Ok, so I have my vendors done, hair and makeup done and missing one bridesmaid... Now what should I do? Can someone give me a list or some things that I should be doing in the next 5-6 months?? I'm so unorganized! Thanks!
ahall04
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Have you picked out and ordered your invitations yet? How about working on your favors? Honeymoon? Registering for gifts? These are a few things I can think of!
MrsStefan
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Try working on finding invites and gifts for your bridal party. You get married 2 weeks after me and that's what I'm working on now. Here is my VERY overwhelming list that I made up to keep myself organized:
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 Have table #’s made 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 Make Menus 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
luvmypup
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Oh my God, Did you leave anything out? this is the best list ever created! You are awesome! Thank you!
