OFFICIAL November 06 thread

Original post by nickipa

Mar 19, 2006 09:52 PM

If not, I say we need one....what is everyone up to right now?? I just got supplies to make my FG basket and RB pillows

now edited to be the 'official'

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 11:41 AM

Re: OFFICIAL November 06 thread

girls....my first shower is this weekend in PA. My FMIL is throwing it. I'm so nervous.....but excited! Any tips?

kase21 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 11:42 AM

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Posted by KandE917

I finally got back on track with the wedding planning...I hit my 4 month mark yesterday...freaked me out a little that I still have so much to do!

Over the weekend I got a few things done:
- Ordered ketubah
- Ordered FG dresses
- Got my 'something blue' (wearing a nice blue hanky panky thong!)
- Booked ceremony music
- Ordered Unity Candle
- got my wedding band
- got a ton of really nice silk leaves at Michael's that flower girls will drop instead of rose petals...will also sprinkle these on tables around the CP's with votives

Still need:
- Ring Bearer pillows
- bra, shoes for me
- order yarmulkes
- take engagement pics
- FH's wedding band - he can't decide!
- figure out who will cater our Thanksgiving rehearsal dinner for 75 people! (just realized what better place to ask for ideas than LIW...I will post on BHB board for suggestions on caterers)

AND I'm ordering invites either today or tomorrow!!!

If any of you are looking for nice silk leaves...go to Michael's. I had ordered some from Oriental Trading that I didn't like...also tried some from Terry's Village.com that I didn't like...they were too fake looking. The ones from Michael's are the nicest I have seen...they come only 20 in a bag I think for 99 cents a bag so I bought 20 bags. I might need more.

Happy 4 Month mark to all my Date Twins (and all the November girls!)

I'm glad I'm not the only who kicked into high gear at the four month mark!

I accomplished this weekend:
MOB dress (YES!!!!!)
Finished the registries
Finalized the guest list
Set up an appointment for the picture location
Started calling for hair and make-up trials
Started an aggressive work-out regimen (dress fittings in 2.5 months - let's get busy!!!!)
Updated my website (not LIW but homemade!)

Still to Do:
BP gifts (soon)
Bridal Shoes (soon)
Bridal Jewelry (soon)
Bra/Garter/etc (soon)
Book hotel room (soon)
Book hair/make-up (soon)
RD plans (soon)
Address and send invites (probably 9/12/06 - only 9 weeks before wedding)
Figure out what people are throwing (or not throwing) at the church (Oct)
Programs (Oct)
Menus - (Oct)
Get engagement ring dipped - white gold thing(early Nov)

kase21 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 11:45 AM

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Posted by Katie&Chris2006

girls....my first shower is this weekend in PA. My FMIL is throwing it. I'm so nervous.....but excited! Any tips?

Relax, enjoy and take lots of pics. It'll be great!

tracy2246 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 11:54 AM

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Posted by kase21

Posted by Katie&Chris2006

girls....my first shower is this weekend in PA. My FMIL is throwing it. I'm so nervous.....but excited! Any tips?

Relax, enjoy and take lots of pics. It'll be great!

It goes by so fast-just have fun and try and take it all in....

KandE917 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 12:10 PM

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Posted by mnducc

Im kind of freaking out a little bit about all that I have left to do......I finally sent out the rest of my STD's. I pulled out my invitation supplies to start my initations, I have so many ideas just so hard to pull them all together, and I have to word my invite - I didn't think it would be that hard but FH & I can't agree on wording. I'm starting to think that maybe I overestimated my time and wont have time to finish my DIY projects....

AC moore, this week has ring pillows, flower girl baskets, & signin & pen sets on Sale...I bought a book & pillow, as back up in case I don't finish MY DIY's.
Also ALL paper & Stickers are 40% off, got alot of supplies.

We are also having trouble with invite wording...that is what's holding us up big time on placing the order.
We are paying for the wedding ourselves so we're doing:
Together with their parents
My name
and
FH's name

then that's where we get stuck. Neither of want the very formal 'request the honour of your presence'....so we're thinking about doing this but not sure we love it...any other ideas for us???

