April 2006-congratulations NEWLYWEDS! updated page 1

Original post by CTarantino

Jul 21, 2005 04:14 PM

UPDATED:
Amazing how fast this post came up and now all that stressing, preping, and planning is done. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!
WISHING YOU ALL A LIFETIME OF LOVE, HAPPINESS, and HEALTH. As we start to stray from the boards I will remember how you all helped me and we were going through the same things together. Thanks! Congratulations Newlyweds!!!!!!!!
Best of luck for a future filled with love and happiness

I figured everyone else's month pops up why not ours...
Ok ladies where are we with planning and getting things out.
Please don't ask me..I am so behind. I am off work for the summer and now have no money for deposits on anything so I am waiting.
I have Duet -photo & Video and that's about it...I have all these little ideas swirling in my head though.
oh I am sending my STD's out late Aug.

What is everyone else up to?

NPTbride Posted: Apr 11, 2006 10:00 AM

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Posted by Preshy7

my estimates:
Maitre D' - $4 per guest
Florist - $20 delivery - no other tip needed
Photo ( 2 Photographers) - $100 each
Video - $100
Cake Delivery - $20-30

Mel, what about these?
Band/DJ
Limo
Bridal Attendant

Anyone have any ideas?

RB23 Posted: Apr 11, 2006 10:02 AM

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I was thinking about $20 for each member of the band...but i have no idea..

MrsFelix Posted: Apr 11, 2006 10:33 AM

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Posted by NPTbride

Posted by Preshy7

my estimates:
Maitre D' - $4 per guest
Florist - $20 delivery - no other tip needed
Photo ( 2 Photographers) - $100 each
Video - $100
Cake Delivery - $20-30

Mel, what about these?
Band/DJ
Limo
Bridal Attendant

Anyone have any ideas?

DJ - $75 - $100 each
Limo - usually it's part of the contract (mine was) if not I'd say $100
Bridal attendant - $100 - $175

HTH!!!!

CTarantino Posted: Apr 11, 2006 04:25 PM

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How are we doing anyone freaking???
It comes and goes. I feel really calm but maybe I am forgetting something?
I hope us April girls are excited cause April is almost over...halfway..almost

MrsD06 Posted: Apr 11, 2006 04:33 PM

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I WAS freaking. I think I am ok now though

so you're not tipping the limo if gratuity is included? I thought you were still supposed to? I tell you, all these tips are getting to be RIDICULOUS!!

CTarantino Posted: Apr 11, 2006 04:58 PM

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Posted by LR5883

I WAS freaking. I think I am ok now though

so you're not tipping the limo if gratuity is included? I thought you were still supposed to? I tell you, all these tips are getting to be RIDICULOUS!!

We are not tipping since it was in the contract, we already paid an extra 20% that was 120 tip...that is good no? I don't want to cheap out but it is included and is a lot..
I have to tip bartenders, since I am making them not put that tip jar out.
Church wants their cut for the day of
Matr'D and Banquet manager at the hall?

Preshy7 Posted: Apr 11, 2006 05:48 PM

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I CRIED AT WORK 2X TODAY
IM SO STRESSED
I HATE THIS
MEN HAVE IT SO EASY
ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS SHOW UP
THIS TOTALLY SUX

AND IN THE PROCESS IVE GIVEN MYSELF OR CAOUGHT SOME KIND OF STUFFED UP THING AND GAVE MYSELF A FEW REASON TO HIT THE BATHROOM 3X A DAY IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS

I HATE THIS

MrsD06 Posted: Apr 11, 2006 06:28 PM

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We are not tipping since it was in the contract, we already paid an extra 20% that was 120 tip...that is good no? I don't want to cheap out but it is included and is a lot..
I have to tip bartenders, since I am making them not put that tip jar out.
Church wants their cut for the day of
Matr'D and Banquet manager at the hall?

I think it's good! I just thought someone said on here once that you still have to tip...that's what THEY say, you know

I think tips is the last thing we have to get together (I hope!)

Preshy.. I have been there too lately but it will get better!

