Vanessa & John - Fall 2009 Wedding [Archive]

amunet

08-25-2008, 02:58 PM

Caterer has tried calling me two times, which seems a little too much for me. I've bee busy and haven't been able to return his call yet. I just sent him an e-mail and first cleared up that the $6,000 was our estimated budget for the whole wedding at that time, not the catering, lol cause I think he misunderstood that.

I am now super excited about this new place called, Summit View for our reception. I am going to call sometime this week to set up a tour!! It seems very reasonable prices for us and it's only about 20 minutes from where we want our ceremony.

I just went through and set up a budget and it came out to $8,750. I'm going to go through it with FH before finalizing it.

amunet

08-25-2008, 03:02 PM

Centerpiece Idea #1:

Inspiration...
http://www.zoto.com/vness/img/224x240/84767bd3c7069323d8fb442cb51ed202.jpg

I have begun to look around for prices on candle holders like the ones pictured above. The cheapest bigger cylinder one I found was $7 (I think?) at the Christmas Tree Shop. If I see any smaller candle holders on clearance I'll start to pick them up.

amunet

08-25-2008, 03:05 PM

I have begun to look around for prices on candle holders like the ones pictured above. The cheapest bigger cylinder one I found was $7 (I think?) at the Christmas Tree Shop. If I see any smaller candle holders on clearance I'll start to pick them up.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/vascylvas1.html

The site above has cheap vases, only problem is for the ones I like, I tried adding to the shopping cart and it said, "This item is currently unavailable. Please check back later."

amunet

08-25-2008, 08:09 PM

I just posted a posting on craigslist in my area looking for a violinist. I was upfront for the price ($100) that we are willing to pay for someone to play during our ceremony. Hoping to get a response, we'll see.

Nekochanpurr

08-25-2008, 11:24 PM

Good like about your violinist!! Craigslist is an aWESOME place! We got our photographer there. *^^*

amunet

08-26-2008, 11:33 PM

Good news, a violinist responded to my ad already! She is sending me samples by the end of the week of her playing.

Lately I have been just browsing online places to add on to my already looong list of possible reception sites. Tomorrow we are going to one place, which is good.

I was thinking of songs for our first song, since we don't really have any songs that mean anything. I found this song that is my first choice: Not Fire, Not Ice by Ben Harper
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx88uQO_Ork)

amunet

08-26-2008, 11:49 PM

Nevermind! I just relistened to this song and want this one, lol. Falling Slowly from the Movie Once (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=CoSL_qayMCc)

amunet

08-28-2008, 04:47 PM

Just made a ticker for my signature. Seems so far away!

amunet

08-29-2008, 09:54 AM

So this is what I've been browsing for lately, just so that I know it's been done.

Invitations - I settled on a design that I would like to do with one of those petal invites. Seems like it would be easy to do. To do like 50 invites it would cost me about $90 to get it through paperandmore.com (http://www.paperandmore.com) as well as having the paper cut by them along with envelopes. Seems reasonable, I'll have to figure out how much for programs and place card/table settings later. I plan on buying a rubber stamp with a nice fall like design on it and using that on the invites and embossing it. And just using my printer to print out the text. And just remembered I need RSVP card/evnvelopes too....

Reception - Tomorrow we have an appointment at 10am to meet with the Summit View owner to get a quote. Online they list prices for food, and drink related stuff. No where about linen rental, rental fee, etc... They also have a pavilion outside so might look into that to have the ceremony there as well to make things easier.

Florists - If all goes well Saturday then we will stop at a couple Florists in that area (about 35 minutes away). I was going to do flowers myself but want to see prices first to have someone do the work for me.

Also looked at some wedding bands. I am having a simple one to match my engagement ring and FH wants a tungsten ring.

RosieAngel

08-30-2008, 05:44 PM

Wow, you're really on a roll! I love all of the candles in your inspiration pic! Are you planning on hitting all of the Labor Day Weekend sales?

katrina7875

08-30-2008, 06:49 PM

bichonlvr

08-31-2008, 03:10 PM

You have plenty of time..don't stress too much!

Your venue is beautiful!!!!

amunet

09-01-2008, 08:17 PM

Wow, you're really on a roll! I love all of the candles in your inspiration pic! Are you planning on hitting all of the Labor Day Weekend sales?

Thanks, I did check out most stores for those vases. The cheapest is still at the Christmas Tree Shop.

Figure the next thing I need to do shop for is dresses! There's a nice place in my town where I have bought 2 bridesmaid dresses so think they are good. I just asked my FH to not look at my attached photos (don't make an account), lol. That way I can put in wedding dress info here. They offer the Eden Bridal which I like and have attached photos of two dresses that I liked.

amunet

09-01-2008, 08:21 PM

I just finished reading through your journal. It sounds like you've got everything under control. I just love your idea for the centerpieces. I hope it works out for you! I'm a little jealous because I really wanted a fall wedding. Best of luck in all your planning and i can't wait to read about what else you come up with.

Thanks!! Fall is such a great time of year. The downside is not knowing how crazy New England weather will be in early October next year. We have thought about moving it to mid-September, but would still use my fall-inspired colors.

amunet

09-01-2008, 08:23 PM

You have plenty of time..don't stress too much!

Your venue is beautiful!!!!

The reason there's so much going on is because I start my classes tomorrow actually. Trying to do/plan as much as possible, since the next time I'll have lots of free time will be late December, lol. My fiance and I do have our Saturdays available so will try to do some planning these days.

amunet

09-01-2008, 08:32 PM

John and I went to our first choice banquet on Saturday and met with the owner. When we got there, the owner was actually not there, but some other worker talked with us and another person called his cellphone to see where he was. He ended up coming and answered our questions. My first thought with the place was it was perfect. Since our wedding is medium sized (around 75 people) this place looked like it would be a great size. The main thing I didn't like about the place was everything was a maroon color, the chairs, floor, wall, and table skirt. I would prefer to have a simple more white room. This place has great prices and the food is supposed to be excellent so it's still on our list.

While talking someone had suggested that we look at Stanley Park for an outdoor reception. We decided to just go drive to see it and it was breathtaking. They have this rose garden with stone walkways and a fountain in the middle. The only bad thing is its about an hour drive from my hometown, and they only allow 20 chairs.

On Saturday we are going to look at two other places so we'll see how those go! and we are also going back to Stanley park :)

NOTKT

09-02-2008, 03:43 AM

Everything looks great, I think an outside wedding (especially at that location!) will look amazing!

Brian's Bride

09-02-2008, 12:37 PM

TeacherSonja

09-02-2008, 12:50 PM

Just finished reading your journal and I think you've done a lot already. The centerpiece idea is great and I can't wait to see more fall-themed stuff.

Good luck planning!

amunet

09-05-2008, 10:24 AM

Did you check at Wal-mart for the cylinder vases? I bought all of mine there for my centerpieces and they were $2.50/each. 10" tall by 3.5" wide.

And I love the Eden Bridal 1320 gown! Soooooo pretty!

Good luck with your planning!

Really? I checked ours and they had ones that were like $6 but were more like 2.5" wide, which I want wide ones. We have about 3 walmarts in the area, lol so will have to check them all out. Thanks

amunet

09-08-2008, 04:27 PM

FH and I want to set a date and book our ceremony and reception place by the end of this week, and then go down next weekend to pay deposit if need be! Once that is done, then it will be more stress-free since I don't have to worry about the date I want being taken. It will most likely be at Stanley Park, here is a picture of me below there.

http://picasaweb.google.com/vanessa2012/WeddingInspirations#5243749023786702770http://picasaweb.google.com/vanessa2012/WeddingInspirations#5243749023786702770http://lh5.ggpht.com/vanessa2012/SMWJ9F4bl7I/AAAAAAAAAxo/UTCdAmq0fMs/s400/dsc_0031.jpg

As far as receptions go we will most likely have it at this Bistro that is right down the street from the park. We went to see it last Saturday and weren't overall very impressed with it. But considering our budget and having time to think about it, I think the place could work and be great.

I am hoping later this week to finally go look at dresses!! Depends on what time my lab classes get out.

amunet

09-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Last night I got upset cause FH's parents tell him that he should not pay for a huge amount in the wedding. My parents are paying for the food/reception and FH is covering the rest, and hopefully in January I will be getting a job after I graduate and will help out FH with costs. His family is from down in PA so it is more difficult for them since they have to travel. They wanted us to think about having a small wedding up here in MA and then having something small down in PA for his family. I just got upset cause they are bring it up to FH everytime he talks to them and told him we should seriously think about it. And in December we are going down to visit for 1-2 weeks and I don't want any awkward times if the wedding is brought up.

Nekochanpurr

09-08-2008, 05:05 PM

Your venue is beautiful!! And gosh.. I hope everything works out with the in laws. :( They shouldn't pressure your FH like that. Whats he tell them?

RosieAngel

09-08-2008, 06:55 PM

I love the dresses you picked out! Tell us which one you choose!

Sorry about the wedding drama. Unfortunately, family drama seems to be part of the whole wedding package... Has FH talked to them about this and told them to mind their own business? My philosophy, which works really well, actually, is "They're your family, honey. YOU deal with them."

amunet

09-08-2008, 10:08 PM

Your venue is beautiful!! And gosh.. I hope everything works out with the in laws. :( They shouldn't pressure your FH like that. Whats he tell them?

They end their conversations with "it's your wedding so do what you want" which is nice of them.

He tells them that things are more expensive now and that it is what we want.

amunet

09-08-2008, 10:10 PM

"They're your family, honey. YOU deal with them."

love this saying!

amunet

09-08-2008, 10:19 PM

We should just stop the searching for a reception hall, lol.

