I am getting married in eleven months, and I wanted to know when does it really start to get crazy? Is there anything I can do now that would make it easier?
lrs2005
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I am at three weeks until my wedding and I would say that it is finnaly now getting stressful. So if you can have your final vendor visits spaced out more than 3 weeks before the big day (I could not because of the bar exam) that would be a good idea. Lisa
curliegirl
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I still have 2 1/2 months to go, but I am getting my programs, menus, and OOT bags out of the way now, so there aren't a million little things to do towards the end.
Oh, and the bathroom baskets too!
N.Y.bride
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you can do so much now - pick out all songs, pick out favors and do them, buy the photo mat, ring pillow, shoes - everything...
Ladybug63
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I guess as it gets closer like at the 3 month mark you need to make sure everything is booked, everyone has there deposits, you have a copy of the contracts. The girls dresses are in or close to being in, your dress is in, invites are ordered etc. If you get as much done now as you can.
Even if people say it's early or they try to put you off.
boobobunny
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just keep doing everything al early as possible...dont tell yourself that its so far off you have plently of time to do something....if you have a free moment then get a project out of the way.
Im 2 wks away and I honestly have nothing left except final meetings with vendors and payments to vendors....which I'm actually 1/2 done with
I also just need to add the table #'s to the seating cards....but for that I am going ot wait last minute.
I have 2 wks left...and I feel total relaxed about the actual wedding...just can't wait for it to get here.
jeanla4c
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DO as much as you can...we were only engaged 11 months total. I was starting favors 7 months before, the more you get done, the more relaxed you'll be.... book everything and then work on the details!
divabride
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Here are a few things you can get out of the way so you dont have to worry about it down the line. BM/GM/FG/RB/Reader/Parent gifts Wedding bands Ceremony accessories - rice/birdseed/wands, unity candle, cry packs, ring pillows, pew bows, flower girl baskets, baskets for programs Reception accessories - guest book, table numbers, bathroom baskets, flutes, cake topper If you have your dress picked out, buy your veil, tiara, shoes, purse Purchase honeymoon stuff Favors if they are not edible
Im at my 2 month mark and Im now starting to feel like Im under the gun. Get as much stuff out of the way as possible!!!!
LadyPrincess
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Posted by jeanla4c
DO as much as you can...we were only engaged 11 months total. I was starting favors 7 months before, the more you get done, the more relaxed you'll be.... book everything and then work on the details!
DItto !!! & if you do stuff on yr computer - BACK IT UP !!!
unicorn1178
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Yep, we did everything as soon as we possibly could. We took the earliest possible Precana class, if you are getting married in a church. We also ordered our invites and made sure our guest list was as up to date as we could. We booked all our vendors very early so the last few months have been a breeze.. Now its just getting down to the last meetings which is always going to be hectic, but if you space them out you should be fine. Don't worry!!
103005FallBride
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Like EVERYONE else is saying...get as much done as early as possible. Things come up unexpectidly towards the end that set you back a couple of months..ugh...that's what happened to me! I was so prepared then boom...now I'm a crazy woman!
crescentbride
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thanks for all of the advice...i'll start all of my little projects now, so it will be less stressful later!!
Thanks!!!!!!!
littlebookworm4
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I'm at 3 months and things are starting to pick up again now that I just did my finalizations with the hall. The rest of the vendors are going to start soon too. Make sure you make a list of all the little things that you may forget. Those are those things that you tend to stress about more towards the end.
