In JULY: e-pics, veil,shoes, close on house, order favors, p/u invites when they are in and deliver to calligrapher (send out August 2nd week of August). Continue looking at wedding bands, Continue looking for bridal party gifts, continue recommending Mom goes for her dress, tuxes in JULY (not sure),
Please share your timeliens w/ me. **another one of those nights**
Ronkonkomonga
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I just ordered my invites.I have to finalize it tomorrow. Just glad its done!
I have to try on my ceremony veil at the bridal shop with my dress... because this Bridezilla needs one for the reception and one for the ceremony
Favors, programs, tuxes, his ring, my shoes and bm gifts, epics all in July
LilyOfValley
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My to do list never ends...lol
July: Get shoes Go for first fitting mid july Send out invites mid july Look for moms dress check out tuxes order groomsmen gifts make a big payment to our hall Decide on yes or no to chair covers start looking for disposeable cameras
Ongoing to do list: Song list for DJ buy candy for favors buy wrapping paper for favors make petal cones order more silk petals make programs and it goes on...
tann22
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Hi fellow october brides
I still have to
-order invites -get veil -decide on BP gifts -decide on where to have RD -wrap favors -get limos -decide on how I'm going to wear my hair!!! -order rings(we picked out just have to place the order)
I know I'm forgetting a lot more
OctRo05
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What's left.... Find hair/makeup help. (the current BIG one) When invites come in...address & mail. Waiting for dresses...waiting...fitting. Tux. Wedding Bands. Decide on favor v. donation. Pick a song. Dance lessons. Groomsmen gifts. (have BM gifts) RD site decision. Marriage license. Confirm and re-confirm vendors. Photo backup selection. Photo must take list. Pack for honeymoon.
designerbride
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Here we go..
Order favors Pick readings and ceremony music Make programs Order tuxes Dress fittings for myself & my girls Rings Finalize menu Pick cake DJ list Songs for Parent dances!! I have no clue! Photographer must-take photo list Finalize groomsmen gifts Find veil, hair jewels and shoes Make hair & makeup appts!!! Have additional meetings with florist, photographer, reception site and priest. Put together invites & mail them out! Dance lessons
To Do List: -put together invites and mail (July-Aug) -find shoes and undergarments -hair trials -p/u veil (AUG) -fittings -favors -placecards -tuxes -bridal party gifts -programs -unity candle -meet with priest again -finalize menu, cake -set up rehearsal dinner -force BMs to p/u and do dress alterations
I think that is all but I am sure there is a million little things more I have to do!
Soccer_Girl
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To Do List:
Bring Invites to Caligrapher 1st fitting (dress isn't in yet!) write ceramony wording write programs start picking out songs make list for photographer order place cards choose veil and headpiece decide on wedding bands
And about a million more things!
belle22274
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Well, let's see... In no particular order:
-finish invites and mail -buy shoes, veil, hair jewels -have fittings when dress comes in -decide on wedding bands -buy OOT gable boxes and all that goes in them -choose menu -buy paretns gifts -buy FH gift -finalize ceremony details and make programs -finalize reception details and make menu (including choosing cake) -make donation cards -decide on linens, flowers, lighting etc... -choose RD invite -make must play/do not play list -choose first dance song and take dance lessons -final meetings with all vendors
I know there's more, but those are the biggies on my mind right now. I had a meeting yesterday with my florist, my reception site and planner that went really well, so I'm feeling a little less overwhelemed by everything.
lovey
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Where did you gals get your invites? Or did you make your own?
I need to order them this week and I'm STRESSED!
sunflowers74
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I'll be in NY this weekend so this is what I will be doing while I'm there: Have hair trial Meet with Florist to see if we like centerpieces in our hall Meet with Larkfield to go over final details, pick cake, linens, etc. Order Tuxes Have Makeup trial Take Casual Day Pics. (and attend a wedding, all in one weekend)
Other things not happening this weekend:
Mail Invites (July 16th) DIY Projects: Make Photobox card holder OOT Bags Put Together favors Make Jordan Almond Packets Put together slipper basket Petal Cones Programs RD Invites Votive Placecards
FYI for anyone interested: We purchased our table cameras yesterday from Costco. We didn't care if they were wedding specific cameras, we wanted the cameras that would produce the best photos. They have the Kodak AutoFlash with 800 speed film. This way the flash has to be charged just once and it will work for the entire night. They have $1.25 instant rebate per 3 pack, so they work out to be around $12 for the 3 pack. Best deal we've seen so far.
