I present to you:
My 200-day destination wedding planning countdown! Enjoy!
YOU CAN WORK BACKWARDS BELOW OR START @ DAY 200 HERE.
*See my disclaimer below!
I got married today!
And I gave exactly ZERO shits about anything other than that fact. I know that people say "best day ever" and it sounds cliché, but we really did the damn thang on our wedding day!
This is Part 2!
I got married today!
And I gave exactly ZERO shits about anything other than that fact. I know that people say, "best day ever" and it sounds cliché, but we really did the damn thang on our wedding day!
This is Part 1!
Today is the last day that I can say that I’m an ENGAGED woman!
Tomorrow we will be Mr. + Mrs. Allen!!!
We celebrated with our people and it feels so f*cking good!
This day has been something else...a real rollercoaster! Mini emergencies, REAL emergencies, smiles, laughs, sweat, tequila shots - we had it all!
2 more days!!!
We heard the game ending buzzer today! All systems are GO! Our wedding festivities start tomorrow and we are ready for LIFT OFF!!!
Oooh shit...it’s happening! It’s really happening! We made it to Mexico and it’s time to put the master plan into action!
Nos vamos a casar!
I put my pencil down yesterday, so today was tying up loose ends day. We leave for Mexico tomorrow so let's get this show on the road!!! 🙌🏾
Pencils down! I needed my relaxing morning recharge at the spa with my boo...I’ll just leave it at that.
Only 1 more week of screaming, "I'm engaged!" Today was the day of deep breaths!
I’m in need of a recharge, but I can see one just over the horizon. I’m in my final 3 days before we leave for Mexico...this is crazy!
I JUST REALIZED that we’re in the single digits of the countdown…the clock is ticking and it really feels like it.
Today was a SUPER emotional day and it was all good...okay, maybe not all good - but the good definitely outweighed the bad!
I will never forget this day! Not EVER!
The emotional rollercoaster is really no joke right now and I’m loving it! I went from super-rushed, to super-excited and oh-so in love...to straight up Godzilla Hulk mode within the past...oh I don’t know 12 hours!
Today I surveyed the land and laid out everything to make sure we’re on track and have a good game plan - AND WE DO!
This time next week we’re in Mexico baby!
I’m going to have 2 pink veils! Yes - 2 pink veils, custom designed just for me, just the way I want!
Can a Monday get any better?
Today was a Shopping Day - online shopping, outlet shopping, next-day shipping and free 2-day shipping - we did it all and are a little bit closer to our wedding day!
What do you get when you mix Dress Fitting Day and Therapy Day?!?
A happy ass Omi! I’m officially back on track!
Today marks the day that I officially understand that destination wedding planning stress can creep up on me. And f*ck you ugly jean jacket lady!
Today was Headpiece Day!!! On the FIRST day that I really tried, I knocked it out the park - one HUGE CHECK off my list!
CHIGGITY CHIGGITY CHECK!
I don’t think I’ve ever done this much in a day...seriously! Place cards, menus, PayPal payments, bank wires, emails, songs, paper, fonts, inks, confirmations, inquiries and more!
My head is spinning!
After this productive day, it’s safe to say that I’m officially back in Desti Land AND My Future Hubby now knows where his surprise honeymoon will be! His words: SOCKS BLOWN OFF!
I’m back and ready to be a human again!
I’m so over being sick, back in the gym and ready to kick it into overdrive!
Less than 20 days!!!
I’m sick and don’t feel like all the other shit, so this is what I got…but, I did find my wedding earrings...unless I'm hallucinating - which is possible.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love tequila, and really everything Mexican that I can consume. So, how do you think my day went when I was too sick to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I’ll give you a hint...not good.
....instead of saying “I have to do this, this and this…”, I GET to do this, this and that! What a difference a word makes! I ordered my hanger, designed our welcome boxes and my last laser hair removal appointment was today too! So much for being sick!
I’ve had better days for sure! I’m feeling behind with planning and I think I can feel a cold coming...I got the blues today and am so ready for it to be over. At least, I’m a little bit closer to choosing a father/daughter dance song... Is it tomorrow yet?
So, I may have pushed the envelope too far today because I’m not feeling too good physically and psychologically. At least we got our champagne confirmation for the wedding...that helps a little!
I started this week wonderfully! Our honeymoon flights are booked and the welcome bags are shaping out wonderfully...at least they are in my mind...so Omi is a happy girl!
Today was definitely better than yesterday! I felt better about myself and it showed throughout the day.
Well...my Quality Time tank was certainly filled up today, even though my inner mean girl kicked my ass. The day was still a success in my book!
*My Destination Wedding Journal Disclaimer
On November 8, 2016, I committed to recording my thoughts, feelings and experiences AS A BLACK DESTINATION BRIDE in this online daily journal to share my 200-Day Countdown Journey to my Destination Wedding.
Is it only for BLACK destination wedding brides?
Hell No...
I am simply a black destination bride that didn't see much of a representation out there in the media,
so I'm reppin' for Black Destis in addition to all other Destis.
I'd love the opportunity to share this tell all with you to provide a peek into the mind and world of a Destination Wedding Bride.
So, Please be aware:
There will be girl talk,including tear stains from laughter and frustration (sometimes at the same damn time)
and the occasional swear word...or 2...or 33.
Hey, I did say that it is MY Journey
and I go nowhere without my swear words!
Feeling curious, have some advice to share or just wanna have some fun at my expense?
well, then...Pour yourself a glass of a lil sumthin' sumthin' (something sparkly is my recommendation) and check me out!
I hope you enjoy my BLACK DESTINATION WEDDING BRIDE journal, because I had every intention of enjoying it too!
Feel free to share and leave me comments!
WHEW! No one told me how serious the wait for your wedding photos can be...talk about anticipation! But boy were they worth it!