Well hello again, hive! McGlovin and I have been married for exactly one month, and it has been…awesome. I mean, it’s exactly the same as it was two months ago, but that was still awesome. 
This is what awesome looks like.
Anyway, so—I thought about you a lot, hive, while I was on my honeymoon. I kind of feel like I owe Weddingbee a bit of an apology. See, when I applied to be a bee, I had a lot going on regarding wedding planning—all the decisions and pinning and being inspired, oh my! I seriously blogged four or five times a week, charting all of our progress and exploring various decisions. And then, by August…there just wasn’t a lot left to talk [blog] about!
The thing is, McGlovin and I are a manically prepared people, and we front loaded our engagement with decision making and planning. Since I’m crazy organized, I’ve had a schedule and info packet drafted up since last June—a full seven months before the wedding. Bearing that in mind, along with the fact that we were planning a completely non-fussy wedding without a particular theme in mind (and therefore required next to no decorations or flowers or various other what have you), our wedding planning was not particularly complicated or challenging.
Gratuitous honeymoon photo
As a result, I really didn’t think I had a whole lot to offer the Weddingbee community. A quick chat with Mr. G on our honeymoon, however, revealed that perhaps I could, actually, offer a number of suggestions in terms of how I organized such a stress-free wedding, since that seems to be much the opposite of the norm in wedding planning. So, if anyone is interested, my next few posts will cover my incredibly anal-retentive organization, as well as suggestions for processes that seemed to work really well for us. Then I’ll cover the few DIY projects that we did that our guests loved, and then hopefully we’ll have photos back for some recaps.
So, yes, an apology for my lack of wedding blogging, but I hope you’re excited for Gloves, Part 2! Be honest—there were other people who had a pretty easy go of wedding planning, right? Was anyone else pleasantly surprised? Or was that just me?
uh…. no. I’m incredibly stressed out and I am in major need of some planning tips. Really I just can’t seem to make a decision on anything (besides venue) and my wedding is in May. I’m jealous. And you need to be my best friend. 
Other than the week before, everything was planned way in advance and mostly stress free…and 98% of my stress came from my husband’s relatives who last minute couldn’t come (which wasn’t stressful per-say but because it upset everybody so much, everybody else was edgey and I felt sooo badly for him and his mom), otherwise we had 90% of the wedding planned and booked within the first 4 months and the next 8 or so were relatively smooth
Bring on the tips!!! I can’t wait to hear all about your wedding!!!
I loooove that sneak peek photo – so lovely! Can’t wait for the recaps!
I can’t wait to hear your tips! I am just starting planning. I’m hoping to be planned and prepared super early – otherwise I’ll drive myself nuts!
I love the sneak peek picture as well! I’d love to hear your organizational tips! I wish I was more organized… *sigh*
You are not alone, I have had a pretty easy time of planning myself. All of my vendors are booked and now I’ve got 9 months to complete my DIY projects. Can’t wait to hear about your wedding!
Tips please!
I’m pretty organised.. but that doesn’t mean I don’t have room to improve!
Tips please! New to the process and I for one don’t know where to begin with my own planning! And congrats to solving the stress free wedding mystery….
Welcome back, Gloves! I liked your initial posts so much and am glad you will be back for more! Congrats on being a Mrs!
Love the picture!!
I feel like I’m in the same boat… I think “Oh I should work on wedding stuff!” but I’m not sure what I have left to do haha
I think we’re going to be in the same boat, Mrs. Gloves! Aside from little stresses along the way, I’ve been super OCD about everything and that has lead to essentially smooth sailing. Can’t wait to read more!
Bring it on Mrs. Gloves…I definitely want to hear all about it!
Mrs. Gloves, Columbus, Ohio Age and Occupation: 25, Executive Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Firefighter Engagement Date: December 29, 2011 Wedding Date: January 2013 Venue: Cathedral ceremony, reception in a converted hardware warehouse About Me: I’m a blond-haired, blue-eyed Midwestern girl, who had grand plans of an international career, before the economy came crashing down right as I graduated college. I love travel, exploring other cultures, cooking for friends and family, and relaxing in a pedicure chair. My fiancé is the perfect, level-headed and logical counterpart for my impulsive tendencies, and the nicest person I’ve ever met. Lately, we like to spend our time renovating our new home, planning our wedding, and fitting in date night with friends. We are so looking forward to a wedding weekend jam-packed with all of our favorite people, plenty of food, and flowing champagne!
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