OMG!!! I haven't even started yet!

Hey Ladies- sorrey this is so long, but i'm in distress!
just needed some calm and helpful advise. FH and I are in the process of buying our first home together and both working full time (I work crazy hours at law firm, but extremely greatful for my job- I Love It!). I am finding it REALLY hard to make appointments especially since we currently live in GA, but we are both born and raised in NY. So naturally that's where our big day will be. I just continue to read everyone's checks for YOUR RH, Limos, Videographer/Photograher, etc. and I feel SOOOOOOO behind. Can it be done? I have a date of May 18, 2013. I would love to have the reception at the Chateau Briand and everything else I have no real ideas of who I want to use, but I know what I want. Please Give Advise Ladies and any information you may have that can help me feel less overwhelmed

Do you have any friends or fam in NY that can maybe go on appts for u and give u there feedback?

Do tons of research online for possible vendors. Contact those u are interested in and explain to them that u are planning from out of state. U can ask all the questions u need over email or phone. U can even maybe skype with possible vendors.

If there were any vendors u wanted to book I am sure u they can mail u the contact and they will accept a check in the mail for deposits.

U still have time so dont stress. Just do ur research and figure out ur options and it will all fall into place.

You still have a year and a half to plan... don't worry/stress and compare yourself to us nutties that have checks already!
I know a few girls that got engaged over the holidays and they are planning to get married Summer, 2012! I'd be stressing if I were them... but you're fine!

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Posted by jassy119

Do you have any friends or fam in NY that can maybe go on appts for u and give u there feedback?

Do tons of research online for possible vendors. Contact those u are interested in and explain to them that u are planning from out of state. U can ask all the questions u need over email or phone. U can even maybe skype with possible vendors.

If there were any vendors u wanted to book I am sure u they can mail u the contact and they will accept a check in the mail for deposits.

U still have time so dont stress. Just do ur research and figure out ur options and it will all fall into place.

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Thanks Jassy ( aka My birthday Twin )
My Mom lives on LI but ALL THE WAY in Medford. She has no problem going to some places for me, but she has 3 small kids (I know sounds weird since i'm soon to be 28. She's remarried and has wonderful 13, 11 and 9 year olds- my hearts) so I think email and phone will be my best bet. Great Idea- thanks!!!

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Posted by 2013Bride

You still have a year and a half to plan... don't worry/stress and compare yourself to us nutties that have checks already!
I know a few girls that got engaged over the holidays and they are planning to get married Summer, 2012! I'd be stressing if I were them... but you're fine!

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LOL 2013 Bride
Thanks! and you guys aren't nutty. I would be the same way if I wasn't trying to juggle so much right now But thanks for letting me know I have some time so no need to really stress!

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Posted by Pretty_In_Pink

Yea take some deep breaths, and tackle one thing at a time. Just know that you have a lot of time,.... Right now all i booked was my venue lol. I see every one-two weeks tackle one vendor at a time. And enjoy the ride!!!

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Thanks Pretty_In_Pink I'll definitely take your advise. First on my list is to book my RH. I think since we have along weekend i'll make some calls this weekend. Thanks again

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Posted by chilly313

Crashing - You don't ahve to stress at all. You have plenty of time. There are so many great vendors out there - if one is booked, you will find another that you love. I planned my wedding in less than 10 months (Engaged just before Christmas and married in October) - you will be fine!

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You're so right Chilly313! and you're amazing for planning your wedding in less than 10 months
I'm gonna take things one at a time and just enjoy planning. I've only been planning my wedding since I was 10 So I think I have a good idea of what I want, it's just getting the perfect vendors and like you said there are so many out there, I know the right one is waiting for me! Thanks again!!!

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Posted by SummerBeauty

You will be totally fine. I have plenty of friends that planned their wedding in less than 12 months!

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Thanks SummerBeauty
I know I have more time than I think. I'm going to start small and try to get something done, no matter how big or small every few weeks so i'm not overwhelmed. Thanks again!!!!

Don't stress out....you have plenty of time.

Are you and FH planning a trip to NY anytime soon. Since you want your RH to be Chateau Briand, why don't you call them and see if they are hosting a Bridal Event? Come up when they are, so you can see all of the preferred vendors (DJs, Florist, Photographers, etc.) in one night. Then you can make phone appointments and take it from there.

My RH has a show on Jan 23rd, so FH and I are attending to see all of the vendors and we'll start making appointments from there.

Good luck with your planning!

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Posted by 2013Bride

You still have a year and a half to plan... don't worry/stress and compare yourself to us nutties that have checks already!
I know a few girls that got engaged over the holidays and they are planning to get married Summer, 2012! I'd be stressing if I were them... but you're fine!

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Originally, we were planning a Fall 2012 wedding. I don't know how I could have handled that. I'm so happy I pushed it out a few months

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Posted by FutureMrsSweeney
Originally, we were planning a Fall 2012 wedding. I don't know how I could have handled that. I'm so happy I pushed it out a few months

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Haha seriously! My fiance' wanted to get married this Spring (2012), there's nooo way I would have handled the stress of only a year engagement, especially since I chose not to do any planning for the first few months of our engagement!

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Posted by FutureMrsSweeney

Don't stress out....you have plenty of time.

Are you and FH planning a trip to NY anytime soon. Since you want your RH to be Chateau Briand, why don't you call them and see if they are hosting a Bridal Event? Come up when they are, so you can see all of the preferred vendors (DJs, Florist, Photographers, etc.) in one night. Then you can make phone appointments and take it from there.

My RH has a show on Jan 23rd, so FH and I are attending to see all of the vendors and we'll start making appointments from there.

Good luck with your planning!

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Thanks for the great advice FutureMrsSweeney
I called the RH and was able to do a consultation over the phone and my date is available YAY
The next time we'll be in NY is in May for FH 30th Birthday!!!! I'll probably pop in then. Thanks again

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Posted by Sabellabride12

Chateau Briand is beautiful! One of my favorite places. But don't worry you have plenty of time, but if you are set on that date I would call and see if it is still available.

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Thanks Sabellabride12
I called and they are available and got a decent price quote YAY
I fell in love with the CB the first time I saw it!!!!

Thanks Ladies for all the great advice! I got a price quote from the RH and my date is available Also, I did a lot of research online and found a wonderful florist I want to use and a limo company as well. I called them as well and got some great info/prices and I really think i'm going to use them....So things are looking up ladies Thanks Again!