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August Brides

Lori0517 Posted:

August Brides

Ok with 3 months to go I know i am forgetting alot. What do you ladies have left to do or have done so far? TIA

boobobunny Posted:

Re: August Brides

-drop off invitations at the post office...on June 1st.
-print up Menus...after we make our final decisions
-print up CD Labels for favors...and tie bows around the favors
-pick out tuxes
-hair trial
-fittings
-book limos to airport for HM
-meet with Rev. to review ceremony

-meet with vendors to finalize everything
-make gift bags for OOT guests
-put bathroom baskets together...I already have all the stuff
TEDNJENN Posted:

Re: August Brides

Hummmmmmmmmmmm...

Left to dooooooo:

finalize limo company
fittings
menu
mail out invitations ( next week)
Make OOT bags
Finish up BP goodies
get outfit for shower....
Marriage license (Get in July)
Votive Placecards

Think thats it...

I m sure I missed a lot...
Mrs.Z Posted:

Re: August Brides

Left to do:
Fittings
Honeymoon
Place settings
Menus
FH gift
Stress
Win Lottery
katieshope Posted:

Re: August Brides

Whats left-

put together and send out invites
schedule fittings
get shoes
make placecards
finish getting BP gifts
go for hair/makeup trials
look into getting a shuttle bus
maybe make menus??
order tuxes (really FI job!!)
get marriage certifiacate!
have final meeting with vendors
oh and most important book honeymoon!! (also FI Job!!!)

I am sure there's more but thats all I can think of for now!
MrsA814 Posted:

Re: August Brides

I have to do left is
send invites out
get marriage license
pay all the vendors off
get fitting
do place cards
tables
menu
To add we have yo book our honeymoon
lrs2005 Posted:

Re: August Brides

From the gigantic wedding list this is what is left...
May
Select first dance song, parent dances
Do not play/must play lists for Band
Plan menu with caterer - have appointment
Order yarmulkes
Order napkins
Plan ceremony with rabbi and cantor - including music
1st Fitting
Bring veil for attachment to comb
Order tuxes for GM they have been selected

May 29th
Graduation

Mid-June
Mail out invitations
2nd gown fitting
Break in wedding day shoes

July 26-28th
Bar Exam

August 1st
3rd fitting
Purchase Bride’s stockings
Obtain Marriage License
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Prepare OOT welcome baskets
Prepare washroom baskets
Prepare day-of emergency kit
Prepare any speeches or toasts
Call guests who have not RSVP'd
Seating arrangements
Shop & pack for Honeymoon
Attend bachelorette party
Schedule day of nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon
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 menu/cake, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors
Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors
Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements
Make sure you have something old, new, borrowed, blue, penny for shoe
Final Fitting 3 days before wedding

Prepare a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories: ketubah, glass for breaking, marriage license and assign someone to transport.

Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest book, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport

Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

August 28th – get married
Latrice Posted:

Re: August Brides

I feel like I am on target with everything but there is definetely enough left to do that I dont want to write it out!!
suezboss Posted:

Re: August Brides

Left to do:

-Final Fittings
-Seating charts
-TUXES! (FH's in charge, surprise it's not done! ha ha)
-Progrms
-finish favors
-facials!!!!
-BM gifts
-GM gifts
-Rehersal dinner (?)
-Placecards
-Bubbles
-BM Dresses to be P/U

Just finished:
-Invites out this Monday
-Shoes were dyed and picked up
-Dress was dropped off at the alterations place
-Went to Look at tux styles (found one)
-Went to DJ to go over package
-Ordered the rest of the favors (to be in by 6/1!)
-Booked wedding night room
-BM dresses are in!!
-got bill for HM payment is due 6/1
-Responses are comign in!
jersee3380 Posted:

Re: August Brides

i have to

send out invites (tomorrow!)
get BM gifts
order cake
order flowers
get a photographer
make menus
wrap favors

i've been slacking....
sgusti Posted:

Re: August Brides

Let see...things left to do:

1. Finish purchasing bridal party gift
2. Gifts for Parents
3. Order favors
4. Do Programs
5. Do cry packs and petal cones
6. Get marriage license
7. Pack for honeymoon
8. Move
9. Finish music list
10. Finish photo list
11. Purchase unity candle
12. Toasting glasses

I hope that I am not forgetting something.
troutster Posted:

Re: August Brides

I feel like I'm behind after reading what you all wrote!
Left to do:
Finish putting together and mail invites.
Finish getting gifts for bp
Get gifts for fg and rb
Get gifts for parents
Get gift for fh
Fittings
Order favors
Pic flowers
Meet with all my vendors to finialize it all
Make must take photo list
Play list for DJ
Pic first dance song ect for DJ
Finish buying stuff for OOT bags
Put bags together
Get ribbon and wrapping for favors and wrap
Get Veil
Order Cigars and Matches (FH job)
Finalize Menu
Get Marriage License
Pack everything and move
Pack for honeymoon


I know I'm still missing a few things.

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