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OK ladies...62 days and I need HELP!

JessicaM. Posted:

OK ladies...62 days and I need HELP!

FH wants me to make a 'To Do' list so we can figure out what left needs to be done. I thought 'the list' would help me, but it's too general for what I need!

what the hell am I doing! LOL I can't even remember what I WANT to do at this shindig! I think I am having a bridal meltdown...too overwhelming!
BKtoLI Posted:

Re: OK ladies...62 days and I need HELP!

I found the checkoff list on the Knot to be fairly helpful, have you used that?

(The only downside is it doesn't cover DIY projects!!)
M&S Sept12006 Posted:

Re: OK ladies...62 days and I need HELP!

Since Im 193 days away, I'll give you my little mental checklist...its unorganized but maybe you missed something along the way and it'll help you...

FH
Church Pre/Cana etc/ceremony music/petal cones/bubbles/rice etc
marriage license
wedding rings
Hall/place cards/table numbers/bathroom baskets/slipper basket/favors/pashmina wraps
photo/video
flowers centerpieces etc
limos
BM dresses
Your dress
hair
make-up
DJ/walk-in songs, first dance songs etc
honeymoon
rehearsal dinner
bridal party gifts
parent gifts
FH gift if exchanging
hotel for the night 'of'

If I think of something else I'll add it...




CTarantino Posted:

Re: OK ladies...62 days and I need HELP!

Here is my very detailed list... I hope it helps and not overwhelms you.

Set Date -4/28/06
Set Budget -way over
Prepare preliminary Guest list -did that on wedding channel.com
I have 130 people to date
Engagement Announcements -we did not do
Ceremony Site/Church-Maria Regina RC, Seaford, NY
Officiator -Father Peter
Reception Site -Riviera Massapequa, NY
Photographer -Duet
Video grapher-Duet
Band/DJ – FM Entertainment
Ceremony Musicians -Comes with Church
Select & Ask Bridal Party -Done
Purchase Wedding Insurance -Not doing?
*Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates) - Done
Precana– Completed as of 11/09/05
***Apply for passports and all travel necessities: MUST DO THIS WEEK..visas, vaccines, etc No Honeymoon out of Country
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests – Have 2 choices Best Western in Massapequa and Residence Inn-Marriott. -DONE
Select stores, make list, & register – registered at BBB, Macys, and Fortunoff’s -Done
*Attend shower and bachelorette party-Completed 11/13/05
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns –Completed RK Bridal
Shop for and order Flower girl(s) Dress (es)-Done
*MOB & MOG order gowns – On their own.
cake serving set HAVE
toasting flutes HAVE
ring pillow -Completed
Host BM luncheon -Done
HAVE Slippers basket – started this week will finish
Makeup trials – HAVE Michelle from Defining Moments
Site for Engagement Photos – N/A
Purchased headpiece and veil(s)-DONE
Prepare STD guest list – Done
*Send out wedding announcements to local paper -?
Send out STDs- Done
Book Florist –Done
Select and order Invitations – DONE
****Shop for and order wedding rings – MUST DO
Schedule Hair trial -Done and booked
Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts -Done
Book wedding day transportation (limos) - Done
Finalize Guest list - Done
*Book Honeymoon –will do this week
*Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections,
Plan back up locations for photo sessions in case of rain -Hotel
*Shop for,order/make favors -DONE :)
*Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts -No later than March
*Purchase Bride's shoes-DONE
***undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry -No later than 2nd week in March
***ceremony needs unity candle
bubbles NEED
*Purchase Guestbook for reception -will have by March
*Order Tuxes -THIS WEEK!
*Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc (do with DJ by winter) *Select and order wedding cake - Feb
*Schedule ceremony rehearsal- April 27 @7
****Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites -after Jan booking
*Prepare OOT welcome baskets -must get supplies this week
*cigar table- FH taking care of remind in January to start if not finished. Cigars, cutting things, etc..
*Must-Take photo list -Prepare and have by this week
*Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band -Prepare and have by March
*Purchase or make ceremony programs - must do
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail apt for Bride -Done
Mail out invitations -DONE
*Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors -April
*Attend gown fittings –LINA 2nd March 4th
*Break in wedding day shoes - week of April when I am off
*Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc - April
*Call guests who have not RSVP'd – will do week of March 20th
*Obtain Marriage License -Beginning of April
*Shop & pack for Honeymoon N/A until May
*Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc -Will complete March/April
*Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, and head count, etc with all vendors -April Vacation
*Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements -April Vacation for June

******Create a wedding bag to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, and Candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport.
*******Prepare a reception bag for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport
******Prepare day-of emergency kit -Sewing kit, aspirin, etc...
*Prepare any speeches or toasts - rehearsal dinner speech
*Place tips for each vendor in envelopes - Dad doing day of wedding.

Again this is detailed so I hope it helps. I got it from someone on here. Gotta give cred

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