I attended a bridal show with my sister over the weekend. Since, I already have the larger items needed for the wedding there wasn’t much I was interested in at the show but it was entertaining. There was a pretty good DJ and band vendor that performed with male models which added extra flair to the fashion show. They positioned each other as mannequins in amusing poses. I really just wanted to attend for the bridal experience and I think all brides should attend at least one. As someone mentioned to me, “most of us only get one wedding, so do everything you can for the full experience.”
It seems like we just ring in the New Year and now February is here. With less than 5 months to go I’m really pushing to complete items on my to-do list. To help keep myself organized, I created folders that hold all my wedding related information.
In addition to the folders, I use the great planning tools provided by The Knot. They have a to-do list that helps keep me in line with what items I should be focused on, if not already covered, as well as things that are overdue. There’s also a budgeter, personal webpage and, my favorite of all, the guest list manager. With the guest list manager you can do everything from importing and exporting excel files to guest responses and table seating. What’s also great is that you can access it from anywhere unlike spreadsheets on your personal computer. I also found great planning tools on ForBlackWeddings.com, http://www.forblackweddings.com/
We have selected the tuxedo and accessory colors for the guys that will blend nicely with the bridesmaids’ dresses - another thing to check off my list. Though I’ve completed the major items I still feel pressured to get the little things done. But most importantly, I’m anxious to have our honeymoon booked and confirmed. I am in the process of doing that now. I’ve heard others say the honeymoon will be the best part and now I can understand why. With all the planning, spending, and the nightmare guest list it can’t come soon enough.
Talk with you soon.
Pam
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