2010: The Year of the Wedding
Well Hello 2010! I’ve been waiting for you for a looooonnnggg time. Luckily 2009 was pretty cool and we had some fun together…but you 2010…well I have a feeling you and I are going to be really great friends…maybe even BFFs.
And so it begins…the year of the wedding. I remember how long away 2010 sounded back when we got engaged in 2008…but what do you know…time flew and BAM…here we are!! Hooray!
So I may have taken a small break from doing anything productive for the wedding…ok so maybe it was more like a month. Anyways…waking up News Years day I realized that we were about to hit the 5 months-to-go mark. (holy bananas!) So I decided I should probably blow the dust off that planning binder and get back at it! Well much to my surprise that month I took off was a pretty important one in the land of planning check-lists…and now I suddenly feel behind! EEK! I guess I just kept telling myself I have TONS of TIME…what’s the rush?! Happens to the best of us right?
I declared this week “Get-Back-On-The-Wedding-Planning-Bandwagon” week.
First item of business…get in bridal shape! I already have a regular work-out schedule that consists mostly of running, so I decided to spice it up a bit by adding a little challenge that will help tone up my arms (hopefully). Push-ups…100 of them.
I saw this challenge a while back on a wedding blog (go figure…my go-to source for all things awesome) and figured what the heck…I can do that! So I am. Here’s to sexy wedding dress arms ladies!
Second order of business….or actually just a random hodgepodge of things going through my brain right now that I need to accomplish…
Invites:
invites by Kims Custom Gifts on Etsy
I’m loving this design with the two birds…what if we swap the tree for a windmill (similar to the poster)…yes? no?
Gift Registry:
Image via Crate & Barrel
Because yours truly has a little ol’ shower coming up in February!! I’m pretty stoked to start registering. 2 words… Kitchenaid. Mixer….nuff said.
Groom (& his Men) Attire:
suit from Jcrew, ties from Amazon
Now this one will take some work…luckily I have a life size model (AKA. Lance-the Groom) that I can drag from store to store and dress up like a doll. We know we want grey pants at least…maybe purple shirts with grey ties, or white with purple…or…well I could go on and on. I’ll save you the boredom and just let you know what we decide.
See what I mean…I have a lot to get done. I would like to cross these items off the To-Do list by the end of the month…we’ll see how it goes!
So 2010 brides… How ready are you??
You and I are on the same page. I am behind…with 5 months to go. I’ve got to get in shape, register, pick the boys suits, get a DJ, figure out my flower situation, finalize the bridesmaids dresses (we are doing jcrew but don’t know which one yet). Ok so maybe I am WAY behind…but that should make you feel better.
Happy New Years!!! I love the blog amazing work! I think I’m your newest regular around here! Thanks for the great content!!!
I have 6 months and we are in the same boat! I need to deal with invites, stop eating this chocolate chip bagel, handle groomswear, music…hm that sounds like a lot doesn’t it?
Good luck with the 100 push ups! I used to do 50 in high school when I was on the tennis team.
…needless to say I can’t do that anymore. ;)
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Happy New Year & Happy Wedding Planning!
I am head over heels for your blog! It was a fabulous new discovery! I too am months away from the big day and just last month I felt like I had TIL NEXT YEAR to plan and now that its here, I need blogs like these for immediate inspiration and encouragement!
Despite the moderate stress, focusing on fun details will be the most fun this next couple of months! (who knew linens were such a big deal?)
Happy planning!
I’m also swooning over those J-Crew suits. We’d be pairing with an orange tie.
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I’m getting married in 5 months too! Just the other day I made my to-do list and it’s very similar to yours…figure out menswear, decide on flowers, schedule tastings for the cake and our reception entrees, start thinking about the rehearsal dinner, book hotel rooms, engagement photos….
Yikes. I have at least started my “get healthier” plan (I refuse to call it a diet or ‘getting in shape’, those words scare me).
Oh I can’t tell you all how happy this makes me. I am 5 1/2 months away and still need to: get a DJ, hire a JP, keep up the gym routine, figure out decor, invites, and oh yeah the whole ceremony piece :) What a great resource! Keep it up and best of luck to all of you. Don’t forget to breathe and remember why we are doing all of this.
I’ve truly enjoyed your blog! I, too, am a wedding blog addict. My own wedding is exactly 7 months away. I have a dress, we have a band, a caterer, and a bridal party. We do not have a venue, photographer, color scheme, or cake. I think it’s a good mix of prepared vs. unprepared! A good friend is throwing us an engagement party in February, so that will be a good kick in rear for me to get an address list together (dread!). Good luck to all you 2010 brides…I wish us all the best!
Thanks for all the comments ladies! So happy to see so many 2010 brides out there…should be a fun year :)
Oh and I feel much better now knowing that I’m not the only one with a giant To-Do list!! Here’s to getting things accomplished and pulling off fabulous weddings! Happy planning everyone!
;) steph
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