Sept 18 brides

I think their are a few of us. Lets all check in.

How are we doing?? How are we holding up??

Tonight I started to write on the 2004 calendar all the things we need to do leading up to the wedding and when things need to be paid.

I can't believe its only 9 months away

I am starting to get nervous.

Here is what I have left:

BM dresses
HM
Ceremony and Cocktail music

I am too...Just seems like their is so much to do. The vendors are out of the way, but its the details that I am working on. The programs, the menu, organizing things, gifts, etc...

One would think I was getting married in a few days the way I am so nervous.

I am here. The organizing queen j/k. Anyway, I have almost everything done. I am now working on putting together my tissue envelopes and printing my table #s and menus. My gown is suppose to be in next Friday so I am just waiting for this day. 261 days and counting.

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Posted by WithThisRing

I am too...Just seems like their is so much to do. The vendors are out of the way

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you booked them all? where was i?

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Posted by jennbaby

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Posted by WithThisRing

I am too...Just seems like their is so much to do. The vendors are out of the way

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you booked them all? where was i?

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LOL OK....ok....almost.....

Sure

My To Do List

(SEPTEMBER 20, 2003 through DECEMBER 20, 2003)

Begin working on preliminary wedding guest list and decide on approximate wedding size. Request lists from parents and create your own wish list.

Start investigating ethnic customs or cultural traditions you might want to incorporate into your ceremony or reception.

Decide on and meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony structure and any religious requirements (counseling, etc.).

If you've started sending in vendor deposits, now is the time to research a wedding insurance policy.


(DECEMBER 21, 2003 through MARCH 20, 2004)

Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.

Bride: Collect necessary measurements from attendants or pass off information so that they can order the dresses themselves.

Start planning the rehearsal dinner. Provide the host with contact information for your attendants and any other guests.

Start working on your invitation wording and design.

Finalize your invitation wording.

Finalize menu and service details with caterer.

Order your invitations and announcements (don't forget plenty of extra envelopes).


(MARCH 21, 2004 through MAY 19, 2004)

Finalize the guest list.

Order invitations

Groom: Decide what style of formalwear you will be wearing.

Start planning your honeymoon.

Groom: Start looking to buy or rent tux, suit or other formal attire.

Book a calligrapher (if you are using one).

Book rehearsal-dinner site.

Groom: Start to plan your Groomsmen's attire: Tux or suit?

Compile a packet of hotel reservation and city information for out-of-town guests, and mail it out.

Book hotel room for your wedding night.

Groom: Decide on your Groomsmen's attire.

Start thinking about flower-arrangement styles you like, and figure out what flowers are in season.

Finalize your wedding insurance policy, including liability if required by your site.

Book your honeymoon and make travel reservations.

Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Be sure to sign a contract outlining what you agreed upon.


(MAY 20, 2004 through JULY 20, 2004)

Bride: Choose accessories (shoes, gloves, and so on) for your attendants, and either hand off information or coordinate with them.

Groom: Give all of the Groomsmen the information they need to buy and/or reserve their attire.

Shop for and purchase wedding rings.

Bride: Make sure your attendants have purchased their dresses and accessories.

Make or buy favors. Allow extra time for custom-made favors (i.e. chocolates in a pre-printed box).

Bride: Buy any special lingerie your gown requires in time for first fittings.

Groom: If you are renting a tux, visit the formalwear shop to get measured.

Get anything you need for an international honeymoon (passport, birth certificate, visas, vaccinations, etc.).

Pick up your invitations.

Talk to your honor attendant and best man about shower and other party plans.

Start taking better care of yourself (eat right, exercise) so you look and feel great come wedding day.

Talk to people you'd like to do special performances or readings as part of the ceremony.

If you are handling the Bridesmaid dress order, confirm the delivery date.

Start addressing invitations or drop them off with the calligrapher (you'll need to send them out at the 2-month mark).

Bride: Confirm delivery date for your gown and schedule fittings.

Send wedding bands out to be engraved (make sure they'll be back in time for the wedding).

Groom: Choose and buy any accessories you will need: shoes, shirt stays, cufflinks, and a pocket square.

Bride: Provide guest list to Bridesmaids for your shower.

Arrange wedding-day transportation for you, your wedding party, and guests (as needed).

Send out invitations by July 10, 2004 (be sure to add extra postage for overseas guests).


(AUGUST 08, 2004)

Begin writing ceremony program, if you are having one.

Bride: Decide on and purchase major accessories (veil and shoes) prior to final fittings.

Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests.

As you receive presents, be sure to update and/or add items to your registry list.

Submit your wedding announcement to newspapers (if you so desire).

Bride: Attend final wedding-gown fitting.

Finalize vows.

Set aside some time to write thank-you notes for gifts received at the bridal shower.

Make an appointment to take the veil to your hairstylist and make sure your current 'do and veil work together.

Groom: Attend your bachelor party, and, afterward, make sure to thank the best man.

Bride: Buy gifts for your maid of honor and Bridesmaids.

Groom: Buy gifts for your best man, Groomsmen, and ushers.


