Well, today it hit me that the day is coming, and SOON!
I've had dreams, I've had lists, I've had countdowns... but today, I couldn't stop thinking about the wedding!
So, I sat down and made a list of everything that I could possibly think of that we have to do. And I mean, everythign. Itemized so that "print programs, hole-punch programs, and tie ribbons around programs" are 3 separate items. Because they'll probably happen separately.
Then, I sat down and prioritized. When could I do things? The things is, I started to worry that I was going to try to do everything at once or end up doing nothing at all from overloading. So I have lists by the week. 8-11 things per week. Some are simple, like "Send rehearsal dinner invitation" where some are more difficult, like "Make seating arrangements."
I'm excited that it's so close. 6 weeks worth of planning, doing, organizing, and thinking before it all comes together.
It also means only 5 weeks left of work before I am all wedding, all the time. I can't wait.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
The big 5-0
Today marks 50 days until the wedding.
We've been having a fantastic summer, and so far I think we're doing well at enjoying our summer without letting this wedding take over our lives. At least, as much as possible!
So, what wedding things to share? RSVPs are coming in now... and I keep crossing my fingers that we stay under 69%. Otherwise we'll have numbers issues. If the 180 people that haven't responded follow suit of the 90 who have, we'll be just fiine at 64%.
Not like I'm counting or obsessing.
My to-do list still seems interminably long, but I'm not sure there's anything else that I can do about it right now. It's too early to do some things.
For now, I'll enjoy going to someone else's wedding this weekend: a dear, dear friend who is like my sister.
And I'll keep obsessing with my numbers.
We've been having a fantastic summer, and so far I think we're doing well at enjoying our summer without letting this wedding take over our lives. At least, as much as possible!
So, what wedding things to share? RSVPs are coming in now... and I keep crossing my fingers that we stay under 69%. Otherwise we'll have numbers issues. If the 180 people that haven't responded follow suit of the 90 who have, we'll be just fiine at 64%.
Not like I'm counting or obsessing.
My to-do list still seems interminably long, but I'm not sure there's anything else that I can do about it right now. It's too early to do some things.
For now, I'll enjoy going to someone else's wedding this weekend: a dear, dear friend who is like my sister.
And I'll keep obsessing with my numbers.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
It's been a long time!
Well, it's been a long time. And I've had 2 people ask me about the blog, so I thought I would write something. I hadn't been sure if people were still even reading the details, so I had kind of let things go.
I moved since the last post, so that's probably why I've been so slow at updating. Other things going on, we kind of put wedding planning to the side.
But we've been making hay like crazy lately... er, making progress!
The only interesting thing that's happened lately has been in regards to our guest book.
2 months or so ago, one of my cousins offered to make the guest book for us. She makes handmade books and wanted to make the guestbook. We discussed the idea and decided together that we would rather go a different route that we had been planning on. When we finally purchased our own supplies, I was getting ready to tell my cousin that we were going another direction...
Right about that time, I got a message from her saying she's purchased all the supplies and was ready to go to make the book, she just needed to know how many people to plan for...
I was kind of speechless at first. I wondered if I had maybe given her the go-ahead without realizing it, but Nick was adamant about our decision and reminded me that I shouldn't give in, just because of an over-excited cousin who bought supplies without having actual confirmation from us.
So, back goes a message to the cousin, apologizing for any miscommunication, but saying that we're going a different route and have already purchased other supplies.
Not to mention, as a side note, part of me wondered, "How do you even know that I would have liked the supplies you purchased?"
So, I curbed my frustrated self that wanted to lash out and sent a very kind and apologetic message instead.
My future mother-in-law said I can blame it on her next time. Good plan.
I moved since the last post, so that's probably why I've been so slow at updating. Other things going on, we kind of put wedding planning to the side.
But we've been making hay like crazy lately... er, making progress!
The only interesting thing that's happened lately has been in regards to our guest book.
2 months or so ago, one of my cousins offered to make the guest book for us. She makes handmade books and wanted to make the guestbook. We discussed the idea and decided together that we would rather go a different route that we had been planning on. When we finally purchased our own supplies, I was getting ready to tell my cousin that we were going another direction...
