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Do you guys feel the same way I do?

Original post by MissyB

SO OVERWHELMED!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is just so much to do, so much that goes into planning this day, it's the little things. I know I just have to keep my cool but WOW!
beatle06 Posted:

Re: Do you guys feel the same way I do?

ladies please share your checklists with us!

Tracy06 Posted:

Re: Do you guys feel the same way I do?

this was given to me by my coordinator
there is also one on the knot.com


10-12 months
find out who pays for what and start a budget
secure cermenoy site
secure receptions site
meet with your event planner to book appointments with vendors
secure band/dj
secure photographer
secure videographer
contact hotel to block rooms
create guest list
choose your attendants
begin shopping for gown and veil
research honeymoon locations

6-9 months
meet with florists
meet with transportation companies
purchase gown accessories
choose your officiant
sign up for your gift registry

4-5 months
order invitations
shop for wedding rings
confirm that bridesmaids dresses are ordered
decide on bridesmaids accessories
order tuxes
oreder weddng favors
book rehearsal dinner location
choose family/friends to give readings
finalize honeymoon plans

2-3 months
have an inviations weighed at the post office
mail invitations
book makeup and hairstylist
purchase cake topper, candles, ring pillow, etc
find gifts for each other and attendants
confirm tuxes have been ordered
confirm wedding day transportation
select your music for the ceremony, reception
finalize rehearsal dinner plans

1 month
finalize ceremony readings and songs
obtain marriage license
make sure you have something old, something blue, something borrowed, something new
prepare a must have shot list for photographer
gather pics for a baby medley for video
finalize music with dj
confirm honeymoon travel arrangements

3 weeks
pick up rings
call guests who have not rsvp's

1-2 weeks
have your final gown fitting
finalize wedding day schedule ( line order, etc.)
confirm all beauty appts
confirm pick up times, schedules, and addresses
pick up gown
confrim final head count
give final attendance to caterer
gather your accessories ( marriage liscense, candles, ring pillow, camereas, cake topper, goblets, etc and transport it to the hall
finalize seating arrangemts and give to hall
purchase iteems for out of town guests

weekend before
pack for wedding night
have cash/checks in envelopes for easy distribution
confirm dates/times.locations for all photo sessions and vendors

the day before
gather together your gown, accessories, and emergency kit
get a manicure,pedicure and massage
rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party
have gift bags delivered to the hotel
have groomsmen and groom pick up tuxes and make sure they have all accesories

alioop4282 Posted:

Re: Do you guys feel the same way I do?

I highly recommend buying the book 'The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings In The Real World'

I bought it on half.com for like $5 and it's helped me out so much.
DUCKS2001 Posted:

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NOT STRESSING YET, JUST GOT TO GET OUT MY SAVE THE DATES....

OctBride05 Posted:

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YES!!! with 6 months left, I still have so much to do.I feel like I am doing this all on my own and I still have to lose 20-25 lbs. that I have been saying I want to lose for over a year.
gigles319 Posted:

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i hear you every time i get something done i feel so good, but then i see how much still has to be done

dinedaaka Posted:

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I started to feel stressed. I thought a friend of mine was going to help me plan, then we she started acting lackadaisical, I hired a professional wedding planner. That's my recommendation. You will ultimately save money in the end!

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