ToBeMitchell

OMG OMG OMG!!! Our flight leaves in less than 9 hours! Woah--- I'm totally too calm right now. I need to go to bed so I can have a clear head when I rush out of the house in the morning. I didn't get my Welcome Letter/Itinerary finished but I've emailed my mom and hopefully she can do it for me... Other than that, I'm pretty sure I've got it all under control. (still a little nervous about the music factor though) Well, I'll try to get on while I'm there but if not- I'll have lots of pics to show! Thanks for everything- couldn't have done it without you all! Much Love-

Thanks so much!!!!

We leave in 2 days!!! I'm starting to feel totally overwhelmed! I pick up my dress tonight so worse case scenario, if it's ruined, I can try to find one tomorrow. That surely won't happen..... I'm drawing a total blank on the Welcome Letters for the OOT bags and every template I try to open from the DIY forum, is saying I don't have enough points!!! Ahhh... I need to start packing and get our house/animals ready to have our pet sitter/friend come over. Originally I had planned to work all day today and tomorrow but I'm going to take a half day tomorrow so I can go get my nails/toes/eyebrows done. It just doesn't even seem real. I think that's why I'm procrastinating even more than usual. I'm stuck in a fog just frozen- like my brain is turned off. (it is Monday though!) Anyone else feeling like this? I know there is so much for me to do but I just can't seem to just DO IT! Help!

Quote: Originally Posted by RIUMBBride711 ToBeMitchell it's almost your day!! Can't wait to see your pics and review...have an awsome time!! Thanks!!! I know--- it's sooo close! I'm ready- well, not actually ready as in having everything done but I'm ready to get there and get hitched!! I'll post pics as soon as I get them. (i'm so lazy when it comes to that! )

I think that Old Lahaina Lua or Kimo's would be amazing!! We went to both while on vacation and had a great time. The food is incredible! Congrats- Enjoy!

Okay- finally with less than a week before we leave, have I started to cross things off my list. -printed off, cut out and applied monogrammed stickers to the OOT bags (pretty cute!) -dress is being minorly altered (ready on monday- we leave on wed!) -have pretty good idea of music FMIL still doesn't have her trip booked!!!!!! Seriously- WTF?! I've been promised that it will actually happen tomorrow. We shall see!! At this point, I could care less but I know it would make FI happy. SO- still need to get nails/toes done, waxed, fake lashes put on, tan a few more times.. pack..oh, and loose that last 10 freaking #$%*& pounds that refuse to come off!! I hear you all on the clueless FI's.. Mine actually had the nerve to bitch at me for spending $150 at Target today. I feel like I drop that much everytime I turn around these days! JUST GO WITH THE FREAKING FLOW!!!! Okay- I'm done (for now!). Hang in there ladies- we're almost there! Just try not to kill anyone!!! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by trina0724 Wow I am so overwhelmed with all of the information that was just within this thread. You ladies have been very helpful. With just under 6 months to go I'm feeling the urgency to get everything planned. How soon can I start really planning the small details with the WC? I know they say 2-3 months out, but I am curious to see an actual estimate of the "extras" we would need/want. Also has anyone done the butterfly release? Can you please give me an approx cost? Thank you so much. Oh Lord, one more thing, how's the steel drum band? Don't worry- it will all come together and be amazing! You have plenty of time. You can get in touch with the WC anytime but you won't really get too much done until about 2-3 months before. She will answer any questions you have though. I was interested in the butterfly release but it was a little pricey for us. I want to say about $400 or so.. WC can let you know- Sorry- can't help you on the stell drum band! There is a thread somewhere in this site that has the price sheet of all the extras. Do some digging- you have time!! Congrats!

Duh....blonde/hung over moment.. that won't work! oh well-

Okay, I need your help- which monogram should we put on the OOT bags? I'm having trouble attaching them to this post but I'll change my avatar. So here's number 1--

Quote: Originally Posted by robinbood ToBeMitchell, I ordered my circle labels online from worldlabel.com- you can get them in different sizes. I know some people bought regular label sheets and used a round fiskar hole punch to cut the circles out. Hope this helps! Perfect!!!! Thank you sooo much! That's a big relief!

Congrats!! My advice- this is a very crazy, hectic time in your life-- don't forget to ENJOY it!!!!!

Congrats Mrs. Boynton & Mrs. Birrenkott! How fun and exciting!!! Kelly- sorry you're sick. I'm sure that's frustrating but try to relax so you can get better fast. I'm taking some antibiotics just in case! The only dent I put in my never ending to-do list was to tan.. Hopefully I can get EVERYTHING done Thursday and Friday. (big sigh..) Does anyone know where I can find circle sticker sheets that can be printed off with our monogram and put on the OOT bags?? Night Night Ladies- Have a Happy, Safe New Year's!!!

Oh wow- now that Christmas is over (Merry Belated Christmas Everyone!!) and it's soon going to be January, I'm starting to feel major anxiety!! But we're back from my parents after a long 5 days with no wedding planning so it's time to get on the ball. We did go to my cousin's wedding on Saturday and I made sure FI paid close attention!! I swear- he acts like he's never been to a wedding! What would he do without me--- hee hee I feel so sad about the forum too- like we're all moving away! Boooo...... Good luck to everyone who's leaving in the next week!! How exciting! 2009 is going to be a FABULOUS year!!! My to-do list is getting longer and longer it seems. I took off Friday so I could have a 4 day weekend to get stuff done- FI even took off! My batchelorette party is Saturday! (course I'm basically having to plan it myself since my friends suddenly suck!) MIL still hasn't booked along with my best friend...ARGH!!! Seriously- what's the issue?! Although at this point, I'd be relieved if MIL didn't come. (whoops- did I say that?!!) FI and I have jumped back on the working out/dieting band wagon after a VERY fattening holiday! No drinking or eating bad until we leave- except of course for New Year's Eve and batchelorette/batchelor parties!! OHHH- question for everyone- is anyone worried about getting tan lines once they get there, before the wedding?? Am I being totally anal?! I just don't want to have tan lines in my dress and FI tends to burn after hours of drinking in the sun... Anyone else worried? Thanks for all your posts ladies! Happy New Year!! Congrats-

Kelly- I totally hear ya on the freaking out stage. It's definitely here!! I haven't been pregnant before but I totally think that 'wedding brain' is worse than 'pregnancy brain'! At work I've turned into this ditzy dummy that can't finish a sentence. FI's are worthless at this point as well as everyone else. It's like they're all focused on THEIR vacation instead of the reason WHY they're going on vacation. Emotion breakdowns have become a weekly occurence for me.. I haven't tried my dress on since I got it- and I'm putting it off like the plague for whatever reason. Not sure what I'm doing with my hair....future MIL hasn't even booked her trip yet and I still don't know what music we're playing. It's almost to the point where I just don't even care! Christmas has been a nice distraction though. Once this weekend is over, it's go time!!! I've got to just get it done. What's everyone doing for gifts to the parents?

updates!: -got marriage license today! legal day on december 30!!! Is anyone getting legally married at their destination? We are.. What's up with getting the marriage license and doing it legally here? Is that easier? Crap- I hope this isn't one more thing I have to do..