You asked for it! Everything. This is from another LIW bride that I cut and pasted to word and customed it to my wedding.
Some stuff may not apply to you but I loved it since it was so detailed.
Good Luck!
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This is my updated one I hope it helps!
Set Date -4/28/06
Set Budget -somewhat done..seem to be going over
Prepare preliminary Guest list -did that on wedding channel.com I have 120 people to date
Engagement Announcements -we did not do
Ceremony Site/Church-Seaford, NY
Officiator -Father Peter
Reception Site -Riviera Massapequa, NY
Photographer -Duet
Video grapher-Duet
Band/DJ - FM Entertainment
Florist - Blooming Dreams, Bethpage
Limo's - RJ' Limos, Wantagh, NY
Ceremony Musicians -Comes with Church
Select & Ask Bridal Party -Done
Purchase Wedding Insurance -Not doing?
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates) -Got all Baptismal Certificates and sent to church
Register for Precana classes -completed and done.
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests -cheap place -Best Western, Massapequa and Marriott -Residence Inn, Plainview
Prepare STD guest list -Done
Send out STDs- Sent
Select stores to register -Fortunoff's, Macy's, & BB&B
Book wedding day transportation- Done SUV -escalade
Shop for and order Bride's Gown-Done & In
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns -Done and In
**order Flower girl(s) Dress (es)-Must do
*MOB & MOG order gowns - Shop with FH's mother and I don't know what my mom is doing.
*Finalize Guest list - final list ready
*Book Honeymoon -by end of Feb.
Book Florist -Done
Select and order Invitations -Done will be in 2 weeks
*address for envelopes prepare list
*Book Calligrapher -N/A
*Shop for and order wedding rings - Order no later than Feb.
*Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, Hand Ceremony?
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain -at church?
*Shop for, order/make favors -No later than Feb
*Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parent's gifts -No later than Feb
*Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)-Done
*Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry -No later than 2nd week in March
Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs
**Only need Unity Candle and bubbles
*Purchase Guestbook for reception -will have by March
*Order Tuxes -January
*Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc (do with DJ by winter)
*Select and order wedding cake - Feb
*Schedule ceremony rehearsal- call by Jan
*Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites -after Jan booking
*Prepare OOT welcome boxes-Will do over Feb break
*prepare Slipper basket - Slipper have must make basket by March.
*Cigar table- FH taking care of remind in January to start if not finished. Cigars, cutting things, etc..
*Must-Take photo list -Prepare and have by March
*Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band -Prepare and have by March for FM
*Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Make-up done with Michelle defining moments
Hair trial Sat.
*Sit for Engagement Photos - not doing
*Purchase or make ceremony programs - Mom will handle?
*Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail apt for Bride and BMs - Must do in Feb
*Host BM luncheon -?maybe?
****Mail out invitations -First week in Feb.
*Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors -April
*Attend gown fittings -MUST DO!!ASAP!
*Break in wedding day shoes - week of April when I am off
*Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc - March/April
*Call guests who have not RSVP'd - March 24
*Obtain Marriage License -Beginning of April
*Shop & pack for Honeymoon
*Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties
Shower Done & BP Done Mangi e Bevi AMAZING!
*Shower gift -thank you notes -Done
*Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc -Will complete March/April
*Send out wedding announcements to local paper -Not doing
*Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, and head count, etc with all vendors -April Vacation
*Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements -April Vacation for June
*Create a WEDDING BOX to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, and 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 -Sewing kit, aspirin, bandaids, ect..
*Prepare any speeches or toasts - rehearsal dinner speech?
*Place tips for each vendor in envelopes - Father doing day of wedding.
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