BKtoLI Posted: Apr 11, 2006 07:14 PM

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Posted by Preshy7

I CRIED AT WORK 2X TODAY
IM SO STRESSED
I HATE THIS
MEN HAVE IT SO EASY
ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS SHOW UP
THIS TOTALLY SUX

AND IN THE PROCESS IVE GIVEN MYSELF OR CAOUGHT SOME KIND OF STUFFED UP THING AND GAVE MYSELF A FEW REASON TO HIT THE BATHROOM 3X A DAY IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS

I HATE THIS

I hope you feel better!!!

As for being stuffed up, I'm getting that too all of a sudden!! It's high allergy season. I haven't had allergies until last year!!! Try taking some Clarinex or Claritin and see if that helps!!!

But I hear ya!!! All the stress is driving us all nuts!! Maybe you guys should take a break this weekend!!

CTarantino Posted: Apr 12, 2006 07:01 AM

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Sorry your gettting sick. please take care of yourself. Get a pedicure with a massage for some RnR for yourself. Spoil yourself a little. I had nails put on the other day. I could not wait to treat myself. My little vice I guess.
I am glad I have the rest of this week and next week to finish all of these last minute things.
Last minute FH and I want to do a wishbowl so I will have to get all the stuff for that last minute.
Please feel better girls and hopefully by next week all will be finished.

spooks Posted: Apr 12, 2006 09:50 AM

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Posted by Preshy7

I CRIED AT WORK 2X TODAY
IM SO STRESSED
I HATE THIS
MEN HAVE IT SO EASY
ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS SHOW UP
THIS TOTALLY SUX

AND IN THE PROCESS IVE GIVEN MYSELF OR CAOUGHT SOME KIND OF STUFFED UP THING AND GAVE MYSELF A FEW REASON TO HIT THE BATHROOM 3X A DAY IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS

I HATE THIS

I hear you - men do have it easier - its not fair. I feel the same way - tears have been flowing a lot! Its just too damn much!

BKtoLI Posted: Apr 12, 2006 09:41 PM

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It's happening too fast!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!

Honeymoon - paid in full
Alterations - paid in full
DJ - paid in full
Photographer - paid in full by Friday
Florist - paid in full by Tuesday

Hall - Final meeting Friday or Monday
Ceremony - done
Music list - done
Day of jewelry - done
Dress - done just needs to be let out an inch
Next fitting - April 18th

All that's left to do:
GM gifts
Placecards
Table numbers
Programs
Ribbon bows on favors

I can't believe this is all I have left!!! I must be forgetting something!!!

waterspout4 Posted: Apr 13, 2006 01:23 AM

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Remember one thing.... step back a few times during the night and soak it all in. I told my DH that piece of advice from past brides and he kept reminding me throughout the night. It made me calm down and appreciate that everyone was having a good time.

Have fun and don't sweat the small stuff. All the planning works out. We had a wonderful day!

BKtoLI Posted: Apr 15, 2006 01:04 PM

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Are any of you guys obsessed with checking the damn weather???? They can't even predict my weekend yet and I'm still checking the 10 day forecast anyway!! WTH is wrong with me???!!!

waterspout4 Posted: Apr 15, 2006 02:06 PM

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Posted by BKtoLI

Are any of you guys obsessed with checking the damn weather???? They can't even predict my weekend yet and I'm still checking the 10 day forecast anyway!! WTH is wrong with me???!!!

As a meteorologist, I suggest you don't check the 10 day forecast. Quite inaccurate. To tell you the truth, I didn't even realize it was raining on our day. Everyone protected us.

CTarantino Posted: Apr 16, 2006 12:50 PM

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I keep checking and it is supposed to get cold now I can only imagine and hope and lots of It is in 'his' hands at this point

NPTbride Posted: Apr 16, 2006 12:56 PM

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Posted by CTarantino

I keep checking and it is supposed to get cold now I can only imagine and hope and lots of It is in 'his' hands at this point

Stay away from the weather Cara! There is nothing we can do about it.
I'm sure our weekend will be just as beautiful as this one.

12 Days to go!! OMG

MrsD06 Posted: Apr 16, 2006 12:58 PM

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the weather forecast changed very single damn day the week before my wedding! It went from being sunny, to partly cloudy, to beautiful and then rain and humid
We still had a wonderful day so don't stress!! (even tho I checked constantly myself)