So suddenly I am super paranoid that I will forget something for this wedding, so far I got my photo/video booked,dj,church,honeymoon,dress,MAKE UP/HAIR booked,fh wedding gift, bridesmaid gifts,started flowergirl baskets, cake topper, going for dresses this week for the bm, found a pic of a cake i like, I need to do tuxes and limos, OOO and I already have the invites taken care of. what else am I forgetting???HELP!
elysemichelle
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ok first off dont be paranoid!!! even if u forget something, no one will notice!!!! its going to be perfect!!
now: with what your wrote: these r some ideas i didnt see there:
menus programs gift box tiara/veil/wedding shoes groomsmen gifts did u put a block of rooms on hold at a hotel? are you doing a brunch? florist -centerpieces! groomsmen gifts ring bearer pillow are you giving gifts to your parents?
later: marriage certificate transportation to airport for honeymoon
if i think of more ill let u know!!!!!!! DONT STRESS THOUGH itll work out perfectly!
sumerbride09
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Not to freak anyone out but i had notebooked this (i dont know how to post a link so i copied and pasted) hope this helps you. Even if you forget something noone will notice so dont stress!! All you need is You, FH and maybe a marriage liscence :)
THE ULTIMATE TO DO LIST
This helped a lot of 2008 brides so Im passing it along to you girls. Hope it helps someone...
Set Date Set Budget Prepare preliminary Guestlist Engagement Announcements Ceremony Site/Church Officiant Reception Site Book Limos Make sure mom and dad booked limos for day of Photographer Book Honeymoon Book Florist Videographer Book Calligrapher Book Band/DJ - CH and Reception Book Ceremony Musicians Select & Ask Bridal Party Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) Register for Precana classes Have wish bowl painted Purchase small envelopes and paper for Wish bowl from Wal-Mart Purchase all CP hurricane vases Order votive candles from Patchogue Floral Fantasy Pick up votives from Patchogue Floral Fantasy Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests Purchase coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day Pick up coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day Prepare STD guestlist Send out STDs Select stores, make list, & register Shop for and order Bride's Gown Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) MOB order her gown MOG order her gown Finalize Guestlist Select and order Invitations Shop for wedding rings Order wedding rings Pick up wedding rings Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain Shop for favors Order favors Pick out girls BP gift Pick out guys BP gift Purchase girls bridal party gift Purchase guys BP gift Chose parents gifts Purchase Parents Gifts Order/make white sweat suit for the day of for me Order/make newlywed t-shirt for the OOT guest brunch the day after Purchase tiara Purchase elbow length veil Shop for cathedral length veil Purchase cathedral length veil Purchase Bride's shoes Purchase undergarments, stockings Purchase garter Pick out and purchase wedding jewelry Purchase cake serving set Purchase unity candle set Purchase wedding bubbles for after ceremony Purchase Guestbook for reception Order Tuxes Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances Order Place cards Write out place cards Purchase place card holders Purchase cake topper Establish seating arrangements Select and order wedding cake Schedule ceremony rehearsal Pick family member/friend to hand out programs at ceremony Book rehearsal dinner site Make RD invites Send out RD invites Purchase OOT guest boxes Figure out what will go on the outside of the OOT guest boxes Purchase supplies for OOT guest boxes Must-Take photo list Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band Schedule Hair trials Schedule makeup trials Sit for Engagement Photos Purchase or make ceremony programs Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs Mail out invitations Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors Make or order menus Attend gown fittings Break in wedding day shoes Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe Call guests who have not RSVP'd Obtain Marriage License Shop & pack for Honeymoon Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts 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 all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, 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 Prepare any speeches or toasts Pick family member to hand out tips Place tips for each vendor in envelopes Make Menus for reception Pack for Honeymoon Arrange transportation to the airport Arrange transportation back from the airport after HM
twoifbysea
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Real Simple Weddings has a lot of printable wedding 'checklists' that help you stay on track. I particularly like the honeymoon packing checklist :)
AlisonMZ14
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you have plenty of time even if you do forget something! I think theres timeline check on here maybe take a look at it!