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My Ultimate To Do list

MrsStefan Posted:

My Ultimate To Do list

I took one that was already made and I tweeked it. What am I missing?? Its in no particular order

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
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

ETA: Menus..forgot them.
bridy06 Posted:

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This list makes me nauseous!

SO MUCH LEFT TO DO:
DUCKS2001 Posted:

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Set Date--COMPLETED
Set Budget--COMPLETED
Prepare preliminary Guestlist--COMPLETED
Ceremony Site/Church--COMPLETED
Reception Site--COMPLETED
Book Limos--COMPLETED
Photographer--COMPLETED
Book Honeymoon--COMPLETED
Book Florist--COMPLETED
Videographer--COMPLETED
Book Calligrapher--NOT YET
Book Band/DJ - CH and Reception--COMPLETED
Book Ceremony Musicians--NOT YET
Select & Ask Bridal Party--COMPLETED
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)--COMPLETED
Register for Precana classes--COMPLETED
Purchase all CP vases--COMPLETED
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: --COMPLETED
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests--COMPLETED
Prepare STD guestlist--COMPLETED
Send out STDs--COMPLETED
Select stores, make list, & register--COMPLETED
Shop for and order Bride's Gown--COMPLETED
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns--COMPLETED
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)--COMPLETED
MOB order her gown--COMPLETED
MOG order her gown--COMPLETED
Finalize Guestlist--COMPLETED TONIGHT!!
Select and order Invitations--COMPLETED
Buy for wedding rings--COMPLETED
Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc--NOT YET
Shop for favors--COMPLETED
Order favors--COMPLETED
Pick out girls BP gift--COMPLETED
Pick out guys BP gift--COMPLETED
Purchase girls bridal party gift--COMPLETED
Purchase guys BP gift--COMPLETED
Chose parents gifts--NOT YET
Purchase Parents Gifts--N OT YET
Order/make newlywed t-shirt --COMPLETED
Purchase tiara --COMPLETED
Purchase veil--COMPLETED
Purchase Bride's shoes --COMPLETED, BUT MAY SWITCH
Purchase undergarments, stockings--NOT YET
Purchase garter--COMPLETED
Pick out and purchase wedding jewelry--COMPLETED HALF WAY
Purchase cake serving set --COMPLETED
Purchase unity candle set --COMPLETED
Purchase Guestbook for reception--NOT YET
Order Tuxes--NOT YET
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances--ALMOST COMPETED
Order Place cards--COMPLETED
Write out place cards--NOT YET
Purchase cake topper--COMPLETED
Establish seating arrangements--NOT YET
Select and order wedding cake--NOT YET
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Pick family member/friend to hand out programs at ceremony--COMPLETED
Book rehearsal dinner site --NOT YET
Make RD invites--NOT YET
Send out RD invites--NOT YET
Purchase OOT guest boxes/bags--NOT YET
Figure out what will go on the outside of the OOT guest boxes/bags--NOT YET
Purchase supplies for OOT guest boxes/bags--NOT YET
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band--NOT YET
Schedule Hair trials--COMPLETED
Schedule makeup trials--COMPLETED
Sit for Engagement Photos--NOT YET
Purchase or make ceremony programs--NOT YET
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs--COMPLETED
Mail out invitations--NOT YET
Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors--NOT YET
Attend gown fittings--NOT YET
Break in wedding day shoes--NOT YET
Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe--COMPLETED
Call guests who have not RSVP'd--NOT YET
Obtain Marriage License--NOT YET
Shop & pack for Honeymoon--NOT YET
Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties--NOT YET
Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts--NOT YET
Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc--NOT YET
Send out wedding announcements to local paper--NOT YET
Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors--NOT YET
Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements--NOT YET
Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license,
candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport.--NO YET
Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting
goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport--NOT YET
Prepare day-of emergency kit--NOT YET
Prepare any speeches or toasts--NOT YET
Pick family member to hand out tips --NOT YET
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes--ALMOST COMPLETED
Make Menus for reception--NOT YET

ETA: Menus..--NOT YET
Summer101 Posted:

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no offense but i cant even read that whole thing without my eyes getting blurry- I hope there isnt anything else to do besides that
msnora Posted:

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oh god not the list!!!! I am dizzy now .... I have 4 months gosh ..... HEELLLLPPPPP !!!
kmkelly Posted:

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I can't even focus on that list
autumn Posted:

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I can't even look at list without getting dizzy (LOL)

I still have alot of planning to do, FH and I are going back to the bank to see if we can get more money toward our loan. Wish me luck.
pebbles78 Posted:

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Damn girl....thats an insane list.....
ElegantBride Posted:

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Nice and thorough. I am going to check that list now.

MattsBride Posted:

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OMG! I can't even focus on that list! I think if I read it I will freak out with all I have left to do!

ETA: I think I'll save if for late though...it could be very helpful when I'm not totally stressed!
JanuaryBride06 Posted:

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Is pack for the honeymoon on there? What about rides to and from the airport?

MrsStefan Posted:

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

Is pack for the honeymoon on there? What about rides to and from the airport?



No! That's not on there, but I'll add it
JanuaryBride06 Posted:

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Posted by MrsStefan


Posted by JanuaryBride06

Is pack for the honeymoon on there? What about rides to and from the airport?



No! That's not on there, but I'll add it



Ah, I just saw that pack is grouped with shop for the honeymoon. And the ride is grouped with confirm honeymoon reservations - sorry, my reading comprehension skills aren't 100% tonight!
You're all set!
Kris516 Posted:

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This is the scariest list I have ever seen...w/ that said, I'm pasting it into excel to be sure my bases are as covered as yours!!
nickipa Posted:

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bump

JennylovesBrian Posted:

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with like 23 days to go... my list consists of


Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe

pack for Honeymoon
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 day-of emergency kit
Prepare any speeches or toasts
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes
Make Menus for reception

Tria1110 Posted:

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Posted by bridy06

This list makes me nauseous!

SO MUCH LEFT TO DO:




Me Too!!!!! I thought I was doing good until I saw this list.
EJSD2006 Posted:

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this list just made my head spin! so much to do!!!
CynthiaandJeff Posted:

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Posted by alnem

this list just made my head spin! so much to do!!!




Geesh! Me too! I've only done about 30% of that list! uh oh...
Jbriggs Posted:

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My stomach just turned! WOW~

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