I just found ANOTHER place that looks nice so want to go look at it. We won't have time to look at it until the weekend after this though. I am going to call that ceremony place and book it, so pray that my date is still available (since the week before was already taken last time I talked to them).

amunet

09-09-2008, 06:03 PM

Went to try on dresses today! I tried on about 5. I've decided on a style I like and am now looking for the one that fits what I want plus my budget. I really want to go to David's Bridal but it is a pretty long drive (about 40 min) which requires a full day to get people together.

amunet

09-10-2008, 09:27 PM

My parents are asking me about when we are going to decide on a reception place so we can book it before it gets taken.

!!!!! This angers me because it just makes this more stressful, lol.

We don't have a available date to look at a new (and final place!) until the 20th. So I am hoping!!

amunet

09-10-2008, 09:34 PM

BTW I want to thank this forum for getting the procrastinator out of me :D

I have a lab due tomorrow and I just keep wanting to browse wedding related stuff, *sigh*.

amunet

09-11-2008, 07:06 PM

Went to my 2nd bridal store and this one had such a better selection. I attached some photos of the dresses. My favorite was number 4, which sucks cause I would have to buy it off the rack, so I might just hold off and look for a dress very similar in the next few months so then I can order it.

amunet

09-11-2008, 07:06 PM

Here are the rest of the pictures. Also the last photo has a potential BM dress. That's not a BM but a friend of one of mine who was willing to try on dresses, lol.

june0609

09-11-2008, 07:24 PM

I really the your fourth dress.
It fits you so well and it looks great on you!
The potential BM dress is very pretty also, nice color!

amunet

09-16-2008, 10:47 PM

I really the your fourth dress.
It fits you so well and it looks great on you!
The potential BM dress is very pretty also, nice color!

Thanks!! The color I would have the BM I would have a nice light color green.

I've mentioned it like two times here but I finally called the park today to reserve our ceremony date!! Hopefully I get a call soon with good news that the day is available.

june0609

09-17-2008, 09:52 AM

You're welcome.
A light green would look great!
Good luck with getting a call back from them...and that it's positive! :D

amunet

09-17-2008, 09:14 PM

Got a call back from the last reception place and we are going this Saturday at 2. After this we will make our final decision.

Still no call from the park, hopefully tomorrow...

amunet

09-19-2008, 05:22 PM

Woho, the symbols above my number keys are not working so can't do any exclamation points, but I am excited.

Got a call from Stanley Park and we are now booked for NEXT September the 26th at 4:30pm. We decided to push the wedding earlier cause we'll have a slight better chance of it being nicer outside. I wanted the 19th, but that day was booked, so we settled with 26.

Now to look at the last place on Saturday and make a decision.

FH And I are going to a big fair this weekend, BigE. That'll be fun, and also on Sunday I am going with one of my BM to a wedding show, my main reasons to go to these are to try to win raffles, and try food/cake, lol.

june0609

09-20-2008, 08:37 AM

Congrats on getting the park booked! :D

amunet

09-21-2008, 09:16 AM

Congrats on getting the park booked! :D

Thanks, so exciting!! I got the invoice in the mail yesterday so our deposit will go in soon and it will be really official.

amunet

09-21-2008, 09:19 AM

This was the first place we walked away from it with the same feeling we walked away after seeing our ceremony place for the first time... excited, happy, and thought it was perfect.

So we have our reception place picked out. I am calling Monday to reserve the date for good just so it gives us a couple days to really think about it and not just jump on it.

The place was set up for 60 people and it looked great, which is good cause our wedding will be like 75. The only negative thing is it was the most expensive place we looked at, but its our max set on food, so it will still be good. It seems we'll just have to watch out how much we spend on the bar.

amunet

09-21-2008, 10:00 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/WeatherUnderground_Sept26History.jpg
Above are the statistics of my wedding day. Since the ceremony is outside I am hoping for a nice cool day like in the 70s.

amunet

09-21-2008, 11:55 AM

Off to a Bridal Show with one of my BM!

Since we have everything pretty much set I just mainly want to look at transportation, flowers, and dresses. Hopefully they have some yummy samples somewhere, lol.

Nekochanpurr

09-21-2008, 04:23 PM

Have fun!! :D

PGDesigns

09-21-2008, 04:33 PM

Congrats on booking a location for the reception!

amunet

09-21-2008, 06:13 PM

Congrats on booking a location for the reception!

Haven't yet booked but will this week, so pretty much official!

The bridal show was a lot of fun, this was my 2nd one and I don't know why more brides don't go to them. They gave out a prize of 3nights/4days trip to Las Vegas, and there were probably like 25 brides that had stayed for the drawings. So I had a good chance of winning, but sadly didn't. I won a prize, probably the least one I wanted. It's a 2 week session with a personal trainer and health assessment valued at 450 dollars. I would do it if it was in my home town, but don't want to travel.

Talked to a couple vendors, nothing really intriguing except I might meet with a Mary Kay consultant cause then she could do my make up for my wedding day for free.

amunet

09-23-2008, 09:37 AM

Our reception is now officially booked, lol.

No need to worry about those areas of planning. It's nice cause now I can imagine decorations in that room.

This Saturday we are meeting a photographer to look at her portfolio, so hopefully that goes well. I also contacted four justice's of the peace in Westfield. Three have gotten back to me already so now just need to pick a first one to contact with, they all seem nice.

amunet

09-23-2008, 05:12 PM

http://lh6.ggpht.com/vanessa2012/SNlbKGqwlnI/AAAAAAAAA1E/-LEsZvAg7R0/s288/headtable01.jpg
Love this head table idea, however don't think I can do it unless I find a great deal to buy over 100 candle holders, which I will keep an eye out for this year.

EarlyBird

09-24-2008, 12:35 AM

Thanks!! Fall is such a great time of year. The downside is not knowing how crazy New England weather will be in early October next year. We have thought about moving it to mid-September, but would still use my fall-inspired colors.

there is a place online,ill look for the site, they tell you the MOST LIKELY weather for that day by looking into the past years on that day.

EarlyBird

09-24-2008, 12:42 AM

now i see you already did the statistic, i guess i was behind on your journal. ANYWAYS.. wanted to say everything looks wondergful... want to see pics of your reception place :)

ALSO, i hate to push it but then again, when someone pushed it to me, it saved my big butt!!! EBAY!! i swear between ebay and craigslist, ireally didnt want to ever step foot in a bridal salon again. i LOOOVED couple STYLES of dresses, searched those styles and designers and bought my 2200.00 dress for 250.00 SHIPPED.. its a gorgeous cathedriall... look at my journal :)

Honestly, i didnt beleive anyone when they told me, but mine was a sample sale, i think thats how i searched on ebay when i found this one.. brand new with tags still attached, just had been tried on a couple times..

Danielle9608

09-25-2008, 11:34 AM

I can't believe I have never seen your journal before now. Everything is coming along very nicely too. Glad to have another MA bride on here :)

amunet

09-25-2008, 07:08 PM

ALSO, i hate to push it but then again, when someone pushed it to me, it saved my big butt!!! EBAY!! i swear between ebay and craigslist, ireally didnt want to ever step foot in a bridal salon again. i LOOOVED couple STYLES of dresses, searched those styles and designers and bought my 2200.00 dress for 250.00 SHIPPED.. its a gorgeous cathedriall... look at my journal :)

Honestly, i didnt beleive anyone when they told me, but mine was a sample sale, i think thats how i searched on ebay when i found this one.. brand new with tags still attached, just had been tried on a couple times..

I'll definitely get pictures of the reception place the next time we go. Also thanks for the ebay recommendation, I've found a few dresses on there, and might get it if they have a good feedback score. I'll go check them out again.

amunet

09-25-2008, 07:10 PM

I can't believe I have never seen your journal before now. Everything is coming along very nicely too. Glad to have another MA bride on here :)

It is nice to see other MA brides!!

alli816

09-25-2008, 09:02 PM

Well first of all welcome to Onewed. All your plans look awesome so far and also we are getting married the same day next year.....:D

amunet

09-26-2008, 04:55 PM

Well first of all welcome to Onewed. All your plans look awesome so far and also we are getting married the same day next year.....:D

Thanks for the welcome! That's awesome to find someone who has the same date, have you booked your reception place yet? Things seemed urgent for us to find one.

amunet

09-26-2008, 04:57 PM

It is officially one year from today, very exciting!!!

For this year the past few days have been perfect, so hopefully things are same this time next year. The leaves have been turning colors and its still been pretty warm out during the late afternoon.

What sucks is today has been pretty crappy outside, the first bad day in awhile. Rain/flood warnings, etc.

alli816

09-26-2008, 09:37 PM

Thanks for the welcome! That's awesome to find someone who has the same date, have you booked your reception place yet? Things seemed urgent for us to find one.

We actually have a place we just have to put down the deposit.:D

amunet

09-28-2008, 01:53 PM

Yay, I just set up a cool wedding website on googlesites, see link in my signature.

amunet

09-29-2008, 05:47 PM

Made our first wedding purchase [not counting deposits].
https://2746743949129101388-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/weddingvanessajohn/Home/planning/first-item/firstitem.JPG?attredirects=0
I just saw them on ebay and thought they looked really cool, not sure how to incorporate them into my ideas but sure they will fit somewhere.

amunet

10-05-2008, 05:56 PM

Made our first wedding purchase [not counting deposits].
I just saw them on ebay and thought they looked really cool, not sure how to incorporate them into my ideas but sure they will fit somewhere.
Picture doesn't seem to load there...
https://2746743949129101388-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/weddingvanessajohn/Home/planning/first-item/firstitem.JPG
These are really tiny and think 1,000 of them are like 2 handfuls. So needless to say I don't think I'll be using to fill any glasses, since then they would be pricey. I am planning on scattering them on some table. I went to Michaels (had 25% off coupon) and bought a hurricane vase, so will add that to the box :) I also am waiting for the favor plastic boxes I got on ebay. I paid $25 for 100 of them and they come with tags and ribbons!

