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cets1290 Posted: Jan 12, 2014 08:56 PM+
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next on the list...?

We are just under 4 months until the big day!!! Does anyone have a checklist of like literally everything I could possibly need to do from this point forward? I didn't think I would have the wedding nightmares, but as of the last week or so, I've started to have nightmares about forgetting things for the wedding and it's stressing me out :(

I apologize in advance for repeating a question that was probably asked already!
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MrsDtoBe Posted: Jan 13, 2014 08:28 AM+
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I was looking for one of these too!
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mlynn Posted: Jan 13, 2014 02:54 PM+
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I've had those dreams too! I would also love a copy of a checklist if anyone has it to share.
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kim24 Posted: Jan 13, 2014 03:00 PM+
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How about the big wedding pictures of your parents/grandparents/great grandparents for the venue? and the frames?
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emmac Posted: Jan 13, 2014 03:19 PM+
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If you FM me your email address I will forward you one I compiled from numerous lists
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cets1290 Posted: Jan 13, 2014 03:32 PM+
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Re: next on the list...?


Posted by kim24

How about the big wedding pictures of your parents/grandparents/great grandparents for the venue? and the frames?




oooooo good point!! We definitely wanted to do that with our parents, aunts/uncles and grandparents and I haven't thought about it again until now
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kim24 Posted: Jan 13, 2014 03:38 PM+
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Re: next on the list...?


Posted by cets1290


Posted by kim24

How about the big wedding pictures of your parents/grandparents/great grandparents for the venue? and the frames?




oooooo good point!! We definitely wanted to do that with our parents, aunts/uncles and grandparents and I haven't thought about it again until now



Some cute pins:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/214765475949880897/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/156289049540427469/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/459789443176674853/
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Angie2014 Posted: Jan 13, 2014 03:45 PM+
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This is the checklist I prepared for my August wedding. Hope this helps!


Checks:
- Major vendors: Venue, Church, Photographer, Videographer, DJ, Florist
- Budget finalized
- Guest List finalized
- Asked Bridal Party
- Hair and Makeup trials done and booked
- My dress, veil and headpiece
- My shoes
- Hanger for my dress
- Tasting at venue
- Engagement Shoot done, Save the Dates sent (December)
- Purchased my ring
- Started buying reception decor items (cocktail napkins and matches, channa plaque, champagne flutes, picture frames, table number frames, Indian candles)
- Decided on wedding favors
- FOCCUS at church completed
- Sent required documents to church
- Hotel block done
- Registries completed,
- Wedding website done
- Bridal shower booked
- Rehearsal dinner booked.
- Decided on first dance song, father- daughter dance, mother- son dance songs.
- (Not doing limos or a photo booth; no flower girl or ring bearer)
- Bridesmaid dresses

To- Do List:

January:
- Finalize invitations (have appointments setup, and have a good idea of what we want)
- Finalize honeymoon booking (decided on location, have to book flights and hotel)
- Purchase DIY supplies for card box

February:
- Pre Cana at church
- Finalize Church music
- Finalize readings and officially ask readers
- Provide hair person final number of girls
- DIY card box
- Finish DIY table numbers
- Start purchasing bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, parent and reader gifts
March:
- Purchase FHs wedding ring
- Start looking for tuxes for FH and groomsmen and finalize
- Purchase undergarments
- (Parents gifting me my DOJ)
- Bridal party entrance song, intro song, cake cutting song
- Decide on signature drinks
- Decide on guestbook and order
- DIY signs (guestbook, bathroom basket, Instagram, Cards)

April:
- Order grooms cake
- Purchase FHs shoes
- Finalize menu choices with venue
- Finalize linens with venue
- Do cake tasting, finalize cake design and fillings
- Order/ DIY menu
- Order favor tags
- Design and order Church programs
- Purchase supplies for bathroom basket
- Finish buying items for reception décor (frames for pictures, signs)
- Schedule fittings
- Officially place order for favors
- Finalize cake topper

May:
- Dance lessons
- Pickup veil from Barrons
- Complete bathroom baskets
- Finalize bridal party, parent gifts
- Finalize centerpieces with florist
- Decide on must have songs, do not play list, etc.
- Shop for bridal shower and bachelorette party dresses

June:
- Start must have list for photographer
- Complete and send forms to DJ
- Send out invitations
- Finalize shuttle for hotel guests
- Purchase supplies for OOT bags
- Purchase garter
- Purchase FHs day of gift
- Start shopping for honeymoon!

July:
- Track down missing RSVPs
- Order escort cards
- Seating chart
- Floor plan
- Tip envelopes
- Complete OOT bags
- Marriage license!
- Finalize day of timeline
- Check-in with all the vendors, update them with day of schedule

August:
- Schedule Spa treatments: Haircut, teeth whitening, facial, mani-pedi
- Prepare reception décor box with instructions for venue
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cets1290 Posted: Jan 13, 2014 03:58 PM+
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Re: next on the list...?


Posted by kim24


Posted by cets1290


Posted by kim24

How about the big wedding pictures of your parents/grandparents/great grandparents for the venue? and the frames?




oooooo good point!! We definitely wanted to do that with our parents, aunts/uncles and grandparents and I haven't thought about it again until now



Some cute pins:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/214765475949880897/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/156289049540427469/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/459789443176674853/



the 2nd one is gorgeous
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