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How are you holding up? What are your last minute projects? Has anything gone wrong at the last minute? Are you nervous....excited....unsure....scared? Have you figured out something that you didn't know?
I am close to 6 months away and I have no idea how I am going to be feeling at that point or what is going to still need to be done. Please share with us your feelings and thoughts so we'll know what to expect.
Totally stressed! I am doing something wedding related EVERYDAY right now. Trying to tackle the projects that I can have finished and done with and not have to worry about anymore.
We're starting to get into some of the detailed stuff like the day of schedule and what we want to do at the reception.
At 6 months, try to finish anything you can that doesn't require to be done right before the wedding. And try, if possible, to finish a project before moving onto the next. I have all these half done projects sitting around!
I'm getting a little overwhelmed with how fast time is going. But overall, I'm excited. A lot of days the excitment get replaced with 'is it over yet?'. I worry about my nerves, about being pulled in too many directions. I want to enjoy the day.
I don't have too much to do though, as far as errands or projects go. We're addressing the invites this weekend, we're sending them out 2 weeks later. I have to paint a lil design on the aisle, make some pomanders for the shepherds hook to go along the aisle. Then the rest is stuff like my fitting and hair/make-up trials. Those are the most stressful. I'm afraid I'm not going to like the way the dress fits, or the way my make-up looks. Ah! We'll see though :)
I'm feeling pretty zen. Everything is finally starting to coalesce and make sense - thank god!! All of my DIY projects are close to complete. I'd recommend setting a deadline for yourself. Any of my projects that aren't done by the end of March are getting scrapped - I want to spend those last 8 weeks relaxed. It's cool to be making final decisions now instead of planning and to actually be seeing the real results from all of the work we've done.
I find myself less drawn to looking at wedding porn - maybe because I don't need ideas anymore and I know what I'm doing.
AWW, Lace...please don't be stressed out. I am doing wedding stuff almost everyday too and I am not down to 3 months.
Jennifer, I know exactly what you mean about the time shooting by. It seemed like we just got engaged and I had a full year....then 8 months..now almost 6! WOW!
Sweet, I am really glad that you are at zen. I hope that it stays that way for you. And the part about things coming together that were in your head, is exactly what I am looking forward to. Some people hear the ideas and don't get it, but I have it all together in my head, lol
I've got less than 3 months. Sometimes I feel stressed but I know overall I'm doing really well and am confident it will all come together.
The biggest thing I'm worrying about now is the timeline of everything. The logistics of the wedding day.
I'm definitely getting a little overwhelmed. I'm also having issues putting tasks in a logical order. What to finish first? Recently I fixated on the escort cards until FI pointed out I really shouldn't make those until after the RSVP deadline. Right.
Well I have 18 days! 18 18 18! LOL
I started my projects months ago and glad I did because now I can do silly things like glue rhinestones on the programs though they really don't need them.
I bought all the bridal party gifts about 3 months ago and wrapped them and wrote out the thank you cards. They are all in a big cardboard box sealed up and ready for transport. I made my chocolate airplane candies about 2 months ago and put them in ziplock bags. Next week I will put them in their little favor boxes.
I printed programs last week and the FI folded them over the weekend. I have final vendor appointments this week.
I pick-up the napkins a week early from the vendor so that I can fold all 200 of them early instead of at the venue the day of. Glad my aunt thought to ask to pick these up early. I plan to have mom, SIL and aunt over to fold them.
I got cardboard boxes and labeled each with Cake table, Memory table, Sign-in table and then as I buy things or finish them I put them in their boxes.
I'm doing okay today stress wise, but last week I had a OMGosh moment. :)
I also, started buying clothes for the honeymoon, showers, etc. about 2 months ago.
I'm terrified, and have way way way way way too much left to do.
(Not scared of the getting married stuff, but of all of the things I have to do).
@Vintage: You are AMAZING. I hope to be that organize 18 days out! I really like your idea of labeling boxes and putting everything in it for specific tables...definitely going to use that one!
I'm just about 8 weeks out from the big day, and I feel pretty good about everything. Like Rgeddy, I'm starting to worry about the timeline of the actual day, but I know that there are some things I just need to let go. By the day of, I am vowing to not care about details and just ENJOY!
Invitations are going in the mail this week, we have everything we need for the reception decorations and centerpieces (except the flowers, which will be a wedding week project), MIL is doing the favor boxes and wedding programs, our ceremony is well-planned, and mostly I'm just working on the schedules for decorating and the day-of.
