Valerie and Jeff - 5/7/11 *WP/GF/Italy* TR - WEDDING DAY: DESSERT PARTY!!

[Princess SarahK]

I just bought the hotfix tool from Michaels, it is called Jolee's Jewels Hotfix Crystal Tool. I was going to actually glue all of them on before I discovered this amazing tool. I am sure it saved me a lot of time, but I would say it still took me about 20 hours (not consecutive) to complete both shoes....but definitely worth it! Do you think you will have to get flats to go with your dress or just a shorter heel? I will keep my out for some shoes for you.

Nope, no flats! (thank goodness!!) Dont get me wrong, flats are great..just not for me. I always end up looking shorter and frumpier..blech! The heels I tried on for my fitting say on the website that they are 3 7/8'' but they definitely didnt look or feel that high at all! It was these..

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product...-detail.-MAKENZIE_Accessories-Shoes-All-Shoes

I think these are great and cute..and CHEAP! but I've wanted a pair of Louboutin rhinestone studded shoes since I got engaged! But theyre too tall, so I will have to either choose another shoe or make my own. Neither sound that appealing. I bought a hotfix tool to make my flowergirl bags but it was a piece of junk and didnt work right..although it could have been an "operator error" So I dont know how that is going to work out.

Thanks for being on the lookout! Let me know if you find something!

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

Nope, no flats! (thank goodness!!) Dont get me wrong, flats are great..just not for me. I always end up looking shorter and frumpier..blech! The heels I tried on for my fitting say on the website that they are 3 7/8'' but they definitely didnt look or feel that high at all! It was these..

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product...-detail.-MAKENZIE_Accessories-Shoes-All-Shoes

I think these are great and cute..and CHEAP! but I've wanted a pair of Louboutin rhinestone studded shoes since I got engaged! But theyre too tall, so I will have to either choose another shoe or make my own. Neither sound that appealing. I bought a hotfix tool to make my flowergirl bags but it was a piece of junk and didnt work right..although it could have been an "operator error" So I dont know how that is going to work out.

Thanks for being on the lookout! Let me know if you find something!

OOH I Love those shoes! They are very pretty and the price is right!.

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

It is only 35 days away from the wedding and I have a million things to do! Ok...not actually a million, but it seems that way.

Our final payment is due in 5 days and I still don't have a final total. So I am not really sure what to do, I am hoping that I have a final total by Monday...but what if I don't? Do I send the amount that was on the last BEO that I have (without all of the last minute changes) or do I estimate what I think it will be with the changes and just send that...or do I wait and risk the payment being late?

Here is my huge list of everything that I still have to get done. Maybe writing it all out will give me the motivation to do something about it!

-Get DF's ring
-Final Dress fitting/pick up dress
-Get groomsman gifts
-Order guest book
-Flower girl basket
-Talk with Pastor to finalize ceremony
-Make ceremony programs
-Make placecards
-Make menu careds
-Make seating chart for reception
-Welcome bag gift tags
-Welcome Packets
-Welcome letter
-Transportation schedule
-Itinerary
-List of Must Sees
-Buy to-go bags or containers for dessert party
-Write a personalized thank you note to each bridesmaid
-Make flower girl and ring bearer t-shirts

I am pretty sure that there is more, but that is all that I can think of at the moment.

 

[Princess SarahK]

Wow Val, that does seem like a lot to do! Im sure you will get it all done though, you are getting so close! There are so many past brides that have posted or will email you their welcome letters, etc that really help! If not, Ive got some that someone emailed me ages ago I can forward to you; some are welcome letters, some are interesting facts about WDW or hidden mickeys, etc.. PM me if you want them! I dont know what I would do about the $$ thing. What does your planner say to do? Im sure someone here has been in your situation before? Good luck on all your to-do's and I cant wait to see and read how it all turns out! Stay calm!!

 

[LittleKittyMarie]

Just read through your planning journal. Everything you've made and picked looks so beautiful! Your bridal shower looked really gorgeous.

You have a pretty big to-do list I see, but it all seems like manageable tasks. Good luck and I'm looking forward to reading more about your wedding plans!

 

[SaidYes]

OMG! LOVED looking through your shower pictures!!!!!!! We did the toilet paper dress game too!!! I will have to post pictures because your line-up of girls looks so similar to mine haha.

We are both so close to the day now

 

[Pengwend]

Hi Valerie!

Our final changes are due Monday and our wedding planner hasn't been terribly responsive... I am also a little worried about what we're going to do if we can't get everything planned out before Monday. Because that's what we're going to owe two weeks later! So really, whatever stands Monday is what is supposedly final. Yikes! Fortunately, our florist (Rose) has been really great at communicating, and we scheduled a conference call with her tonight which our planner (Diane) finally said she can be on this morning!

We've found that it's generally easier to get answers and get things actually accomplished with our planner if one (or both) of us calls her. Maybe you can do that for your planner too?

Here's to getting all the last minute details done!

