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Kate
Devoted November 2019

November Brides - One month left!

Kate, on October 1, 2019 at 3:28 PM

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A few hours ago, I realized that our wedding rehearsal is in exactly one month, and that we get married a month from tomorrow! I'm having anxiety about RSVPs ("deadline" is 10/5 and we're still waiting on about 1/3 of them ), the wedding party being on time, and people not having fun at our...
A few hours ago, I realized that our wedding rehearsal is in exactly one month, and that we get married a month from tomorrow! I'm having anxiety about RSVPs ("deadline" is 10/5 and we're still waiting on about 1/3 of them Smiley angry ), the wedding party being on time, and people not having fun at our wedding (idk how this is even possible - I had a good time even at the "worst" weddings I've attended!). I keep telling myself that it will ALL be fine! And no matter what, I'll be married to my best friend when the day is said and done. Smiley smile
In the past week, I've:
- Booked a limo for the wedding party
- Booked makeup (this was SO late in the game, but it ended up all working out)- Finalized the plan for wedding party gifts (a lot is on the the way!)
- Finalized our ceremony (we're having a full Catholic mass, so this took forever)- Bought another bracelet to wear with my dress
It still feels like there is so much to do -- programs, final meeting with the florist next week, setting up the day-of timeline with our photographer, scheduling a final meeting with our DJ, and our last two marriage preparation program sessions with the host couple from our parish. And a million other little details.
How are you all doing?

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  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
    Laura ·
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    Interesting. Never heard this before.

    Truthfully a cash bar kind of annoys me too, if I don’t know ahead of time, because I never carry cash. But I totally see why it’s a practical option for some couples.
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  • C
    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Courtney ·
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    November 2nd at 12:30pm!

    Crazy to think we are less than a month out. I feel like I’m missing so many things but keep going over my check list and only have a couple things todo. I need to find shoes for my dress and buy the rest of my bridesmaids/parent gifts.

    Has anyone ever had almost EVERYONE RSVP and be a yes? Everyone is a yes besides 5 people! Yikes! Not what we planned for. Invited 167, currently sitting at 162. 😳
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  • Hannah
    Dedicated November 2019
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    I feel like I have it all together, but I’ve only been planning since end of August. Smiley surprise

    It’s a super casual 10 guest elopement (family only, adult only).

    got my ceremony contract to sign tomorrow, need my photographer to sign too, got photographer’s travel set (she’s the only one coming in from out of town), and bought my dress and bridesmaid dresses 2 days ago.

    Next up:
    -need a dinner place for after ceremony
    -wedding website with info
    -invitations
    -registry
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  • Lora
    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Lora ·
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    There's so much to do still, but we're checking it all off the list one by one - except our DJ just bailed on us today. Smiley cry At least we have a few weeks to find a new one!

    Deep breaths, everyone.Smiley heart

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  • Lauren
    Just Said Yes November 2019
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    My wedding is also November 2nd, but at 11am. I am done with dress alterations and now I need to start working on my seating chart. I get my marriage license this Friday.
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  • Fermeka
    Just Said Yes November 2019
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    I here you it is very stressful I have not even book a car yet🤦‍♀️. My guest list went up I'm still working on menu cards . Ughhhh
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  • Heather
    Just Said Yes November 2019
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    I'm November 9th, too! We moved up our wedding from April 2021 to November 9 last month because of my dad's health. Somehow we are caught up with to-dos (other than my FH booking our wedding night hotel). Still stressing about getting the details finished. PLUS, my circle archway wasn't released by customs so we're on to a plan B for that...at least I got my money back for that.

    Only 1/3 of our people have officially RSVP'd. We did prepaid envelopes, too, and are having trouble getting people to mail them in. Funny thing it's the "younger" people (our youngest friends are in their 30s) who have sent them in!