This will be nice with the wedding still aways to go I can take my time buying stuff up at good prices.

EarlyBird

10-05-2008, 07:09 PM

i cant see anything :(

amunet

10-10-2008, 03:59 PM

I switched the wedding website to about 3 different hosting services and finally have decided on this one on weebly [link in signature]. I'm gonna try to keep a blog on there too that will have some details on wedding planning, but I will keep this one more for rambling and planning lol. Last weekend we bought a hurricane vase at Michaels [used 25% coupon so got it for 2.99]. I'm still hesitant to go overboard with buying, but in the Spring/Summer I will not hold back :D

amunet

10-10-2008, 04:01 PM

i cant see anything :(

Hmm, I was trying a new image service but guess I'll go back to good 'ole photobucket.

amunet

10-10-2008, 04:02 PM

We are in contacts with a DJ from the area. He's mostly known for Karaoke but does Weddings too. He said he can be found Saturday nights so we might go check him out some weekend. I found him on craigslist [surprise] and chose him cause we don't want to spend a lot of money on a dj, just want someone there to play music and announce some things.

amunet

10-12-2008, 11:28 PM

Found a dress on craigslist that I like but decided to hold off on buying a dress since I still have a year. *sigh*

EarlyBird

10-12-2008, 11:43 PM

amunet

10-13-2008, 07:58 PM

believe me, if its meant to be, it will be :) keep the persons email address and when you are ready see if its still available. however, i wated to mention, PLEASE doont let the timing deter you!! i purchased mine 2 YEARS IN ADVANCE :)

Two years?! Guess I won't complain about a year anymore, lol.

I told the lady selling the dress that I'll contact her next week and if she still has no interested buyers I will stop by and try it on. If it fits and I love it, then I'll buy it!

amunet

10-13-2008, 08:01 PM

I am becoming a craigslist addict over here... Being available to go in the Boston (FH lives out there) and other side of the state (where I live) there are so many wedding-related stuff listed every day.

I found someone selling 144 votive holders so will probably try to pick those up.

Kay

10-14-2008, 10:56 PM

amunet

10-15-2008, 07:22 PM

HI! I Just read through your journal. I really like your inspiration pic for the head table. I was thinking some "low" like that too... so many times it seems like people put BIG flower setups or something on the head table... and then you can't see the bridal party! Your idea/inspiration pic is beautiful! :D

Thanks! I am actually going to probably spread out the candles a bit more to make it more spacious, but yeah I def. wanted something low and simple.

amunet

10-15-2008, 07:25 PM

I am officially picking up 144 glass votives (like those pictured here: http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/bevfabriccrafts_2021_70572506) so have to find some storage room in a closet :)

John and I are having our engagement pictures done this Saturday! I am so excited and can't wait! We are having them done by the same photographer that will do our wedding.

caligal85

10-15-2008, 07:29 PM

I really like your votive holders. I want to get some for my house.

alli816

10-18-2008, 12:10 PM

Wow Vanessa you are getting so much done. I cant wait to see your Engagement Pics.......:D

amunet

10-18-2008, 09:49 PM

The engagement pictures were earlier today, they were fun :D FH was really nervous before but I think while she was taking the pictures I ended up being the nervous one, lol. She took about 6 different poses, and at the end I was too shy to suggest other poses, plus couldn't really think of any when she said she could take another 20 pictures. She said she will contact me when the pictures are ready on the CD, so I can't wait!!!

EarlyBird

10-19-2008, 01:20 AM

cant wait to see them.. would you mind telling me how much your votives are??? i loovoe them.. saw them today and wanted them, but at 1$ a piece, wasnt going for it

amunet

10-19-2008, 10:41 AM

cant wait to see them.. would you mind telling me how much your votives are??? i loovoe them.. saw them today and wanted them, but at 1$ a piece, wasnt going for it

Sure, I am paying $60 for 144 of them so about .42� a piece, and they are 2.5" tall.

I went to a different Walmart the other day that I don't usually go to and I was surprised on their wedding decor selection now. They had all sorts of good glassware that I don't remember finding only a month ago at a different one.

EarlyBird

10-19-2008, 12:54 PM

yah they are all different around here too and also, there is one that ALWAYS has wedding stuff on sale :)
literally its like ALWAYS on clearence.

amunet

10-19-2008, 08:29 PM

Just told my parents about my idea of doing my own bouquets [buying them online then hand bunching them myself] and they thought I was crazy, since they figure I won't have enough time. That's why I have BM to help me out, lol.

Nekochanpurr

10-19-2008, 09:18 PM

Really, it doesn't take horribly long if your BMs help out. Its like an assembly line. :D

amunet

10-19-2008, 09:22 PM

Really, it doesn't take horribly long if your BMs help out. Its like an assembly line. :D

Thanks that makes me feel better with my decision of doing it myself. I am of course first going to check a couple local places first and if the prices are way more expensive then I'll be off to do them myself.

EarlyBird

10-19-2008, 11:20 PM

If you order from a place locally (im in florida so the port everglades is right here and we have a lot of local florist who get wholesale costs on flowers) you could possibly save money on delivery -also, i thought flowers were going to be MUCHO expensive but i got HUGE bouquets for my girls at 25 a piece and my bouquet was only 70$- with 9 girls, ya, it added up.. but in the end.. it works for me.. you might be able to find something in your budget. My florist told me with this economy florists are doing ANYTHING to get biz b/c people are choosing non floral centerpieces cuz of bad economy (read: no money to blow on a florist!) he gave me a package with 16 centerpieces, 9 bouquets, 3 corsages, 12 boutineers 1 bridal bouquet, ceremony decor and set up and delivery - 1480.00$ - he showed me that EXACT package from last year (on a different brides contract, specifically my cousins) and it was 3200.00 they are basically giving the stuff at COST

Kay

10-20-2008, 12:02 AM

Vanessa - I read in another area of this forum about Sam's Club flowers ~ one of the girls commented that she worked for Sam's Club in the floral department and they take EXTRA SPECIAL CARE for delivery of wedding flowers ~ and if they show-up wrong or don't arrive, etc.. then Sam's Club will do the work ASAP to get you flowers from a local florist, for free! Anyway, the reviews and the pictures from several people were fantastic. (Wish I had the link but I was just surfing around reading).

Anyway, I went to the Sam's Club site and they have some AWESOME Bridal Sets you can purchase - several under $100 - which includes delivery. You order what you need and they send them to you!

You might try that for budget floral...

amunet

10-20-2008, 07:43 PM

amunet

10-20-2008, 07:44 PM

Kay

10-20-2008, 11:10 PM

amunet

10-21-2008, 12:14 PM

I don't know about membership/etc.

I want to samsclub.com
Selected Floral
"Delivery Items Only"
and went from there..

I don't know if you have to buy a membership ~ which is $40 for 2 people I think ~ but if you do, you get 30% off your order which is $30 on $100 so... I don't know. I was just suggesting what I found on this forum.

I did notice the "Wedding Pack" of 100 roses was $95.24. Good deal?? I don't know but I think so.

Thanks for all the info, I saved it in my excel wedding file. Def seems like a good deal to join. We are also going to be searching for a new mattress and tv early next year so maybe it will be worth it to join.

EarlyBird

10-21-2008, 03:31 PM

that seems like a pretty good price at under 1.00 a piece for the flowers. However, you may want to see how many you need for each item.. There are other places that are good prices if you need a large quantity of items.. jeez im totally drawing a blank but check places like pro flowers etc. i also know danielle got "predone" wedding flowers from an online place. they were beautiful

Kay

10-21-2008, 07:44 PM

I've got to agree! I've seen ProFlowers on here before and they were AWESOME! They come bundled and ready to walk down the aisle with and their prices are incredibly reasonable, too!!

amunet

10-21-2008, 08:42 PM

Nice, just went on their website and def. seems like a great deal, especially since they have a guarantee that the flowers will arrive in good shape.

On a non-flower note, I still not have heard from the photographer about the epics, I am getting antsy here, lol. If I don't hear from her by this weekend then I will call her to see how things are going.

EarlyBird

10-21-2008, 09:53 PM

on another note, when i was looking into doing my own, i reviewed fiftyflowers and heard alot of good things :) you may want to check them out!

amunet

10-22-2008, 09:31 PM

on another note, when i was looking into doing my own, i reviewed fiftyflowers and heard alot of good things :) you may want to check them out!

Yeah I checked their site earlier and they have a great DIY packages that look good.

amunet

10-22-2008, 09:32 PM

Photographer emailed me saying the CD with the epics are ready. :ura1: I'll probably try to meet with her Friday instead of having her snail mail it to me, so I get them quicker.

EarlyBird

10-22-2008, 09:42 PM

HEHEHE YAH im excited to see them :)

amunet

10-30-2008, 06:56 PM

I like to make sure I keep this updates so that way it keeps track of things going on in the planning. To see more pictures just check it out on our wedding website: http://vanessajohn.weebly.com/photos2.html I ordered each one from snapfish in plain 4x7 and they came the other day and looked pretty well so might buy some larger versions. I am also in the process of putting together a photobook on shutterfly. From googling I found that shutterfly has the best photobooks and snapfish the best prints.

