So many emotions are running through my mind right now I may explode. We have 24 days left to finish planning this wedding, and I have no idea how it is all going to come together. Back in undergrad at Arizona State, my roommates and I would throw these killer parties -- with fully fleshed out themes, decor schemes, drink plans and dance-offs -- and we would plan them in less than a week. This made me think. I've spent an entire YEAR planning this
party wedding. Sure, there's more involved in planning a wedding than planning a college kegger, let'sgetserious. But dude. LET'SGETSERIOUS. We spent an entire
year planning this thing. What could possibly ruin a party we've spent 365 days of our lives planning for? Shit. We don't even plan for earthquakes. Life threatening catastrophes: have not spent one second of our lives planning for them.We've lived in southern California for 5 years, and we just now decided to do something about getting an earthquake kit put together. We registered for it. How sweet. So if Jack fucking Bauer can save the world in 24 hours (8 fucking times over), we sure as shit can pull this wedding together in 24 days.
Remember?
I'm a machine, mutha ucka'z. And shitz about to go down. And anytime someone or something tries to bring my spirit down, I'll just think of dancing to
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin and screaming these lyrics at the top of my lungs in the arms of my husband:
Lift Your Head Up High
And Scream Out To The World
I Know I Am Someone
And Let The Truth Unfurl
No One Can Hurt You Now
Because You Know What's True
Yes, I Believe In Me
So You Believe In You
Fuck. I just got chills! Bring it on, wedding! Let's go, homestretch! Bowie Bride's ready to kick some last minute planning ASS!
Oh, and one last minute note: I'm dying my hair today. Back to my rootz. Back to brunette. I realize doing a drastic change right now is cutting it close to the date, and I will run the risk of hating it and having to fix it. But for some reason, I'm not freaked out. I'm just ready. I had my fun as an
almostblonde. Time for a new adventure. I'll be sure to share some pics -- unless I'm frantically trying to wash the color out with dish soap.
Homestretch brides/grooms/aliens/lovers/cats: How are you dealing with the last minute details? Anyone knee deep in the wed-planning shit?
You can do it! I know it doesn't seem like it, but a lot can be accomplished in 24 days. In fact, I'd say that's when the Mr. and I were at our most productive. Partly because we were motivated by panic and partly through sheer excitement.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be fine! 24 days is plenty to tie up loose ends, even though it doesn't feel like it. I want to see the pics of the new hair colour...
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you. Not only am I knee deep in wedding shit, but now, after a year of my planning this wedding 85% on my own, my mother has decided that it is her ship to steer and is trying to take the reins. Oh hell no. Have fun at your party.
ReplyDeleteI'm at T minus 9 days - single digits!
ReplyDeletePrinting ceremony programs this week...packing up decor items...folding DIY napkins...buying last-minute gifts...wrapping said gifts...confirming vendors...picking up my gown...and then saying EFF IT, bring on the party!
Yay 24 days. You will rock this home stretch. Yay!
ReplyDeleteHaha love the 24 reference :D
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! You're so effing close! AND that's so funny that you're dyeing your hair- I've been thinking about doing the same thing. Back to brunette. I think I'm waiting until closer to the wedding (we still have two months) so I don't have root issues....Anyhoo- rock on Britt!
ReplyDeleteDude, your wedding is gonna rock, no matter what does or doesn't happen between now and then. I guarantee that you won't even notice if something happens on the day-of! It won't matter (even though I hated hearing that myself pre-wedding!), and if it does, I prescribe you a shot of jager!
ReplyDeleteWe share the same wedding date and can I just admit here that I have totally LOST MY APPETITE?Every dumb thing is overwhelming me and all I want to do is take a nap!
ReplyDeleteBut woohoo 24 days!!!
Knee-deep? More like tit-deep.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready to just do the damn thing. Ef the decorations.
Brit! Just checking in on you. I pulled my entire last minute wedding together in 4 weeks. You can do it! Can't wait to see photos! xo Sana
ReplyDeleteGiiirrrlllll, you got this. It will be clusterfuck up until the rehearsal, but after that it should be smoooooth sailing, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh, and one piece of advice about the rehearsal: let some one else take over. Honestly, don't say a damn word to anyone, just take direction from some one else. I handed the reins over to my DOC and officiant and it was awesome.
Ok, one more piece of advice: if you're going to drink copious amounts of alcohol at your rehearsal dinner, PLEASE for the love of all things good and holy, eat something. Just trust me.
So close!!!