OK here goes! My wedding (the baby) is due in 9 months (October) and I'm already having labor pains!!! I was wondering does anyone have a schedule of what needs to be done by a certain time? I have the church, hall, photo/video, music, florist, favors, trumpeteers. I think that's about it. Having issues with limo place I booked 6 months ago, so I might go with another place. I know there's a ton of things I still need to do like invites, programs, dress, bridal party dresses etc., but when should I expect to have these things ordered etc. Any help in this matter is appreciated! TIA!!!!
akaMrsT
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This does not have the timing on it but I know I saw that on here too.
The Ultimate To Do List
Set Date Set Budget Prepare preliminary Guestlist Engagement Announcements Ceremony Site/Church Officiant Reception Site Photographer Videographer Band/DJ - CH and Reception Ceremony Musicians Select & Ask Bridal Party
Purchase Wedding Insurance Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) Register for Precana classes Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests Prepare STD guestlist Send out STDs Select stores, make list, & register Book wedding day transportation (limos)
Shop for and order Bride's Gown Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) MOB & MOG order gowns Finalize Guestlist Book Honeymoon Book Florist Select and order Invitations Book Calligrapher Shop for and order wedding rings
Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain Shop for, order/make favors Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s) Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry
Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)
Purchase Guestbook for reception Order Tuxes Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc Select and order wedding cake Schedule ceremony rehearsal Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites Prepare OOT welcome baskets
Must-Take photo list Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band Schedule Hair & Makeup trials Sit for Engagement Photos Purchase or make ceremony programs Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs Host BM luncheon
Mail out invitations Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors Attend gown fittings Break in wedding day shoes Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc
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 Place tips for each vendor in envelopes
suezboss
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Awesome list kdrainey
Laura1976
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I don't know if this suggestion helps, but I took the Ultimate to do list ,and broke it down for myself by month. It helps organize it a little better and I was able to personalize it to fit my wedding schedule.
ManhattanWoman
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WOW! Thanks KD! I'm hardly ever online and I'm so out of the loop with all this planning and stuff. Last night I read about slipper baskets on here and I'm like what's that????!!!!!!!!!! Laura--thanks for your suggestion too! I have already started a monthly breakdown but only had 2 things listed! ahahhaa Now I have plenty of work to do! Where's the time?????