Right about that time, I got a message from her saying she's purchased all the supplies and was ready to go to make the book, she just needed to know how many people to plan for...
I was kind of speechless at first. I wondered if I had maybe given her the go-ahead without realizing it, but Nick was adamant about our decision and reminded me that I shouldn't give in, just because of an over-excited cousin who bought supplies without having actual confirmation from us.
So, back goes a message to the cousin, apologizing for any miscommunication, but saying that we're going a different route and have already purchased other supplies.
Not to mention, as a side note, part of me wondered, "How do you even know that I would have liked the supplies you purchased?"
So, I curbed my frustrated self that wanted to lash out and sent a very kind and apologetic message instead.
My future mother-in-law said I can blame it on her next time. Good plan.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Wedding Free
This past weekend we vowed to have a wedding free weekend. I mean, it's 5 months away! We can do that.
I only cheated a little bit. Those truffle boxes were screaming at me, yelling to be turned into pretty little boxes. I only did 5 or so.
But other than that, we were quite successful!
This week we're in a whirlwind of wedding related activities - try on/pick-up wedding dress (okay, that one is just me!), taste food for the reception (give me your opinion now!), do all the things we were supposed to do last week, call all the people we want to have do thigns and are planning on, but haven't actually officially asked...
Practice typing skills.
Okay, that's not wedding related. But my typing is horrible this blog post, have had to go back and correct numerous times, so that's definitely on the list. Might play an online typing game and be utterly nerdy.
151 days!
I only cheated a little bit. Those truffle boxes were screaming at me, yelling to be turned into pretty little boxes. I only did 5 or so.
But other than that, we were quite successful!
This week we're in a whirlwind of wedding related activities - try on/pick-up wedding dress (okay, that one is just me!), taste food for the reception (give me your opinion now!), do all the things we were supposed to do last week, call all the people we want to have do thigns and are planning on, but haven't actually officially asked...
Practice typing skills.
Okay, that's not wedding related. But my typing is horrible this blog post, have had to go back and correct numerous times, so that's definitely on the list. Might play an online typing game and be utterly nerdy.
151 days!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wedding panic
Just had a little bit of panic. Wondering if this will be our one "chaotic" moment?
Got a message from one of our groomsmen's wife, asking which Kohl's to buy the shirt at because they couldn't find it.
So I start to reply, ready to include a link of the shirt so they can order online if they can't find it.
And I can't find the link online! I'm scouring the Kohl's site, looking where I've always looked, and I can't find it! Panic at the disco.
So, I manage to find it somehow, finding it in my histories, and notice it's marked down even more now than it was when we bought it a few weeks ago. Does this mean that they're discontinuing the shirt?
Just in case, I tell the wife to make sure they get it soon, that it's hard to find and looks like it's maybe getting discontinued. I notice there are less sizes available now than there were when we first found it online. Uh oh. Will everyone be able to find it? Will our groomsmen be able to get it? Have they all found it already? So far only one has informed us that he's found the shirt...
So, a little panic on my end...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
And we inch along...
It seems easier and easier to check things off the list.
We've figured out what we's like for flowers. Now all we have to do is order them, figure out how/where to store them, and not let them die and the few days that they are in our possession.
We've picked out shirts for our groomsmen, a peach striped, button-down, long-sleeved shirt. It will contrast nicely to the bright, summery green the bridesmaids will be wearing.
And I'm losing weight! Yay!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
list update
Sorry it's been so long! It's been a crazy time, but we're starting to feel like things are coming together!
We have:
We have:
- Sent out save the dates this week (ee! It seems so real!)
- Picked out bridesmaid dresses
- Booked a photographer
- Bought a bridal dress for me, myself, and I
- Entertained all kinds of people
- Bought a honeymoon swimsuit
Finally, it starts to come together!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It all worked out in the end
So, we have a new success to share!
I called Target customer service yesterday only to hear that there was really nothing they could do. They filed our complaint, but had nothing to guarantee we would have a better experience.
So, we decided to bring our business and the business of 120 invited guests somewhere else.
