I got my dress! Yaay! It looks great, fits well, and I couldn't be more pleased. The corset is coming soon.
I have a long to-do list to complete, between now and when we leave. The major things:
- Invitations -- make and send, mid-April!
- Order my wedding band, re-order Mike's in the correct size
- Get gloves for me
- Get a crinoline
- Embellish my veil with Swarovski crystals
- Make a new pearl necklace (not satisfied with the old one)
- Finish earring alterations
- Make a blue and white garter
- Get shoes adjusted so they fit well
- Get a pair of sandal type shoes, white (or white ballet flats)
- Hem Mike's tux pants (can do this when we're there)
- Get a reusable thermal cup for Mike to bring
- Print out or cut out hairstyle and flowers pictures to bring
- Put ribbon on cake lifter, buy a knife and enribbon
- Get or make a cake topper
- Some kind of holder/pillow for the rings during ceremony
- Get ribbon to wrap around bouquet
- Purchase long shutter release for camera, and film
- Fill out paperwork and speak with reps at resort
Hoo!
Based on prices and the fact that we're going to Cuba in the low season, we're going to wait until mid-April to book the trip itself. I'd feel more comfortable having it booked now, but we can save around $800 if we carefully choose our booking time.
