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Courtney
Beginner October 2020

Help me

Courtney, on August 4, 2020 at 7:02 AM

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I don’t usually look at the conversations on the app but I can do this anymore. My wedding was last minute and I haven’t had very long to plan at all. I’m trying to be on a very small budget and diy mostly everything. I don’t have a wedding planner I’ve done it all myself. My Maid of Honor has done...
I don’t usually look at the conversations on the app but I can do this anymore. My wedding was last minute and I haven’t had very long to plan at all. I’m trying to be on a very small budget and diy mostly everything. I don’t have a wedding planner I’ve done it all myself. My Maid of Honor has done nothing but send me money for bridal shower favors, help make my invitations, and go with me to pick out my dress. The wedding and ceremony is on my grandmothers land but the more I think about it the more upset I get because I don’t think I can fit everything in and make it look nice. I have no tables my dad is renting the chairs. I have no idea where everything is going to go. I would change the location but I’ve already bought and sent out invitations. I’m out of work due to COVID. My experience has been stressful and dreadful rather than fun. I feel like I’m ruining it for myself and everyone around me. I want to throw in the towel. I’m depressed and I have sleepless night that this will end up being more of an embarrassment and train wreck. I need advice please I’m so over it

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  • Kristin
    Just Said Yes November 2020
    Kristin ·
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    I know how you feel, I too had lost a job and had no excitement to work on anything wedding related however, try to breathe and relax, and remember that you love your man and anything besides that is just extra. Try to recruit people in your family and friends to finalize ideas. If you know someone who is crafty and someone who is well organized those are the ones to go to. Share your wedding vision with them and let them help you. Also, a wedding outside no matter where it is is going to be beautiful, I can picture the sunset now and beautiful pictures of you and groom 😍. For tables are you able to borrow from a local church or group that you are a part of? If not rental places don't charge to much for the tables themselves. Overall remember it's going to be a great day no matter what. If there are hiccups along the way; they are just things to laugh about later on in your marriage and remember your special day by. If I can do anything to help message me on here or at *************@*****.*** best wishes for love, laughter and positive new beginnings your way
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    In cases like these I think it’s best to keep it as simple as you can. If you can’t rent tables that’s OK just do a simple cake and punch reception that way people can stand and mingle that way and it would be less strain financially
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  • Courtney
    Beginner October 2020
    Courtney ·
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    Thank you so much for your advice and positivity . It’s needed the most right now .
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  • Natalie
    Super November 2020
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    Once you get your vendors and rentals set up, I think you will feel much better! Take care of those big things first and worry about the little details later!
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  • Mrsjimenez👰
    Dedicated November 2020
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    I'm so sorry you are going through this. Planning a wedding during a pandemic can be very stressful! Have you thought about maybe canceling the wedding and just getting married at a court house? That option would allow you to save up more money, have more time to plan and get everything situated so you are not stressed and all upset. You and your FH can get married on the date you are originally supposed to do the wedding but just have the actual celebration at a later date. Even though you have sent out invitations you can always send out change the date cards and all the stuff you have already bought doesnt have to go to waste. You can still use the decorations once you start planning again. Good luck to you I hope everything works out!😊
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
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    First things first- take a deep breath! Draw a map (it didn’t have to be perfect) of your grandmother’s yard & figure out where you want everything. Less is definitely more! Try not to overthink or over analyze everything. This is going to be awesome- you’re marrying your best friend!
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  • Rose
    Just Said Yes September 2020
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    Take a deep breath. The ladies on here gave you some really great advice. I think a stand up wedding is great! I‘m doing an outdoor ceremony myself and I actually got a lot of great ideas on Pinterest. You can make a simple wedding beautiful. They have wonderful inexpensive ideas on there. Once you know what kind of theme you want whether it be rustic, elegant, etc.. and if you know your color theme then you can get a clearer idea of what you want things to look like in your head. My friend just got married and it was an outdoor wedding as well and she did simple she did her own music for the ceremony and she bought tons of wildflowers and made her own bouquets which were gorgeous the colors were so vibrant. She used mason jars and decorated them. So keep your chin up it does work out. Take it from me who cried I think everyday for weeks because nothing was working out ,when your stressed you can’t think straight so I did take a few days and just unwind and when I started again it just all started to fall in place. The same will happen for you. Just remember this is suppose to be fun for you and your fiancé. Enjoy it! I know it will be great!

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  • Tata
    Dedicated July 2020
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    Hi Courtney If I was you I will look into my local church and see if Rent you some tables. Also used to see if you have a PJP’s around your location it’s they do rent tables and they’re not that bad in their prices good luck

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