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May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!
StefPalma Posted: Dec 01, 2008 10:51 PM+
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May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

ok so yesterday it was exactly 6 months to my wedding and i started to FREAK OUT! i have always felt like i had so much done already, but now i am nervous that there isnt much time left and i still have so much to do!

what have all the May girls done so far and what does everyone have left to do?

Things that are done:
RH hall
church
flowers
band
videographer
photographer
flowers
invitations
dress
BM dress

Things that still need to get done:
Tuxes
shoes for me
shoes for BMs
BM gifts
GM gifts
OOT boxes
planning out ceremony (readings, music, etc.)
and lots of little details i feel like i am forgetting about right now!!

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pandafish519 Posted: Dec 01, 2008 10:53 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

OMG!!!! i can't believe it!!! i still have a good amount of stuff to do but got A LOT done so far! happy planning girls!!!
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shmegs102 Posted: Dec 01, 2008 11:05 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I cant believe how time is flying by!!

So far I have done:
RH
church
pre-cana
dj
cocktail hour music
photo/video
invitations
my dress
bm dresses
hair(at my salon)
hair comb
makeup(at my salon)
earrings
garter
1/2 bm gifts
honeymoon
favors

Not done:
FLOWERS!!
shoes
something borrowed/ blue/ old
limo
1/2 bm gifts
gm gifts
grooms gift

and lots of little stuff but not until it gets closer!
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Im a Pepper Posted: Dec 01, 2008 11:17 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I know! We hit our 6 month mark last week and I started freaking out! I was ahead of the game at first and now I feel like I'm under the gun!

Done:
RH
Photo/Video
DJ/CH guitarist
Flowers
Officiant
Dress
Shoes
Hair/Makeup
Something Old (Great Grandma's diamond earrings)
Something New (Dress)
Something Blue (Dress Tag)
Garter
BM dresses
BM gifts
Tuxedos
Invitations (ordered, yay!)
Hotel Block
HM!
Card holder (birdcage)
Signature platter (in lieu of guestbook)
Slipper baskets (slippers and baskets purchased but not arranged yet)

Not done:
Ceremony planning
Song list (for ceremony and reception)
BM shoes
GM gifts
Favors
Stationery (menus, programs, etc.) and random reception details (cocktail napkins, matches, etc.)
RD
OOT Bags/Boxes
Bathroom baskets
Something Borrowed
Weddings bands
And sooooo much more
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StefPalma Posted: Dec 01, 2008 11:22 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

oh yeah, i also did:

limos
make-up (still need to do hair!!)
hotel block
honeymoon
favors

still need:
DOJ!!!!

i am seriously freaking out!
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oldfriendoflive Posted: Dec 01, 2008 11:34 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I was just freaking because I done so much but feel like I have done so little. There is still so much to do. Little things of course but it can get over whelming thinking about all the little things to do. Can;t wait love this time.
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alli3131 Posted: Dec 02, 2008 07:15 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I have exactly 5 months from today and my still to do list is too long to even begin to put on here.
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Ann 52409 Posted: Dec 02, 2008 07:19 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

Oh gosh I was just thinking this I cant even list all the things I have left to do but I'm not going to let it worry me, I know it will all work out.
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Nuvia97 Posted: Dec 02, 2008 08:20 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

OMG when we hit the 6 mos mark last week I couldnt believe it

Done:
RH
Church
Wedding Dress, veil
MOH dress
BM dress
Limos
Florist
Photographer
Videographer
DJ



To do:

So much moreeee
Ok starting to freak a bit
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christineafeth Posted: Dec 02, 2008 08:38 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I cant believe it either. I still have so much more to do. I was going over my guest list last night and I wish I could send out my invites now in away so I know how many people are coming. I know its early still.

So far I have:
RH/ ceremony
DJ
Video and Photo
My dress
BM dresses
BM gifts


I still have to do:
Limo
flowers
favors
tux
invites
GM gifts

I feel like I am missing some other things too.
I know you ladies feel.
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curlyq4458 Posted: Dec 02, 2008 09:18 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

hey date twin..........now, I'm freaked out!
Ha!
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evewedsjc Posted: Dec 02, 2008 09:18 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

i have done sooo much but there is sooooo much left to do...

i am just happy my dress is in!!!
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StefPalma Posted: Dec 02, 2008 10:38 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!


Posted by curlyq4458

hey date twin..........now, I'm freaked out!
Ha!



i KNOW! i am freaked out too! 6 months doesn't seem that long and i feel like there are so many things i need to finalize and figure out.

i can barely sleep at night!

i wonder how i am going to be a month before the wedding!!
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FloridaGal Posted: Dec 02, 2008 07:45 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

OMG now I can't believe its so close

So far I have:
RH/ ceremony
Officiant
DJ
Photo
Flowers person, but have not picked out my flowers yet!
STDs out!


I still have to do:
MY DRESS- WHY HAVE I PUT THIS OFF????
HONEYMOON!!!
Pick a color scheme
BM Dress
BM gifts
Hair/Makeup
Invites
Limo
flowers
favors
Programs/Menus
tux

I'm nervous now too...I'll be up all night with y'all!

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krislee316 Posted: Dec 02, 2008 08:47 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I can hardly believe in less then 6 months we will all be married

I feel like I have a good start on everything so I am not freaking at all I just have small things left which will only take a little time and I usually do one thing at a time so I dont get overwhelmed.
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MrsSM09 Posted: Dec 04, 2008 11:34 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I think I have a good grasp on everything. Vendors are booked and Invites have been ordered (sigh of relief)

Do you gyals think it's nec. to have a veil, basically only I'll really use it for are the garden pics
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SOTHISISLOVE53109 Posted: Dec 04, 2008 11:41 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

I have all the major vendors booked....I can't believe how fast it's coming this is so crazy...omg :breathe breathe: we have had a 3 years engagement and i thought we would have so much time ahhhhhh!!!


Did you ladies order your invitations yet or just pick them out?
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MrsSM09 Posted: Dec 04, 2008 11:58 PM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!


Posted by SOTHISISLOVE53109

I have all the major vendors booked....I can't believe how fast it's coming this is so crazy...omg :breathe breathe: we have had a 3 years engagement and i thought we would have so much time ahhhhhh!!!


Did you ladies order your invitations yet or just pick them out?



I ordered mine from an International Company Online - at first I was a little weary, but the end result was perfect. It's an indian style invite, but they do have tradtional one as well
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StefPalma Posted: Dec 05, 2008 07:16 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

i ordered mine already but i think it's going to take a while for them to be done

when is everyone sending out their invites?
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JCJinMay Posted: Dec 05, 2008 07:34 AM+
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Re: May 2009 girls - less than 6 months left!!

So far I have:
RH
Photo
Video
Church
Limo
FLowers
BM dress in
My dress (not in yet)
veil
garter (something blue)
DJ
stuff for ceremony (candle, ring pillow)
cake topper
some bowls for candy bar
pre-cana booked (in feb)
we do letters for cake table
STD's out
Honeymoon booked
GM gifts (still need engraving)
Registered
ordered wedding bands/rings
ordered card box
hotel block
hair/mu
something old and new


STILL NEED TO DO:
working on invites now
church programs
bathroom baskets
OOT bags
BM gifts
favors
candy for candy bar
seating card holders
tuxes
searching for MOB dress now
DOJ and shoes and undergarments
RD
something borrowed???
memory charm for bo-k
table #s/pics
signature frame/platter
wedding pics of parents/gparents


what else am I missing???? anything?
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