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

Wow Val, that does seem like a lot to do! Im sure you will get it all done though, you are getting so close! There are so many past brides that have posted or will email you their welcome letters, etc that really help! If not, Ive got some that someone emailed me ages ago I can forward to you; some are welcome letters, some are interesting facts about WDW or hidden mickeys, etc.. PM me if you want them! I dont know what I would do about the $$ thing. What does your planner say to do? Im sure someone here has been in your situation before? Good luck on all your to-do's and I cant wait to see and read how it all turns out! Stay calm!!

I would love the help with the welcome letters. I will send you a PM! I was just about to send my planner an email today asking what to do about the final payment and as I was about to press send...she sent me an email with the final total!

I am trying to stay calm through all of this but I am feeling very overwhelmed.

Just read through your planning journal. Everything you've made and picked looks so beautiful! Your bridal shower looked really gorgeous.

You have a pretty big to-do list I see, but it all seems like manageable tasks. Good luck and I'm looking forward to reading more about your wedding plans!

Thank You! I was able to knock a few things off the to do list over the last few days so I am seeing a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

OMG! LOVED looking through your shower pictures!!!!!!! We did the toilet paper dress game too!!! I will have to post pictures because your line-up of girls looks so similar to mine haha.

We are both so close to the day now

I love the toilet paper dress game! It is a bridal shower must. Can't wait to see pictures of your bridal shower!

I can't believe it is so close. I am SOOO excited!

Hi Valerie!

Our final changes are due Monday and our wedding planner hasn't been terribly responsive... I am also a little worried about what we're going to do if we can't get everything planned out before Monday. Because that's what we're going to owe two weeks later! So really, whatever stands Monday is what is supposedly final. Yikes! Fortunately, our florist (Rose) has been really great at communicating, and we scheduled a conference call with her tonight which our planner (Diane) finally said she can be on this morning!

We've found that it's generally easier to get answers and get things actually accomplished with our planner if one (or both) of us calls her. Maybe you can do that for your planner too?

Here's to getting all the last minute details done!

I think we have the same planner so I understand what you mean about the responsiveness. Thankfully I was sent the final total today and have a phone call scheduled tomorrow as well to go over things one last time before the big day. I hope that I can remember all of the questions that I have.

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

30 Days Until My Fairy Tale!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Princess SarahK]

YAAAYY!!!

Did you get the email I sent you with all the documents? I hope you found something useful from all of those!

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

CONGRATS!!!!!

 

[irishwishes]

YAY!!!!!

 

[Pengwend]

So excited for you!

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

YAAAYY!!!

Did you get the email I sent you with all the documents? I hope you found something useful from all of those!

Yes, I got both emails. Thank you so much for that! It is going to save me a lot of time.

CONGRATS!!!!!

THANK YOU!

YAY!!!!!

Thanks!

So excited for you!

Thank You! Your day is coming soon too!!

 

[Fay]

Wow... not long now! That list looks long! But really they are little things to tackle! Bet your so so excited!

Your shoes are amazing! I have been looking at some very simalar to your sparkly ones! hehe very lush!

Also... Your bridal shower looked brilliant! your girls love you! And really about your sister... sometimes thats what your own family is like It will all work out fine in the end!

MWAH xxx

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

Wow... not long now! That list looks long! But really they are little things to tackle! Bet your so so excited!

Your shoes are amazing! I have been looking at some very simalar to your sparkly ones! hehe very lush!

Also... Your bridal shower looked brilliant! your girls love you! And really about your sister... sometimes thats what your own family is like It will all work out fine in the end!

MWAH xxx

Yes, the list is VERY long. But I was a busy little bride over the weekend and was able to finish the flower girl basket and the all of the placecards and the ring bearer and flower girl tshirts...there is a light at the end of the tunnel! YAY

Thank You, I can't wait to wear them!

I loved my bridal shower, I am so thankful that I have friends that are like sisters to me and would go above and beyond for me...especially when my own sister will not. But I will not let it get me down.

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

I have been searching for pictures of hairstyle for the wedding for months and I think that I have finally decided on a hairstyle. I know that I want my hair to be all the way up....because this is Florida and we all know what humidity does to the hair. Yeah, not attractive....at all. I also know that I wanted to have a low updo that is kinda a curly, loose romantic feel. And after work I am going to the dress store to purchase a headband that I fell in love with at my last dress fitting (as long as it matches the earrings and bracelet I already have). But I do want some pictures with my hair down. So for the MK portrait which is two days later, I am going to have all my hair down in loose curls.

Here is my updo inspiration.

This is the picture of the front/side.

But I think I am leaning towards something more like this.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Great choice with the hairstyle!! Taylor Swift always has such beautiful hair!

 

[KristiLyn]

Awesome choice with the hairstyle!!! It will look beautiful

 

[neener3]

Love the hair!
I had thought I wanted down hair but am soooo glad I went up, what with...it being Florida and all. I knew it was going to stay PUT and I wouldn't have to worry about it.