November Brides

How are we all holding up and what do we have left??
I met w/ the dj last night
bought the wedding bands
licenses done
Friday I am meeting w/ the hall,
1st fitting on Sunday
Picking up bridal gifts and my veil
getting makeup trial done

????????

Hi date twin!!!

Well lets see
--we finished our bridal party gifts except for 1 more thing that I need to get the girls.
--got rings
-got marriage license
--met with band
--met with hall
--need to do out of town boxes (fill them)
--need to order favors (they are on back order till the 10th--I am having a nervous breakdown about that)
--need to meet with photographer
--get a few last minute things for honeymoon
--need ot find a rehersal dinner outfit (this has been such a pain)
--need to meet with priest
--need to finish programs & assemble them
--need to do placecards & seating chart


Wow I know I am forgetting things---they come in and out of my brain.

I am holding up pretty well considering we have less than a month now --I can't wait to be a mrs.

just finished my play list for the DJ
I really don't have a whole lot left to do.

I have to pick up my veil on Saturday. 2nd fitting is on the 15th. Put OOT bags together. finish instructions for the hall.

ETA: print up placecards, meet w/DJ.

hmmmm.... i have everything to do!!!!!
we have a tasting and meeting with the hall on saturday.
monday is our rsvp date... still waiting on a decent amount they FLEW in and now they are trickling in.
we are bringing fh's ring to get sized friday (its a tad big but they told us to wait)
getting my veil friday
no music list yet
just finished must take photo list but have to send it in
have not met w/ any of my vendors
have a meeting w/ the DOC on the 17th where hopefully she will get my mind on right
got our favors but am waiting for the labels so i cannot assemble yet
no RD dress, not even thinking about that yet 2nd fitting on the 21st
once we have the menu/final count done we can do placecards/menus and table names
need to meet w/ priest
cant do programs until we meet with him
just bought a TON of stuff for the hm, but all toiletry stuff and NO clothes lol.....
the list goes on and on and on

oh yeah.... in between all of this i am trying to work out, trying to diet and trying to stop wasting $$$$$

Let's see

-pick menu
- select readers
-menus (if i am doing them)
- programs (if I am doign them)
- finish assembling favors (have to bow and tag them)
- license
- final fitting
- day of jewelry

I think that's it

SOMEONE HELPS ME WITH MY PLAYLIST...i can't think of a darn song!!!!!!!!!

pick readings
WHAT READINGS ARE YOU ALL DOING?

programs/menus
meet with the hall

fittings

Oh goodness!
-make programs for ceremony
-2nd fitting
-table arrangements
-marriage license
-OOT bags
-send out RD invites
-get shoes dyed
-pay everyone!

The paying part is what is killing me..
Are we supposed to set up our own time to see the photographer or is it a given that we have to see him before the wedding??
date twin 2morrow we are in the 20's.. yikes..

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Posted by mable

The paying part is what is killing me..
Are we supposed to set up our own time to see the photographer or is it a given that we have to see him before the wedding??
date twin 2morrow we are in the 20's.. yikes..

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I am in the 20s now unbelievable I cna't believe it is so close

--I have to pick up my veil & tiara too
--get my hair dyed again so i have no roots
--2nd dress fitting

I keep thinking of things & it is making me

it will soon be over then what will i do

Finish programs
Get the BM's shoe's dyed
Buy my shoes
Buy a pair of slippers for the reception
1st Fitting (Oct 18th)
Menu
Pick out cake
Jewelry
Meet with the vendors and pay them all

I think that's it...I think I may have actually finished EVERYTHING at this point!!!!

tuxedos
programs
place cards
decorate my baskets
ketubah
rest of my BP gifts and parents gifts
second fitting
get shoes dyed and strecthed
photo list
confirm photographer
confirm hair and make up
meet with band to go over music
do our menu
pick up fh's wedding ring from jewler
limo for morning of

I'm sure I'm forgetting something

1. Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc. (Some of this is done already).

2. Select and order wedding cake (It's an ice cream cake from Carvel, so it's just a matter of assembly at this point - I have to buy Wilton three tier floating cake stand from Michael's).

3. Prepare OOT welcome baskets

4. Put together slipper baskets

5. Purchase or make ceremony programs (My friend Susan has graciously offered to do these for me!)

6. Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors (This is mostly done.)

7. Attend gown fittings (I attended a few of these already)

8. Break in wedding day shoes

9. Obtain Marriage License (On Tuesday!!)

10. Shop & pack for Honeymoon

11. Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts (I HAVE, HAVE, HAVE to do this!)

12. Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc

13. Send out wedding announcements to local paper

14. Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors

15. Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements

16. Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license,
candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) a
nd assign someone to transport.

17. Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting
goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport

18. Prepare day-of emergency kit

19. Prepare any speeches or toasts

20. Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

36 days and counting...

meet with dj
meet with florist
meet with photographer
meet with priest
license
wrap favors
programs
harass people who haven’t rsvp’ed
seating chart
earrings
rehearsal invites
rehearsal outfit
2nd makeup trial
facial
highlight
various waxings
confirm HM reservations
buy fun HM clothes

1. Get wedding shoes!
2. Go to last fitting/pick up dress
3. Confirm hotel reservations
4. Final honeymoon payment
5. Go over photo list with photographer
6. Get bank checks for hall, photographer, and DJ
7. Get cash for tips and put in envelopes
8. Stockings
9. Pick up favors (wine bottles from upstate)

oops, forgot have to meet with the florist to see my sample centerpiece

order favors

Oh My Gosh there is so much left to do

Purchase MOH gift
Await the rest of responses to prepare seating arrangements
Confirm with all vendors
Buy toiletries for Bathroom Baskets
Buy items for HM
Marriage License
Girls have to have fittings
My fittings
Guys have to get measurements for tuxes
Finish writing TY's from Shower
Find Bedding

I am sure that there is A TON more that i cannot even think of right now.