Hi all. Well, I've successfully put off doing much of anything wedding-related since the summer, and my job and classes have been so busy this semester (the reason I haven't been around on these boards) that I am trying to hold out on doing much else until around January, or at least the holidays. Do you guys think I am crazy? Here is what we've done so far:
-Picked date (7/6/03) -Booked place for reception (Land's End) -Booked church (Christ the King Commack...which I am discovering now may have been a HUGE mistake (see my earlier post)) -Selected bridal party -Bought my dress -Selected and ordered BM dresses -Booked band (Route 66) -Booked photographer/video (Imagine) -Booked florist (Flower Michele) -Started pre-Cana down here in Virginia/did Engaged Encounter weekend (what a pain!) -Booked one of our room blocks
I feel like we're mostly in decent shape, but I'm starting to get worried now that we're less than 9 months out. I can't believe how quickly time flew. It feels like we just got engaged and were saying 'we don't have to worry, we've got 2 years!'
Anyway, I'd love to hear where all the other July brides are in the process....
sonia
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wow you guys have a LOT done! all we have so far is the wedding site and the two reception sites. i did an overload on wedding research this summer and now im taking a break from it because of classes. a few more weeks til break .. maybe ill get more stuff done then!
nlp
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I'm a July 11th bride also!! So far I have booked:
Hall Photographer Florist Video Wedding Gown DJ Ceremony(still need officiant) Bridesmaids Dresses
I'm taking a break right now
AlisonMT
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NLP...I'm taking a break, too! Hope I can re-start in January without falling TOO far behind.
alina...Didn't you just love Imagine's work? We were worried they were too expensive, but we think it's $$ well spent.
Karen! (aka julykbride) How the heck are ya?! It's so good to hear from you. And I can't believe how much you've gotten done out there. I'm impressed. Drop an email when you get a chance. I'd love to catch up more.
Alison
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I am July 13 and I have:
Hall DJ Photographer Officiant Videographer (didn't book but I know who)
That's it so far!!!!
Julybaby
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Since my last posting on this topic about a month ago, I have booked my photographer. I think I will book my videographer next week and I'm going back to the bridal salon to show my mom a dress that I liked a lot and may buy it then. It seems I'm going very slowly. Hopefully, by Thanksgiving, I'll have my dress picked and a rabbi selected.
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I am July 3rd. I have booked:
Hall-Giorgio's at Fox Hill Ceremony-Giorgio's (that was easy) Cantor and Priest booked Ordered my gown and got tiara Ordered BM dresses Photo/Video-Spelman Band-Timepiece
Still have to do flowers, hair/make-up, shoes,veil invitations, save the date cards. I'll send those out around the holidays. Since moving to Chicago, it's beenm a lot harder to plan! Time is flying!! Oh and we really need to take dance lessons.
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Since my last post on this topic I did purchase:
my veil (off eBay) pew bows (off eBay) florist - Flowers by Matthew
I am still on the hunt for limos and a hairdresser. In January, I will look for invitations and favors, unless something catches my eye beforehand.
My mom started looking for her dress and found a couple she really loves.
I've been so busy with work lately, that I haven't been doing much wedding-wise lately. I've actually been kind of down and haven't even come on here as much as I used to. I guess I just hit a lull or something.
Once I book a limo, I will feel better. Everytime I make an appointment, it rains! I wonder if that's a sign?
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Our wedding is July 3. We've done a lot.
We sent our STD's in August to give the out of town guests lots of time to make arrangements to come if they want because it's a holiday weekend.
We've Booked:
Church Hall - Jericho Terrace Limo - Royalty Limos Photographer & Video - Patken My Dress - Alfred Angelo Picked Bridal Party BM Dresses ordered this weekend DJ - Maximum Entertainment Wedding Bands
Florist (not yet booked, but we know who we're using)
Not done Tux's Invites Favors Hair & Makeup (although I think I know who I want)
sonia
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*bump*
Helene718
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There's a July thread? Where have I been?
Things I have completed for July 18:
Reception Hall - The Meadow Club Dress - Mori Lee from Paradise Bridal Veil and headpiece - also Paradise Bridal Photographer - Steve from Patken Video - Classic Video DJ - Big Hits Entertainment Florist - Malkmes (recommended by hall) Limos - All Starr Invitations - LA Productions I'm now hunting down a pair of shoes from the sexy shoe thread, but no luck yet. And I plan on calling to block off hotel rooms this week. And that's it, I think.
Edited to add that I also ordered my bridesmaid dresses have a church and a minister to marry us, registered and booked my hair and makeup - Self Image Salon for hair and the wonderful Jacqueline Nicole for makeup.
sonia
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hehe nothing happens on it so i did a search for it and bumped it up .. lets make it alive again!
mengiebride
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You go girl, very funny! I made some progress since my last July 2003 post. I found my bridemaids dresses. I went to the Wedding Center in Commack. I hope everything works out with the wedding center.
I also tried on my wedding dress this afternoon. The dress arrived at the store in September and I just tried on the dress today to make sure everything looked ok.
And the honeymoon - Italy for 12 days!
There are still many more things to do, as my mom so kindly makes me aware of the fact every day!
sonia
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ok so i have like nothing done. lol practically the same as my last post.
-booked ceremony and both reception halls. -working on invites. -taking a trip to india in april to do all my wedding clothes/jewelry shopping. -workin on the photographer thing and the florist thing
sigh, im getting sick of wedding planning.
Helene718
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sonia - I was sick of the planning thing a LONG time ago! I love talking about the wedding and the plans, and posting on here about them but when it comes to actually doing things and going places, it gets so overwhelming!
bride2003
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Now I have
hall officiant photographer dj bm dresses and moh dress my dress know the florist know the videographer flower girl dress
71903
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Hey, I am getting married at St John's in Bohemia the weekend after you.
Cool....
71903
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So for I got:
Church: St John's in Bohemia Hall: Jericho Terrace DJ: Body Rock Photographer: Cassarino (Don) Video: Fine Art Limos: J.A.M. Makeup: JN MOB: Alfred Angelo MOH and BM: Jordan in sky Dress: Paloma Blanco 2tier and cathedral viel Tiara Toasting flutes STD Magnets Flowers: Jack and Rose Honeymoon: Sandals-Bahamas pics: Garden City Gazebo Hotels blocked: Wingate Inn, Garden City Hair: Christopher Jon's Salon and Day Spa Cake topper: Lenox Cake server: Things Remembered Flowergirl Dress: Jenny Annie Dots Pre-Cana: 1/18/03-2/22/03
Need: Calligrapher Favors: Picture frames Invitations and programs Tuxs: After Hours Shoes kissing bells MOH and BM shoes BP gifts Garter Undergarments Registor: Macy's/Linen & Things
I think that is it for now
ali77
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I just got engaged one months ago tomorrow and I have been planning non stop for out July 19th wedding. So far we have: Church Reception: North Ritz Club (never would have even heard of the place if it weren't for this board!! ) DJ: Big Hits Enertainment Dress: Demetrios Bridesmaids Dresses: Jim Hjelm and Jordan Registry: Macy's & Crate and Barrel Photographer: will book this week
Not bad for one month worth of engagement!! But, we still have a TON to do!! Only 6 months !!!
71903
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Hi, ali77 we are getting married the same day!!!! How exciting
sonia
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sigh .. well the first of us july brides (4th through 6th im guessing) just passed our 6 month mark ... congrats to those of you who will be passing it this weekend!
