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I have soooo much still to do -- and FH doesn't help much when he says, 'but we have *like* 4 months!'
****JUNE****
-ORDER BRIDESMAIDS GOWNS
-FAVORS
-MAKE-UP TRIAL
-SEND SAVE-THE-DATES
-ASK FLOWER GIRL
-BOOK REHEARSAL DINNER
-HOTELS / INFO FOR OOT GUESTS
-BOOK WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL
-FINALIZE REGISTRY
-BUY RINGS
-BUY SHOES
-MEET WITH NEW BM AT RECEPTION HALL (Menu, Placecards, Photos in Park, Movie Theatre -- names on Marquee??)
****JULY****
-FH: PICK GROOM / GROOMSMEN ATTIRE
-CONFIRM RECEIPT OF MY GOWN
-HAIR TRIAL (extensions to try out)
-CONFIRM MUSIC FOR CEREMONY (with Church Pianist and my friends)
-PICK READINGS
-ASK FRIENDS TO DO READINGS
-BUY CEREMONY / RECEPTION ACCESSORIES
(Unity Candle, Ring Pillow, Toasting Flutes, Cake Server, Guest Book and Pen)
-FIRST FITTING
-BUY VEIL
-BUY LINGERIE
-Call OOTs who have not RSVPed
-SEND INVITATIONS (A LIST)
-FINAL MEETING WITH OFFICIANT
****AUGUST****
-GOTO MY SHOWER (I hope!
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-EXPECT BM GOWN DELIVERY
-PICK BRIDESMAID ACCESSORIES
-CONFIRM SAMPLE CP WITH FLORIST (finalize contract)
-COMPILE LIST FOR DJ ('must-play' and 'must-not play'-- who is being introduced (phonetic spelling of names) -- what traditions we are having (intros, first dance, father-daughter, mother-son dances, anniversary dance or bouquet toss/garter)
-COMPILE LIST FOR PHOTOGRAPHER ('Must-Take')
-WRITE THANK YOU NOTES FOR SHOWER
-SEND REHEARSAL DINNER INVITATIONS
-BUY & WRAP GIFTS (Parents, Attendants, Friends performing at Ceremony)
-BUY ACCESSORIES (stockings, earrings, evening bag, etc.)
-GET MY 'OLD, NEW, BORROWED, BLUE'
-DIY PROJECTS:
---MAKE PHOTO CARD CUBE
---MAKE PHOTO COLLAGE
---MAKE CEREMONY PROGRAMS (include readings / song lyrics in full - have someone proof it before I print)
****SEPTEMBER****
-PICK UP RINGS
-GET MARRIAGE LICENSE
-GO ON FALL PRE-WEDDING TRIP (bring back leaves for reception)
-FINALIZE MENU (& CAKE) WITH RECEPTION HALL
-PLAN 'THANK YOU' LUNCH WITH BP
-PLAN FAMILY DINNER (2 days before wedding)
-MAKE WEDDING DAY 'EMERGENCY KIT'
-FINISH DIY PROJECTS
-EXPECT RSVPs
****late September**** (2-3 weeks before)
-CALL A-LIST GUEST WHO HAVE NOT RSVPed
-SEND B-LIST INVITATIONS (if any)
-CONFIRM WITH RECEPTION HALL (Give final head count to the caterer. -- Confirm set-up instructions and menu items. -- Confirm cake design)
-MAKE SEATING CHART FOR RECEPTION
-FINALIZE WEDDING DAY TIMELINE &
-CONFIRM WITH BRIDAL PARTY
-MAKE WEDDING DAY 'COORDINATION' (Determine any wedding day assignments for members of the wedding party, and make lists/info sheets as needed)
-CONFIRM HEADCOUNT FOR REHEARSAL DINNER
****OCTOBER***** (week before)
-PICK UP GOWN
-BREAK IN WEDDING SHOES
-PREP WEDDING DAY DRESSING NEEDS
Pull together wedding gown, veil, shoes, stockings, and a last-minute emergency kit (aspirin, makeup, safety pins, mints, etc.).
-CONFIRM WEDDING CEREMONY DETAILS WITH OFFICIANT
-FINAL CONFIRMATION WITH CHURCH
-DROP OFF RECEPTION ACCESSESORIES AT HALL (FAVORS -- placecard tree -- guest book/pen -- toasting flutes -- cake server -- collage -- pillar candles (mantle) -- mom/dad, nan/pop cake toppers (next to cake) -- framed family pictures (mantle) -- leaves to be sprinkled on tables -- seating chart)
-CONFIRM WITH FLORIST
-CONFIRM WITH PHOTOGRAPHER (including 'must-take' list)
-FAX LIMO CO. SCHEDULE, ADDRESSES, AND DIRECTIONS FOR WEDDING DAY
-FH: PICK UP TUX
-PREPARE TOASTS FOR REHEARSAL DINNER
-CONFIRM PAYMENTS WITH ALL VENDORS
-PACK FOR HONEYMOON
****DAY BEFORE*****
-REHEARSE CEREMONY
-GO TO REHEASAL DINNER
-CONFIRM TOASTS WITH BM & MOH
-PUT FINAL PAYMENTS IN ENVELOPES
-PUT TIPS IN ENVELOPES
