December 2009 Brides!

[*Nadine*]

I see all these other threads for different months but not December! Wanted to see if there were any others out there?

And if so, what have you done so far in regards to planning?

Where and When are you getting married?

 

I am getting married at the Dreams Resort in Huatulco on December 29th, 2009. We fly out on christmas day (gasp!) and the guests fly home on New Years Day (another gasp!), but we will fly home on the 8th

 

So far all I have really done is bought my dress, FI's suit, rehearsal dress, sent out STD's, made a wedding website, had most of our guests put down a deposit, picked out bridesmaid dresses and groomsmans outfits.

[poohshek]

Hi Nadine, our wedding is in December too and I was looking for a thread dedicated for December 2009 brides. Thanks for giving us a head start.

 

We are getting married in Riviera Maya and be home before the high season.

 

These are the things I have done:

1. Purchased a dress but now thinking about getting a different one

2. Getting an estimate on the alterations cost

3. Booked a photographer

4. Sent out "Save the Date" email

5. Collecting guests' mailing address

6. Picked out a design for the wedding invitations

7. Purchased the materials for making the wedding invitations

8. Started working on the wedding web site

[*Karla*]

Hi Ladies, another December 2009 Bride here!

We are getting married Dec 31 in Negril, Jamaica. The exact location should be finalized this weekend (hopefully). But OMG, I am so far behind!!!! I alwayd wanted a DW in Jamaica (my family is from there), but my FI said no. After his first trip to JA in Feb, he said he wanted to get married there, so it has been a last minute thing.

 

Things I've done:

1. Found my dress (not ordered yet)

2. Got a wedding planner

3. Finalized a list of possible locations

 

To do List:

1. EVERYTHING!!!!!!

 

I am really freaked out about being behind after reading so many posts. I am looking at STD templates and will begin working on them when a location is finalized and send the out ASAP.

 

Hope we can get some more Dec 09 brides to post here, the Nov 09 thread has like 28 pgs!

[poohshek]

Hi Karla,

 

One thing at a time and you will get there. Once you decide on a venue, the rest will be easier.

 

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Originally Posted by KarlaS Hi Ladies, another December 2009 Bride here! We are getting married Dec 31 in Negril, Jamaica. The exact location should be finalized this weekend (hopefully). But OMG, I am so far behind!!!! I alwayd wanted a DW in Jamaica (my family is from there), but my FI said no. After his first trip to JA in Feb, he said he wanted to get married there, so it has been a last minute thing.   Things I've done: 1. Found my dress (not ordered yet) 2. Got a wedding planner 3. Finalized a list of possible locations   To do List: 1. EVERYTHING!!!!!!   I am really freaked out about being behind after reading so many posts. I am looking at STD templates and will begin working on them when a location is finalized and send the out ASAP.   Hope we can get some more Dec 09 brides to post here, the Nov 09 thread has like 28 pgs!

[Jennifer Davis]

I am a December bride! My wedding date is December 12, 2009. I've been engaged for a year and a half already so I have had plenty of time to get things going....

 

Things I have done:

1. Chose the location - Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun

2. Chose MOH and Best Man - my aunt and FI brother

3. Created a wedding website - used ewedding.com

4. Purchased my wedding gown - from Wedding Atelier in NYC (Nicole Miller)

5. Booked our photographer - Cecila Dumas

6. Hired our travel agent (who is the best!) - BDW agent Jennifer

7. Made and sent out STDs - boarding pass

8. Booked the DJ - DJ Doremixx

9. Picked out centerpieces - Floating candles in glass vases with river stones

10. Bought FI and BM attire - seersucker suits from Brooks Brothers

11. Created a logo for beach towels - am pricing out now

12. Making invitations - I plan to send them out in May for 6.30 RSVP

13. Priced out custom wedding band - copy of one I found at Tiffanys

14. Puchased reception shoes - Bluefly.com rocks!

15. Wedding jewelry - thank you Aunt Sue!

[*Karla*]

Jennifer, Can you let us know what you find out about the beach towels? I have created a logo and would love to get beach towels form my OOT baskets.

[egsarah]

I am also a December Bride! Jennifer it looks like we have the same date!! YEAH!!

 

Lets see...I've...

1. Picked the resort

2. Bought by dress

3. Picked out centerpieces

4. Picked out our cake

5. Booked my photogs

6. Assembled STDs - boarding passes(not sent yet)

7. Finalized guest list

8. Booked FI and my travel

9. Tentatively have a DJ

10. Picked out my legal friday dress

11. Picked out rehersal dinner dress

 

I think a few more things too...but I still feel behind

[*Karla*]

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Originally Posted by KarlaS Things I've done: 1. Found my dress (not ordered yet) 2. Got a wedding planner 3. Finalized a list of possible locations

4. Picked my colors
5. Created a logo
6. Started on my boarding pass STD/invites (yay!)

Since I am getting started so late, I think I will take the idea of another BDW bride and send magnet STDs with my boarding pass invites. Not sure though, maybe STD now and official invite in August? What do you guys think?

[*Karla*]

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Originally Posted by egsarah I am also a December Bride! Jennifer it looks like we have the same date!! YEAH!! Lets see...I've... 1. Picked the resort 2. Bought by dress 3. Picked out centerpieces 4. Picked out our cake 5. Booked my photogs 6. Assembled STDs - boarding passes(not sent yet) 7. Finalized guest list 8. Booked FI and my travel 9. Tentatively have a DJ 10. Picked out my legal friday dress 11. Picked out rehersal dinner dress I think a few more things too...but I still feel behind

Hi! I notice you are in Houston. Are you using a local travel agent or someone online? I am trying to find one right now.

[Jennifer Davis]

Hey Sarah! Yep...we have the same date. cool!

 

I have stayed at Paradisus before. It's a great choice for a wedding!

 

I'll let you guys know about the beach towels as soon as I hear back from the company. I sent the note to them Sat so I am hoping to get a response back. Beach Towels wholesale manufacturer of custom embroidered monogrammed bath towel for corporate events