My wedding is in 7 days and ive got lots of things on my mind!?

okay my mind is going crazy and i feel like i'm confusing myself! so i just need ask some questions so i can get your opinions.


1) we are moving out of his parents house and into our new apartment 3 days before the wedding...How do we pack?where do i start? we want to move only essentials





2) I have 15 people who still havent RSVP'd and i have to send the check for the caterer Mon. (i called all of them but no straight answers) Should i order extra food if they show up? like 15 plates worth? (its buffet style)





3) we are having our carpet professionally cleaned in our apartment how long does it take to dry? same with paint...





4) during my bridal shower i served everyone drinks and tried to keep them happy (didnt get to enjoy it) how do i avoid this during the wedding without looking like a brat?





im sorry about all the questions but i feel like my mind is going crazy thinking of all this stuff!! if you could just help me with just one of them that would great! thanks a lot!My wedding is in 7 days and ive got lots of things on my mind!?
Pack clothes, bathroom neccessities, bedding, pots %26amp; pans, food





Buffet style, I would only put down 10 extra. I wouldn't do them all, if they didn't give you a straight answer, I doubt they're going to show up.





Carpet takes about a day to dry, paint isn't as long, but it's going to smell.





Why were you the one serving drinks at your shower? That's whoever hosted it for you's job. You should have had fun and been the center of attention there, not playing hostess for your own party.





Do not get anybody drinks at your wedding! They can get their own. You and hubby can greet people at the door as they walk in, or wait until they're seated then walk around and say hi, thanks for coming. That's all your required to do. You won't look like a brat, it's your wedding, people should be doting on you, not the other way around.





Tips





Make sure you eat before the wedding. We stopped at Subway after getting our hair done and just relaxed for a while.


Take plenty of water, those brides dresses get hot, you need to make sure you're hydrated, you don't want to faint.


Take extra bobby pins, in case your hair needs a fix.


Lip gloss/stick, kleenex, lotion, different shoes for the dance, deodorant-you don't know how hot you'll get after the wedding or dancing


Have fun and relax, it's your special day!!


Congratulations!My wedding is in 7 days and ive got lots of things on my mind!?
As a military wife, I 've moved many times. Pack a suitcase with everything you will need in the first 24 hours... tooth brushes, bath soap, shampoo, wash cloths, your make up %26amp; lotions, night clothes, underwear, fresh change of clothing, etc.





Your wedding day will be all about you. The last thing on my mind was food. My mother in law brought me a plate from the buffet but I barely touched it.
1) get some boxes and put the stuff in them; put them in the car/truck and take them to your new apartment





2) I wouldn't order 15 people's worth of food extra...go with what you have already; there will be some people that RSVP'd they would be there that won't be there.....





3) Paint takes 3-4 hours; carpet will take 6-8 to completely dry





4) you don't serve anything on your wedding day, your guests will take care of themselves and will serve you.....





RELAX
Aww you poor thing. It's ok, just calm down.





1) You need to define what ';essentials'; are. Walk around your house looking at your belongs and decide whether or not you can live with out that. Make a list. I would move the bed on the last day, so you can still sleep at home before you move. It's overwhelming when you don't know where to start... but once you actually get started, it's not bad at all.





2) Try calling them again. Tell them that you NEED a straight answer because you need to order food for them. If they still don't give a straight answer, politely say that your deadline is Sunday, and if you don't hear from them by then you are going to have to assume that they won't be there.





3) You can ask the carpet cleaner how long it will take to dry. It should only take a couple hours I would think. Paint, not even that long... but the fumes for a few hours afterwards might be hard to tolerate.





4) Your bridal shower is going to have to suck it up and respect that this is YOUR day. If you notice any of them bickering before or during the wedding, calmly pull them aside and say, ';I'm sorry that you had a bad time, but this is my big day and I would really appreciate it if you could keep your thoughts to yourself until this is over.'; That's not bratty - that's assertive.





You'll be fine!
1) just go to the store and take some boxes (alot cheaper) and just go through everything that you think you might need and pack it if it comes out you don't need it then you can throw it away.





2) just order the extra because you know you'd feel bad if they did show up and they didn't have any food.. plus you can take the left overs home and eat them so then you won't have to worry about cooking while you are unpacking all your stuff and getting arranged in your new house...





3) i always got told its best to wait a day on both.. so I'd wait a day before i moved in all my stuff into the new apartment better to be safe than sorry....





4) tell them you will only buy up to a limit because lets not forget you are paying for a wedding and those ain't cheap so they can bring some money with them or they won't have any more to drink after your limit....





hope these help you... good luck and have fun at your wedding just don't get to stressed out!!
Take a breath, everything will be fine.


1.decorations and least used items you pack first, Make sure you label your boxes, like kitchen, bedroom, making sure to pack several changes of clothes an bathroom things last.


2.Nope, if you are past your RSVP date, don't waste your money.


