So, all ye ladies who have planned a wedding should totally throw advice my way, either in the comments or in email. I'm EXCITED but I almost feel like I don't know what to do first. I feel like it's too early to do things (just over a year out). When is a good time to start? Seriously, right now I have my invitations ready (not printed, obviously, since once we decide on the place I have to get it approved by the Irish government, but they are designed and waiting for text). My "Save the Dates" are done. We have a new photographer chosen. I want to wait a little while to go dress shopping, at least till I get to a 16 (or end of summer, whichever comes first... y'know, in case I get lazy on this weight loss thing, though I hope to kick my ass back in gear soon), but I have a perfect dress picked out, so I just need to make sure the vision in my head matches with reality. Rings are in process (we're ordering them from an Irish-approved artisan based out of Dublin-yes, we're going overboard, but they're awesome and not any more expensive than if we ordered them from a local jeweler).
There's a few other things done or in process, but I seriously feel like it's all little stuff. The big stuff (other than castle approval, I'm all over that), I don't know WHEN to begin. And we're doing this on a budget (I know some of you are sniggering right now considering it's in another country, but based on my calculations it will actually be cheaper to go to Ireland because, since it's Ireland, I'm not going overboard on anything else. Before I was. Also, there's fewer mouths to feed because only our closest friends and family will be coming, whereas before it was a more open invitation) so I really want to try to get most of the planning done myself, if I can. Also, what I can do now, I'd like to do now so I can spend a little at a time rather than having to drop a whole bunch of cash all at the last minute. Know what I mean? So, I am open to any and all advice!
(And if you didn't read before since I buried it in the last post... I'm getting married! We aren't officially engaged, because my boyfriend wants to surprise me somehow, but we wanted to get on the planning since we're doing it in Ireland. So it's a weird situation, but that's us... we're weird. It's kind of just our way.)
Thank you lovely ladies, I swear I'll get back to weight loss posting some day soon. Very soon.
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This is too funny, cause I'm right there with you. We aren't officially engaged either, but have started the planning. He bought the ring, it's at our house, he just wants to do something special when he proposes. I'm hoping this weekend, though, it will be "official". Lol. I've already found venue for both the ceremony and reception and a caterer, the two biggies. I just want to get engaged already to lock those things down.
ReplyDeleteAs for the little stuff, I don't think a year out is too far in advance to start making decisions. The website theknot.com will give you a checklist of what you should do when (i.e. 9-11 months out do these 10 items, 7-8 months out do these, etc.), so maybe you'd like to sign up on that site and that list might help you decide what items to focus on now.
Ooh, thanks! I forgot all about theknot.com, I will definitely check it out. And I'm glad to know we're not the only weird couple out there. He's also wanting to do something special, but I haven't a clue when he will do that. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteCan't really offer up wedding advice but from helping several of my friends out, the earlier you start the planning the better. Even the small stuff.
Can't wait as the date gets closer and closer!