I bought some supplied to try making my own kissing balls. One of these included 100 green carnation type silk flowers (from ebay), hopefully they look nice in person. I've been really into the craft stores lately. Every weekend I am sure to have a couple coupons on me just in case we are near one, lol.

The last thing we need to book sometime soon is the DJ, and I contacted one from craigslist, they sounded experienced yet were within our budget.

alli816

11-02-2008, 08:07 AM

Vanessa, you are getting so much done and your Engagement Pics came out beautiful.....:)

caligal85

11-11-2008, 03:27 PM

The last thing we need to book sometime soon is the DJ, and I contacted one from craigslist, they sounded experienced yet were within our budget.

Did you ever get that DJ booked??

amunet

11-19-2008, 12:26 PM

Been awhile since I wrote here because nothing has happened. I officially have one month left of classes! The DJ I contacted never e-mailed me back, probably because on his ad he said to call. My stepfather is looking into someone who usually does family weddings, so if he doesn't hear anything or he's out of our budget then I'll give that DJ a call.

I realized I should get back into dress shopping so I can put an order in if I get one in a Bridal store. On Tuesday I might be going down to one, so hopefully I have better luck than my last two dress shopping visits.

There's a big bridal show this Sunday, but I can't go which sucks. They are opening the show with a bridal gown blowout where they will have gowns for $199, hopefully they had nothing good anyways, heh.

amunet

11-25-2008, 07:34 PM

Some wedding news!!

DJ is picked and just needs to be paid a deposit. He's a family friend and even though it's out of our budget he gave us a deal on what he normally asks.

Went to my third bridal store today. Seems like I'm finding more and more dresses I like, so that's good. I narrowed it down to 3 dresses at this bridal store, all 3 different. I also tried on a birdcage veil and depending on my dress might wear one. Here are links to the pictures:

1- chiffon w/ min amount of beading on top.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/3058880165_257baaae72.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/3058981939_3836cb2cf6.jpg

2- popular Sottero all lace, the tie-up lace on this is a little beat up
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3058880193_440f215fc8.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3058880383_2721a4a891.jpg

3- one of their clearance dresses, very soft fabric
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3058880229_a73d46a604.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/3058880339_2c67bf38f9.jpg

birdcage veil
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3058880143_0bdee20e19.jpg

My plan is for next month to go to David's Bridal, and if that doesn't go well then go back to this store and pick and order one.

Kay

11-25-2008, 10:27 PM

I like dress 1 or 2. Ever since Sweet Home Alabama, bird cage veils have been quite popular. I like them lots.

EarlyBird

11-25-2008, 11:35 PM

i like 3. however, i feel it isnt "bridal" like really... i feel the 2nd is most BRIDISH

amunet

12-14-2008, 12:58 AM

On Monday I am headed to David's Bridal to see their dresses so hopefully I will REALLY love one of them. It seems that most brides pick one of the first few dresses they try on, and I have tried on a total of about 13 dresses, lol. Well the one I've like the most is that all lace one in my previous post, so if I find nothing in DB then I'll head back and retry that one on.

Been trying to call the DJ, don't like to leave messages but will have too.

I have two final exams this week and I will be done with classes! I've also still been moving things from my room into FH's apartment. Our plans are to spend Christmas at my house/family, then drive down to PA and spend a week and a half at his family's house, then go back to his apartment which will be my new home!

amunet

12-15-2008, 04:17 PM

GOT MY DRESS!!! I forgot to ask for the style number, and just went through all the dresses on David's Bridal's website and can't find it? It is a style most similar to this (http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=3353&prodgroup=10) one. I was just expecting to just try on some dresses but I don't know if it was because my mom was there, or if it was because this was my 3rd bridal store, because I just was ready to buy one when I was trying them on, lol. I had to put it on layaway cause I had no money on me, and did the 'ole "Bridezilla-show" thing where I looked at my mom, lol. She put it on her card for me so I can just pay her back.

amunet

12-21-2008, 02:18 PM

Logged on the website and they put up their Spring collection so finally have a photo. The only difference is my color will be different.

Hope everyone is having a good Holiday Season. I leave on Thursday to visit FH's family in PA. I also have pretty much have everything moved into FH's apartment, still can't believe we'll finally be living together.

amunet

12-21-2008, 03:53 PM

Here are links to Davids Bridal Dresses that I like, will probably go through them since I get $20 of each...

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_bycolor_detail.jsp?stid=4066&sid=27568&cfid=86

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_bycolor_detail.jsp?stid=3878&sid=27066&cfid=86

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_bycolor_detail.jsp?stid=3319&sid=18582&cfid=86

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_bycolor_detail.jsp?stid=2795&sid=15567&cfid=86

Goin2thechapel

12-21-2008, 03:53 PM

VERY pretty dress! I think it's going to look stunning on your figure...Birdcage veil still in??

Happy holidays to you too!

EarlyBird

12-21-2008, 04:33 PM

i like the second best. i think it goes with your dress.. by the way your dress is to die for.. so cute

Kay

12-21-2008, 05:38 PM

I agree that the 2nd bm dress matches your dress the best. If it is a "cold" November wedding, def #2. I like #1 a lot, too ~ for warmer weddings. :)

BTW, your dress is very nice.

amunet

01-14-2009, 01:43 PM

VERY pretty dress! I think it's going to look stunning on your figure...Birdcage veil still in??

Happy holidays to you too!

Thanks! Yes the birdcage is still in, it seems like all my BM's and mom just don't understand the birdcage veil, they are all very traditional. But i'm still leaving it open.

i like the second best. i think it goes with your dress.. by the way your dress is to die for.. so cute

Thanks, the second BM is my top pick too, now just to get all the BMs to agree on a date to go dress shopping!! I think that'll be harder then actually picking a dress, lol.

I agree that the 2nd bm dress matches your dress the best. If it is a "cold" November wedding, def #2. I like #1 a lot, too ~ for warmer weddings. :)

BTW, your dress is very nice.

Thanks Kay!

amunet

01-14-2009, 01:47 PM

I have almost not updated this journal in a month! Vacation was good, just relaxed most the time. I now OFFICIALLY live with FH, but it sucks cause he works during the day and I currently have no job and we live in a small apartment with his roommate so it's going to take me awhile to get used too. I have been submitting my resume off, so hopefully will hear something back soon.

Now wedding stuff, well there's nothing except the DJ is officially booked. Other then that I haven't even been thinking about wedding stuff. I am however ready to start the ball rolling again. I think i'll start off by looking at some checklists.

amunet

01-15-2009, 12:59 PM

From: http://weddings.about.com/blchecklist1.htm

10 to 12 months before your wedding:
X Tell your parents, important family members, and close friends the good news!
X Arrange for your families to meet, if they haven't done so already
X Announce your engagement
n/a Have an engagement party, if you'd like
X Envision the theme and tone of your wedding: Formal or casual? Day or evening? Religious or secular?
X Set your budget, read Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
X Decide who's paying for the wedding, or who's going to contribute
X Start your guest list
X Select date and time
X Select and reserve your ceremony and reception sites
n/a Hire a wedding consultant, if you're using one
X Choose and book officiant
X Choose bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers
____Meet with florists, and musicians.
____Arrange for a tasting with your caterer

8 to 10 months before your wedding:
X Shop for and order your wedding dress and accessories, including veil, gloves and shoes
X Sign a contract with your wedding caterer
____Book wedding florist and choose arrangements
X Book your musicians and/or DJ for both ceremony and reception
X Select and confirm your wedding photographer (and your videographer, if you're using one.)
n/a Look into wedding insurance and decide if it's a good option for you
____Plan your honeymoon
____Shop for and order your bridesmaid dresses
____If you're making your own wedding favors, start doing so now.
____Meet with wedding cake designers or bakers and arrange for a tasting

Four to six months before your wedding:
____Send save-the-date announcements or call out of town guests to let them know the final date, time, and location of the wedding.
____If you're purchasing wedding favors, do so now
____Start planning your rehearsal dinner. Give the host(s) your guest list
____Examine your beauty regimen.
____If your caterer isn't doing it for you, reserve any rental equipment you'll need, including dishes, tables, chairs, linens, tents
____Register for gifts
____Select your wedding cake designer, and order your wedding cake
____Arrange wedding transportation
____Order stationery
n/a Select a calligrapher, if you're using one
____Select the groom's tuxedo or other attire, what the groomsmen will wear, and arrange to purchase or rent
____Purchase your wedding rings
____Book wedding night accommodations and accommodations for out-of-town guests
____Buy gifts for your wedding party, parents, and each other.
____If you're changing into "going away outfits" before you leave the reception, purchase those now

Guess there's plenty to do. Guess our main goals will be: BM dresses, cake and flowers.

alli816

01-15-2009, 09:19 PM

Vanessa, wow your dress is beautiful....I finally had time to read your journal you're getting plenty of things done. I cant believe were getting married the same day.....:)

amunet

01-29-2009, 03:55 PM

Vanessa, wow your dress is beautiful....I finally had time to read your journal you're getting plenty of things done. I cant believe were getting married the same day.....:)

Thanks Mary Ann. I see you changed your wedding date, at least we are still close, I will have to go catch up on your journal soon. Hope all is well.

amunet

01-29-2009, 04:00 PM

Nothing really new, still need to call the Florist I have in mind, and trying to plan my first BM dress shopping event which is next weekend. I was also bored today so made some monograms, using the free program Gimp. I found a website that had them so just went from theirs. I will probably use a simple one to put on some things.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/th_monogram01.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/?action=view&current=monogram01.gif)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/th_monogram02.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/?action=view&current=monogram02.gif)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/th_monogram03.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/?action=view&current=monogram03.gif)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/th_monogram04.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/?action=view&current=monogram04.gif)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/th_monogram05.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/?action=view&current=monogram05.gif)

alli816

01-29-2009, 05:28 PM

Thanks Mary Ann. I see you changed your wedding date, at least we are still close, I will have to go catch up on your journal soon. Hope all is well.

