Hey everyone, my name is Olivia...I'm new to this site and planning stuff. I'm getting married July 16th and I feel like I have a million things left to do but I don't know what! AAAHHHH. Can someone tell me what I should have done by now and what else to do? I know thats a lot to ask for. I am young (24) and the first of my friends and family to get married so I don't really know what goes into this big extravaganza lol.
I have the big stuff..vendors and all that, so what little things need to be done? Oh yeah, does anyone know of a good hair salon where they do breautiful loose curls around my area (Mineola/Williston Park)
Thank you thank you thank you!
Jesebelle
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Try theknot.com. They have a huge checklist that can help you out! There really are a ton of little things, and it helps me to see a list that I can cross things off of. I think there might be a list floating around somewhere, but theirs is nice because it goes by time frame.
Bride in 2012
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I'm a 2012 bride but some things I can think of are:
-Invitations
-Must Play/Do Not Play List (for DJ/Band)
-Bridesmaid Dresses (if you haven't done that yet)
-Bachelorette Party
-Bridal Shower (if that's not taken care of already)
-Finalizing plans for Honeymoon
-Must Take Pictures List (for photographer)
-Favors
-Accomodations for OOT Guests
-Bathroom Baskets
-Tasting/Finalize Menu
lisam1113
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Posted by Bride in 2012
I'm a 2012 bride but some things I can think of are:
-Invitations
-Must Play/Do Not Play List (for DJ/Band)
-Bridesmaid Dresses (if you haven't done that yet)
-Bachelorette Party
-Bridal Shower (if that's not taken care of already)
-Finalizing plans for Honeymoon
-Must Take Pictures List (for photographer)
-Favors
-Accomodations for OOT Guests
-Bathroom Baskets
-Tasting/Finalize Menu
what exactly are these 'bathroom baskets' & are they necessary that we need to provide them?
chliekm
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Here are some examples of items to put in the basket...its basically an emergency kit for your guests just in case.
The following items would be appropriate for either gender: Breath mints Breath strips Chewing Gum Dental Floss Mouth Wash Toothpicks Finger toothbrushes Brush or comb Small scissors Nail Clippers Emery Board Eyeglass repair kit Contact lens solution Visine Deodorant Q-tips Sunscreen Safety pins Sewing Kit Lint Brush Tide-To-Go or Stain remover wipes Hand Lotion Hand Sanitizer Moist Wipes Pocket Pack of Facial Tissue First Aid Kit or products Headache/pain relief Antacid/Indigestion relief Matchbooks
The following items would be more appropriate for women: Bobby Pins Hair Spray, mousse, or gel Hair Ties Compact mirror Tampons, pads, pantyliners Earring backs Blotting papers Clear nail polish Decorative Paper Towlettes Nylons
Im getting Married
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Copied this from the 2010 board...I notebooked awhile ago.
To do list:
Set Date Set Budget Prepare preliminary Guestlist Engagement Announcements Ceremony Site/Church Officiant Reception Site Book Limos Make sure mom and dad booked limos for day of Photographer Book Honeymoon Book Florist Videographer Book Calligrapher Book Band/DJ - CH and Reception Book Ceremony Musicians Select & Ask Bridal Party Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) Register for Precana classes Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests Purchase coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day Pick up coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day Prepare STD guestlist Send out STDs Select stores, make list, & register Shop for and order Bride's Gown Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) MOB order her gown MOG order her gown Finalize Guestlist Select and order Invitations Shop for wedding rings Order wedding rings Pick up wedding rings Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain Shop for favors Order favors Pick out girls BP gift Pick out guys BP gift Purchase girls bridal party gift Purchase guys BP gift Chose parents gifts Purchase Parents Gifts brunch the day after Purchase elbow length veil Shop for cathedral length veil Purchase cathedral length veil Purchase Bride's shoes Purchase undergarments, stockings Purchase garter Pick out and purchase wedding jewelry Purchase cake serving set Purchase unity candle set Purchase wedding bubbles for after ceremony Purchase Guestbook for reception Order Tuxes Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances Order Place cards Write out place cards Purchase place card holders Purchase cake topper Establish seating arrangements Select and order wedding cake Schedule ceremony rehearsal Pick family member/friend to hand out programs at ceremony Book rehearsal dinner site Make RD invites Send out RD invites Purchase OOT guest boxes Figure out what will go on the outside of the OOT guest boxes Purchase supplies for OOT guest boxes Must-Take photo list Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band Schedule Hair trials Schedule makeup trials Sit for Engagement Photos Purchase or make ceremony programs Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs Mail out invitations Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors Make or order menus Attend gown fittings Break in wedding day shoes Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe Call guests who have not RSVP'd Obtain Marriage License Shop & pack for Honeymoon Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc Send out wedding announcements to local paper Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport. Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport Prepare day-of emergency kit Prepare any speeches or toasts Pick family member to hand out tips Place tips for each vendor in envelopes Make Menus for reception Pack for Honeymoon Arrange transportation to the airport Arrange transportation back from the airport after HM
