's so I'm trying to just stay calm and collected about it all, but it's extremely hard when you are trying to get things done and you have resistance!
soontobebogo I don't think you are putting too much stress on yourself. It is a good goal to to set for your self. If for whatever reason you don't make your goal you still have plenty of time to finish stuff.
Our coordinator hasn't replied to an email I sent a month ago and she is NEVER working. I needed to set up a taste testing since we live 3 hours away and can't go back home till Thanksgiving (for 3 days). Ugghhh.
That would be very stressful to have a new coordinator who was hired in with new packages and what not. Hope everything goes well for you.
This event in you life will def. show you who are true friends are. It is an exciting and busy time for you guys and your friends and family should support you and help you when you need it.
Update: I've got my photographer. I've decided to DIY my flowers and have 12 out of 18 tables planned. I have ideas for the other 6. Picked a flower girl dress, started buying stuff to DIY the flowers (vases, shears, and tape). Started looking at churches... although FI would do it outside. Might DIY invitations... haven't decided yet. My sister is doing my hair and make up, since she'll be done with beauty school by then.
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Just wondering what everyone has left to do in their planning… I was late to the April 2011 group since we are having a short engagement. I am often left feeling overwhelmed and like I should change the date but I think I just am unsure with the venue and time of the wedding. L FH has decided for an early afternoon reception since it will save us more than 25% but I have never experience a wedding this early so I am at a lost anyhow…
I have booked wedding planner/florist, venue (ceremony/ reception), dj, photographer, cake is included, makeup, hair (which I may change), and my dress. Although I was told that the dress would probably be ready by the end of November, I received a phone call yesterday saying it was already ready. What do I do? Leave it there or bring it home? I am unfamiliar with the procedure of having your dress sit in your closet etc…
What colors have you chosen?