Heidi,
I have been reading this planning thread over the last 3 days during the slow times at work, since I am caught up with my work. Thank you for taking the time when you had it to write it! I haven't read many, but I am starting to get ideas for a much later date and because I am helping a friend out for her upcoming. Your advice of what you experienced is helpful, especially when it comes to photos and a list. I have your thread bookmarked and will go back and make a list in a notebook from it and other threads I will be reading.
I went back to the first post and started that way, as my set up has newest post first. I rarely got to see any of the photos that were links but today I got to see what I missed. I was almost in tears about the photos of you BFF/MOHs hands and how important she/they had been in your life and again with your dad. When he said to Tom to take care of you. My heart aches for that.... as my father is gone and Im the baby (born on Father's day to boot). I know you will treasure that.
Your dress was beautiful and you.... omg! Stunning! You and Tom are a striking couple. I want to thank you both, for having the courage and bravery to stand for our country and for others.
Thank you again for sharing your planning and day with your readers. I have many ideas swimming in my little brain right now.
Congrats on the baby! Wish you much health and happiness in the years to come!