Thanks Vanessa, your are definitely getting lots done...Yes when you get a chance read my journal...We had to change the date but only a week difference.
__________________
:)

amunet

01-30-2009, 05:47 PM

Just ordered my shoes, can't wait for them to come in!!!!!

With coupon codes they came out to 28!

Kay

02-01-2009, 11:17 AM

Nice deal!

alli816

02-01-2009, 03:14 PM

I like your shoes....:)

amunet

02-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Yes those are great shoes, however I don't think my order will go through. Since DSW is having an issue with people using all the coupons that day on their website, even though it went through on the website.

I just ordered Save The Dates! I was also lazy so ordered flat note cards too so that way when they come in, it will be easy to get them ready to ship out. I ordered 100 magnets, we still don't have our guest list finalized, but this will give us a good reason to finally sit down with the parents to get it done. Once I get them in I will take some pictures!

amunet

02-03-2009, 06:29 PM

Yeah probably should have talked on here about us deciding to do Save the Dates, lol. At first we were not going to do them, since FH and I thought it was just an extra thing to spend money on and do. Well my mom calls me last week and tells me how they got one from another couple and she loved them so told me that it would be cute if we had them too. So I do some research online and figure that it would cost us $75 to get them off of vistaprint and mail them. The more I looked at them online the more I wanted them, so now we are doing them, lol.

And also it's nice cause my parents are paying for the DJ costs now too, which makes us financially better too for the wedding.

Kay

02-08-2009, 07:08 PM

amunet

02-09-2009, 11:38 AM

I got mine off VistaPrint and people have RAVED about them! They were sooooo much cuter in person than online ~ and I "designed" them myself. You will not be disappointed ~ and choose the "SLOW" shipping and you'll still have them in about 3 days!!

I am a little worried that my font is too small, since I chose the small magnets. They are actually quite slow then, lol. I ordered them last Tuesday and they just shipped out these return labels. Which is strange, cause I read they are out of MA, pretty close to a town where I am at now.

Good news, my shoes shipped!! And I went to David's Bridal yesterday and paid off my dress, and took it home [well it's at my parents house, where I am keeping it]. 2 out of 4 of my bridesmaids went to look at dresses, one was working and another didn't return my call. We narrowed it down to 3 that we liked. We are going back in a few months to make the purchase. I will definitely be calling everyone a couple weeks beforehand telling them to come so they can order their dress.

Now bad news, I was browsing the reception site's website last night and saw that they raised the meal prices from $40 to $50!!!!! That is a crazy difference. We reread the contract after and they state they "will not exceed prices by 10% annually" So if that's true then it would be more like $45 a plate. Still makes me angry, because money seemed to be going well and as planned.

And last subject... I am angry because ever since moving here to FH's apartment, I have received NO mail. My name is on the inside of the mailbox, but I still get nothing. My college tried sending me stuff, but it got returned. We also got a joint checking account and my card hasn't come, but FH's did. Argh hopefully the post person will realize I am here.

NOTKT

02-09-2009, 12:54 PM

Maybe you can try contacting your local Post Office to make sure they know. That stinks you aren't receiving any mail!

amunet

02-16-2009, 12:28 PM

I started receiving mail late last week, so thankfully now the post office knows I am here.

My shoes came in the mail, and they ended up being too big. I went to DSW and exchanged them for another pair since I liked how these were more comfortable. I couldn't find a picture online so took one myself. Since I received money back from the exchange these shoes ended up costing me only $14 :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/v_bridalshoes.jpg

Today the STDs came in!! Here is a picture I took of the magnet on the note card that will be sent out. I will try to get a better picture later. I need to go buy glue dots to adhere them to the card.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/VJ_STD.jpg

TeacherSonja

02-16-2009, 05:11 PM

Your shoes are absolutely amazing! The STD turned out great!

amunet

02-20-2009, 10:54 AM

Your shoes are absolutely amazing! The STD turned out great!

Thanks!! I love the way the STD's turned out and am almost ready to mail them all out!!!

I sent a message to all my friends with links to BM dresses I liked. I am seriously thinking of going through netbride.com. I submitted for a price quote yesterday so am looking forward to hearing from them.

amunet

02-23-2009, 12:23 PM

So I've been spending a lot of time browsing bridesmaid dresses online because I've decided to definitely go through netbride.com. I went through the list of designers they order from twice. I now have bookmarked about 30 dresses that I liked.

Next I'm going to go through them again to make sure I do like them (since my tastes always change, especially after looking at many many dresses). And also to double check that they offer the dress in my color.

Hopefully after this I will only have 10 final dresses. I will then send them to all my BM and ask them what dress they definitely do not like.

Then I will get price quotes on the remaining dresses and then make a final decision... Tell my girls the choice then order them and have them delivered at my house.

Can you tell I probably watch too many reality television shows, lol.

EarlyBird

02-23-2009, 01:47 PM

oh my goodness. i couldnt love your magnets more. did they come from vista? i may have missed that !!!

:) i love love love them

amunet

02-23-2009, 03:21 PM

Yup got them from vista, just designed my own. I still need to take a better picture.

Ok so I went through the dresses and narrowed it down to 15 for now, I uploaded them all on photobucket so feel free to see them all if you would like, http://s556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/092609/inspiration/bridesmaid-dress/?albumview=grid

Mrs.Goff

02-23-2009, 05:15 PM

I love the second dress. I also love the idea of the multi-colored sash. Nice choices, your BMs are going to happy.

Kay

02-23-2009, 10:30 PM

I like Eden 7211 ~ the flirty little "ruffle" at the bottom is unique!

amunet

02-24-2009, 09:45 AM

I love the second dress. I also love the idea of the multi-colored sash. Nice choices, your BMs are going to happy.

I like Eden 7211 ~ the flirty little "ruffle" at the bottom is unique!

I love all the dresses and don't know how to make a final decision...

I went through and removed and added a couple because I focused on a couple of designers that don't add a large extra fee for ordering a larger gown to make it easier for some of my girls. Down to 11 dresses, going to show more bridesmaids today to see what they think.

EarlyBird

02-24-2009, 07:21 PM

i like the two edens :) i am a little biased maybe b/c eden is what mine are. i love the two toned bottom too on both of them.

amunet

02-25-2009, 12:23 PM

i like the two edens :) i am a little biased maybe b/c eden is what mine are. i love the two toned bottom too on both of them.

I love the Edens too, they also seem like good quality and a reasonable priced.

I e-mailed netbride.com with the 8 dresses asking for price quotes so am EAGERLY waiting for those. FH said I spent more time on BM dresses than my own, lol.

Last night I purchased a piece of french netting on ebay for like 3 bucks. I will try to make my own birdcage with it, so we'll see how it turns out. I still haven't decided between birdcage vs. regular veil.

I just called our first pick florist to make an appointment for Saturday but instead of transferring me to the florist I think she disconnected me, so will try back again in awhile.

Finally, I also made some slight changes to our wedding website, mostly that whole Details section.

amunet

02-26-2009, 11:53 AM

Called the florist and they have 2 weddings scheduled on my day! The lady said I could do a pick up, and they would have my flowers ready packaged in a box. Not sure what to do, because I want this place because I know they have great price. But don't want to be sort of left to the side.

I searched online for other florists and there are many, but there's not much information and I really don't feel like calling/visiting all these places.

amunet

02-26-2009, 04:20 PM

Here is a brighter picture of our STD, I blurred our last names.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/VJ_STD-1.jpg

Today in the mail I got my sample silk rose petals [which is free to get btw] from Petal Garden (http://www.petalgarden.com/), they have good deal where you get 1,000 petals for $18. I'll probably go with the light green, since I want dark brown table runners. Oh I wanted chair covers but they cost $5 per chair at the reception place. Def don't want to spend that much.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/forum/PetalGarden_mail.jpg

amunet

03-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Finally have the baker and florist going here. On the 21st we are meeting with our original choice for baker. They are going to have 5 samples of their cakes ready, so am excited for that.

Today I called a florist and we are meeting them on the 21st also. I found the place online and they had good online reviews. We have a set budget of $400 for flowers, so we'll see how far that takes us with this florist. Other pros is that they have no other weddings that day, and are located in the same town as our reception.

I got the french netting off ebay and it is really nice, I however realized that it was too narrow for the look I want. I posted on the selling section here on OW hoping to give it to another bride to be. I will probably wait awhile before ordering a wider netting.

ryounts

03-06-2009, 01:17 PM

I would like to buy your french netting for my daughter's veil. Not sure how to proceed.

amunet

03-06-2009, 02:59 PM

I would like to buy your french netting for my daughter's veil. Not sure how to proceed.

I will PM you, so look at your messages.

amunet

03-06-2009, 03:02 PM

I will PM you, so look at your messages.

I can't PM you here, so please send me an email to amunet324@yahoo.com and I we'll go from there.

