Planning Pointers, take 2

Well hello people! It's been a while! :) I've been staying busy with last minute details and things since the wedding is in ... 15 DAYS!!! {holy crap!}

First of all, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS  to my cousin Jacob & his new fiance Marni! Looks like another family wedding will be coming up fairly soon. With that said, I figure I better keep it up with the planning pointers and notes just in case! :)

The Knot
So, I know a lot of people know about theknot.com, but if you don't -- well you should! This is where I've kept up with my checklist, guest list for showers, wedding, rehearsal dinner, etc., budget, and lots of little ideas for basically everything! Let's just say, The Knot has been my wedding coordinator.

Alterations
Well, we found out the hard way that the bridal salon we used didn't do alterations in house (which my mom thought was really weird). So, we had to scurry to find someone to take up my VERY detailed dress in as little time as possible. Luckily, we found a lady in Abilene who owns/runs Bea's Alterations downtown on Pine Street across from the Post Office. My final dress fitting was yesterday and the dress fits PERFECTLY. And, she dealt with the detailed areas of my dress beautifully. I couldn't be happier!

DIY Projects
So, I decided there were lots of things I wanted to do on my own.. make/put together... blah blah blah. I may have been a little in over my head, BUT they're getting done! {I'll share after the wedding.. some things just have to be a surprise, people!! And, remember the bride makes the rules after all..} I have been painting, sewing (ok, mom's been doing the sewing), mod podging, and searching my mom's house for little (and big) vintage goodies to use at the wedding as decor. I've ordered handmade things off of Etsy (which I'm absolutely thrilled with).

All this to say... if you want to incorporate your own projects, MAKE SURE you have time to do them, and do them well (or, to your liking).  I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll get it done. There is just SO much more to do. And, I'd rather not have a major freak out the week of, day before, day of the wedding due to unnecessary stress. {Mkay?} Lucky for me, I have a massage scheduled the week of the wedding. And, maybe a facial. Just depends on the stress meter.

Oh, and I really wouldn't recommend moving to another state the day after wedding. I mean, it's a little stressful and my poor parent's house is just filled with my stuff. It's everywhere. Literally.

P.S. I do have a little project to share that has pretty much nothing to do with the wedding.. but all to do with the big move. I will tell you, I LOVE the way it's turning out.