*** QOTD 5/9/13***

Good morning Ladies!

Today's Question in two parts:

1. Who (aside from FH) has been the most helpful/most involved with your wedding planning thus far?

2. Who (if anyone) has been a hindrance to your planning?


My answers:

1. Although My MOH is great and always a sounding board, my one gf at work has been the most helpful. It just comes down to the number of hours we spend together each day, always bouncing ideas back and forth, and when I have an idea she's always got my back, even helps with online research of it. So to pick the most helpful person so far (aside from FH of course haha yea right) it would be her. From the very beginning she listened to me go on and on about colors and what day I want for hourrrrrrs. lol

2. My mother. Lol so she (luckily) isn't the overly involved, gotta put her two cents into everything type mom (well she would be if I let her, but I'm paying for everything myself so she keeps it to herself lol). But every time I've wanted her to come see a Hall, or talk to her about Invites, whatever she is like very not excited about it. Even now she offered to buy my dress (which I am sooo grateful for) and I'm super excited, like lets go try some on now!! She's like ehhh maybe next month. Ugh. So now I haven't gone dress shopping at all, the Wedding is 14 months away, I know there is time, but she wants to wait until after the renovation of her living room, which could take forever. And I just have to sit back and be patient (not easy for me)lol. Hey I guess it at least gives me more weightloss time.

Aside from FH my mom has been very helpful. She lives in FL but thankfully with email, text, FaceTime she has been a great help. My sister, MOH
also has been involved and would help me when I was bouncing ideas around or when I wasn't sure of what to do. They both have been pretty helpful.

No one has been a hindrance to wedding planning outside of bumping heads with my sister, MOH in the beginning. I've been pretty upfront that it is mine an Fh's day and I don't care to hear BS from anyone lol

*It is hard to pick most helpful person beside FH because it has been him & I planning and doing everything. We pick put everything together, make every decision together and go to all vendors together. He's so involved and I am glad we are sharing in this process together, makes it even more special, if that's even possible.*

1. Honestly, we're really doing all of this on our own...my parents have been great financially, but when it comes to making decisions it's all on us and everyone things we're being too far fetched.
2. EVERYONE. It feels like sometimes that our families do not LOVE some of our decisions so far. It's actually pretty aggrivating!

1. Who (aside from FH) has been the most helpful/most involved with your wedding planning thus far?

FH isn't super involved. He give me input when I ask but otherwise I am free to do what I want. It works for us. He is totally not into the planning. My mom would be th e most involved I guess. My sister (MOH) hasn't been around much because she is finishing up college but she will be home early june so I know she will be way more involved once she is home :) FSIL also has great ideas and I plan to bring her for flowers and dresses :)

2. Who (if anyone) has been a hindrance to your planning?

Honestly no one yet. There are a few people that I think have been a little to nosey when it comes to how we spend our money but other then that we have been lucky. I have a feeling as we get closer we may have an issue or two arise.

My mom is definitely the most involved in helping us plan our wedding. My parents actually scouted out venues on LI since we live in the city. She the narrowed it down and showed us her favorites That may have annoyed some people but I trust her taste levels and we have similar views on things.

No one (yet) has been a hindrance to our planing. Fingers crossed it stays that way!

1. Who (aside from FH) has been the most helpful/most involved with your wedding planning thus far?

That's a toss up between my mom and my FMIL- my FMIL is helping with DIY invites, programs, flip flop basket, etc and helped alot with our photographer decision because she is a former pro wedding photographer. My mom helped with my dress, jewelry, accessories, DJ and cocktail hour entertainment, and decorative stuff like flowers wedding colors and centerpiece stuff.

2. Who (if anyone) has been a hindrance to your planning?

My FSIL has not been happy about us getting married because she is older and single and thought she would get married before us. She isn't really being a hindrance to the planning, but if I talk about it in front of her she gets visibly annoyed and makes me feel like I can't be excited for my own wedding. Because of that, I have to wait until she's not around to really act excited. She is also a BM and hasn't responded to any texts about dresses and possible dates which is frustrating. My FH's younger sister is also a BM and has been involved and excited for us, so she and I have developed an even deeper friendship since the engagement, while me and the older sister basically have no relationship at all.

1. I've actually done everything myself.

2. My mother, she keeps telling me everything I decide is a wrong decision.

FH and I have been making all the decisions I bounce ideas off my bridal party now and again when I need opinions outside our own.

My mother keeps telling me how she just threw here wedding together within months didn't stress. I was like okay that is great and was 35 years ago weddings are a lot different and cost a whole lot more. Also some people have made comments that have gotten back to me which have pissed me off.

I've done most researching and planning myself, but I know when I reach that point where I need the help, my mom will be there!

1. Who (aside from FH) has been the most helpful/most involved with your wedding planning thus far?
My mom and FMIL. My mom just listens while I bounce all my thoughts off of her and offers her opinion and gives me no hard time that I should do things a certain way. FMIL is also great at listening to my ideas and she has GREAT taste and an eye for aesthetics, so I ask her advice on things. She also wants to do our favors for us because she's very crafty.

2. Who (if anyone) has been a hindrance to your planning?
Nobody yet. We're very lucky! I'm confident that my bridal party will be drama-free and frankly, I'm not going to accept crap from anyone who tries to start drama!

1. My mom and my sister have been my backbone in planning this wedding. Every decision I make, I consult with them first. They're like my wedding assistants.
2. I have a BM who's kind of a pain.

1. My mom and my close friend (and bridesmaid) Meghan have been the most helpful.
2. Nobody has been hidering, more like a nagging pain in the *** lmao

1. Definitely my mom, FMIL, and FSIL. They've been great.

2. No one has really hindered our planning. Everyone seems to be on board with what FH and I want and has been supportive.

1. One of my best friends.. And anyone who will listen! Lol

2. No one has hindered per say

1. My MOH and mommy have been the biggest help aside from FH.

2. No one has really *hindered* it per se... they just sort of say little comments that are unnecessary and uncalled for.

1. MOH has been the biggest help! and so has FSIL she's very creative and has offered to help with anything she can!

2. sadly, FH! you would think he would care less about things but our 'visions' clash sometimes. I wanted a small wedding, he's getting his big party so now I'm getting everything else haha.. compromise :)