Thanks.

amunet

03-16-2009, 01:15 PM

Next Saturday is going to be BUSY, we are meeting with the baker, florist, and officiant back to back. I just hope there is no issues with time since I booked them back to back. I did this because we don't get out to that area very often.

FH and I have also decided to have a candy buffet for the wedding. Not sure exactly yet since it is more expensive than favors.

I also sent a note to all BMs asking them to get measured and give me their sizes so I can order the BM dresses. I decided on the eden 7211, so am pretty excited about that.

Last big news, I finally sent off the STDs today!!! No turning back now, lol.

amunet

03-18-2009, 03:58 PM

Since I still have time on my hands [still searching for a job] I created a planning website to organize everything. Check it out in my sig.

It is still a work in progress.

amunet

03-19-2009, 11:14 PM

Went to Nordstrom for the first time today and must say I love love love the Nadri jewelry line.

amunet

03-23-2009, 03:04 PM

I've purchased two sets of earrings off ebay in the past couple days, lol. I bought a pair of nadri earrings for $50, and these cute dangle ones for $10. I can't wait for them to come in and I can see how they look. My goal now is to have a nice set of earrings with no necklace. I was looking at a bridal magazine the other day and I just noticed how it looks elegant.

All the meetings on Saturday went great.

First was the cake tasting, we tried various flavors and decided that the bottom layer was going to be vanilla with rasberry filling, middle layer will be marble cake with chocolate filling, and the top will be vanilla and vanilla. The cake will be 3 circle tiered. It will have green tinted frosting with chocolate scroll work done. On top for now will be a chocolate fondant bow. The baker said our cake would look "funky" which is fine with me.

Then we went to a Florist. She told me I had expensive flower taste, and at first gave us a $500 estimate for all the bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages. I told her we wanted to stay under $400, so she downsized the bouqets to get us to that price. It still seems crazy to me to spend that much on flowers, but I know they will look awesome. My bouqet will look something like this, hand tied with brown ribbon.

http://sites.google.com/site/vjwedding09/Home/ceremony/gorchirds_hydrangeas_wrose.jpg

The last meeting was with the officiant and she was really nice. She gave me this binder filled with readings to go through, and we are meeting in a couple months at the ceremony site to further discuss things there.

Still haven't ordered the BM Dresses yet, waiting to get everyone's sizes so I can order them online. Hopefully this will be done by the end of next month.

amunet

03-23-2009, 03:34 PM

So I have the brown tote bags and received my flasks [pictured below]. For the remainder I was thinking to do: pashminas, flip flops, necklaces I will make, and maybe a couple smaller items.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Mww6rBiap8I/ScfkDn0Q3pI/AAAAAAAABDQ/k58NRVgTTds/s400/bmflask.jpg

TeacherSonja

03-23-2009, 04:20 PM

Wow the bouquet looks amazing! I'm sure all your flowers will look great and you won't regret the money spent. As for the cake, it sounds sooo yummy!

alli816

03-23-2009, 09:15 PM

Wow everything is coming together for you Vanessa....Your flowers sound beautiful....

amunet

03-25-2009, 04:13 PM

Thank you both very much, I can't wait to find out how the cake and flowers come out.

I went on more of an ebay frenzy. I got these head pins for the jewelry I am making, three acrylic stamp collections, and jewels for hair. So I am waiting for 5 different ebay packages in the mail, lol. I am going to go on an ebay break for awhile.

Right now I am trying to finalize what I want for centerpieces so that I can start buying things for it here and there and watch for sales.

amunet

03-31-2009, 11:51 AM

Ok we have been going all over with where to go for our HM. But we have finally agreed and started planning on... MAUI, HAWAII :ura1:

We are going to go through vrbo.com. We are planning on two weeks, but trying to decide if we should stay at the same condo for the whole time or split it up between two.

amunet

04-03-2009, 03:54 PM

I have done major research into Hawaii. As of now we want to do two weeks, one in Maui and one in Kauai. The total cost of this HM would be almost 5K. Not sure if we even have the money to do this, so we'll have to discuss it for a few more weeks before making any reservations.

But there seems to be so much awesome stuff to do, like they have those ziplines that look like so much fun, and I've never went snorkeling before so that sounds fun too.

amunet

04-16-2009, 04:46 PM

Haven't done much wedding related things since my last post. I go through these swings where all I do is wedding stuff online, and then I'll go awhile without nothing. I guess it is nice to take breaks, to go back fresh to rethink things.

I have been busy working on the site FH and I did [questionmonkey.com]. It's just a site we created for people to answer questions and see results.

amunet

05-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Ok, I am back into wedding planning, with almost 4 months to go, it's time to get buckled down.

I am going to put an order into cardsandpockets tonight. We are getting the metallic bronze pocketfolds, and cream paper. We also can still not decide on a honeymoon place.

Last month, bridesmaids dresses were finally ordered, they are coming mid August.

I will post more here once I figure out what I need to do next.

Heywie

05-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Cute dress!

Good luck with the rest of the planning! Keep popping in so we can follow along!

amunet

06-03-2009, 11:33 AM

Cute dress!

Good luck with the rest of the planning! Keep popping in so we can follow along!

Thanks, yup since it's almost in the double digits :)

amunet

06-03-2009, 12:10 PM

Recieved my order from cardsandpockets. Great service and products, I can see why they are highly used by DIY brides. I received a swatch of their metallic green {meadow} to use as invitation mats. The color seemed too dark, and their other colors seemed too light from online.

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4822&stc=1&d=1244045350

I am going to make an order soon from paperandmore because they have a green that looks better {fairway}. The order from cardsandpockets was about over 100 dollars, and this next order will be about the same price. But I figured out with all this paper I will be set for invitations, programs, place cards, and table numbers, or at least I hope so. I'm glad I budgeted out so much on paper projects!!

We called the hotel to block off rooms about 2 weeks ago, and have not recieved a call back, so will probably have my stepdad try and call. We weren't really sure how to ask about blocking off rooms and asking for a discount...

I made a small order from an Ebay seller (dreampartycreation) for ivory tulle (sure can be used for something) and also green ribbon 7/8" to wrap each invitation with.

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4821&stc=1&d=1244045350

amunet

06-03-2009, 07:59 PM

I have been making a HUGE shopping list of what is needed for the wedding. It's about three pages long on lined paper.

I made two paper orders today like I had mentioned earlier. One through cardsandpockets and got metallic brown place cards, I figured I would do this so I don't have to worry about cutting or buying too much paper. And then I made an order through paperandmore and got lots of green metallic cardstock, ivory metallic text paper, and ivory vellum.

Oh, I forgot to mention I ordered my ring bearer pillows from an Etsy seller. I will be getting two, for my twin brothers to hold. They will both be ivory, one with brown ribbon, the other with green. I can't wait to see them :)

Today I made my girls a Timeline, here is what I came up with so far. I took clipart from this link: http://weddings.shanbritedesigns.com/templates.htm

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4823&stc=1&d=1244073422

alli816

06-05-2009, 09:31 PM

Wow, Vanessa I cant believe it's little over 3 months to go....you know you will always be my twin..... ;) I cant wait to hear and see more about your wedding plans.....

Goin2thechapel

06-05-2009, 09:39 PM

I love that timeline!!! Cute graphics and wording :)

Are they each getting a copy?!?

amunet

06-09-2009, 05:45 PM

Wow, Vanessa I cant believe it's little over 3 months to go....you know you will always be my twin..... ;) I cant wait to hear and see more about your wedding plans.....

Thanks I know 3 months is going to fly, twin :)

amunet

06-09-2009, 05:47 PM

I love that timeline!!! Cute graphics and wording :)

Are they each getting a copy?!?

Yup I am going to print them out on regular paper. I will then include them with their rehearsal invites. At first I wasn't going to do the timeline, but then thought it would be fun.

amunet

06-10-2009, 02:54 PM

Yesterday I went through our wedding finance sheet I have in excel, and put in the rest of the stuff to see how much more we need. And in the end we will probably be 2,000 over budget, and not even counting any honeymoon *sigh*. I will hopefully start working soon, so I can save up what I can and help out with payments.

Been ordering some stuff online. Ribbon, stamp ink, and mugs for the ring bearers.

Yay to getting stuff delivered!!

Kay

06-14-2009, 10:31 PM

We went WAY over our budget, too. Ugh. And as for things getting delivered.. it's been awesome around here lately... UPS and FedEx and the mail... I can't wait to get home some days!!

amunet

06-19-2009, 08:52 PM

We went WAY over our budget, too. Ugh. And as for things getting delivered.. it's been awesome around here lately... UPS and FedEx and the mail... I can't wait to get home some days!!

lol I get excited around 5:30 cause that's when the UPS comes. Now I'm only waiting for ribbon so it's a slow postage time for me.

amunet

06-19-2009, 08:53 PM

I have had my cart filled in save-on-crafts the WHOLE day debating whether to checkout or not. Its about 150 dollars, but covers most of the centrepiece stuff...

amunet

06-19-2009, 09:00 PM

to checkout or not?

PROS:
-get things done and don't have to worry about them
-probably some nice quality
-shipping on this site is expensive so better to bulk buy

CONS:
-living in very limited space so having a HUGE box to hold for three months would probably take up walking space
-might find better deals elsewhere

In my cart:
13" Metal Birdcages $9.99 each SPECIAL
$9.99
Preserved Green Basil Hydrangeas (3-5" flower head) 3 flowers for $10.99
$54.95
Artificial Grass Long Green Grass 226 blades (32") $5.24 each / 12 for $3.74 each
$5.24
Natural Curly Willow Branches (27-30" tall) 11 -12 branches for $3.99 bunch $51.87
---------------
Subtotal: $122.05
Shipping: $20.20
Tax: $0.00
Total: $142.25

Kay

06-20-2009, 05:15 PM

I say buy. You want this stuff and later you might not be able to find it and you only have three months. Looks like good deals, actually. And I'm a cheapie when it comes to buying things! You'll have to let us know what you did!

amunet

07-03-2009, 09:58 AM

I decided to wait a month and then I'll make an order. I am hoping that this other site will have curly willow in stock over this time, if not then I'll just order it from save-on-crafts.

