August Brides

Hey girls! I'm getting married August 10th. Who else is getting married in August or close to me?

Im wondering what is up next on your to do list. I have most of my major vendors booked. I wanna start my DIY projects but IDk what I can do this early?

What do you girls have left to do ?

I'm getting married August 4th. I still have to book hair, makeup, limos and flowers (and probably other stuff that I'm forgetting). I feel like I'm soooo behind.

I started designing invitations (My Custom Wedding Shoppe) and should have a sample sent to me soon. I'm thinking about favors, but can't find anything that I really like. I don't really want something edible, I'd rather something that people can take home with them - and hopefully be useful.

I would like to try to do some DIY projects this summer, but I don't know what. I'm not at all artistic, so I will probably end up having the girl who does my invitations do my menus and programs. I might DIY for table numbers, but I haven't come up with any ideas I really like for that. I told my mom and MOH that I want us to try and make a card-box.

My dress came in, so I'm going to go see it and try on again next weekend. I'm gonna try on veils and jewelry while I am there to get ideas (and hopefully buy somewhere else cheaper).

I love the idea of an August thread so I can see what you girls are up to because I feel like I'm probably forgetting a lot. Since I'm at the beginning of the month, there's only about 4 months left!

I'm a September crasher but having been in 4 weddings as a bridesmaid, i can tell you it's never too early to start anything really, as long as you have a clean, safe place to store things.

I booked all my vendors and ordered invitations (only because they were having a sale that ended this month and i got 25 free!).

Here's what i've finished or been working on lately:
Ordered birdcage card holder
Ordered bridesmaid gifts
Ordered FH gifts
Planning honeymoon (i'm late on this but we're not going til December)
Planning Groomsman gifts (with FH)
Planning candy buffet
Planning Menus, programs, etc.
Looking at flower girl dresses and ring bearer outfits
Looking at DOJ and accessories, shoes, lingerie
Looking at cake toppers
Looking at bridal shower outfits

i have yet to find a COMPLETELY FULL LIST of items that need to be bought/done but somehow i think i'm getting things done at a good pace lol

**Edited to include missing items i thought of after lol

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Posted by EAY213


i have yet to find a COMPLETELY FULL LIST of items that need to be bought/done but somehow i think i'm getting things done at a good pace lol

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I am working off of 4 or 5 different lists... from on here (brides), the one on here by LIW, and wedding wire.
tedious, but oh well!
LOL!

I am earlier and now I am now working on the details.

Don't forget:

DJ lists: must play, do not play and specific songs
Don't forget lists for the photographer.
Ceremony readings and music.

Since we are all in the same time frame lets stick together and motivate eachother to get things done because I feel like I am TOTALLY going to forget so many things!

Right now I am working on my bridal party gifts. I am buying a little something every week to keep the cost down.

Im also working on DIY table numbers. I have to finish my bubbles and picture frames for Signiture drink/ flip flop basket/ bathroom basket.

The next BIG project I have for the month of April is my DIY card box.

I also have to get uplighting (through my hall) and I really want to schedule a budior (sp?) photoshoot. Finalize honeymoon plans (half of it is booked) AHHH! haha

and this is only my short list


Oh Snap! I also have to get our wedding bands! Hoe could i forget that lolol

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Posted by lpatticake

I'm getting married August 4th. I still have to book hair, makeup, limos and flowers (and probably other stuff that I'm forgetting). I feel like I'm soooo behind.

I started designing invitations (My Custom Wedding Shoppe) and should have a sample sent to me soon. I'm thinking about favors, but can't find anything that I really like. I don't really want something edible, I'd rather something that people can take home with them - and hopefully be useful.

I would like to try to do some DIY projects this summer, but I don't know what. I'm not at all artistic, so I will probably end up having the girl who does my invitations do my menus and programs. I might DIY for table numbers, but I haven't come up with any ideas I really like for that. I told my mom and MOH that I want us to try and make a card-box.

My dress came in, so I'm going to go see it and try on again next weekend. I'm gonna try on veils and jewelry while I am there to get ideas (and hopefully buy somewhere else cheaper).

I love the idea of an August thread so I can see what you girls are up to because I feel like I'm probably forgetting a lot. Since I'm at the beginning of the month, there's only about 4 months left!

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Im like a week after you!! can u believe there is only 4 months left? lets def stick together because I feel like Im gunna forget so much!! I am also making the lady who is doing my invites do my escort cards, programs, ect. I feel like it will take so much presure off of me !

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Posted by dmlentz

Hey girls! I'm getting married August 10th. Who else is getting married in August or close to me?

Im wondering what is up next on your to do list. I have most of my major vendors booked. I wanna start my DIY projects but IDk what I can do this early?

What do you girls have left to do ?

