hey I found the one that was popular with some 06'ers. There are great lists on here. Cut and paste and custom it to fit your wedding needs. Enjoy! So much to do right?
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06ers linky PS Here is my list I got from these boards it is pretty detailed. I hope it helps!
Set Date -4/28/06
Set Budget -somewhat done..seem to be going over
Prepare preliminary Guest list -did that on wedding channel.com I have 120 people to date
Engagement Announcements -we did not do
Ceremony Site/Church-Seaford, NY
Officiator -Father Peter
Reception Site -Riviera Massapequa, NY
Photographer -Duet
Video grapher-Duet
Band/DJ - FM Entertainment
Florist - Blooming Dreams, Bethpage
Limo's - FH working on as I type
Ceremony Musicians -Comes with Church
Select & Ask Bridal Party -Done
Purchase Wedding Insurance -Not doing?
*Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates) -Got all Baptismal Certificates, must mail off too church
Register for Precana classes -$75 starts Sept. 18
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc (No rush yet not going on HM till June next year)
*Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests -cheap place -Best Western, Massapequa, Mariott Melville
*Prepare STD guest list -Have to do list for this
*Send out STDs-Will mail out 8/25/05, buy purple cardstock, laminate, cut and place magnet, address envelopes...OK did not do this yet..not too many OOTers to do but must send out ASAP
Select stores to register -Fortunoff's, Macy's, & BB&B
**Book wedding day transportation (limos) - John handling (probably escalade)
*Shop for and order Bride's Gown-October @ RK Bridal, Dessy dresses
*Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns -Will order October @ RK Bridal
*Shop for and order Flower girl(s) Dress (es)-Must do before summer is over
*MOB & MOG order gowns - Shop with FH's mother and I don't know what my mom is doing.
*Finalize Guest list - will come late Nov/Dec
*Book Honeymoon -Going late June/July
*Book Florist -Blooming Dreams
*Select and order Invitations -Must do that by Oct?
*Book Calligrapher -?
*Shop for and order wedding rings - Order no later than Nov/Dec
*Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, Hnad Ceremony?
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain -at church?
*Shop for, order/make favors -No later than Feb
*Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parent's gifts -No later than Feb
*Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)-No later than Jan
*Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry -No later than 2nd week in March
*Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)- have toasting flutes but need serving set, ring pillow, bubbles)
*Purchase Guestbook for reception -will have by March
*Order Tuxes -January
*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- call by Jan
*Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites -after Jan booking, Pomadorino's,Seaford
*Prepare OOT welcome boxes-Will do over Feb break
*prepare Slipper basket - Slipper have must make basket by March.
*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 March
*Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band -Prepare and have by March for FM
*Schedule Hair & Makeup trials will try and do before Oct.
*Sit for Engagement Photos - maybe in fall??
*Purchase or make ceremony programs - Mom will handle?
*Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail apt for Bride and BMs - Must do in Feb
*Host BM luncheon -vacation in April 06
*Mail out invitations -Mid-January Will takes care of my side. Or I can do all.
*Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors -April
*Attend gown fittings -hummm
*Break in wedding day shoes - week of April when I am off
*Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc - March/April
*Call guests who have not RSVP'd - ?
*Obtain Marriage License -Beginning of April
*Shop & pack for Honeymoon N/A until May
*Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties -??
*Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts -when it is over
*Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc -Will complete March/April
*Send out wedding announcements to local paper -Not doing
*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 âwedding box to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, and Candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport.-MOH
Prepare a reception box for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport -Best Man
*Prepare day-of emergency kit -Sewing kit, aspirin, etc...
*Prepare any speeches or toasts - rehearsal dinner speech
*Place tips for each vendor in envelopes - Father doing day of wedding.