Enter, Bed, Bath, & Beyond. The minute we walked in the door, we were treated like gold. Our coats taken, water offered, apologies for the 2.5 minute delay, walks around the store, explanations of registering, and my Bond-wanna-be fiance given full reign to use the scanner to his heart's content.
We found things at better quality, fair prices, and personalized service with a bubbly, helpful sales associate ready to make us happy. We walked away exhausted from all the work, but satisfied at the success. We may still register somewhere else - Kohl's, Crate & Barrel, or something similar, but we are happy to have the majority of items registered for.
So, I've made a 180 and am no longer crabby at the registering experience! I was happy to find someone more than willing to make me feel special and wanted! At least, someone in addition to the fiance that already makes me feel that way!
I called Target customer service yesterday only to hear that there was really nothing they could do. They filed our complaint, but had nothing to guarantee we would have a better experience.
So, we decided to bring our business and the business of 120 invited guests somewhere else.
Enter, Bed, Bath, & Beyond. The minute we walked in the door, we were treated like gold. Our coats taken, water offered, apologies for the 2.5 minute delay, walks around the store, explanations of registering, and my Bond-wanna-be fiance given full reign to use the scanner to his heart's content.
We found things at better quality, fair prices, and personalized service with a bubbly, helpful sales associate ready to make us happy. We walked away exhausted from all the work, but satisfied at the success. We may still register somewhere else - Kohl's, Crate & Barrel, or something similar, but we are happy to have the majority of items registered for.
So, I've made a 180 and am no longer crabby at the registering experience! I was happy to find someone more than willing to make me feel special and wanted! At least, someone in addition to the fiance that already makes me feel that way!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Love to hate, hate to love.
So, we live in Minneapolis. Home of the Target headquarters. And I like Target, really, I do.
We've decided to register at Target. We went on Saturday to begin the process - we knew we might not get it all done in one shot, but we wanted to get started so that we would be done by the time Save the Dates went out.
So there we are, starting our registry, and we bring our little piece of paper to the guest service desk.
--
Target Team Member: "Oh, I'm sorry, we only have 3 working scanners right now and they're all in use."
Nikki: "Oh. Well."
Target Team Member: "Why don't I hold onto your sheet here and the next one that comes in, I'll hold it for you."
Nikki: "Okay, well, we can go pick up a few things we need and come back."
As we walk away, we hear:
Target Team Member to other Target Team Member: "So, the next one that comes in, save it because they're waiting for a scanner.
--
We walk away and get some things. Chips and salsa for the Vikings game, bathroom supplies, the usual. Then we start wandering around the bedding, the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room areas.
15 minutes after first encounter, Nick goes back to check. We've seen at least 1 person walking around with a scanner.
--
He comes back. No luck, they're all still in use.
--
We walk around some more. Nick says he'll let me get all red things for the kitchen (yay!) Before we start the long, drawn-out "What dishes should we get?" discussion, he goes back to check.
--
He comes back, dejected, and relays this interaction.
Nick standing in line. Gets to the front. Sees the first lady from initial interaction.
Target team member (looking at a different Target team member, not one of the first two): Oh, shoot, that was what we were supposed to do.
Then, to Nick: "I'm sorry, I gave the scanner to someone else."
--
Well.
We left the store. We won't be registering at that Target. I might complain to Target that I'm not so sure that I even want to register there anymore.
But they have nice things. And they're reasonably priced. And everyone loves to get gifts at Target. And Target is always my default for wedding gifts.
So we'll probably still register at Target. Just not the one in Edina, MN 55435.
We've decided to register at Target. We went on Saturday to begin the process - we knew we might not get it all done in one shot, but we wanted to get started so that we would be done by the time Save the Dates went out.
So there we are, starting our registry, and we bring our little piece of paper to the guest service desk.
--
Target Team Member: "Oh, I'm sorry, we only have 3 working scanners right now and they're all in use."
Nikki: "Oh. Well."
Target Team Member: "Why don't I hold onto your sheet here and the next one that comes in, I'll hold it for you."
Nikki: "Okay, well, we can go pick up a few things we need and come back."
As we walk away, we hear:
Target Team Member to other Target Team Member: "So, the next one that comes in, save it because they're waiting for a scanner.
