Confessions of a Plan-A-Holic…

Confessions of a Plan-A-Holic…

July 10th, 2009 @ 5:15 pm by Mrs. Gloss

Hi my name is Miss Gloss and I am a plan-a-holic.

I have to think through every detail, and understand every ounce of how my vision will come together before I can fully commit to a plan.

One of the benefits of having a tent wedding is that I get a blank slate. I don’t have to buy into anyone else’s idea of decor, I can do whatever I want—make my own space. (Believe me, a tented wedding was no accident!)

I recently came up with a few diagrams to help explain my concept for our ’space’ and so our vendors would know where they are expected to set up.

Diagram 1 : the tablescape (click on any image to make larger)

Diagram 2: the floor plan

Diagram 3: the ceiling planDid you/will you create detailed diagrams of your plans to ensure your day comes out exactly as you envisioned it?

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45 Responses to “Confessions of a Plan-A-Holic…”

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Miss Bear Cub (message) 1,355 posts, Bumble bee

omg that’s AWESOME. how in the world did you make those??

7/10/09 @ 5:19 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

I second Miss Bear Cub — and bow down to your org skills!

7/10/09 @ 5:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Sapphire (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

I’m in awe. And I wanna know how you made them!

7/10/09 @ 5:24 pm (reply)

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Keladry (message) 184 posts, Blushing bee

You are incredibly organized! That’s so awesome and I’m sure super helpful to everyone involved in the wedding!

7/10/09 @ 5:25 pm (reply)

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Perk (message) 125 posts, Blushing bee

I am wishing I had. I did make wedding weekend packets- 14 pages! Apparently we answered questions people never thought to ask!

7/10/09 @ 5:28 pm (reply)

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MrsWoohoo (message) 331 posts, Helper bee

I did this too! I would sketch out (on any paper, at any time) “visions” that come up in my head. I’d create a Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C for those just-in-case-it-doesn’t-work ideas. I did this when choosing my classes in college too..

7/10/09 @ 5:29 pm (reply)

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MrsWoohoo (message) 331 posts, Helper bee

P.S. Yes, it pays off. Our wedding went smoothly and I’m sure yours will too!

7/10/09 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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Miss French Bulldog (message) 6,077 posts, Bee Keeper

I wish I could get the exact dimensions of out garden outdoor space so out whip this up on CAD too. The organizer in me wants this so bad!

7/10/09 @ 5:34 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 1,043 posts, Bumble bee

i’m loving this Miss Gloss!!!

7/10/09 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tiramisu (message) 878 posts, Busy bee

I did this for our tent, but mine were scratched out on paper…

I bow down to you, Glossy!

7/10/09 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Star (message) 1,292 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, Gloss, you rock!

7/10/09 @ 5:42 pm (reply)

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365 (message) 224 posts, Helper bee

I’m actually trying to do something similar right now. Sadly, our venue is more than 5 hours from my present location, I am without a car, and it’s a family campsite so there is no one to call about it. On top of that, we are getting married on civic weekend, NEXT year and tents are already booked.

But if I do magically end up with a tented wedding as well (I can pray right?) then I will have diagrams as well. I’ll actually probably have them anyways.

Should we start a Plan-a-holics Anonymous?

7/10/09 @ 5:46 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Kitten (message) 711 posts, Busy bee

o.m.g.! This is a whole new level of organized! I could have used a bit of your plan-a-holism when before my wedding!

7/10/09 @ 6:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Snowflake (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

HAHAHA I’m so glad I’m not the only one who does this! I’ve Photoshopped tablescapes and how I want our DIY centerpieces to look. I took a picture of inside the reception hall and Photoshopped it so that my Mom and FMIL know EXACTLY how I want it to look when they help decorate… I’m a total plan-a-holic!

7/10/09 @ 6:03 pm (reply)

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redbullfanatic (message) 192 posts, Blushing bee

Oh how I love organized things! This got me giddy and it’s not even mine! Looks awesome

7/10/09 @ 6:06 pm (reply)

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MCraig (message) 17 posts, Newbee

You are amazing! I love love love it!! I will do them now and it will make my brain and my OCD happy when they are done!
Thanks for making my day even easier!

7/10/09 @ 6:20 pm (reply)

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MaryKaters13 (message) 22 posts, Newbee

This is so impressive!

7/10/09 @ 6:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Mascara (message) 774 posts, Busy bee

My OCDness LOVES this post. I have been doing the same thing.

7/10/09 @ 7:11 pm (reply)

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bridecat (message) 91 posts, Worker bee

Hells yeah…those are great! I totally did a CAD drawing of my reception space too (I’m an Interior Designer). It’s good since CAD is kinda relaxing!

7/10/09 @ 7:12 pm (reply)

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Nautilus (message) 13 posts, Newbee

Those are awesome!

7/10/09 @ 8:14 pm (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,621 posts, Bumble bee

I Loooooove how organized you are. Will You Marry Me?

