I am psyched and here’s why:
* I have the wedding ceremony all booked!
We’ll have limo service, a beautiful private ceremony, a photo package, a dvd of the ceremony and extra time for some photos around the valley!
* I have an awesome photographer, she’s sweet and patient and I’m glad she’s on board. Oh yeah, and I kinda like her work too. lol
* David’s Bridal agreed to Rush, RUSH, RUSH my dress alteration!! It took me a while to get them to agree to it, but finally (after I would have to pay way extra) they agreed to have it to me in 5 days after first fitting (which will be happening today) They really fought me on it. Rush was 3 weeks! That’s no good.
* I really have NO WORRIES right now! I have little things to do like find shoes, (i’m probably going with pink so I don’t know why I am posting these lol)
order my flowers (a DIY project – a lily bouquet – might as well stick with the yellow theme for this post hehe),
and find jewelry
and a place for our celebratory dinner,
but otherwise I’m golden!!
* Oops that’s not true. We also need to find bands. John and I are going today to look and try on and also get him fitted. I kinda just want a plain white gold band with nothing on it:
but something like this would be nice too:
* We have an awesome Vegas Shoot scheduled with my initial wedding photographer Todd for 2 days after the ceremony. Love his work too and glad he’s available. I’m hoping to do this downtown vegas or the neon sign museum. Both kickass locations for a newlywed couple’s photo shoot in lieu of engagement pics!
* I get to plan another vacation! Yay Honeymoon! We’re thinking St. Thomas or Costa Rica if it’s just us 2, or, if we can get a group together a cruise! We haven’t cruised since 08, I miss it!
All in all I got the biggest thing (ceremony) out of the way and now I get to think about fun stuff. I plan to have everything I need to order done by Sunday. After this weekend I’ll only have to worry about makeup and hairstyles to show the artist! Fun!
SO
FAST
DAN
Waitaminute….
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I think eloping sounds deliciously romantic 🙂 Are you having a "sit down" dinner after the exchanging of vows? Or a reception in a hall?
Aww I'm sorry about ur fight, fights suck.;o(
But I think ur taking on too much responsibility. I would skip the gifts for a group, thats not needed at all.
Skip entertainment for the group after dinner. You and John do your own thing and let them be tourist and do their own thing, you don't have to be with them on the evening of your wedding!
And lastly, don't worry about a formal brunch! Its only 7 ppl. You can meet at a hotel room and someone run out and grab take out ihop and bring it back.
Its really not that serious. Plus I think later in life you may enjoy the fact that your parents were there. Its still an elopement, even if parents come. ;o)
I agree with skeeta you are inviting family they should understand that you two want to keep things simple and fun maybe even a bit informal.
Lynn – yeah we're going to have a nice dinner somewhere, i'm looking into restaurants. No reception.
Skeet, Soldi – I love you guys! It's going to be 8 people, You don't think I need to give a thank you gift or favor? I'd feel bad not doing it.
My family is leaving early on the 10th so that cuts brunch down to 5 people, we'll just get together and find a restaurant together I guess.
Hopefully we will be able to get away after dinner and have some alone time.
Hey, I just found your blog. How exciting about your semi-eloping! Good luck!
no! u do dont need a gift or favor for them. That is def not in the semi elopement rule book, or ANY wedding rule book. I married last year on the beach with 30 ppl. The only ones that we gave gifts were the 1 groomsman and 2 bridesmaids.
You two are the celebraTEEs, just kick back and wait for parents to give u gifts! muahahahahaha!
I agree bout the gift – not necessary. It's your day, and it's about you and John. Your guests are there to support you and your commitment to each other. You'll all have a fun time together, and that'll be their gift. 🙂
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Semi-eloping sounds perfect. It will be fun to have some family there, and it still sounds like you have a lot of the big stressors out of the way! Good luck with the last few changes… and I am in love with those yellow heels!
Dani, no gifts are needed. If you want the idea is sweet but not needed. Also, I would skip planning the after the wedding dinner for the group. I am sure your moms and brothers will understand even if you are semi-eloping!
I am so happy this is working out so awesome for you…now pass that easy button over here will ya? lol
Oh I love you all!! Thanks! I was over-thinking it.
After dinner those mofos are on their own! My HUSBAND and I will have some qt 🙂
Reich, easy button is coming your way!
Oh that sucks that things have become stressful, just when you thought you were clear of it all! I hope it all runs as smooth as possible for you. And I CAN NOT WAIT to see you looking like a Goddess on your wedding day!
Hey I just found your blog… you are so pretty first of all!! And that is so exciting about everything about your wedding is coming together 🙂 and it seems like you're keep super calm and balanced about everything- no bridezilla here!! but im definitely going to be a new follower! cant wait to read more posts
xx,dee
Thanks Ethony and Welcome to tha blog Dee and Thanks!