Overwhelmed (vent)

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 17, 2004 10:15 AM

Overwhelmed (vent)

We have purchase so much stuff, I'm losing track of things (it's the small stuff) that's stressing! Is anyone else feeling like this? I keep looking around my house at all of the boxes, I want them to disappear.....

cocoa Posted: Jun 17, 2004 10:16 AM

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oh, i hear ya! we will be moving in a month so we have all of our crap plus our gifts from the shower! it is overwhelming, to say the least!

FLaCaTaCa Posted: Jun 17, 2004 10:18 AM

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I have over 400 days and I have so much stuff for the wedding lying around I think my mom is gonna throw me out soon!!!!!!!!!!

Stacey04 Posted: Jun 17, 2004 10:20 AM

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Posted by charlotte227

We have purchase so much stuff, I'm losing track of things (it's the small stuff) that's stressing! Is anyone else feeling like this? I keep looking around my house at all of the boxes, I want them to disappear.....

Make a list Cross it off as its done..it will make you feel better as the list gets smaller

steph4777 Posted: Jun 17, 2004 10:35 AM

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Posted by charlotte227

I keep looking around my house at all of the boxes, I want them to disappear.....

I know how you feel. I made most of mine disappear...my mom was here in Chicago for my graduation and I sent all the stuff I purchased for the wedding back to NY with her. I can actually see the floor in my den now!

The pile in the living room is growing, but I don't mind those bc they are wedding gifts.

Like another bride said keep a running list of everything you need to do and cross it off as it gets done. Don't do it on post-its, I made that mistake and now I can find the darn things!

kgermano Posted: Jun 17, 2004 10:50 AM

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I hear ya, I have such a small apt that I can't stand all the crap laying around. I brought almost all of it to my mom's, the poor thing, her guest bedroom is my wedding stuff room!

ktdtlc Posted: Jun 17, 2004 11:08 AM

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Its definetly the small stuff that stresses you out, i also have so much stuff lying around that i forget what i have and i have a few duplicates of things. And everytime i think i am done and have purchased all the small stuff, you girls post something that i have to have that i try to figure out how to incorporate it into my own wedding. Everybody on this site has the best ideas!!!!!!!!

BCTM33 Posted: Jun 17, 2004 11:14 AM

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I keep hiding stuff behind the couch and in our extra room, but I am slowly running out of space. My FH is going to kill me!

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 23, 2004 10:38 AM

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Posted by Stacey04

Make a list Cross it off as its done..it will make you feel better as the list gets smaller

Stacey thanks, I will try to do that, but I have too many lists!!!

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 23, 2004 10:40 AM

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Posted by ktdtlc
everytime i think i am done and have purchased all the small stuff, you girls post something that i have to have that i try to figure out how to incorporate it into my own wedding. Everybody on this site has the best ideas!!!!!!!!

Now that is the problem exactly.

LADYLUV69 Posted: Jun 23, 2004 10:52 AM

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Hey if you toooo overwhelmed just start storing some things at your BMs houses. They are there to assist us! That is the job of a BM. I have stored all my items at my Mom's house and very little at mine.

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 23, 2004 11:00 AM

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Posted by LADYLUV69

Hey if you toooo overwhelmed just start storing some things at your BMs houses. They are there to assist us! That is the job of a BM. I have stored all my items at my Mom's house and very little at mine.

You are funny but like hell no, when that stuff leaves my house it is making 1 trip to the CH that is it, I would be a basket case looking for stuff and forgetting....

LADYLUV69 Posted: Jun 23, 2004 11:17 AM

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I've learned early when planning a wedding it can get very stressful. You have to sit back and take the time to laugh and have fun. That's why I refuse to sit down prior to the wedding and calculate how much we are spending on this wedding, but I laugh all the time. As the day gets closer, I laugh even harder and louder. First night of HM Fh and I will be knocked out. (JUST FOR & ONLY THE FIRST NIGHT)

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 23, 2004 11:26 AM

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I purchased wedding software so I am well aware of the $$$ being spent, the FH is not

LADYLUV69 Posted: Jun 24, 2004 01:12 AM

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He'll appreciate it in the long run. The day of he will turn to you and say, 'You did a great job.'

alixgirl Posted: Jun 24, 2004 01:33 AM

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Posted by LADYLUV69

I've learned early when planning a wedding it can get very stressful. You have to sit back and take the time to laugh and have fun. That's why I refuse to sit down prior to the wedding and calculate how much we are spending on this wedding, but I laugh all the time. As the day gets closer, I laugh even harder and louder. First night of HM Fh and I will be knocked out. (JUST FOR & ONLY THE FIRST NIGHT)

Ha Ha!!! I agree!! Charlotte honey don't stress yourself out and yes I know it is easier said than done. Just know that you will get everything done that u need to and at the end of the day you'll be married to the man of your dreams. Just focus on that and breathe!!!

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 27, 2004 02:28 PM

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Thank you all!!!

orangegina1 Posted: Jun 27, 2004 03:42 PM

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Oh my God, tell me about it! Our wedding is less than 4 weeks away and I'm driving my fiance crazy with my mood swings. I was calm until about a month ago when I realized the wedding is so close. I didn't think I would break down! The best thing to do is just make a list of what you have to do on paper and cross it off as you go, like the other post said. And remember to schedule time to do other non-wedding related activities with you fiance. Not only will it help alleviate the stress, but it help you remember the important reason you are getting married in the first place -to be with each other.

pschica Posted: Jun 27, 2004 05:37 PM

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- welcome to getting married! i felt the same way and am a huge neat freak so it bothered me plenty!!! it'll get better and there is an end in sight! its all worth it in the end!