This might seem like a silly question, but so many people tell me the month leading up to the wedding is stressful and you’re jammed with tasks. I’m not really sure what tasks to anticipate as I approach my wedding day. I’m not getting married until Sept and I feel like I have a good handle on the planning, but based on the stress I hear about I fear I’m overlooking something

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For me it was all the stationary and little touches. Sending menus to print, printing final order of events, we hand write notes to each guests, stuffing envelopes with cash for vendors, writing vows, getting little “morning of” gifts and writing letters to bridal party and parents. Old, new, borrowed, blue. And lord help you if you’ve a manual wax seal…! That kind of stuff.

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This was the same for me! I wish I realized how long hand written notes take. Haha I haven't hand written much in the last few years so my hand kept cramping up 😅

The devil is in the details for the last month and then if you're having a destination wedding all your guests will be contacting you with questions regarding logistics.

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In the exact same position! September date and was feeling pretty swamped a few weeks ago but now feeling like we’ve gotten a lot done or have it planned out for next month so wondering how bad the month before will be… helpful to hear what detailed things to expect!

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The hardest thing for us was 1000% the seating chart. Tough because you can't finish until everyone RSVPd. Also had a few last minute guest cancellations which was annoying lol so invited some local friends. And hopefully you have some sort of backup plan. We had to get a tent a couple days before the wedding - less than ideal🤑I think the most stress was over things we couldn't really control so just keep in mind that something WILL go wrong but will still be the BEST day ever.

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