Are There Any 2017 Brides?

[lovelovelove]

Hi everyone,

 

We will get married on July 10, 2017 at Grand Palladium in Mexico.

 

This is what I have done:

1) bought dress, corset bra, Spanx (my mother bought all these) at David's Bridal. Did not get it altered yet because I lost over four pounds in two weeks and seeing if I will lose more.

2) got travel agent and booked our stay/airfare/insurance (it's AnnaLynne, she's super duper great, and super responsive).

3) put down deposit on the date

4) so far only 8 rooms have been booked, 14 adults and 4 children

5) made invitations using template, printed them, etc etc. https://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80916-passport-invitation-and-boarding-pass-rsvp/

6) bought envelope and postcard stamps

7) bought veil

8) created Google Sheets mastersheet

9) bought shoes in Mexico (so cute. a little uncomfortable but really nice looking for a great price... may need to get another pair of shoes for the dance(s)... Maybe I can use an old pair of mine that I already own?)

10) booked DJ

11) booked photographer/videographer/TTD (still need to iron out TTD date and sign contract).

12) bought calligraphy pen, paper and book - addressed 15 envelopes

13) contacted estranged sister to notify her about my engagement/wedding (she doesn't want to be involved with our family anymore at all)

14) bought 15 packs of 8 piece thank you cards in three designs and two colors (plan to use some for the engagement party and some for the wedding)

15) bought favors that double as decorations and table runners for the wedding in Mexico (fiance bought these)

16) bought paper Mexican cut out decorations to decorate the room.

17) bought additional favors (tiny glass figurines) in Mexico - not sure if we will use them as centerpieces because they are so small

18) bought LOVE L&A (seven total) medium-sized metal marquee light-up letters to use as centerpieces (on sale from Michael's).

19) asked other sister and cousin to be bridesmaids, notified other individuals they would be asked if we get more groomsmen.

20) bought OOT bags on sale from B&N (great price).

21) made our own wedding rings

22) bought additional inexpensive wedding rings

23) had the favor cards made (they already arrived, they basically say not to use the favor at dinner - they are colorful woven Mexican napkins).

24) bought five different dresses from BHLDN, returned four (they were all on sale for $64 each). It's a short dress for dancing.

25) bought a custom made dress from DHGate. Waiting for it to arrive... I hope it will look good!

26) picked out a hairstyle

 

This is what I have to do:

13) buy embosser for return address for envelopes (return address for postcards is already printed on)

14) put stamps on RSVP postcards (after they arrive)

15) ask FedEx Kinko's to honor $20 coupon (already paid)

16) erase pencil lines on 15 envelopes (planning to ask fiance to do this)

17) address 26 more envelopes (waiting for addresses to do this)

18) figure out ceremony music, first dance, etc.

19) see if I can convince fiance to take dancing lessons (so far unsuccessful)

20) meet father's new girlfriend with my fiance (drama)

21) figure out seating chart

22) figure out bridesmaids dresses

23) figure out what kind of cheongsam to get (my grandmother gave my mother enough money to custom make one... thinking about getting one on DHGate but I'm worried it will be low quality) Also, I can't be measured for it until I'm roughly sure I won't lose any more weight...

24) buy things to put in the OOT bags (medicine, drink mix, $1 sudoku/crossword, $1 cups, candles etc)

25) print the info sheets for the OOT bags (who's who, spanish phrases, etc.)

26) get rid of my double chin.

27) get a flatter stomach... not sure about this one.

28) decide on which pair of wedding rings to bring.

29) take dancing lessons with my dad, who lives a few states away.

30) buy program fans

31) decide on which of our friends/family will be the officiant...

32) buy guest book (I already have one picked out)

33) after arriving in Mexico, possibly buy centerpieces (glass bowls?) and three flower girl baskets

34) figure out what kind of make up look I want... I really have like, no clue.

35) book group tour (waiting to see who wants to go on this tour).

 

A few notes, we didn't send out save the dates, I basically emailed people. The invitation is sort of like the save the date...

 

My fiance's business partner doesn't like me and basically is Zika fear-mongering my fiance's friends... Well... I don't know.

 

There were some things I didn't mention here but they're not really important.

 

I didn't block any rooms at the hotel. I don't think I could have because I don't know anyone's dates, and we're using a travel agent...?