7/10/09 @ 8:17 pm (reply)

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IA_Snowflake (message) 1,623 posts, Bumble bee

I’m a plan-aholic too! I totally used CAD and ppt. to direct my wedding planner to my “exact” vision of the place.

7/10/09 @ 8:36 pm (reply)

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Jenniphyr (message) 1,397 posts, Bumble bee

*drools over organization* Sigh. Sometimes I wish that I was having a strict floor plan just so that I could make pretty diagrams like this…. Mm, colour coding…it makes my OCD happy….

7/10/09 @ 8:41 pm (reply)

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tenmylove (message) 433 posts, Helper bee

Wow, Gloss, I didn’t know you were just like me in that aspect. I am already drawing up exactly how the caterer needs to set up my escort boxes - they are going to be calling me Bridezilla under their breath.

7/10/09 @ 9:23 pm (reply)

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Amber1279 (message) 316 posts, Helper bee

we have been using my mom’s home design program to make ours!!

7/10/09 @ 9:49 pm (reply)

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Ghenet (message) 126 posts, Blushing bee

Wow I’m so impressed!

7/10/09 @ 11:15 pm (reply)

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Jamielee (message) 71 posts, Worker bee

Wow, I can totally see this! It’s going to be awesome!! I can’t wait to see it irl!!

7/11/09 @ 12:00 am (reply)

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Mrs. Glitter (message) 880 posts, Busy bee

Wow, I’m speechless! Way to go, Miss Gloss. Those diagrams are amazing!

7/11/09 @ 12:57 am (reply)

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jhphi (message) 702 posts, Busy bee

Can’t wait to see the long rectangular tables– love them!

7/11/09 @ 2:10 am (reply)

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Miss Mouse (message) 3,367 posts, Sugar bee

You should have a career doing this!

7/11/09 @ 3:36 am (reply)

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Mary

HI! I would love to create my own diagrams! Does anyone know of a template that I could use? Thank you!

7/11/09 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,607 posts, Sugar bee

Those are awesome!!!! Can’t wait to see it all!

7/11/09 @ 2:43 pm (reply)

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Julie

That is awesome!!! Are you using REAL birch trees under the tent? How are you moving them?

7/11/09 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

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runningbee (message) 218 posts, Helper bee

Your layouts are so much prettier than mine!

7/11/09 @ 10:22 pm (reply)

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poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

I should go to the plan-a-holic sessions with you!! I’m working on a 3d model of the outdoor chapel we want to build lol and I’m SO doing layouts too! (once the time comes)

LOVE yours!! <3

7/12/09 @ 1:22 am (reply)

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Miss Cowboy Boot (message) 261 posts, Helper bee

You are so organized. Ugh, I love it. I wish I was as underwhelmed as you!

7/12/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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WorstTwinEver15 (message) 760 posts, Busy bee

I love this. Totally something I would do, too!

7/12/09 @ 9:17 pm (reply)

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Miss Cloud (message) 587 posts, Busy bee

Good for you for being so organized! I’m so jealous, I do try, but it doesn’t always work out so well..

7/12/09 @ 9:31 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 2,188 posts, Buzzing bee

You’re my kind of girl! & the perfect bride for any & all of your vendors!!

7/12/09 @ 10:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Gloss (message) 1,057 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Bear Cub: @Miss Sapphire: I used a program called AutoCAD (its an architectural program) and then colored them in Illustrator to be pretty of course
@MrsWoohoo: I did that for my classes too
@365: Of course! and from the sounds of things we might have a few other members too
@Julie: They will be real birch trees, but they are no longer ‘alive’. We cut them down right after the winter so there wouldn’t be any leaves and will string white christmas lights on them.

7/13/09 @ 8:40 am (reply)

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MyPurpleWedding (message) 217 posts, Helper bee

Freaking WOW!!!! Will you do my plans for me? lol j/k I’ll need to create plans for the floor plan setup as well as the ceiling decor.

7/13/09 @ 2:40 pm (reply)

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infamia (message) 150 posts, Blushing bee

These are great! I did the same thing Yay for AutoCAD and Illustrator!

7/13/09 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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Lexatron (message) 330 posts, Helper bee

Those look great! Did you find a good deal on your paper lanterns? I’ve been patiently searching the web, but those suckers add up quickly!

7/15/09 @ 10:06 am (reply)

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Miss Gloss (message) 1,057 posts, Bumble bee

@Lexatron: I ended up ordering from the Paper Lantern Store, they had the best prices for what I was looking for

7/15/09 @ 10:09 am (reply)

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Lexatron (message) 330 posts, Helper bee

@Miss Gloss: I can’t figure out how to PM you, so I suppose I’ll just ask you this here: Would you be interested in selling your lanterns to me after your wedding is over?

7/15/09 @ 2:31 pm (reply)