Life has been pretty busy, I started my new job this past Monday. It's full time working as a research assistant at a hospital in downtown Boston. My commute is a little over an hour each way, but it's all on a bus and train so I get ample time to read now.

In one month I will have invites out in the mail, I need to start creating my draft here :bbeek:

Kay

07-03-2009, 08:51 PM

amunet

07-17-2009, 09:58 AM

We are getting married 09~19~09 and I mailed the invites today. :bbredface: Technically, the 8-week mark is 07~15~09 but I figure the ones out of state will take a few days to get there. We were soooo excited to get them out there (and to get them OUT of the house! HA) My FMIL had been carrying several off anyway... delivering them to friends. So, they are done. Good Luck with yours and I hope they go smoother than mine did ~ I had to redo 50 envelopes cuz I forgot to put stamps on the RSVPS. Ugh.

Oh, Congrats on getting them out, I'm sure by now you are receiving responses.

Still no progress on the draft... A couple of my BMs are coming over the 25th to help me put together the invites. So that is my deadline to get the final version done and start printing.

Time sure is flying by with working, *sigh* we still have not booked any honeymoon arrangements. I got my passport (yay!), so just need to figure out where we definitely want to go and how much we have to spend.

Kay

07-18-2009, 11:02 AM

Thanks. We do have quite a few responses already! Can't wait to see your invites! It is good that you have so much help with them!

Have you considered an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Caribbean?? You can fly and stay at some VERY NICE all-inclusives through apple vacations ~ since you would be leaving in under 90 days, you can get awesome deals right now ~ like 7 nights, flight, all your food, etc for ~$600 per person. I only know this because my co-workers and I were bored yesterday afternoon and spent several hours googling vacations ~ dreaming. :)

amunet

07-29-2009, 10:42 AM

Just wanted to post real quick to announce that the invites are officially in the mailbox today!!!

Mrs.Goff

07-29-2009, 03:14 PM

YaY, for mailing the invites! Now starts the wait for the RSVPs. Good luck.:D

alli816

07-29-2009, 08:19 PM

Congrats getting the invitations out...not much longer and you will be a Mrs.....:)

amunet

08-02-2009, 08:08 PM

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5118&stc=1&d=1249258037

Mrs.Goff

08-02-2009, 11:24 PM

Oh they are fantastic! Very nice work.

amunet

08-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Oh they are fantastic! Very nice work.

Thanks! The biggest pain was printing with my deskjet. It took me about an hour to set up the printer and my computer to print on a certain size and not cut something out. Glad I had extras to waste.

amunet

08-06-2009, 04:42 PM

I had my bridal shower last Saturday. It was mostly planned by my mom with the help of some of my bridesmaids. It was in my parent's backyard and was good weather. We played one game, where there was a list of questions about me that everyone had to answer. There were some pretty hard questions on there, and one of my BM's mother ended up getting the most correct.

I had so many gifts!! Mostly from my grandmother who gave us a Cedar chest (beautiful) filled with small things for the house. Too bad we live in a small apartment and sadly can't fit most of it.

The party was supposed to be a surprise, which it sort of was. I knew I was having my shower that day, but not sure on details. Lots of good food, and a huge cake. It was great to see all my friends together, haven't gotten a chance to hang out with them much. After the party we all went to the movies and got ice cream.

I am writing Thank You notes now, which is taking awhile, hopefully I can get them out this weekend. I will post some pictures once I get some.

amunet

08-06-2009, 04:46 PM

I put in my huge order to save-on-crafts and it arrived the other day. I was pleased with everything, but the basil hydrangeas they sent were squashed! I have them out of the box now, hopefully maybe they'll relax open a bit. I sent an e-mail to their customer service, but no response yet. I really don't have any more money to go towards other flowers, so hopefully these will do.

I had my first dress fitting last week also. I hadn't tried on my dress since I bought it back in December so was sorta worried. It turns out the dress fits good on the top, and only need it hemmed and a bustle. I can't wait for my second fitting, I will try to bring a camera so I can get a pic of my in my dress!! I am also going to bring my seamstress the russian netting I bought for making a birdcage veil (which is difficult for me) to see if she can do something with it. If not she said she'll make me a simple veil.

amunet

08-06-2009, 04:47 PM

And last news...

We booked our honeymoon last Sunday...

We are staying 9 nights at the Bucuti Resort in Aruba!!!!

So excited.

alli816

08-06-2009, 05:49 PM

Hi Vanessa, glad to hear everything is going so well....little over a month away...your invitations came out beautiful....the shower sounded really nice....glad to hear about you booking your honeymoon....

Kay

08-15-2009, 12:59 AM

9 nights in Aruba Sounds Awesome!!

gwenshack

08-15-2009, 03:36 AM

Just catching up on your journal. Wow! Your date is coming up soon! :) Your invites are just stunning! I love them!

And Aruba! I've never been there - you'll have to take lots of pics to share wtih all of your jealous OW friends...:)

Did the customer service ever get back to you about your smashed flowers?!? :bbeek:

yam102284

08-15-2009, 10:26 AM

I just read through your whole journal to catch up. I loved your engagment pics! They turned out gorgeous with the foliage and the views. Your STDs turned out awesome! I love the look of them. And you dress is so beautiful! :D And woohoo on booking the honeymoon. Arubua sounds awesome! You'll have a blast! :)

And you're shower sounded like such a great time! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

amunet

08-23-2009, 12:29 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments! Notice my new signature, RSVPs have started to come in.

We are very very excited for the wedding and aruba.

There is still a list of things to do, hopefully we can try to do some of them this week. Most important is to pick music for the violinist and DJ and also to find favors [probably doing truffles].

I went to get my hair trial done yesterday, but it was supposed to be next weekend. So I had to reschedule it, so now its next month on the 12th. I got my haircut last week and she cut it shorter than I wanted it, it's above my shoulder. Still trying to decide between birdcage vs. regular veil.

Yes the customer service at save-on-crafts did respond a week later saying that the item is currently out of stock, and they will let me know when they get more in. Since the date is fast approaching I hope they get some in soon.

pinkbride

08-23-2009, 01:25 PM

i had a catch up too!! everything sounds fab, love the invites! hope you get all of your rsvps!xx

amunet

08-27-2009, 04:43 PM

RSVPs have been trickling in. The people we thought weren't going to travel (distance relatives that live out of state). Still need about half of them, not even two weeks left till our deadline!

Had my second fitting on Tuesday, dress is looking nice and can't wait until my next fitting when the bustle will be done.

Still can't decide between a veil, so my seamstress is making me a plain birdcage, and I bought a simple 1-tiered veil off of ebay. So now I have two choices, which I can wait until that day to make.

amunet

09-01-2009, 10:34 AM

I can't believe it is September!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let the chaos begin...

pinkbride

09-01-2009, 05:45 PM

yeaaaah! you are gettin closer!!

Good luck in choosing a veil!! so exciting!xxx

alli816

09-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Wow, I cant wait to hear about your beautiful wedding.....cant wait to see the beautiful pics...

amunet

09-03-2009, 11:51 AM

I got my veil that I bought on Ebay, I'll post a picture later, now I have to iron it out somehow.

So many little things to do, and I can't wait to see it all come together.

yam102284

09-05-2009, 03:52 PM

You're getting closer!

Can't wait to see a pic of the veil! :)

Kay

09-06-2009, 01:23 AM

Hi! Just wanted to check-in and tell you WE ARE GETTING SUPER CLOSE TO OUR BIG DAYS!!! YAY!! September will be a great month!!! :puppy:

amunet

09-14-2009, 10:17 AM

Hi! Just wanted to check-in and tell you WE ARE GETTING SUPER CLOSE TO OUR BIG DAYS!!! YAY!! September will be a great month!!! :puppy:

Hope everything is going well!!! You are under one week away! Can't wait to hear the details!

amunet

09-14-2009, 10:20 AM

So 12 Days away... I made a final checklist of stuff to do, and it's quite a bit (mostly printing all the paper stuff needed and finishing my DIY bridesmaid gifts).

I got a handheld steamer yesterday so will steam my veil and the table runners I had bought. On Saturday we visited all the vendors and paid them up, so that feels pretty good.

My current project are table numbers. I will probably sometime this week just take a bunch of pictures of things so I can share them with everyone here.

pinkbride

09-14-2009, 04:41 PM

yaaay! look forward to piccies!! x

alli816

09-14-2009, 08:56 PM

Wow how exciting...will be here so soon...cant wait to see pics...

amunet

09-19-2009, 12:01 PM

One Week From Today...

I just can't believe it, all this time spent planning has flown by and it's all coming to an end.

I am super excited for next weekend to marry my sweetie :) And also for vacation from work!

I am also on a rollercoaster with the weather for next Saturday!! It goes from rain to no rain about every day. Right now the weather is: http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/01.gif
Brilliant sunshine and warmer
High 74, Low 32 F

Hope it stays at this current prediction!

