Okay Ladies, I think it's time for another count down!

FallBride05 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 09:28 AM

Okay Ladies, I think it's time for another count down!

32 days!!!

What's left to do:

Make programs
Make menus
buy remainder of BM gifts
buy groomsmen and parent gifts
final head count and payment to hall
book limo
put day of emergency kit together
second dress fitting (next week)
p/u FH wedding ring (today)
final play list to the band
2nd meeting w/officiant
drop shoes to be dyed
shop for honeymoon
table arrangements & make place cards
order favors which we are using as place cards

ETA: REMEMBER TO BREATHE!!!!

McSulllivan Posted: Oct 11, 2005 09:38 AM

Re: Okay Ladies, I think it's time for another count down!

25 Days!

1. Plan reception: place cards, place card holders, seating arrangements, etc. (Some of this is done already).

2. Select and order wedding cake (It's an ice cream cake from Carvel, so it's just a matter of assembly at this point - I have to buy Wilton three tier floating cake stand from Michael's).

3. Prepare OOT welcome baskets

4. Put together slipper baskets

5. Finish ring bearer pillow, unity candle, centerpieces.

6. Speak to florist about personal flowers.

7. Purchase or make ceremony programs (My friend Susan has graciously offered to do these for me!)

8. Song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors (This is mostly done.)

9. Attend gown fittings (I attended a few of these already)

10. Break in wedding day shoes

11. Obtain Marriage License (TODAY!!)

12. Shop & pack for Honeymoon (we have to figure out where we're going).

13. Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts (I HAVE, HAVE, HAVE to do this!)

14. Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc

15. Send out wedding announcements to local paper

16. Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors

17. Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements

18. Create a “wedding box” to gather ceremony accessories (marriage license,
candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) a
nd assign someone to transport.

19. Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting
goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport

20. Prepare day-of emergency kit

21. Prepare any speeches or toasts

22. Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

103005FallBride Posted: Oct 11, 2005 09:40 AM

Re: Okay Ladies, I think it's time for another count down!

18 days my clock will say in two hours!
I've got 'stuff' to do...don't really want to list it and make it reality!

FallBride05 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 09:50 AM

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Posted by 103005FallBride

18 days my clock will say in two hours!
I've got 'stuff' to do...don't really want to list it and make it reality!

I hear ya!!!!

DAVALJO2 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 09:57 AM

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10 DAYS!!!!

A ZILLION THINGS TO DO!

nicknmb Posted: Oct 11, 2005 10:44 AM

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25 days! The nerves are starting to set in!!!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Oct 11, 2005 10:49 AM

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26 days!!!!!!!!!

trnity44 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 11:04 AM

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31 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jimmysgrl Posted: Oct 11, 2005 11:35 AM

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53 days!
Make programs
Make menus
Finalize groomsmen gifts
wrap favors
make table cards
Type up place cards
Make seating arrangements
Set up fitting appointment
get shoes

piat79 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 11:36 AM

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31 days!!! Too many things to list!

WedHead Posted: Oct 11, 2005 11:57 AM

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17 Days and about a year's worth of stuff left.
I have to:

1/ Make programs
2/ Finish another 50 menus
3/ Finish ribbon wands
4/ Shoes for RD
5/ Alterations for RD dress
6/ Finalize BM gifts / get MOH something extra
7/ Get prom dress for bachelorette party
8/ Go over songs and timeline with band
9/ Pack for HM
10/ Directions for photographer and limo drivers
11/ Finalize seating
12/ Finish placecards

I'm sure there's more... I just am having a brain fart.

12-3Princess Posted: Oct 11, 2005 12:25 PM

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18 DAYS

Sweetpea130000 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 12:42 PM

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39 days!

Have some DIY stuff to do and appts to make,

JCMsGirl05 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 12:56 PM

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18 Days Left....

What do I have left to do...?

Finish placecards and favors

Final meeting with Reverend.
Confirm with Florists.
Decorate Mailbox.
Relax.

VS11 Posted: Oct 11, 2005 01:07 PM

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All that is left:

wrap BP gifts
pick up votive candle 'place cards' from vendor
drop off all the items at the reception hall on the 24th..
go for my final.. final fitting on the 18th and pick up dress
have fun at our RD on the 27th!!

ShortBride Posted: Oct 11, 2005 01:45 PM

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25 days!

1. Practice dance
2. Final honeymoon payment
3. Final dress fitting/pick dress up
4. Confirm hair/makeup
5. E-mail DJ final play/do not play list
6. Must take photo list (mostly done)
7. Confirm hotel