Couples getting married on July 27, 2019 in Illinois

Hey, Yifan! Getting close to that one-year mark- 53 weeks to go!

Thanks for starting this little thread- how are you doing with your planning? Anything you need help with?

Hey Chris! People keep on telling me that the year is going to go by so fast... which makes me really nervous haha

Planning is going well, got venue, catering, DJ, officiant, photographer, wedding party, and hair/make up all done. So cake and flower are up next. Thanks for checking in! WeddingWire is great, I've booked/looked at many vendors, and I love the hotelblock function!

Hi Yifan!! What did you decide to do with your cake? Is there a specific flavor or design that you've settled one?

July 27th 2019 cant wait!!

Hey fellow July 27th crew, I am excited about my date as well. I've got the venue, catering, bridal crew, band and DJ selected. I've interviewed a slew of photographers and videographers in a week and have decided who I want to go with (just need to wait on the money to lock them in). I can be aggressive at times getting things planned, to the point that I often stress myself out. How do you all take it easy while still planning?

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Wow, you are on the wedding planning ball, Jeanifer!! Way to go!!!

When I get stressed out, I like to do this thing called Trashy Tuesday (it doesn't have to be on a Tuesday, it just usually ends being on Tuesdays) when I devote the night to self care. So I take a long shower, I watch the bad TV shows that I hate to admit I like, eat some ice cream, that sort of stuff. What do you normally do to relieve some stress, say from work?

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. I use to be pretty faithfull in going to the gym to relieve stress, but after November, I slacked off big time. I'm trying to get back into the groove because I know that healthy for more than just stress. I'm hoping that now that the major decisions are made, I can pace myself from now through July. I pray you continue to practice self care. It's so vital. Hopefully I can be more like you. Thanks for reaching out.

View Quoted Comment DId the year really fly by, Yifan? How do you feel now that you're less than a month from your big day? Do you have advice to pass on now that you're nearly at the end of your planning?

View Quoted Comment Hey Jeanifer, have you managed to stay mellow as you get close to your big day? Are you happy with all your vendors and how everything is coming together?