This Wedding is Not a Game

But sometimes it certainly feels like a competition, doesn't it?

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For the past 13 months, I've floated along on a cloud of naivety.  "Bridal La La Land," if you will.  I called vendors well in advance, they were available. La la laa...no problem.  


But last week I came face to face with the reality that I am not the only person getting married on my wedding day. Let me rephrase that: I am sharing my wedding day with three other brides  and we've all blocked rooms at the same hotel.
  

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I would be lying to you if I didn't admit that a knot formed in my stomach the moment the I got the news.  Every time I tried to talk, my throat tightened and I could hear the pitch of my voice rising with every attempt I made to speak.  The feeling of panic began to sink in.  


There are other brides looking for the same vendors, on the same day, at the same time as me?!  Oh no.  This can't happen.

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Suddenly, I feel like there's a race to get everything booked before someone else books my vendors.  It's already started, a couple vendors I've called have been booked by other brides.  Meanwhile, my inner competitor has just laced up and is stretching.  


LET THE GAMES BEGIN.  




Who knew wedding planning was a competitive sport?  Did/do you feel competitive with other brides when it comes to booking your vendors?

Have You Seen This?

Have you guys seen this?

Too cute (and too smart).  File this under: where do kids get these things?


Anyway, just thought I'd share for anyone looking for a laugh. 




Enjoy! 


-Mich

Work with Me Here, Please...

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Dear Prospective Wedding Vendor, 


When I wrote you a few weeks ago, I was being sincere.
Has my email gone unread?  Was it something I said?  
Yes you're amazing and I'm sure your inbox is swamped.


Now, all I ask it that you please tell me you are unavailable.
Or an automated response that says "I got your email, thanks!"


Really, I liked your work a whole lot!  I LOVED your work. 
Egads, is that not good enough?! Ok, I SWOONED over your portfolio.
Please, just drop me a line.  Two words--tops.
Like "dream on," or "I'm booked."  See?  Easy-peasy.
Your silence makes me a bit sad, mmk?  No one likes to be ignored. 


<3,
Mich




Have you been surprised by vendors that never responded to you?