LuvMyMichael
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well I still have lots to do also....so I'll talk about my updates.
Invites- IN and so pretty! Last night we picked up our wedding bands, and they are gorgeus! I could not be more happy. Going to get shoes soon.
Next on the list gotta meet with the Priest.
capgrl26
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Well, I had a near meltdown last week when I almost had to change the entire wedding! They double booked my wedding time on the beach! Ugh!
Now that things are back on track, this is what I've taken care of this week...
Saturday - Met with ceremony/reception site to set them straight and make sure my day is perfect. Sunday - Finally found my wedding band Hair&Make-up - Moved up my time because I'm worried it will take too long Invites - Dropped off proof with corrections, they should be done in 2 weeks Limos - Booked transportation Flowers - Meeting tomorrow
Still To Do in July: Undergarments Fitting Shoes Accessories Tux for FH Lose a lot more weight Bridal Shower
I know I am forgetting something. This was supposed to help de-stress, right?
Backinneyork
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I *think* this is what I have left
- stuff envelopes (got the envelopes back last week and I got the maps today!!) and make the wax seals - First fitting 7/21 - decide what jewelry to wear - I have a bunch of options - wrap favors - votive place cards - programs - menus - slipper basket - choose photos for mantles in mansion - tasting - 7/16 - figure out music for ceremony and reception - finish bridal party gifts - get shoes dyed - make must take photo list - OOT bags - figure out timeline - print RD invites - decide on tuxes (hopefully doing that this weekend) - have another hair trial to finalize 'the look'
nylibride
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Ok, let's see here... Friday we're ordering invites finally... Order wedding bands Design programs and have printed Pick out bm gifts order labels for wine favors finish honeymoon planning placecards Pray dress comes in on time Finish Pre-cana (On this Wed )
I know there are more little things...my mind is going totally blank.....
allymike
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Here we go... Start PreCana (July 19th) Meet with Priest about ceremony Order Programs (or make myself, haven't decided) First fitting (July 11th) Finalize Guest List and start putting together and addressing invites. BM's need to call about their fittings Get FG gift Parents gifts? Tuxes Order Favors Finalize Menu and hall stuff (Beginning of Sept.) Second Hair Trial And a whole bunch of other stuff...but right now my brain hurts
darlene
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I'm waiting for phase 1 of my invites. Because I'm a total nut, I decided to opt for envelopment invites. But instead of ordering from one place, I ordered the inside (invite, reception and response cards) and inner and outer envelopes from Invitations by Dawn. Now I have to go into the city for the envelopment itself as well as the backing paper.
I just got a call that my dress is in, but I won't go for fittings until August. I do have to purchase: -my shoes -my veil -my under garments for the dress And of course, I have to leave deposits with the hair and makeup people.
To top it off....by bridesmaids suck! OK I can't be totally mean, but no one has offered to help me with anything (except my fiance and my mom). And the Maid of Honor (my sister) lives in CA. So anyone wanna calm me down with happy thoughts?! Thanks....
jsb1ot
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Here are the things that I still need to do before the big day;
I just finished invitations. I have to send the envelopes to be addressed by calligrapher, I have to make OOT baskets and bathroom baskets, mail out invites, go for hair trial, finish favors, and most of all finish paying all these vendors off.
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Hmm I think the most pressing is the Tuxes. I have to get FH to get them. We are working on the invites now, just so we don't have to do them all at once. Have to start getting the favor stuff together. Have our wedding bands sized. Finish prininting and working on the menus and table numbers. So much to do .. I can't believe how time is flying by.
