Here is a 'to do' list from another bride that will scare the heck out of you, or make you smile that you are organized!
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It includes stuff for full catholic mass, which I am not doing, but will be helpful to those that are!
I.CEREMONY
A.Rehearsal date and dinner location
done, RD 10/05/06B.Things needed for the Ceremony
1.Pre-Cana certificate of completion
not necessary2.Marriage License
must wait3.Church Offering
also not necessary for me4.aisle runner (limo company)
done - limo co5.Readings
have selected reader, but not finalized selection6.Unity Candles and holder
doing sand ceremony, have containers and one color sand, need second color sand7.Basket for Programs
will have when a certain bride returns from her HM8.Basket for things to throw
haveC.Entrance Procession
1.Names and what order going into
done, but I suppose I should write it down someplace huh?D.Readings
1.Names and what Readings
see 1B5 aboveF.Music
1.Bridal Party Entrance
selected2.Brides Entrance
changed this 5 times already ![]()
3.Recessional
selectedG.Flowers
1.pew bows
2.floor baskets
3.single red roses for Mothers
4.arrangement of roses for Blessed Mother
5.Rose Petals to throw
this is the only thing I need, and already arranged with floristH.Programs
1.Program basket
see 1B7 above2.Things to throw
see 1G5 above3.Program Outline (also in Pre-Cana booklet)
a.Opening Prayer: No. ______________
b.Old Testament Reading: No.___________ Read by: __________________
c.Responsorial Psalm: No. ____________ Sung by Organist and Singer
d.New Testament Reading: No. ___________ Read by: ________________
e.Gospel Acclamation and Verse: No. ___________ Sung by Organist and Signer
f.Gospel Reading: No. _____________ Proclaimed by presiding Priest
g.Exchange of Consent or Wedding Vows: ______________________
h.Blessing of Rings: No. ____________
i.Prayer of the Faithful: No. ____________
j.Blessing and Lighting of the Unity Candle Set
k.Presentation of flowers at the statue of the Blessed Mother
Presentation of the Gifts: Brought forward by: ____________________
l.Prayer over the Gifts: No. __________
m.Preface: No. ___________
n.Nuptial Blessing: No. _____________
Sign of Peace:
o.Holy Communion:
p.Prayer after Communion: No. _______________
q.Final Blessing: No. _______________
program for non-religious ceremony designed and sitting in computer, paper to print it on purchasedII.RECEPTION
A.Menu
1.Final Count
2.(#) Adults
3.(#) Children
4.(#) Professionals
5.Seating Arrangement
6.Cocktail Hour
7.Appetizer
8.Pasta
9.Salad
10.Main Course
11.Champagne
Obviously not done yet.B.Music
1.Cocktail hour music
2.Reception Music
this is essentially done, just needs to by typed up so DJ can actually read it! ![]()
C.Flowers
1.(#) of Centerpieces
2.Dais
3.Cake table
also essentially done, will be finalized 2 weeks beforeD.Accessories
1.Tablecloths/Napkins color choice
2.Place cards/holders
3.Toasting glasses
4.Cake topper
purchased5.Cake servers
6.Money holder
7.Favors/Things for the tables/cocktail napkins
8.Direction cards (for invites)
9.Throw away garter
not doing thisE.Cake
F.PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER
1.Photographer
a.Ceremony must have pictures
b.Reception must have pictures
c.Picture Location (after Ceremony)
d.Back-up Picture Location (in case of bad weather)
2.Videographer
a.Ceremony must have pictures
b.Reception must have pictures
c.Baby pictures
d.Honeymoon pictures/video
e.Music for Video
Both bookedG.BAND
1.Music List
2.Bridal Party entrance music
3.Bride and Groom entrance music
4.Wedding song (1st Dance) as Husband and Wife
5.Father/Daughter Dance
6.Mother/Son Dance
7.Bouquet toss
8.Garter toss
9.Cake cutting
10.Must play list
11.Don’t play list
H.FLORIST
1.Bouquets
a.Bridal
b.(#) of Maid of Honor
c.(#) of Bridesmaids
d.(#) of Flower girl basket
e.Throw-away bouquet
2.Corsages
a.(#) of Mothers
b.(#) of Grandma
c.(#) of Others
3.Boutonnières
a.Groom
b.(#) of Groomsmen
c.(#) of Ring Bearer
d.(#) of Dads
e.(#) of Others
4.Ceremony Flowers
a.(#) Pew Bows
b.(#) Floor baskets
c.Bouquet/arrangement for Blessed Mother
d.Roses for Parents
e.Loose petals to throw
5.Reception Flowers
a.(#) of Centerpieces
b.Dais
c.Cake table
florist has all headcounts, has already created a sample, and is officially bookedI.LIMOS
1.Description of Limos
2.Pick up: Times/Locations/# of people
3.Destination: Times/Locations/# of people
booked and set up, will confirm week ofJ.INVITATIONS
1.(#) of Invitations Ordered + Ordered Extras
2.(#) of Invitations
3.(#) of Printed Invitation outer envelope flap
4.(#) of Inner envelope
5.(#) of Reception card
6.(#) of Respond card
7.(#) of Respond envelope
8.Wording
a.Invitation Wording
b.Reception Card Wording
c.Respond Card Wording
d.Response Date
9.Ceremony location
10.Reception location
11.Directions Card - to Reception
12.Calligraphy
a.(___) $___ Outer envelope
b.(___) $___ Inner envelope
13.Proper stuffing order!