I'm trying to remain positive and excited, but sometimes I can't help but think "why didn't we just elope???" ;-)
@scissors I am with you I am 100% terrified I feel like I have a million and one things to do and its making me sooo nervous!! Yikes and yet I am not doing wedding things everyday because between working and going to the gym and eating something its like 10pm but the time I am done ugh!
@5292010- Thanks! And btw... I've often thought why didn't we just do Vegas! :)
Yeah I'm completly stressed. So stressed in fact that I keep putting off things I know I need to do partly becuase I just don't want to deal with it right now. Personally I'm just waiting for the day to come so I can enjoy it and go back to my old seld and not this wedding obsessed bride!
I have 2.5 months left and I'm freaking out daily. We still need to ask someone to marry us, hire a DJ. and find something for the groom to wear. I finally found a cheap enough restaurant for the massive rehearsal dinner today. If I had those other three things done, then I could calm down. And maybe get some real work done at work. I have lots of crafting left too, but I have a good game plan and plenty of time to get that stuff done.
I felt a little better after mailing the invitations yesterday. Although now I'm worried everyone will actually come and it'll end up being very pricey to feed them all.
Vintage!! I so am stealing that labeling boxes idea. I have cardboard boxes, just not labeleed. Everything that comes in or I buy just gets put in these boxes...but why oh WHY did I not think about seperating them? You are a pure genius!
omg I'm so with you girls on the eloping! I kinda wish we had, too late for that now!!
Oh gosh, I am getting really overwhelmed!! I can't wait to hit the 2 month mark when I can finally start bothering my DOC!!!
Down to less than 2 months!! I'm really really excited, but this is definitely beginning to be wedding-mania time. I have all major appointments like centerpiece preview and final approval, dress fittings begin next week, bakery appointment next week, wrapping up premarital counseling for the church next week, meeting with the photographer to go over the timeline...
I still have to make the escort cards, the favors (just ordered the boxes yesterday but still have to assemble), menus, ceremony programs, about ready to finally get my veil ordered (bought the dress forever ago but for some reason the veil was really difficult for me to decide on), still need to get the wedding party/parent gifts AND decide on all ceremony music & reception music choices....
I think the main thing I'm stressing about is getting everything perfectly set. I'm also just nervous in general because I'm just praying that everything comes together the way I have it in my head. Plus, now comes the time when the money really starts pouring out so I'm trying my absolute best to remain in control and organized over the budget.
Not to mention I'm closing on our first home this week, so we're going to be moving and fixing up the house during this time too!
It's stressful, but honestly it is my kind of stress because at least I get to do crafty things in the process lol Now that the worst parts have passed (like guest list finalizing - somehow that puppy just kept ballooning and I finally had to put my foot down to FMIL), at least I'm doing stuff I'll enjoy!
I have some stuff to do, but I'm not worried. The tissue paper for my poms came today and the guest list being able to fit into the venue is making me nervous, but I can't control that so I'm not gonna worry too much.
Honestly, s'all gravy, baby!
I'm at 3.5 months out. I've felt pretty on top of things for the most part. Now I feel behind on everything! I'm trying to get as much done now as I possibly can in hopes that I'll feel on top of things again!
I'm down to the details and need to make a better to do list to keep me on track!
31 days out and sort of losing it.
So many different DIY things to get done, details to finalize, etc. Keep reminding myself of everything that has already been taken care of, but that only works for so long...
Still need to make programs and OOT bags, finish music stuff, finish ceremony, and make centerpeices. Also have to do bouts and put finishign touches on ceremony decor.
I just passed the two month mark eeek!
But more than anything I am just excited and ready to get married!!!! All the big stuff is done... still have my final dress fitting. So excited!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW there are sp many details that you don't take into consideration. You ladies are freaking me out, lol
I'm a little under 3 moths away and I'm pretty laid back right now. I to have been putting away projects and labeling the totes. I figured it would be much easier that way. I'm pretty ok with where things are right now. I'm sending out my invites at the end of the month and I'm super excited about that. I'm saving my alterations til the middle of May. I want to alter my dress into a sweetheart neckline.
I can't believe I'm not stressing because we're actually in the process of buying a home as well. We close on April 23rd, so I should be pulling my hair out by the hand fulls, lol, but I'm not.
Everything is cool. Everything is going well. When it's not, trust that I'll be on here asking for mind stabilizing advice.
The only thing I'm worried about is the weather. We're having an outdoor wedding and I don't want it to rain.
I'll be so glad to be on the plane and headed on my honeymoon.
I am getting married one month from today....4/24!