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I'm the end of July and I just started my list for the photographer, list for the DJ, and I've ordered the invitations. I have all major vendors booked, we are now discussing the rehearsal dinner, and I am finalizing hair and make up appointments. and I started ordering BM gifts. Next on the list I guess is table numbers and seating place cards we will start some time in April because I want to DIY and have them match.

I'm the 18th and feel SO far behind!! I lost one vacation due to Sandy and am currently most of the way through Spring Break and didn't get much done because we have FH's kids with us this week AND I have work stuff to do, even though I'm 'off'.

Having stressful dreams every night, so tired I can't keep up! I hope this thread will help get me back on track!

I'm currently working on invites and table numbers. I still need to do:
cardbox
Programs
Menus
Aisle runner (maybe?)
Oot boxes
place cards
finish bp gifts
fh gifts
parent gifts
dj list
rehearsal dinner
engagement pics
guest book
rb outfits
wedding bands

omg this list just stressed me out!! and I'm sure I'm forgetting things

I'm signing with a venue Tuesday for Aug.2. I think I win the 'most behind' ribbon.

I did engagement photos today and will probably go with that photographer. Next, is a church. Then, the band. I am Catholic and I am worried about getting the pre Cana done in time. Hopefully, it will work out.

I am also worried about what I should be doing and when! I am going to do save the dates when I get the photos back. Although my mother has told me, 'But there's no time to save a date!' lol.

Liweddings has been a great source of information and inspiration. Thank you, brides!

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Posted by mtkny

I'm signing with a venue Tuesday for Aug.2. I think I win the 'most behind' ribbon.

I did engagement photos today and will probably go with that photographer. Next, is a church. Then, the band. I am Catholic and I am worried about getting the pre Cana done in time. Hopefully, it will work out.

I am also worried about what I should be doing and when! I am going to do save the dates when I get the photos back. Although my mother has told me, 'But there's no time to save a date!' lol.

Liweddings has been a great source of information and inspiration. Thank you, brides!

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I don't want to worry you (and I'm also not sure when you got engaged) but the Catholic Church told us we needed to wait 6 months from engagement to marriage before they would perform the ceremony. Although, I'm sure they make exceptions.

We just did pre-Cana in one weekend at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston. It was great and easy to sign up for. You can do it online. Register Here!

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Posted by mtkny

I'm signing with a venue Tuesday for Aug.2. I think I win the 'most behind' ribbon.

I did engagement photos today and will probably go with that photographer. Next, is a church. Then, the band. I am Catholic and I am worried about getting the pre Cana done in time. Hopefully, it will work out.

I am also worried about what I should be doing and when! I am going to do save the dates when I get the photos back. Although my mother has told me, 'But there's no time to save a date!' lol.

Liweddings has been a great source of information and inspiration. Thank you, brides!

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We JUST received our Save the Dates; hopefully they'll go out this week. I know we're late, too, but I just wanted you to know you're not the only one.

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Posted by mtkny

I'm signing with a venue Tuesday for Aug.2. I think I win the 'most behind' ribbon.

I did engagement photos today and will probably go with that photographer. Next, is a church. Then, the band. I am Catholic and I am worried about getting the pre Cana done in time. Hopefully, it will work out.

I am also worried about what I should be doing and when! I am going to do save the dates when I get the photos back. Although my mother has told me, 'But there's no time to save a date!' lol.

Liweddings has been a great source of information and inspiration. Thank you, brides!

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Im sure you can work something out with your church and ccan do precana quickly!! I would DEF do the ASAP! Explain to them how imp it is for you to be married in a Catholic Church and Im sure they would understand!!


Did anyone cross any checks off the To DO list this weekend?

I'm also a August bride. I'm half way done with diy cry packs and favors. We are doing the centerpieces ourselves so I just bought the vases today but still have to purchase the gems and candles. All our big vendors are booked we just are waiting to do the limo and shuttle. We still have to do the invitations which we are doing next week. I have a make-up trial this Saturday. I still need to find someone for my hair. Still need godmother flowing:

Write vows
Dj list
Photography list
Menus
Table numbers
order doj for me and bridesmaids (already know which etsy vendor I'm using)
Groomsmen gifts
Parent gifts
Bridal shoes
Purchase unity sand kit
Purchase toasting flutes and car server ad cake topper

I still have so much!

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement!! My home parish said no problem on the 4 months, and to come on it for the first consultation. We'll see. Thankfully in NY there are loads of ways to do the pre Cana.

And thank you very much for the link to the preCana info!

I uploaded my save the dates to my album if anyone wants to see. We went with the LOVE one. I express ordered and they'll be delivered Friday.

Now I am at a conference in Texas until Sunday, so wedding is on hold till next week.

Good luck, fellow August brides!

Ahhhh - I am getting married 4 months from today!

I'm going to a wedding at a different room in my venue on Saturday (Somerly room) so I'm going to look for inspiration this weekend. In the next few weeks I plan on booking my honeymoon and limos. Then its hair/makeup trials and flowers.