All '05 Brides...

...what do you have left to do?!

Pick up our rings and get them engraved
I haven't received my dress - so that still has the get fitted and altered
My MOH dress isn't in either
Print menus
Print programs
Finish bath baskets
Finish OOT bags
Take our casual pic
FInish ceremony etails
Get our marriage license
Hair & Make-up trials
Dye shoes
Have my wrap made (after I receive my dress)
Get a gift for my officiant
Have my dog groomed the week before
Mail my invites - will go out the first week of April
Do seating chart and finish place cards

Organize everything into boxes to drop off at BCE the weed before - but I have time for that.

What do you have left to do?

order bm dresses
write vows
stuff invites
put together oot bags
get sized for the rings(we just put money down on the ring)
get shoes/undergarments
get favors
finish bm's gift
get gm gift
once the rsvp date comes, do seating chart.

i think that's it. the big stuff is done.

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Posted by KimberlyBride

I don't have a list. I am too scared to make one...lol.

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im with you kim

but my only biggies are video and limo

order invites
rings
favors
limos
honeymoon
book RD
hair
makeup
programs
menus

and about a million other things

I'm going to just add on to your list and make adjustments :)

-get fitted and altered, as well as purchase undergarments
-Print menus
-Print programs
-Finish bath baskets
-Finish OOT bags
-Take our engagement pics
-Finish ceremony details and discuss with minister
-Get our marriage license
-Make-up trials
-Do seating chart and finish place cards
-Organize everything into boxes to drop off at BCE
-meet with florist to go over centerpieces and flowers/herbs
-meet with DJ to do music
-send info to videographer (pics and music requests)
-purchase RD invites and mail
-finish up gifts for bridal party, parents, readers, bell ringers
-make 'mock tables' and take pics to give to BCE so they know how I want my tables set up (ie. wishbowl table, cake table)
-make day of emergency kit
-purchase wrap and ribbons for favors (sugar
cookies)
-print labels for OOT boxes


this is all I can think of off the top of my head, but I know there is SO much more

edited to note:

hahahah GET TUXES!!! :)

also need to get dresses for rest of bell ringers

Hmm A lot, but I keep saying to myself I have time, I have time

Rings
BM dresses
Tuxes
Print Menus
Finish buying favors
Buy Undergarments
Dress isn't in yet - so fittings etc.
Bridal Party Favors
Book RD
Visit with the priest to get his stamp of approval


Plus all the little things that will pop up along the way

AnniesSS:

I am too scared to make my list too. But if it is any consolation, my wedding is 2 days before your and I think I still have everything on your list plus some others to do!

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Posted by eric'sbride

AnniesSS:

I am too scared to make my list too. But if it is any consolation, my wedding is 2 days before your and I think I still have everything on your list plus some others to do!

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Ok, I do feel better!!

We just came back from the jeweler... he has a 'template' of my wedding ring and wanted to match it to my e-ring to make sure it fit properly.... it should be done next week and we send them both (wedding bands) to be engraved.

Pick up rings
finish bathroom basket
print programs
print menu
send out invitations
hair trial
Pick out ceremony readings
pick poem for dove release
find a baker
Cry Packs
Do play list for dj
Tux fittings
my gown fittings
meet with photographer
make list of things I want done the day for my coordinator
votive place card
prepare guest list for calligrapher

and pay for everything

final fittings for my dress
bms dresses are here next week-ship them to BMs
design and print menus
create and print programs (have the kits just need to create in Word, print and assemble)
guest bath baskets
marriage license
seating chart
votive placecards-assemble
meet with organist
pick-up rings
mail out schedule for the day and rehearsal day to bridal party, family, saber bearers, officiant
final verification to vendors
OOT bags
tan
rehearsal outfit
pay balance to various vendors
final meeting with photographer for picture list and album
name change kit
make bridal day emergency item kit
bridal handbag
soon to be hoodie set
order thank you cards
get wedding announcement form for various newspapers
update website (ongoing) with photos
pack out list
gift of thanks for neighbors (to watch home and get mail)

to do
Book photographer
Book videographer
Second hair trial
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Order favors (pictureframes)
Purchase’ Bride’s panties
Purchase Bride’s stockings
Purchase Bride’s garter
Purchase Bride’s tiara
Have veil attached to new comb
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, seating arrangements, etc
Plan menu
Prepare washroom baskets
Prepare OOT bags
Do not play/must play lists for Band
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

Mail out invitations
Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors
Order yarmulkes
Attend gown fittings
Break in wedding day shoes
Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc

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
Gather requirements for religious ceremony: ketubah, glass for breaking

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 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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

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Posted by KimberlyBride

I don't have a list. I am too scared to make one...lol.

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same here

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Posted by bluesashbride

tan
rehearsal outfit

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Forgot about those 2 items - thanks!

Uh Oh here we go:

Order Invites
Favors
Programs
Get BM Shoes and Dyed
Get Mother of the Bride Dress
Pick out Cake
Hair Trail
Get Rehersal Dinner Venue
Book Church
Get Veil and Triara
Get Shoes
Get Bridal Party Gifts
Get a soon to be Bride outfit
Get Flower Girl Dress
Get Tuxes

I still have all this crap to do

A brides work is never done until the Honeymoon!

I have a lot to do too. Only 'big' thing is limos and that is tomorrow. Everything else besides tuxes is just the details, and oh, my fittings.

Get rings
dress alterations
mail invites
catering stuff/ seating,menu
hair and makeup trial
find transportaion
get gifts for parents
get FH gift
groomsmen gifts (his job)
pre wedding parties
I keep thinking i am going to forget something..

do programs
order RD invites
pick up rings
engrave rings
OOT bags
book hotel room
marriage license
buy outfit for RD
placecards
seating charts
print table #s
print all pictures
chart final directions for CB, alpha list of guests
pack for reception
pack for honeymoon
pack for wedding night - make sure to have garment bags
assemble tips
get veil steamed
get gifts together
confirm all vendors

attend final appts
finish must take list
practice dancing
break in shoes
buy dermablend
go tanning
buy bra w/clear straps

Pretty much the same as everyone, but one very important thing. Win the Lottery. LOL
P.S. I only have a few months. Think I can do it?