New bride

I am a new bride and seriously need all the help i can get. We are getting married Feb 5, 05 at the Jericho Terrace in Mineola NY

We are having a huge wedding approx 330 people, so I am trying to keep it simple but elegant. ANy ideas would help me greatly.

Please feel free to email me
[email protected]

Welcome and congrats!! You don't need to post your email. At the top of your profile there is an 'email me' button.

Oh my girls...you got to take it step by step. Start thinking about a theme, colors
style you would like and take it from there.

Congrats and welcome

Welcome

Take it all one step at a time

The girls on here are fantastic resources

Welcome and Congrats!

congrats & welcome! you just about a year away! Start thinking about colors & a theme! we're here to help!

Congrats and welcome! That's a lot of people...I don't think I even know that many people Good luck with all the planning!!!

Congrats and welcome!
I'm sure you'll find lots of help here, these boards are great!

Good Luck!

If any specific questions come to mind, definitely post them. Everyone has been so helpful on here. Congrats!

Welcome!
I am sure you will find all you need here with us
girls on LIW. The boards are great and many
creative ideas come about. Best of luck planning.
Do you have a theme for your wedding or anything in particular that you need help with

welcome and congrats!

Congrats and welcome to the site.

Here's To Do List to help you organize next steps. It may seem daunting but it breaks stuff up in chucks which makes it easier to check thinks off.

Good Luck!!

Engagement:
Engagement Party/Family Get Together

Bridal Party: ~ Bridesmaids
Pick bridal attendants
Pick BM dresses
Pick BM accessories
Pick BM bouquets
BM gifts
Determine order down the aisle
Determine if BP wants appt for hair, make-up, nails

Bridal Party: ~ Groomsmen
Pick Groomsmen
Pick tuxes
GM bouts
GM gifts
Determine order down the aisle

Bridal Attire:
Pick and order dress
Veil
Tiara
Jewelry
Shoes
Undergarments- slip, bra, garters, stockings
Lingerie
Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
Dress Fittings
Have dress and veil pressed
Trial for hair
Trial for make-up
Make appointment for Nails
Make appointment for Hair
Confirm time and location with make-up artist
Create Emergency kit for wedding day- Tylenol, bobby pins, chalk, hairspray, mints

Groom’s attire:
Pick Tuxedo Shop
Determine style and color of tuxes
Select Groom’s attire
Select GM’s attire
Select Father’s attire

Stationary/Invitations:
Gather addresses for guests
STDs:
Design STD
Determine final count and print labels
Get final cost from printer and send
Order postage from usps.com
Programs:
Design programs and determine inside wording
Design program basket
Decide which usher will hand out programs and assign duty
Invitations:
Design Invitations
Determine count
Design Response Cards
Design Reception Cards
Include map from Reception hall
Send to printer and get final cost
Decide how to address envelopes with Calligrapher
Envelope Seals
Weigh Invitations and order postage from usps.com
Send invitations
Design Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Menus:
Design Menu Cards
Proof menu selection
Place Cards/Table Numbers:
Order place cards
Address place cards and assign seating
Choose and design Table Names
Purchase Table Name Frames

Pre-Wedding Activities:
Organize Rehearsal with Church
Select location for rehearsal dinner
Organize any sightseeing activities for OOT guests
Out of Town Welcome Baskets- create and deliver to various hotels
Update Wedding website with travel info, activity info
Block and reserve three hotels for OOT guests
Reserve rate with aa.com for airline tickets
Register for gifts
Favors:
Order Favors
Assemble favors

Bridal Accessories:
Guest Book and sign in pen
Personalized cake knife and server
Personalized toasting flutes

Vendor Information:
Create emergency contact list with all vendor information, including contracts
Create a photo MUST have list for photographer. Include all important do not miss shots. Family/Groups and any special poses. Remember to indicate each person’s relationship to us.
Decide if we want a 3rd location for pictures and book
Create a Video MUST have list for Videographer.
Assign a member of families to act as liason to photographer and videographer
Create playlist for Band/DJ
Determine First Dance song, BP song, parents songs and cake cutting song
Schedule second meeting with Florist for sample centerpiece
Schedule meeting with Reception hall to determine menu, linens, order of evening
Confirm with all vendors re: appropriate locations, times and services

Transportation:
Decide on limo transportation
Reserve Guest Transportation
Coordinate times for bus to pick up and drop off guests
Determine if limo company provides aisle runner
Have written explicit directions for driver to all locations

General Wedding:
Decide on Gift for Groom
Purchase gifts for parents
Purchase gifts for Groom’s parents
Have mothers coordinate attire
Decide if we want to take dance lessons and organize
Decide on wedding ring style
Purchase wedding rings
Apply for MARRIAGE LICENSE
Create timeline for wedding day
Designate someone to pay vendors and tips
Confirm all airline and hotel reservations
Complete Pre Cana
Determine who will take stuff home from reception hall
Have gown and tux bags for after reception

Ceremony:
Decide on musical selections for ceremony- Processional song for parents, BP, bride/father and Recessional song
Select readings and give copies to readers
Select readers
Unity and memory candles
Decide on pew bows and other decorations
Determine if aisle runner with come from limo company or order one

Reception:
Order Cake- determine style, favor, size- # of layers, color and type of icing
Purchase box for storing top layer
Order Cake topper
Attend tasting and agree on final menu
Submit final menu selection to Reception Hall, confirm special requests
Get final guest count
Seating chart- determine number and types of tables
Determine what time dinner will start
Special announcements to be made
Determine timeline for evening
Cocktail room décor and seating
Coordinate food for BP in Bridal Suite
Select Traditions we want to include: first dance, cake cutting, parents dance, toasts, garter toss, bouquet toss.

Honeymoon:
Decide on destination location
Determine budget
Research resorts and hotels
Choose travel agent
Plan Activities
Coordinate who will watch house/get mail

congrats

Congrats & welcome

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Posted by smlienatu

I am a new bride and seriously need all the help i can get. We are getting married Feb 5, 05 at the Jericho Terrace in Mineola NY

We are having a huge wedding approx 330 people, so I am trying to keep it simple but elegant. ANy ideas would help me greatly.

Please feel free to email me
[email protected]

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First, Congratulations, and welcome to the boards.
Second, with no offense intended, I don't think a wedding with over 300 people CAN be simple!! LOL!! But seriously, ask away!! These people hae helped me and so many others make so many decisions. Good luck!!

Heidi

Welcome & congrats. You have found a great resource here- all kids of girls with all kinds of wedding & really fabulous tips. All you need to do is ask!

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