14.Stickers to seal envelope.
15.Postage
a.(___) $___ Outer envelope
b.(___) $___ Inner envelope
16.Hand Cancel at the Post Office
have been reviewing proofs for @ a week. Order should be made no later than Monday.III.Check-off lists
A.BRIDE
1.Gown
2.Headpiece/Veil
3.Shoes
4.Comfy shoes/slippers
5.(2) Garters: Keepsake and Throw-away
6.Jewelry
7.Earrings
8.Necklace
9.Pocketbook
10.Stockings - + extra pairs
11.Undergarments
12.Makeup Appointment
13.Hair/Nails Appointments
Now herein lies the problem, I have the dress, and the jewelry and nothing else!B.Traditions
1.something old
2.something new
3.something borrowed
4.something blue
Ok, I was mistaken, I have this taken care of as well!C.Bridal Emergency Kit – which I never did get to use –
1.First Aid/Health
a.Band Aids
b.Cotton Balls
c.Q-tips
d.Peroxide or Neosporin (just never know)
e.Gas-X
f.Aspirin
g.Midol
h.Pepto tablets
i.Tampons/pads
j.Visine
k.Lotion
l.Baby power (also good to use inside a shoe)
m.Deodorant (clear)
n.Small toothbrush & paste
o.Mouthwash
p.Mints/Altoids
q.Dental floss
r.Toothpicks
s.Perfume
t.non-drowsy allergy medicines
u.prescription medication for you/groom
2.Nourishment
a.Bottle water
b.Club soda
c.Snacks: crackers
d.Straws
3.Beauty Section
a.X-tra pantyhose
b.Compact
c.Oil absorbing sheets
d.Tweezers
e.Hairspray
f.Comb/brush
g.Bobby pins (asst. sizes/clips/rubber bans
h.Tissues
i.Hand mirror
j.Lipstick
k.Lint roller
l.Repairs
m.small sewing kit
n.tape
o.crazy glue
p.small scissors
q.safety pins
r.green floral tape
s.clear nail polish
t.Shout wipes
u.baby wipes
v.chalk – to mark out any flaws on your gown
w.slippers
4.Miscellaneous
a.smelling salt
b.pen & pad of paper
c.camera & x-tra film
d.bags to carry things home
5.Other
aa list of vendors and contact information
b.checkbook/cash
c.Thank you speech at the wedding
d.Emergency bag
e.House keys
I have a DOC - isn't she the official bridal emergency kit?????![]()
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D.ATTENDANTS
1.Bridesmaids
a.Dress
b.shoes
2.Flower Girl
a.Dress
b.Shoes
3.Groom
a.Tux
4.Groomsmen
a.Tux
All dresses are ordered, all tuxes are reserved. I am NOT hounding them to go buy shoes. They are grown ups. I will however continue to hound the guys to get measured!!!E.FAVORS
1.(#) of Favors Ordered + Ordered Extras
2.wrapping
3.ribbons
4.decorations
We decided on this months and months ago. So why haven't I ordered them?? Could it be I'd like FH to do something ???F.HONEYMOON
1.Hotel
2.Locations
3.Phone
4.Confirmation #’s
5.Times
Have cruise, have air, have passports, don't have hotel for extra days.G.TIPS
1.Ceremony
a.Church Amount
b.Alter Servers
2.Reception
a.Maitre’d
b.Coat Check
c.Valet
d.Flowers
e.Delivery person
f.Limo/Bus Drivers
Obviously not done yet.IV.MISCELLANEOUS/THINGS TO GET
A.Decorations for the house
B.Gifts
1.Groom
2.Maid of Honor
3.Best Man
4.Bridesmaids
5.Groomsmen
6.Flower girl
7.Ring bearer
8.Brides Parents
9.Grooms Parents
Need gifts for parents and FG. All other gifts purchased already.