    We've got this! Smiley heart

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  • Teresa
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    November 2!!!! Super excited my nerves are kicking in omg! We are flying out to Vegas and so is our family so we are all extremely excited! We are just getting married at the little white chapel and going back to the Airbnb for dinner and drinks so nothing too big! Anyone else getting hitched in Vegas??? Smiley smile
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  • Michaela
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    Bibs and wet naps are a great idea!! If your guests don't like it they don't have to use them Smiley smile

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  • Michaela
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    Oof that is one of my biggest worries is to have too many yes'es.. I have a handful of people I would rather respond with no.. plus we have a guest list of 340 right now!! Once it gets under 300 I def think I'll feel better

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  • Michaela
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    Oh no I'm so sorry! I hope you find another, it will come together!!

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  • Ashley
    Dedicated November 2019
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    That sounds awesome, I love Vegas!!

    Not a vegas twin, but we are date twins! lol My nerves have officially kicked in as well! I'm hoping my bachelorette weekend will help settle me down a little haha

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  • Teresa
    Just Said Yes November 2019
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    Lol!! Is your bachelorette this weekend? Mine is I am excited!! Smiley smile yay NOVEMBER 2!!!! ❤️
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  • Ashley
    Dedicated November 2019
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    Yes!! We are going to Atlantic City for the weekend and I cannot wait!! That is super exciting, it's a good time for a stress reliever haha

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  • Mary
    Devoted November 2019
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    As a November DIY Bride, I am STRESSED. If I had to do it all over again, I'd say spend the extra money and get stuff done for you!!! I'm doing an 80 person wedding for $8,000 which is scary, to say the least. I am only 19 days away and finishing up programs, place cards, seating chart and sending out rehearsal dinner invites! We've got this!!!

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  • Laura
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    True. I just have to figure out how to put them out for people to grab-on the buffet stable, on the regular tables/something else.

    I'm three weeks away and every time I think we’re done buying stuff something else comes up. This week it was a Mr& Mrs sign for the sweetheart table. Which I have to paint so it will be white and sparkly like the cake topper (which I also painted). Don’t ask me why they have to match but apparently they do.

    Venue is set.
    Caterer is awaiting final numbers.
    RSVP deadline is Monday and we’re at about 50% response rate. So Tuesday we’ll start the respond by X or we’ll count you as a no messages/calls.
    Bought half my bridesmaids’ gifts-Mini Skinny Coach ID cases. Then since you don’t give a wallet (wallet-ish) empty I’ll be putting $25 Starbucks cards in them. That’s enough spent on them, and on things they’ll use. (Best man is getting a board game he requested-*rolleyes*and groomsman is getting a movie gift card for a couple tix, popcorn and soda.) So those are finally done.
    Alterations are done. FH still has to get his button down and khakis dry cleaned/starched.

    FMIL continues to cause low key but annoying drama, absolutely insisting she see a pic of my mom’s dress she bought this week. For some reason she can’t send pics by text so I had to email it to her. After all that, no acknowledgement that she even got the stupid email. A simple “got it, thanks@ is too complex apparently. Then she’s been on FH about everyone’s khaki pants perfectly matching. We didn’t dictate where everyone should get them so the shades are going to differ. What is she on that she thinks everything should perfectly match?
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  • Brittany
    Dedicated November 2019
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    I'm sorry to hear about your dad's health. I'm sure he is so excited to see you on your wedding day!! I don't understand the RSVPs....I had to message a few people several times to get a straight answer. I have to say having all of those narrowed down has been a big stress relief! Where are you guys getting married at? Fingers crossed now for good weather the day of!

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  • Brooke
    Expert November 2019
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    So Excited!! I have 3 weeks and feel like I have so much to still do (which I don't really).... I was able to get my final guest count YESTERDAY (took long enough)


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  • Brittany
    Dedicated November 2019
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    In the same boat on the RSVPs! We had a lot more people RSVP yes than we anticipated, which is great so many people can make it. But....we definitely anticipated not as many people being able to come especially out of town guests.

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  • Brittany
    Dedicated November 2019
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    Totally feel you!! Kind of regretting maybe not doing things a little cheaper......don't get me wrong I'm super super excited for everything and I have faith that it will all turn out wonderful, but seeing the overall dollar amount is a little overwhelming.

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