--
We walk away and get some things. Chips and salsa for the Vikings game, bathroom supplies, the usual. Then we start wandering around the bedding, the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room areas.
15 minutes after first encounter, Nick goes back to check. We've seen at least 1 person walking around with a scanner.
--
He comes back. No luck, they're all still in use.
--
We walk around some more. Nick says he'll let me get all red things for the kitchen (yay!) Before we start the long, drawn-out "What dishes should we get?" discussion, he goes back to check.
--
He comes back, dejected, and relays this interaction.
Nick standing in line. Gets to the front. Sees the first lady from initial interaction.
Target team member (looking at a different Target team member, not one of the first two): Oh, shoot, that was what we were supposed to do.
Then, to Nick: "I'm sorry, I gave the scanner to someone else."
--
Well.
We left the store. We won't be registering at that Target. I might complain to Target that I'm not so sure that I even want to register there anymore.
But they have nice things. And they're reasonably priced. And everyone loves to get gifts at Target. And Target is always my default for wedding gifts.
So we'll probably still register at Target. Just not the one in Edina, MN 55435.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Facebook.
So, I have 277 friends on Facebook. I did not tell each and every one of them individually that I was engaged before we announced it.
I have one off-again/on-again friend of mine who I haven't seen in a while. We've talked on Gmail-chat a few times, but not a whole lot in person or on the phone lately. I've kind of droped the ball, I'll admit, but life happens. Our relationship isn't solid and mostly casual, so not something major. She was on the invite list, of course, but not on the "I must call or talk to this person before announcing my engagement on Facebook."
Apparently, I made a mistake. At least, in her eyes! After announcing our engagement, she came online on Gmail one day and said, "So when were you going to tell me you were engaged? A month after your wedding. NICE!" (That's verbatim. I copied it from my chat history.)
Oops. So, I go to e-mail her the link for this blog, thinking she'll enjoy it, and get ready to send it to her through Facebook like I did a few others. I can't find her on my list. Strange. When I use the search option, she doesn't come up. I find her and it says, "Add as friend." Well, then, I've been unfriended!
I called this weekend and played innocent, asking if she wanted to get together while Nick was watching football. Left a message, because she didn't answer. She never called back.
Unapologetically, I am taking her off my guest list.
I have one off-again/on-again friend of mine who I haven't seen in a while. We've talked on Gmail-chat a few times, but not a whole lot in person or on the phone lately. I've kind of droped the ball, I'll admit, but life happens. Our relationship isn't solid and mostly casual, so not something major. She was on the invite list, of course, but not on the "I must call or talk to this person before announcing my engagement on Facebook."
Apparently, I made a mistake. At least, in her eyes! After announcing our engagement, she came online on Gmail one day and said, "So when were you going to tell me you were engaged? A month after your wedding. NICE!" (That's verbatim. I copied it from my chat history.)
Oops. So, I go to e-mail her the link for this blog, thinking she'll enjoy it, and get ready to send it to her through Facebook like I did a few others. I can't find her on my list. Strange. When I use the search option, she doesn't come up. I find her and it says, "Add as friend." Well, then, I've been unfriended!
I called this weekend and played innocent, asking if she wanted to get together while Nick was watching football. Left a message, because she didn't answer. She never called back.
Unapologetically, I am taking her off my guest list.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
...and there was much rejoicing!
Success!
Today was a productive day in terms of wedding details. We crossed almost everything off our list that was supposed to get done today!
1. Check out the park where we want the ceremony - CHECK!
2. Start joint banking accounts so we can pay for the wedding and save up for a honeymoon - CHECK!
3. Ask groomsmen - almost CHECK! Should be done soon. The future best man has two broken elbows, so answering the phone may be a little difficult!
4. Submit permit request for the park - well, no. But we will do it on Monday when Nick is working.
Week one of the checklist done, and another week is about to begin!
This week: Mom comes to visit for a day - show her the venues and help her find an appropriate Mother of the Bride dress! Also, start thinking about photographers and narrow down the guest list. Oh, boy!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A real story.
I also feel like I need to give you a real story to give you an idea of what this is really going to be all about.