3. I would give 2 days drying and airing out time.


4. If have not hired serving people then talk to your friends and or bride maids an let them know what you would like done, other than that, try to make sure everything is self serve.
OK - Relax! Everything will be fine. I promise!!!








1 - Just take your clothing, bedding, bathroom supplies, and coffee pot. You can order out for a few days till you get everything organized, and get over the wedding things.





2 - Don't order for 15 more people. I'd call them again, and tell then you have to have an answer for the caterer. Then I'd tell the caterer your number, plus 5 - 7. You'll probably still have extra food because some who RSVPed won't be able to make it last minute, but you also don't want to run out of food.





3 - Paint and Rugs take between 24 and 48 hours to fully dry - depending on the humidity and temperature.





4 - It's your day, don't worry about looking like a 'brat'. Let people wait on you! It's probably the one and only chance you'll ever get to be fully pampered, so sit back, and enjoy it!





Good luck, and Congratulations! Everything will work out!
1. Pack kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Although, you are moving in a couple days and you haven't packed yet? Then just bring clothes, bedding and bathroom stuff for now. you can't expect to have yourself fully moved that quickly and that close to the wedding.


2. Don't order food for the people who couldn't give you a definite yes or no. You will have people that RSVP'd yes and will not come. If it makes you feel better and you are worried about having enough food, order for 5 more people, not 15.


3. Typically, when carpet is professionally cleaned it is dry to the touch in a couple hours, but they recommend waiting 24 hours before placing furniture. You can move things in a newly painted room in a few hours. Just be careful next to the wall, it will scuff really easily at first.


4. It's your wedding, no one should expect you to play host and get them things. If at all possible, could you get someone to come at do that stuff? When I was younger, 13/14, my aunt hired me and another cousin to be ';servers.'; We walked around and picked up empties, refilled bowls, plates, etc. She paid us like 20 bucks each (this was 20 years ago), but we were thrilled to do it.





Just breathe, relax and enjoy this day.





Good luck!
Wow! Your mind really is a whirl!





First off, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Now, take a deep breath and let's address your questions one at a time:





1) If you're not sure what to pack, make a list of what you will absolutely need (towels, sheets, toiletries, clothes). If possible, pack up the non-essentials (say Christmas decorations) into boxes and move them to the side. That way you can pick them up later. Just pick a place and start, there's no specific way to go about it. Pack delicate things by insulating them with towels, newspaper, etc.





2) Try calling those 15 back and ask them, politely, for a straight answer. Tell them you need to give the caterer a count, and you wouldn't want to run out of food because you didn't know they were coming.





3) The carpet drying usually depends on the process they use. If they use a chemical solution, it can be as short as a few hours. Water solution, perhaps a full day. You can help this by having the windows partially open or ceiling fans on (if you have them) to circulate the air.





4) Your wedding is your day. You are not expected to do anything but look radiant, enjoy your wedding, and mingle with your guests. You won't look like a ';brat';. If need be, designate someone to this task.





Hope that helped. Good luck!
1. Think about the basic stuff that you need when you get up in the morning - toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner/soap, razor, hairbrush, hairdryer, hairspray, clothes, jacket, sweater...then think about all of the things that you definitely use throughout the day bowls, plates,silverware, pots, pans, etc. Just try go through your whole day in your mind and figure out what you need.


2. Try giving those people a call one more time today. If they still haven't responded, then call the caterer and explain the situation. They handle these types of situations all the time, so they will know how to handle it.


3. Call the carpet clearning service and ask them. Sometimes people use different supplies/equipment so the drying time will vary. As for the paint, I would say it's best to give it a day since you do not want to breath iin all those fumes. I know those fumes usually make me dizzy.


4. I understand that you want to make everyone happy - but that is what the catering staff will be there for. As for your bridal shower - where was your MOH and the rest of your bridal party? They should have really taken the reins on helping you out with the drinks, etc. Maybe you can just have a talk with them before the day of the wedding and ask them to be social with some of the guests.


I know how you are feeling. I was trying to move out of my house into the apartment a few weeks before hand. Everything seems really crazied right now. Just keep all of the stuff for the wedding organized and in a separate box away from the rest of the stuff - this way you can stay organized, won't lose anything and have to scramble at the last minute.


Just know that everything will come together - and if you forget to pack something, it isn't the end of the world.


The only advice I can give you is that this day is going to just fly by, so take the time to enjoy your beautiful day with your husband. The day is about the two of you...and your guests should understand that. I know I felt like I didn't get to talk to everyone for as long as I wanted to the day of the wedding - but everyone understands that it is your day. Just enjoy it!


Whenever you start to feel panicked just think about putting on your gown that morning. Thinking about waiting to walk down the aisle all dressed up and looking beautiful...think about how your husbands eyes are going to pop out of his head when he sees you coming towards him. That thought will put you at ease...and if all else fails, drink a glass of wine :)


Don't worry - it will all come together...