I am feeling pretty good about everything though. We put all of the favors together last weekend and we got all of the contents for our OOT guest bags as well. We will put them together the week of so that everything stays fresh! My FI desgined the programs already, so we just have to print them out- they came out awesome! I also got the bridesmaids their gifts, but I DO still need to find them earrings.
We are going over the music playlist tonight for the DJ and meeting with the venue to select table linens, go over seating arrangements, etc...so we are looking good! :)
47 days! and I feel stressed only when I think of the To Do list!
Otherwise - So excited!
3 1/1 weeks to go! Almost done with the planning. Need to do print programs, order a cake topper and new escort cards (don't like the ones we got) and we meet with the catering director tonight to finalize the reception details. Oh, and I have my makeup trial Saturday. Last fitting is next Thursday and that's it. WooHoo! Almost done!
In the last two weeks we had the food tasting, tux fitting, DJ appt, hair trial, made favors..it was just plain exhausting. But now, we're on the downhill slope! YAY!
Can't wait for the wedding day AND especially St. Thomas!!
95 days!!!
I have a lot left to do...but overall I am pretty organized and feel pretty good about it!
I'm super excited about the getting married part!!
well I got you all beat.... 10 days to go!! So why am I still checking out wedding dresses and ring?? Hello???? lol. Nahhhh, think everything is good to go, some last minute details that's gotta be done at the last minute, other than that, I am not stressed, just excited and anxious for the time to come!!!
Honestly? Freaking out about how rapidly its approaching, second guessing every decision, stressing out about everything that needs to get done, getting sad that its going to be over soon, avoiding the fact that I need to diet and exercise...
I could go on and on. Most of it isn't positive.
@daniellemybelle....cheer it up sweetie ;)
I have those monsters as well...diet, exercise...especially!!!!
but you can do it...you've got time! and it SHOULD be an enjoyable time as well!
I have less than three months to go......... I'm starting to count down the days. Just 80 days left. I'm feeling very excited. I thought that the wedding planning was going to be very easy, and I still think so but in thinking so I'm procrastinating on a lot of things I should be buying and doing.
I can't wait for my wedding day and to become a my FI's wife. The planning is really making me nervous. I just feel like I'm going to run out of time or forget something very important.
Wish me luck bees!
beyond stressed (see http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/etiquette-for-showers-receptions-and-next-day-brunch#post-829529)
i keep having my ups and downs. one minute i'm elated and totally stoked over all the fun little details i'm doing, and then i'm freaking out and what still needs to be done and having nightmares (literally) about not getting it all planned in time. anyone else keep having those horrible nightmares that suddenly it's the day before the wedding and you don't have ANYTHING planned?
@ani freak: Oh, the nightmares!! I don't think a night has gone by for nearly 5 months now that I haven't had a wedding nightmare. Not all of them are about planning, but the majority of them are...it is ridiculous! I hate that feeling where all of a sudden it is the day before or the day of the wedding, and you just show up to the church and NOTHING is ready.
Just remember, it is only a dream and with as dedicated as you are to planning, you know it will turn out better than that! :)
I am having the hardest time convincing my FI that we need to get stuff done. He keeps saying, "Oh, we have time." That is posing to be the most stressful!
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ladies. I see alot of being freaked out. You seem half and half on the "I have lots left to do and am not organized" and "I have hardly nothing to do and am very organized."
As MOG, I have to order champagne for the after party room- extra flowers from Sam's for emergencies, glasses from Ikea for the suite, pack Jordan almonds into their gift tins, mail out RD invites and finalize the count with the restaurant. Oh, and make the video... 
I have less than three months and am stressing right now. However, it is not because of the wedding. It is because of all the non-wedding work that needs to be done. :-)
Our invites went out this week, my hair trial is done, we have a plan for an officiant (I think...), need to to make another deposit next week, using my christmas spa gift certificate next week to relax (yah for mom thinking ahead!), favors are here but not assembled, centerpiece components purchased, getting experiments started to run over the weekend, whew thanks for reading my vent.
Seriously though, we've kept things pretty simple and have gone with a venue that will do most of the set up for us. With a venue that has a lot of character on it's own, I feel less inclined to decorate it more. My mom is going to be here for the 1.5 weeks before the wedding so I'm planning to hand off a number of projects to her.
Anything that you can purchase or get done early will be in your best interest. Good luck with the planning!
I have a lot of things to do. On the outside I'm seem pretty calm but inside, I'm torn between being cool and very frazzled. I fell like im missing a lot things that I haven't thought of. It also doesn't feel like the wedding is coming up. Like it hasn't hit me yet. I'm sure when it does start to fell like it. I'll running around like a chicken with their head cut off. lol!!
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