More unexpected wedding news...

Hello there!
I forgot to mention in my last post that one of my BM's called me because she is in grad school like me and has her clinicals coming up during the time of my wedding. Unfortunately she has no control over when has to go so she had to drop out of my wedding party. Its sad but at least she will still be at my wedding. I am sure she will be behind the scenes for every aspect of my day. I also added a junior bridesmaid, my cousin from Florida.
I am still waiting for the coordinator from my reception site to send the contract to me. According to her I was supposed to get it almost three weeks ago. I'm way over due to call her and ask what is up? Just been really distracted with my rotations the past three weeks. I am also about to send my contract for the church so hopefully I will get to cross something off my ultra long to do list. Sigh...

I saw some really cute stuff from Theknot.com today that I would like to share with you guys.

I like the concept of a caledebra holding flowers instead of the regular vase. It brings another element to the table, I think. I may try to add a few of these around my reception place.

I saw this and thought it was cute, add a little color to the serving platters for the drinks or hor doeuvres! A simple DIY project for the ambitious. I think I have enough DIY ambitions right now...lol...

A bientot!

Wedding Planner Search: Epic Fail

I have been waiting for this wedding planner to send me the contract so I could approve and finally decide if I wanted to use her or not. Instead I got an email stating that she booked another wedding on the same day. I don't know, she told me that she was free on May 1st. Perhaps the other bride needed way more help than I did. Either way it sucks, because I really liked them. I guess my search is back on; something else on my list to do.

Wedding Planner Search: is it Over?

I have been MIA for a couple weeks because I started my second clinical rotation. The hours are killing me but hopefully my body is getting used to being up at 5 in the morning.
On the wedding tip: I emailed a wedding planner that I had been interested in a few months ago and we had a phone conversation earlier this afternoon. Compared to other Wedding planners, I really like her so hopefully it works out after I see her estimated price quote. I have been fighting the idea of having a wedding planner but I really need one. The reality is really hitting me that our wedding is seven months away and I have so much to do. I feel a tad overwhelmed on the wedding front in addition to all the other stuff I have to do before I officially finish my academics in Dec.
I am determined to get right back into wedding planning again. Why do I suddenly feel tired again?
My parents are still trying to squeeze more people out of the guest list and it is soo not happening. I'm trying to streamline my personal guest list so they can have a few more people but at the same time I don't want to. I would like my close friends to be at my wedding as well, so I don't want to budge too much.
Happy Sunday!

Vistaprint.com is having a sale!

Vistaprint.com is having a special sale until October 10th. For those who like to DIY, who are about to press print, check out their FREE or reduced prices on postcards, small magnets, websites, and much more! I saw the announcement in my inbox and almost purchased something I was working on. I had to step away from the computer for a little bit before I approve something that isn't finished. I have a little more time before this sale ends.
Just wanted to let my fellow bloggers know because its always nice to save a few dollars.
Happy Friday!

I just wanted to say...

For the first time ever I watched the MTV VMA's (or any award show) from beginning to finish. I never know who all the muscians are and why should I watch a 2 hour show for the 1-2 people that I like to perform? And I must say it was...interesting to see all the drama unfold. My favorite part of the night was when Beyonce gave Taylor Swift her opportunity to give her acceptance speech. I was doing my daily rounds of the gossip blogosphere and watched in amusement at the varied reactions her actions generated. I must say, I thought it was very admirable for her to stand up for someone else but not everyone agreed with my sentiments.

In a really weird way, I found a connection to this situation to my upcoming wedding. Even though it is my day and it should be about the celebration of two people. there are so many people trying to make it about them. At first I was mad but now I realize that this is human nature. I have two choices; I can get mad about the drama that my family is causing or I can continue to do what makes my fiance and I happy. So I will continue to make this wedding about us and let the snarky comments roll off my back. Easier said than done.

Trying not to DIY into a tizzy

So I've been stressing about these save the dates and invitations, trying to do them myself, on top of everything else in my life. Now I'm a fairly creative person but this is a completely different ballgame. We still do not have our engagement pictures so I am improvising with some pictures that we already have.
All I know is DIY is hard work especially when I don't have Photoshop and don't really want learn nor do I have the time. I have a vision of my stationary in my head and I don't want to pay top dollar for someone else to do it. But I did find some inspiration online.
Wedding Paper Divas have really nice wedding stationary for anyone interested. I really like the design on this but have no idea how to replicate it myself. Still working on that. What I also like about them is that they let you put in your pictures and wording into the template so that you can see.
I also found some DIY fan programs from ayleebits.com. Its kinda cool.

On a different note, I've decided I'm obsessed with calla lillies and tulips. And hydrangeas, sweet pea, and peonies. OK, I guess I still need to narrow down my choices. But they look so pretty! I also found some great tips from Theknot.com on how to DIY your own flower centerpieces. My roommate did it for her wedding and all of us bridesmaids helped, it wasn't that difficult, just tedious and required lots of extra hands.

Wedding Related Family Drama #1

I labeled this Wedding Related Family Drama #1 because knowing my family, there will be a 2, 3, 4, and 5...
So I went home last week to help out with my mom. She had recently had surgery for a shunt revision in her head and she was not allowed to do anything at home. I went home to be helpful but not really sure how helpful I was. While there, my dad wanted to talk to me about my wedding plans and perhaps veto any of my ideas. I went into the conversation sure that he was going to berate me, so I was on defensive mode. It was a pretty pleasant conversation surprisingly, as this never happens when he is included in the conversation. We talked about the budget, the reception venue, the church, caters, and etc. Then he dropped the D-bomb. Dancing. "I don't want to participate in any dancing. So if there will be any dancing, please let me know now." he said in a firm voice.
I shrugged my shoulders and fingered my parent's comforter. "There's gonna be dancing."
He shrugged as well and said, "Then I will be there at the ceremony but after that I am going home."
Really?! Seriously!? I'm not gonna lie, my first reaction was whatever, I wasn't going to dance with you anyway. But then my best friend pointed out to me later that it would look odd if my father was not present for the parental introduction or pictures. Then she and I got into some verbal disagreement about my father and how I should handle it. But I digress. My fiance is Nigerian and dancing is big in all of their events. I just love to dance. I was never allowed to dance when I was younger and I refuse to let other people dictate my wedding! I never realized how much my dad did not like dancing, as he has sat through countless weddings with dancing during the reception. I don't understand why he can't sit through mine. I love my dad but we have too much of this control stuff in our history. But the good thing about him is that he'll say one thing now and then backtrack later. So I'll just address the issue at a later date and see what changes. My bff did bring up the compromise that maybe he could sit through dinner and then the dancing could commence after that. I'm not as hardheaded as some may believe me to be, I can compromise on certain things. We'll see.
Then we started talking about how many people were invited. Apparently 140 is not enough people for them. The venue can actually hold 200 but my fiance and I were trying to trick them into inviting less people. So far, not working. My dad feels strongly that he should have 100 guests, but he keeps forgetting that my friends are also part of this 100. My head hurts.

Today my mom called and asked if I could change the reception venue. I was pissed and then my phone signal faded. Stupid MetroPCS. Lol. I had to unleash my inner Bridezilla and calmly tell her that no, I would not be changing my venue, it is what I want. The only way they will listen to me is if I act like that, otherwise they will try to run all over me.

I don't know what posesessed us to plan a wedding. I start my second rotation soon and will have to start studying for my boards right before the wedding. We should have ran to city hall and ignored any outbursts. 8 months to go and I'm not sure I will make it.
Any wedding related family drama to share and how did it get resolved?