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Ashley
Just Said Yes May 2020

Not enough

Ashley, on June 22, 2019 at 2:16 PM Posted in Planning 0 8
My date is 5/30/20 and I feel like I am not doing enough. We are getting married at my uncles “farm” (they really just have a lot of land). We are getting a tent (that I haven’t rented yet and don’t know when to). We also decided to do our own food. I guess just thinking about the fact that it is less than a year away is making me feel like I’m not planning or doing enough. Any one else feel this way or have advice on how to make the feeling go away?

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Latest activity by Destiny, on June 22, 2019 at 11:52 PM
  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    Start planning. Lol.
    I'd suggest talking to a tent rental company and asking them about the when for that. I went into a rental store a couple weeks ago (9 months out from the wedding) and I had my pick of pretty much anything in the store. If you want a tent, and it sounds super important to your event, you might want to get in there and throw a deposit down so you get one.
    I'd just say start chipping away on planning things so that everything doesnt sneak up on you all at once.
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  • Jamie
    Dedicated September 2020
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    I feel the same way!! My wedding is 6/19/20. I did go today and get his ring. We are booking hotels near the venue next week but I have friends who are getting married next August and all they have left is centerpieces and ordering favors!! They even told me how all their vendors are paid in full already! 😳 I am in the same boat, so although I cannot say whether you should be doing more, I can tell you that you are not alone! Your day will be perfect! Use your wedding planner checklist to make sure you don’t forget something and everything will be okay!!
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  • Mary
    Devoted November 2019
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    There really isn't much you can do right now because you still have a year. WeddingWire has a great checklist so you can see what you need to get done and when.

    One thing you can do to ease the anxiety is to go on pinterest and get ideas for little things you want to during your wedding. Plan your centerpieces, get your bridesmaids and pick out their dresses, start a DIY project, start working on your invitations, plan your wedding day outfit, make sure you have all of the vendors you want, etc. There is a lot to do and you can plan without solidifying anything!

    You can always ask companies for quotes without feeling the need to book it immediately so it's a good idea to get your budget down before spending any money.

    If you have most of that done, the stress can also be relieved by watching some fun wedding shows like "Four Weddings" or "Say Yes to The Dress!" These kinds of shows help you visualize your wedding day and can take some of the stress off (plus they are just fun to watch.)

    Just breathe and enjoy the planning stages! Best of luck!

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  • M
    VIP December 2019
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    If the rental company will let you book the tent, tables and chairs I would go ahead and do that. Have you thought about your menu and how much food you need? How much prep goes into it? You'll need pans and warmers. Whois going to prep, cook serve, keep warm and clean up? Plates, napkins, cups and utensils. Sometimes after you add all that in in may be cheaper to cater (Sometimes) Is there a place at the farm to use the bathroom and wash hands? If not you'll need to rent a portable bathroom

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  • Jessica
    Dedicated August 2019
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    I felt like this every step of the way but honestly if you are keeping a list of everything you need to get done and doing all the “major” things sooner than later you’ll be fine. You don’t need that much time to do all the little stuff. The major venders is what you need to book far in advance really
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  • Bella
    Dedicated September 2020
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    My wedding is 5/29/2020! We are doing a destination wedding and I feel like because the resort handles so much of the planning, I’m lost! I’ve sent save the dates, bought my dress, and booked our stay. I agree that wedding wires checklist is very helpful!
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  • Heather
    Expert October 2019
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    I feel like this right now! My wedding is October 13th this year. I have all the big things taken care of, and I’ve made my centerpieces already. Now I’m just in a waiting game. Come mid August I’m going to get my sons their tuxes (the company told me because they’re so young and likely to grow I should wait on them). But that’s the only major thing I have left to do. And every day I feel like I should be doing more or I’m missing/forgetting something.
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  • Destiny
    VIP May 2020
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    I feel the exact same way we've talked seriously about 2 different locations and changed our mind on both one being to far away the other being to expensive. now on fhs vacations we're going to go around to city/county parks with picnic shelters we can rent and think about that. in the back of my mind im thinking my gma offered us her yard/house for the wedding and reception biggest issue with that is parking. i still keep looking at tent rentals and stuff like that we do already have our dj/photographer/photo-booth witch being a little uneasy about they have every weekend available for next year.. why??? are they not good are the reviews fake? only thing i didnt like about my e-pics was she offered little to no direction. we've already discussed our food doing cookout style and already have out cake and cupcakes planned out deposit due in august. but until we pick a location everything is on standstill especially because i already found my dress. just feel like im in a funk and not doing anything productive

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