Okay, girls.
I am feeling so down and bummed about wedding planning right now. I have NEVER had a close friend or family member get married (last wedding in my family i think i was 12). I know that seems crazy. I have no idea what I'm doing. We do have save-the-dates ready to send by the end of this month. We know our place, we are meeting with the lady who's coordinating our event in two weeks, we have all kinds of things "started" but I'm finding this really hard to do blind and with a job that keeps me very busy to boot. I am trying to keep it "simple" but really no event this huge is simple!! I'm trying not to freak out and just elope ;-)
I am also really bummed that I know we're probably not all going to be able to get together for a weekend before the wedding due to financial constraints and we don't all live in CT. I totally get it. I just wish there was some crazy idea we could devise that could work for all. If not I think we should pick one of the first two weekends in August as many of us are in education and need to get back to things during the second half of that month. I'm thinking in or near CT as that's where most of us are concentrated? I love Mary's idea of a combo bachelorette/bridal shower weekend. I love the idea of classy girly fun, maybe a winery or a show of some sort, a big sleepover. Something that doesn't cost a ton of money but all/most of us could be together and have a LOT of fun :-)
I miss you girls like crazy. I hate living far away during this important time, from all of you, I wish we could have strategic planning nights.
I know it will all work out in the end. Our wedding coordinator is going to help us Tremendously. With all the major stuff. It's this limbo phase that's driving me nuts. We don't meet with her and get the ball really rolling until the first weekend in May.
One thing I am working on is getting you girls a house to rent on the eastern shore rather than pay for hotel it will probably be a cheaper way to stay here for a couple days and you can all stay together.
I'm not even sure this blog is a good idea, most of you never seem to be online (I'm jealous!!). I tried Facebook and I'm trying this. I just don't know what to do.
I get your lost ness during this, I was Kim's maid of honor & failed cause it was my first close wedding I've been to a lot since then so I'm starting to get the hang of it... I think the issue with the blog is unless people check it, they don't know you've posted in it so maybe send out emails to check it & let everyone know you need more input? I'd be glad to help with things as you need it just give me direction. Also, August 9th (its a Friday) I have a wedding fyi for Aug dates, but other than that i'm all yours... we all love you and want to help & it is difficult from so far away, but if we know more specifically what you need help on, I'm sure we'd all be there to support you. I'm sure there's a light at thwbend of the tunnel & it will all make sense eventually. Hang in til then <3
ReplyDeleteAlso, again I have no Idea why it signs me in as *hot wheels* but I'm pretty sure ya'll figured out it's me (Tanya)
Deletethanks for your voice of reason T. love you!!
DeleteTanya, what a wonderful post. I doubt you could have failed with Kim's wedding.. you're still friends! ;) I feel very fortunate to have you for practical advice, support, and experience.
DeleteI am also here to be called upon for a many splendid thing. We all wish we weren't so far, but it seems like letting us know that you posted a new entry is working to get more input and response. Love you!!
Do all of you use skype or have some sort of webcam device? we could all 'hangout' and do strategic planning over video chat.. :)
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