Together with their parents
My name
and
FH's name
invite you to join them
as they exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, the.......
yada, yada, yada...you know the rest!

Any other ideas? We had:
invite you to join them
at their marriage celebration

Seen that on a lot of websites as samples but we both feel like that sounds like we're already married and are just inviting people to come celebrate at a party with us. So torn!

DandS Posted: Jul 26, 2006 12:13 PM

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I can't believe I hit the 4 month mark yesterday!!! I still feel like I have so much to do, but it will be ok.

I still have to do:
Tuxedo's for all guys
Gifts for BP & Parents
Invites (although I sent out for a sample, so I am just waiting on that to come back)
Unity Candle
Hair & Make-up Trails
Shoe's
Bra
Garter
Veil
Tiara
Limo's
BP Dresses (ordering them tomorrow )
Wedding Rings
Still need my something blue
Ceremony Music
Figure out what to throw as we exit the Church and order it
Book Rehearsal Dinner
Take Engagement Photos

I can't believe some of you girls are talking about your showers already. This is such an awesome time for all of us!!! I am SOOOOO excited!

Edited to add things

DandS Posted: Jul 26, 2006 12:15 PM

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Posted by KandE917

invite you to join them
as they exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, the.......
yada, yada, yada...you know the rest!

This is what we did. I think it sounds nice

nov06 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 12:42 PM

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Posted by tracy2246

Posted by kase21

Posted by Katie&Chris2006

girls....my first shower is this weekend in PA. My FMIL is throwing it. I'm so nervous.....but excited! Any tips?

Relax, enjoy and take lots of pics. It'll be great!

It goes by so fast-just have fun and try and take it all in....

Have a great time!!!!!!

kase21 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 01:20 PM

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Posted by KandE917

Posted by mnducc

Im kind of freaking out a little bit about all that I have left to do......I finally sent out the rest of my STD's. I pulled out my invitation supplies to start my initations, I have so many ideas just so hard to pull them all together, and I have to word my invite - I didn't think it would be that hard but FH & I can't agree on wording. I'm starting to think that maybe I overestimated my time and wont have time to finish my DIY projects....

AC moore, this week has ring pillows, flower girl baskets, & signin & pen sets on Sale...I bought a book & pillow, as back up in case I don't finish MY DIY's.
Also ALL paper & Stickers are 40% off, got alot of supplies.

We are also having trouble with invite wording...that is what's holding us up big time on placing the order.
We are paying for the wedding ourselves so we're doing:
Together with their parents
My name
and
FH's name

then that's where we get stuck. Neither of want the very formal 'request the honour of your presence'....so we're thinking about doing this but not sure we love it...any other ideas for us???

Together with their parents
My name
and
FH's name
invite you to join them
as they exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, the.......
yada, yada, yada...you know the rest!

Any other ideas? We had:
invite you to join them
at their marriage celebration

Seen that on a lot of websites as samples but we both feel like that sounds like we're already married and are just inviting people to come celebrate at a party with us. So torn!

You can try:

Together with their parents

BRIDE
and
GROOM

invite you to share in the joy
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on DAY, the FORMAL DATE of MONTH
YEAR
at FORMAL TIME o'clock in the TIME OF DAY
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

or

Together with their parents

BRIDE
and
GROOM

invite you to share with them
a celebration of love
The ceremony will be
on DAY, the FORMAL DATE of MONTH
YEAR
at FORMAL TIME o'clock in the TIME OF DAY
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

habs Posted: Jul 26, 2006 01:22 PM

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Posted by KandE917

Heather...how was your shower over the weekend??? I hope you had a nice day!!!

It was great!! I had so much fun. My BM's did such an awesome job. It was beautiful and I loved every minute of it!!!

habs Posted: Jul 26, 2006 01:23 PM

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Posted by KandE917

I finally got back on track with the wedding planning...

Over the weekend I got a few things done:
- Ordered ketubah

Where did you get your ketubah? I'm hoping to find an inexpensive that has wording I like.

