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So when planning a wedding every BRIDE (me) believes that is going to be full of love and romance... YEAH RIGHT! No wedding planner, previous bride or all the advise in the world prepares you for all the stress and crap that you must deal with and overlook.
During these difficult times planning a wedding, is well BONKERS but so far so good. We managed to save some money by cutting many corners. Ladies get married on any day other than Saturday! Trust me, it helps.
I began planning my wedding in December 2008, the fiancé and I decided on a venue back in March of this year. The venue, Renaissance on the Gables, Coral Gables, Miami... AWESOME they have package deals that help relieve STRESS and accommodate all types of wedding themes. This was so simple and I guess that I became spoiled and thought that the rest of the journey would be the same.
Boy was I wrong…
Spring break 2009 was severe; while others went to extravagant destinations I spent it planning my dream wedding. Picked a ceremony venue, the pastor, theme, tuxes, and a gown all in one week. When it came to the dress (the most important part when planning a wedding in my book) I went to the Wal-Mart of bridal dresses…David’s Bridal. I tried on 8 dresses and ended up saying, “yes” to the first dress I tried on. A princess cut, satin A-line gown with beaded embroidered, metallic bodice and inverted V empire. I love it, and that day I realized that the term “BRIDEZILLA” does exist and let me tell you …its UGLY, all the consultants kept complementing me on my carefree demeanor. They told me stories of some lets say HIGH strong brides. I enjoyed that day both my mother and maid of honor came out to help me choose a dress, considering my tomboy ways I think I did a pretty good job.
One of my most difficult missions to overcome was selecting the BRIDESMAIDS. I love them all, but let me tell you being a tomboy didn’t help in this department. Considering that most of my friends are guys, it was hard to determine who to consider my bridesmaid some where a no brainer but others were difficult, once I chose my top 5, that is when the GAME actually began. Getting them to COMMIT was the difficult part. They were quitting on me left and right. Thank God for the MOH (Maid of Honor,) she kept me afloat. Luckily this mission has been accomplished and I will have my girls with me on this very special day.
With only 29 days till the big day, I guess I could say what has been the most difficult and biggest mountain to climb was the guest list, I mean how difficult is it to put an RSVP in the mail before the deadline… jeez HISPANICS are so difficult or should I say FAMILY. Good Lord that was a LONG DAY.
I guess what I have learned throughout this journey would be to pick your battles and take it one day at a time. Know who can help you and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Do research and be happy, its one of the most important days of your life.
Live your life,
Jazmin
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