here is a list i copied a long time ago (sorry, dont remember which bride posted it, but it's an awesome list!) Hope it helps you iron out the kinks!!! Good luck!!!
Set Date Set Budget Prepare preliminary Guestlist Engagement Announcements Ceremony Site/Church Officiant Reception Site Book Limos Make sure mom and dad booked limos for day of Photographer Book Honeymoon Book Florist Videographer Book Calligrapher Book Band/DJ - CH and Reception Book Ceremony Musicians Select & Ask Bridal Party Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) Register for Precana classes Order votive candles Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc Prepare STD guestlist Send out STDs Select stores, make list, & register Shop for and order Bride's Gown Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) MOB order her gown MOG order her gown Finalize Guestlist Select and order Invitations Shop for wedding rings Order wedding rings Pick up wedding rings Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc Shop for favors Order favors Pick out girls BP gift Pick out guys BP gift Purchase girls bridal party gift Purchase guys BP gift Chose parents gifts Purchase Parents Gifts Order/make white sweat suit for the day of for me Order/make newlywed t-shirt for the OOT guest brunch the day after Purchase hair pins Purchase veil Purchase Bride's shoes Purchase undergarments, stockings Purchase garter Pick out and purchase wedding jewelry Purchase cake serving set Purchase unity candle set Purchase petal cones Purchase Sign in Board for reception Order Tuxes Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances Order Place cards Write out place cards Purchase cake topper Establish seating arrangements Select and order wedding cake Schedule ceremony rehearsal Pick family member/friend to hand out programs at ceremony Book rehearsal dinner site Make RD invites Send out RD invites Must-Take photo list Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band Schedule Hair trials Schedule makeup trials Purchase or make ceremony programs Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs Mail out invitations Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors Attend gown fittings Break in wedding day shoes Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe Call guests who have not RSVP'd Obtain Marriage License Shop & pack for Honeymoon Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc Send out wedding announcements to local paper Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport. Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport Prepare any speeches or toasts Place tips for each vendor in envelopes Make Menus for reception Pack for Honeymoon Arrange transportation to the airport Arrange transportation back from the airport after HM Menus
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I had 2 saved, I FMed one to you... This one seemed oretty complete....
Set Date Set Budget Prepare preliminary Guestlist Engagement Announcements Ceremony Site/Church Officiant Reception Site Book Limos Make sure mom and dad booked limos for day of Photographer Book Honeymoon Book Florist Videographer Book Calligrapher Book Band/DJ - CH and Reception Book Ceremony Musicians Select & Ask Bridal Party Purchase small envelopes and paper for Wish bowl Purchase all CP hurricane vases/or rose petals Order votive candles Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc Select stores, make list, & register Shop for and order Bride's Gown Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) MOB order her gown MOG order her gown Finalize Guestlist Select and order Invitations Shop for wedding rings Order wedding rings Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain Shop for favors Order favors Pick out girls BP gift Pick out guys BP gift Purchase girls bridal party gift Purchase guys BP gift Chose parents gifts Purchase Parents Gifts Order/make white sweat suit for the day of for me Purchase tiara Purchase elbow length veil Purchase cathedral length veil Purchase Bride's shoes Purchase undergarments, stockings Purchase garter Pick out and purchase wedding jewelry Purchase cake serving set Order Tuxes Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances Order Place cards Write out place cards Purchase place card holders Purchase cake topper Make/Purchase Menus Block hotel for OOT guests Choose flowers, go for sample centerpeice Make OOT guest baskets Establish seating arrangements Select and order wedding cake Schedule ceremony rehearsal Pick family member/friend to hand out programs at ceremony Must-Take photo list Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band Schedule Hair trials Schedule makeup trials Purchase or make ceremony programs Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs Mail out invitations Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors Attend gown fittings Break in wedding day shoes Make bathroom baskets Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe Call guests who have not RSVP'd Obtain Marriage License Shop & pack for Honeymoon Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc Send out wedding announcements to local paper Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport. Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport Prepare day-of emergency kit Prepare any speeches or toasts Pick family member to hand out tips Place tips for each vendor in envelopes Make Menus for reception Pack for Honeymoon Arrange transportation to the airport Arrange transportation back from the airport after HM
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Posted by alnem
here is a list i copied a long time ago (sorry, dont remember which bride posted it, but it's an awesome list!) Hope it helps you iron out the kinks!!! Good luck!!!
OMG, too funny we must have posted them at the same time from the same bride!! I can't remember who it was either!!
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Posted by alnem
here is a list i copied a long time ago (sorry, dont remember which bride posted it, but it's an awesome list!) Hope it helps you iron out the kinks!!! Good luck!!!
OMG, too funny we must have posted them at the same time from the same bride!! I can't remember who it was either!!
great minds think alike!!!
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Posted by Sunrise813
ultimate, most inclusive, don't leave anything out to do list.
With 25 days 3 hours to go , I am trying to make sure I am not forgeting something.
THANKS SO MUCH!!!
Go to My Wedding and then click the To Do List. Completely customizable and has everything there!