(AUGUST 22, 2004 through SEPTEMBER 04, 2004)

Finish and print ceremony programs.

Do trial runs of hair and makeup and schedule wedding-day beauty appointments.

Send rehearsal-dinner invitations.

Have a follow-up meeting or phone call with the officiant to go over ceremony timing and details.

Confirm wedding-night and honeymoon reservations.

Work on a list of 'must-play' (and 'must-not play') songs for your DJ or band.

Discuss song list with ceremony musicians and agree on final choices.

Make sure your homeowner's insurance covers your rings and gifts.

Pick up wedding rings and check inscriptions before you leave the store.

Bride: Shop for all additional accessories like stockings, earrings, evening bag, etc.

Wrap all gifts for the wedding party and write each attendant a nice note.

Work on your sparkling smile.

Bride: Get final prewedding haircut, if necessary.

Work out wedding day timing and details (who will get the bride there, where the wedding party will dress, etc) and draw up a schedule.

Call or email wedding party to relay critical info related to rehearsal and wedding (dates, times, directions, duties).

Bride: Make sure you have your garter and 'something old, new, borrowed, and blue' if you want to include these customs in your wedding.

Bride: Pick up your gown.

Finalize any special preferences, readings or other ceremony details (in writing) with your officiant.

Call guests who haven't RSVP'd for the wedding and rehearsal dinner (it's okay to do this, you need a final head count!).

If you're having a receiving line, determine the order you want everyone to stand in.

Determine any wedding day assignments for members of the wedding party and make lists/info sheets as needed.

Bride: Practice walking in your wedding shoes.

Bride: Pick up the veil and/or headpiece.

Give final head count to the caterer. Confirm set-up instructions and menu items.

Call location manager and make sure your vendors all have access to the site when they need it.


(SEPTEMBER 05, 2004 through SEPTEMBER 16, 2004)

Start putting together the seating plan if there's a seated reception meal.

Finalize seating chart. Buy materials for and make place cards (give typed names to the calligrapher if you're using one).

Touch base with your officiant and give him/her rehearsal details and wedding day schedule.

Confirm delivery locations, times, and final arrangement count with florist.

Groom: Pick up your tux and try it on (don't wait 'til the day of to do this).

Purchase travelers checks for the honeymoon.

Shop and pack for honeymoon.

Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors.

Confirm location, date, and time with photographer and give them a 'must-take' photo list.

Confirm location, date, and time with videographer.

Give seating chart to caterer, location manager, or host.

Prepare your toasts or thanks to friends and family.

Plan any additional night-before activities with friends and/or attendants.

Fax transportation providers a schedule and addresses for pickups on wedding day.

Distribute wedding-day directions, schedule, and contact list to all parents, attendants, and vendors.

Designate who will meet, greet, and handle each vendor on the wedding day.

Put together an overnight bag for your wedding night (toothbrush, sexy lingerie, etc.) and designate someone to deliver it to the hotel for you.

Leave a copy of your honeymoon itinerary with someone in case of emergency.

Put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes and give to a designated family or friend to distribute on the wedding day.

Confirm date, location, time, and play list with band/DJ and/or ceremony or cocktail hour musicians.

Bride: Get a manicure and pedicure and confirm big-day beauty appointments.

Designate someone to collect the wedding gifts (and any cash) brought to the party.

Have fun and relax at your rehearsal dinner.

Drop off favors, guest book, and pen at the reception site.







(SEPTEMBER 17, 2004)

Give announcements to your honor attendant to be mailed on the wedding day.

Bride: Pull together wedding gown, veil, shoes, stockings, and a last-minute emergency kit (aspirin, makeup, safety pins, mints, etc.).

Rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party.

Confirm all specific honeymoon travel plans (including transportation to airport, etc.).

Get some much-needed sleep -- if you can!


(SEPTEMBER 18, 2004)

Have a massage in the morning.

Confirm with people who you expect to give/lead toasts at the reception.

Relax, smile, and enjoy the day!


(SEPTEMBER 19, 2004)

Take gown and veil to be cleaned (or have someone do it for you). Make sure the cleaner is experienced in storing/preserving wedding gowns.

Within two months of your wedding, set aside some romantic evenings to write that stack of thank-you notes.

Make sure all vendor bills have been paid in full.

Take any personal film or one-time use cameras from the wedding to be developed.

Freeze the top layer of the wedding cake to be eaten at your first anniversary celebration (save some cocktail napkins, too!).

Take the bridal bouquet and other wedding mementos to be preserved

I also have on my calendar other things like

meet with hall 2 months prior to discuss menu and linen colors

Meet with hall 1 month before to go over seating

Meet with hall 4 days before wedding to give final payment, favors, etc...

1 month before wedding give photographer another payment

Talk to DJ about music

etc....those things are all on my calendar

I am on wedding kick. Every night I have been doing things. I have been working on my programs a lot lately and I just started to get my bridal shower list together to give to my MOH's.

So much to do

Girls have you given your MOH or anyone your bridal party a shower list.

I started mine and it's weird that I am not planning something wedding related. My MOH told me just get your list together and give to me and dont worry about anything else.

Did you girls start a list or anything yet?