KandE917 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 03:00 PM

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Posted by habs

Posted by KandE917

I finally got back on track with the wedding planning...

Over the weekend I got a few things done:
- Ordered ketubah

Where did you get your ketubah? I'm hoping to find an inexpensive that has wording I like.

Glad your shower was fun...

We saw a few online that we liked...but we decided to go into Zion Lion in New Hyde Park to see some in person. They ended up being able to order the one we really loved online for us...so we got it there. I think it was in the $300 range...most were. They are expensive! And I hear framing them costs even more! Yikes!

Thanks for the tips on wording the invites girls...I like those and will def. go with one of them!

hisandhers110406 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 08:58 AM

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Since I am getting married in November, I want to do the whole fall color scheme, but do not want to over do it-
I have having huge problems deciding on flowers for my centerpieces and bo-ks- any suggestions??

NovemberBride06 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 09:15 AM

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Posted by hisandhers110406

Since I am getting married in November, I want to do the whole fall color scheme, but do not want to over do it-
I have having huge problems deciding on flowers for my centerpieces and bo-ks- any suggestions??

You should check out the fall ideas thread on the Theme Weddings board. I got a lot of great ideas there for my fall theme wedding.

KandE917 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 11:09 AM

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Posted by hisandhers110406

Since I am getting married in November, I want to do the whole fall color scheme, but do not want to over do it-
I have having huge problems deciding on flowers for my centerpieces and bo-ks- any suggestions??

My BM's are in choc brown dresses and their boks will be all roses...black magic (those are the really dark red ones), a soft organge, and vendela (which is cream roses) - with red berries! It looks so beautiful. I had to pull in the cream roses to pick up the sash on my girl's dresses and the pearls I am giving them as gifts to wear. It looks really pretty.
Haven't decided on my BOK yet though.

Def. check out the fall board - there are a ton of really pretty fall colored boks.

gina674 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 11:50 AM

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Posted by KandE917

I finally got back on track with the wedding planning...I hit my 4 month mark yesterday...freaked me out a little that I still have so much to do!

Over the weekend I got a few things done:
- Ordered ketubah
- Ordered FG dresses
- Got my 'something blue' (wearing a nice blue hanky panky thong!)
- Booked ceremony music
- Ordered Unity Candle
- got my wedding band
- got a ton of really nice silk leaves at Michael's that flower girls will drop instead of rose petals...will also sprinkle these on tables around the CP's with votives

Still need:
- Ring Bearer pillows
- bra, shoes for me
- order yarmulkes
- take engagement pics
- FH's wedding band - he can't decide!
- figure out who will cater our Thanksgiving rehearsal dinner for 75 people! (just realized what better place to ask for ideas than LIW...I will post on BHB board for suggestions on caterers)

AND I'm ordering invites either today or tomorrow!!!

If any of you are looking for nice silk leaves...go to Michael's. I had ordered some from Oriental Trading that I didn't like...also tried some from Terry's Village.com that I didn't like...they were too fake looking. The ones from Michael's are the nicest I have seen...they come only 20 in a bag I think for 99 cents a bag so I bought 20 bags. I might need more.

I think I have a couple of bags of the leaves from michaels... I'll check for you.. But I know I have at least 4....

gina674 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 11:53 AM

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This is the wording we used for our invites....

mnducc Posted: Jul 27, 2006 12:46 PM

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Thank you so much for sharing with me... I think I've got it. Hopefully I'll be able to get it together this weekend, along with.....
confim RD...
Block hotel rooms
finish registry
Wedding bands
order favors

KandE917 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 03:24 PM

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Invitations are ordered!
I feel like a huge weight has been lifted!

LuvMyFH Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:23 PM

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OMG I feel so behind...I just ordered invitations and still have to do:

1) Order Tuxes
2) BP Gifts
3) Parent Gifts
4) Hair Trial
5) Favors
6) Invitations (print envelopes and mail)
7) Slipper basket (if I get to it)
8) Finish signing book (making it)
9) Get a card box
and whatever else I am forgetting!
10) Bathroom Basket
11) FH Ring
12) Veil