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
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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
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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
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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