We'll start with the classic. This past weekend we sat down to do some wedding planning. Work out the budget, figure out what we want.
So, in the midst of this, one of my bridesmaids called and left me a voicemail. On the voicemail, I hear:
"Hey, Nikki, it's ____. Just calling to tell you that I bought my dress for the wedding. I think it's like the one that ___ (another bridesmaid) texted you. It's really cute and it was on sale for $60 and I bought it. Anyway, life is pretty crazy here, so I just decided to buy it."
Ohhhhhkay.
So, I haven't decided on bridesmaids dresses yet. I haven't decided for sure on colors, shades, styles, if it will be all the same, different, whatnot.
So Bridesmaid number 2 who had texted me the picture calls to see if I've heard. She says, "What was she thinking? Why would you buy the dress?" My thoughts exactly!
I finally end up talking to her, she's going a mile-a-minute telling me about how life is crazy and she wanted to just get one thing taken care of. Then, she proceeds to tell me that she didn't buy the dress in the darker, teal color that I liked, but rather, she bought it in the lighter blue color because it was in her size. Oh, but don't worry, she assures me, there's a 90-day return policy.
So I basically tell her that she hast o return it. The next day she e-mails me saying, "I hope you understand why I bought the dress." I say, "Well, I think I understood, but please don't buy anything else until you hear from me on what I've decided."
In my head I'm screaming, "It's my wedding! Let me pick the dress. For that little escapade, I'm tempted to chose another dress, just to spite you!"
Okay, well, I'm a little childish right there. But anyway, dress probably returned? I hope so! Otherwise she just bought herself a nice, $60, summer dress for another occasion!
Here's the dress she bought, wrong color and all.
We'll start with the classic. This past weekend we sat down to do some wedding planning. Work out the budget, figure out what we want.
So, in the midst of this, one of my bridesmaids called and left me a voicemail. On the voicemail, I hear:
"Hey, Nikki, it's ____. Just calling to tell you that I bought my dress for the wedding. I think it's like the one that ___ (another bridesmaid) texted you. It's really cute and it was on sale for $60 and I bought it. Anyway, life is pretty crazy here, so I just decided to buy it."
Ohhhhhkay.
So, I haven't decided on bridesmaids dresses yet. I haven't decided for sure on colors, shades, styles, if it will be all the same, different, whatnot.
So Bridesmaid number 2 who had texted me the picture calls to see if I've heard. She says, "What was she thinking? Why would you buy the dress?" My thoughts exactly!
I finally end up talking to her, she's going a mile-a-minute telling me about how life is crazy and she wanted to just get one thing taken care of. Then, she proceeds to tell me that she didn't buy the dress in the darker, teal color that I liked, but rather, she bought it in the lighter blue color because it was in her size. Oh, but don't worry, she assures me, there's a 90-day return policy.
So I basically tell her that she hast o return it. The next day she e-mails me saying, "I hope you understand why I bought the dress." I say, "Well, I think I understood, but please don't buy anything else until you hear from me on what I've decided."
In my head I'm screaming, "It's my wedding! Let me pick the dress. For that little escapade, I'm tempted to chose another dress, just to spite you!"
Okay, well, I'm a little childish right there. But anyway, dress probably returned? I hope so! Otherwise she just bought herself a nice, $60, summer dress for another occasion!
Here's the dress she bought, wrong color and all.
Baptize this blog with a post!
Hello Friends!
Well, many of you have probably heard the stories already. You've heard about crazy wedding planning from all sorts of people.
Welcome to WTF Wedding Planning! For a season between now and August when we get married, I'm going to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. And the WTF moments!
Hopefully the stories will be brimming and you'll be full of laughter and tears right up until the moment that you're standing at the ceremony as we get ready to marry each other!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Well, many of you have probably heard the stories already. You've heard about crazy wedding planning from all sorts of people.
Welcome to WTF Wedding Planning! For a season between now and August when we get married, I'm going to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. And the WTF moments!
Hopefully the stories will be brimming and you'll be full of laughter and tears right up until the moment that you're standing at the ceremony as we get ready to marry each other!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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