We still have not met with the DJ. He had a family emergency during our meeting last weekend, and we were going to have a conference call, but my cell phone wasn't working. So hopefully soon we will finally be able to touch base with him.

The thing I am most worried about is my bridesmaids... I have not heard from them in awhile, and I sent them a message reminding them about Rehearsal (which is this Friday!), and also inquired about dresses, since no one has said anything recently about how their dress fits (as far as I know no one saw a seamstress).

I still need two 7.5" cylinder vases, I have looked everywhere and didn't want to pay shipping online. I might just get the 8" ones at Michaels and just mix them in with my other 7.5" ones. They are to hold the bouquets during the reception so no biggie.

alli816

09-19-2009, 12:04 PM

Hi Vanessa, wow how exciting one week today you will a Mrs.....all your hard work will shine through....cant wait to see all your beautiful pics....

amunet

09-19-2009, 12:07 PM

Finally took some and uploaded them :p

My birdcage card holder
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_cardbox.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=cardbox.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_cardbox_close.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=cardbox_close.jpg)

Place Cards (which took longer than I though, because of cutting everything and sticking together)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_placesetting.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=placesetting.jpg)

Table number on an easel I bought on Ebay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_tablenumber.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=tablenumber.jpg)

amunet

09-19-2009, 12:09 PM

Just click on any of these photos I post to see them bigger.

Favor boxes (- the truffles, my lovely parents are picking them up today and puting them all together for me)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_favor.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=favor.jpg)

Signature Frame
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_sigfram.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=sigfram.jpg)

Close up of my veil, I couldn't get any good larger ones. It's a 1-tier with crystals on the edge
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/th_veil_closeup.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/v2012/wedding/planning/?action=view&current=veil_closeup.jpg)

amunet

09-19-2009, 12:10 PM

Hi Vanessa, wow how exciting one week today you will a Mrs.....all your hard work will shine through....cant wait to see all your beautiful pics....

Thanks Mary Ann!! I am glad to hear your planning is going well :)

amunet

09-19-2009, 12:20 PM

I have this final list made, and have been hacking away at it. Today I am going to finish the printing for the wedding programs and have been working on personalized CDs I am making for the bridesmaids.

I bought 30 paper lanterns to hang over the dance floor and since no one is home during the day I have to venture to some warehouse today to pick it up. I bought snow white and natural white, and am leaving the reception hall to hang them up for me.

FH (not for long!) still has not purchased all his GM gifts. He didn't want to buy them the usual gifts (watch, mugs, etc.) He bought one of them a nice bottle of patron, and is going to buy another GM a gift certificate to a book store.

gwenshack

09-19-2009, 12:23 PM

Oh my goodness, one week?!? How exciting! :jphappy:

amunet

09-19-2009, 12:29 PM

Figured since I had the time (today we termed as "relax day") no plans but some wedding stuff and bumming around the apartment.

Here are some bachelorette party pics!! We went into Boston and ate at this German restaurant which was really good. We then walked to a couple bars and this one place had a band, so we danced and then came back to the apartment.
http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5300&stc=1&d=1253377616
http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5301&d=1253377608
http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5302&d=1253377611

Me all partied out...
http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5303&d=1253377615

NOTKT

09-19-2009, 12:38 PM

Looks like you had fun! YOUR WEDDING IS ALMOST HERE! Yay!

yam102284

09-19-2009, 05:42 PM

Your wedding's almost here! One week! :)

I hope the weather stays that good for you. Everything looks great - the placecards, card holder, truffle boxes - all look fantastic!

And the bachlorette party looked like a blast! Glad you had a great time.

Have a great last week before the wedding! :star:

pinkbride

09-19-2009, 06:07 PM

love your bachelorette pics! looks like you all had fun! Everything for your wedding looks so beautiful, its nearly here!!!! wooohooo!! xx

amunet

09-20-2009, 06:11 PM

I can feel the stress once in awhile with not getting everything I want to get done, done. Got all the wedding programs printed today, now just have to figure out a way to bind them, either by staple or by hole punch and ribbon...

I gave FH the job of finishing up my pomander balls, lol. I cut and folded all the tissue paper a couple months ago, the paper flowers just need to be "openend" and put in the ball.

I will post some more pictures either tomorrow or Tuesday on updated crafts.

amunet

09-21-2009, 10:49 AM

Here is my to do list for the rest of this week:

Call DJ
Steam Veil more
Iron Table Runners - LOW setting (3 left, then quickly redo all)
Buy remaining Vases! 2x 7.5"x3.5"
Buy Bouquet to Throw! (Michaels)
Bind Wedding Programs
Buy remaining BM Gifts (flip flops and maybe chocolate)
Make BM Necklaces (just need extenders, in the mail)
Create CD Labels for BM/Line Up Printing (1 left)
Burn BM CDs (1 left)
Centerpieces
Put candles in votives
Glue Flowers on Willow
Put glass beads and hydrangeas in square vase
Prepare Paper Lanterns to be Hung
Get rest of wedding reception/ceremony stuff in one pile, retrieve all stuff from attic and all rooms
Contact Reception final # and meals
Pack for Honeymoon

amunet

09-22-2009, 04:41 PM

Finished the programs last night! I made 50 of them figured that would be enough. Tonight will be working on the centerpieces, maybe we can get them done all tonight??

The weather is looking cool (high 60s) but sunny, with rain in the late evening. So should be safe.

4 more days!

Kay

09-24-2009, 08:42 AM

Just want to tell you CONGRATS and have a GREAT DAY!!!! :hearts:

amunet

09-24-2009, 02:45 PM

Just want to tell you CONGRATS and have a GREAT DAY!!!! :hearts:.

Thanks!! Only 2 more days :)

I still have things I need to do, mostly pack for the honeymoon. I wanted to get my girls flipflops to go in their bags I got them, but I searched yesterday and could not find any with a wide range of sizes, shouldn't have waited till the end of the season. I think there's enough stuff for them: the duffle bag, flasks, pashmina, cd i made them, and simple necklaces i made them.

I went upstairs in the attic to grab the wedding things I bought awhile ago, and I'm still missing a few things, so will have to search all tonight.

alli816

09-24-2009, 10:52 PM

Oh my you are getting married Vanessa this saturday...I cant wait to hear all about it...you are going to make a beautiful bride....you are still my date "twin"....Congrats and I wish you both the best....God Bless...

alli816

09-25-2009, 05:17 PM

OH my you are getting married tomorrow....I wish you and John Best Wishes....cant wait to hear all about it....cant wait to see the beautiful pictures...

TeacherSonja

09-25-2009, 05:29 PM

I hope you have a fabulous wedding day! Congratulations and I wish you all the best!

yam102284

09-25-2009, 07:20 PM

Hope you have a great wedding day! :)

Nekochanpurr

09-26-2009, 01:09 PM

I hope your day is wonderful!!!

gwenshack

09-26-2009, 01:19 PM

Congrats to you! :coupletoast:

pinkbride

09-26-2009, 06:03 PM

Congrats!!! hope you have a fantastic day xxxxxxx

amunet

09-28-2009, 11:26 AM

Thanks so much everyone! One of my friends already posted some pictures on facebook, here is one of them as a sneak preview for all of you, hehe.

I will post more pictures and details when I get back from Aruba!

http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5333&stc=1&d=1254151602

TeacherSonja

09-28-2009, 01:30 PM

Wow you look lovely! Have fun on your honeymoon!

yam102284

09-28-2009, 08:19 PM

You look beautiful! Congratulations! Have a great time on your honeymoon! :star:

alli816

09-29-2009, 07:26 AM

Wow Vanessa, you looked beautiful.....cant wait to see more...

FFC

09-29-2009, 10:07 AM

Oh wow what a tease :) I can't wait to see more pics!!!! Have fun in Aruba!!

amunet

10-18-2009, 09:38 PM

Have some pictures that someone took plus some video AND honeymoon photos at this website: http://jvprocess.myphotoalbum.com

gwenshack

10-18-2009, 09:41 PM

Have some pictures that someone took plus some video AND honeymoon photos at this website: http://jvprocess.myphotoalbum.com

Oh wow! :w00t: You look beautiful!! I love your cake and the "I DO" on the cake table. :soppy:

alli816

10-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Aw, Vanessa you looked so beautiful....your dress was awesome...your cake was great.....Congrats again to you and your husband...

NOTKT

10-19-2009, 09:10 PM

Love all the pictures! Thanks for sharing!

pinkbride

10-20-2009, 03:54 PM

aww you looked gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxx

amunet

10-29-2009, 09:34 PM

Thanks everyone, I can't wait till the professional ones!! We are meeting her on the 14th so have to wait till then.

I am having a Trash The Dress session on the 8th in Boston! I can't wait and so excited for that.

alli816

10-30-2009, 07:11 AM

Cant wait to see your prof pics....have fun with the trash the dress session...cant wait to see those pics....where in Boston are you going?

amunet

11-08-2009, 10:41 AM

I have my TTD today! I am nervous because I am walking around Boston in my wedding gown, so sure I will get some stares. The weather is great today (for being Nov) so am happy about that. I have been trying to decide what to wear with my dress. I wish I had black boots, cause I would so wear them! I will probably just end up wearing the same heels I had during the wedding. I am just wearing my pear earrings as jewelry and going to put my hair half up/half down.

We are going to be in the Quincy Market and Rowe's Wharf area.

FFC

11-08-2009, 04:02 PM

Oh how exciting! I can't wait to see them!!!!!!

alli816

11-08-2009, 04:14 PM

That's so awesome....I cant wait to see your pics...

Goin2thechapel

11-08-2009, 04:34 PM