Wedding Blog

I woke up at 8:30 am. Before I did anything else–showered or ate my Raisin Bran, I was going to do a few things:
~Finish flower girl headdress/crown thingies
~Cut up the blue tulle for the reception
~Type up everyone’s ‘to-do’ lists.
~Glue together the elevated cake plates
~Fix the bows on my and Katie’s bouquets, and add ribbon to the boutonnieres
~Finish those damned luminaries (Mr. Blueberry’s doing it!)

Things I cannot *believe* I let wait this long, and are now taking my valuable time away from me. Guys: Don’t push off easy little projects until the last minute, it really isn’t worth it. But it’s gotta be done, and I don’t see anyone else clamoring for the job .

::Edit::
Shit. Just realized I forgot to buy the stuff for our day-of emergency kits. Who wants to run to Target for me?

::Edit Edit::
And the tulle for chair backs. And some wedding-appropriate wrapping paper. And two lighters. And bags for the flower girls’ gifts.

I’m afraid today’s midday update isn’t as scintillating as yesterday’s…no pictures (those will probably come first thing tomorrow morning). But I’ve crossed a bunch of items off the list–I’ve really been quite productive!

I will say this…the stress is starting to get to me, just a wee little bit. I’ve been sort of snappish with everyone. Not to be mean, but just because it is irritating to me that people aren’t doing what I say, when I say to (omg am I turning Bridezilla?). I am trying not to be unreasonable, and people are generally working along with me, but it is more irritating than you would imagine, when they don’t.

Last-minute calls from vendors and family keep pouring in…wanting to confirm things, last-minute questions for me, etc. I’ve gotten to the point where if I hear my phone’s ringtone one more time I might scream. I might throw it into the pool at the reception .

The best way to communicate with me right now is to:
1)Don’t expect me to remember anything. If you need to tell me something important, write it down and put it where I’ll see it.
2)Don’t complain at me. I know this is gonna sound really harsh and bitchy, but I absolutely do not have time to solve problems right now.
3)Be patient! Chances are as I talk to you I’ve just thought of four other really important things, and I’m just itching to go write it down for later, or do it now.

Which leads me to my next point: I really, really wish that I had one small notebook I’ve been using all along. I have my Big Fat Wedding Binder, with things like vendor contracts, but I don’t have one certain place to write all my lists and thoughts. Some are trapped here on my computer, others are in my red spiral notebook/shopping book, and still others are jotted on Post-It notes or jammed in my wallet. If I could do it again, I’d start a notebook and put things like venue dimensions, prices, shopping lists, random thoughts, etc. all together in one place. Right now I’m able to keep track of everything, but it’s sure not as easy as it should’ve been.

Tonight I de-stress: it’s my bachelorette party! I absolutely cannot wait to see what my girlfriends have cooked up. And I’m really looking forward to the chance to unwind–I need it!

But now, I’ve gotta dash: I need to make the real groom’s cake, three batches of Rice Crispie treats, and two batches of butterscotch bars.