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UnionJackDream
Beginner March 2016

Just can't get excited :(

UnionJackDream, 1 April, 2012 at 14:24 Posted on Planning 0 9

I went to a wedding fayre today and I came away feeling rubbish. Recently we have been on holiday and my grampy died so had a tough time/been away. I haven't done as much as I guess I should. But today I felt like people were looking at me saying omg why aren't you more organised?!?!

So ladies I am after your help I get married in 188 days on 6th Oct 2012 ... am I on track with what I should have agreed/booked/paid for:

Flowers/button holes
My dress/shoes/accessories
Men suits
Venue
Food/drinks
Church/vicar
DJ
Photographer
Photo booth
Cake maker - but not decided on what to have
Invites
Hen/stag do

What I haven't done:
Bridesmaid dress/shoes/accessories
Flowergirls dress/shoes/accessories
Favors
Order of Service
Gifts

What have I forgotten!! ?? I just feel a bit crap that I haven't been able to do much work is crazy (I am working on the Olympic Torch Relay for Wiltshire and a Royal Visit for our Diamond Jubilee Celebrations) So I won't be less busy until July and by then I am running out of time!

Please help :'(

9 replies

Latest activity by Jonesey, 2 April, 2012 at 15:32
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    Beginner September 2012
    katzan ·
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    The bridesmaids and flower girl outfits can be sorted out in an afternoon in the shops. Possibly the same with gifts.

    All depends what you decide to do for favors, I reckon that should be your focus now, after you decide what you're doing you'll know how much time and effort you need to allocate towards it.

    Do you have plans for decorating the venue?

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  • Figs
    Beginner June 2012
    Figs ·
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    You've done loads! No idea why people were making you feel like you're not organised enough! I get married in less than 3 months and only sorted my BM dresses yesterday. Everyone goes at their own pace.

    Just an extra couple of things for your to do list...RINGS and honeymoon if you're having one ?

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  • Kriek
    Beginner December 2012
    Kriek ·
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    Firstly don't worry you have plenty of time. You've booked the most important stuff and everything else you could do in one weekend if you had to.

    Do you have ideas of what you want for BM dresses? If not I'd round up your bridesmaids and hit the highstreet one weekend, trail round John Lewis, Debenhams, Frasers etc and don't go home until you at least have a potential dress. Once you know roughly what you want it's easy to look online. If your bridesmaids are reliable I'd delegate as much as you can to them, let them get their own shoes etc. Flower girls look cute in pretty much anything so it will be quite easy, Monsoon had some gorgeous dresses last time I was in.

    Favours and order of service can be done pretty last minute.

    Only obvious thing I can see missing is rings, I'd sort these soon in case you have to order in your size.

    It'll all be ok, anytime I think I'm disorganised I think of Don't Tell The Bride where they organise a wedding in 2 weeks and they always have a great day ?

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  • UnionJackDream
    Beginner March 2016
    UnionJackDream ·
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    Thank you all, oh yeah I forgot rings haha, we choose the ones we like just gotta buy them. Not having a honeymoon until the following year. Think it was just everyone's reaction to say ooo not long maybe I should be chuffed I don't have long left!

    I am pretending to sort it out on the computer except I am watching EastEnders omnibus!

    xxx

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  • 3d jewellery
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    Good grief you are very well organised, nothing left that you couldn't do at the last minute if you didn't want to.

    Sorry to hear your bad news too

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  • Tracey86
    Beginner October 2012
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    Hello Date Twin!

    You have got loads done in fact your list is almost identical to mine so don't panic!

    Don't beat yourself up, you've been through a tough time and can't be excited all the time. Don't worry- you're doing fine! xxx

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  • Dream Wedding Video
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    Hi There

    Seriously you are definitely a head of the game when it comes to being organised. The great thing is you have done pretty much all the hard decision making so you can sit back a bit and make the most of planning the rest. Even give yourself a well earned rest for a few weeks. It’s not uncommon to get wedding fatigue especially when you have been through a difficult time. Those little butterflies will be back though especially as the time gets nearer. Have you thought about having a video. I noticed you didn't have it on your list. Take Care Hon.

    Laura Berry

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    Beginner April 2012
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    You sound very organised to me! If it helps, I get married in 12 days and haven't sorted favours! If you're worried about not being excited, maybe choose whatever is left to do that you're most excited about, even if it's something tiny and start with that, or something that's easy to get ticked off, and get yourself back into it. But there is NO rush!

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  • RebeccaC
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    I think you sound on track!!! You have plenty of time too. ?

    Best Wishes,

    Rebecca

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  • Jonesey
    Beginner June 2012
    Jonesey ·
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    You've done loads so don't worry. I get married on the 9th June and I've still got lots to do.

    Bear in mind too that some of the suppliers may have been saying that you've not got much time left so you panic and book their services.

    You've got plenty of time!

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