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I would definitely suggest you get on the photog and music. When we booked our band - this was at the end of June- they told us that they were already booked for Sat the 15th! - more than 2 years in advance! I was soooo happy we went with a Sunday. And I would say get the photographer early because pictures are important and right now you have a good choice of getting the photographer you want.
I think next on our list is to get limos - I am trying to get some pricing and to figure out if it is cheaper to do a shuttle van at the end of the night for us and our immediate families or to just use individual town cars for the ride home.
Also you could look around for favor ideas / colors / themes that you may be interested in to get an idea about how you want your flowers and girls dresses.
I think next on our list is to get limos - I am trying to get some pricing and to figure out if it is cheaper to do a shuttle van at the end of the night for us and our immediate families or to just use individual town cars for the ride home.
Also you could look around for favor ideas / colors / themes that you may be interested in to get an idea about how you want your flowers and girls dresses.
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RH--I'm pretty sure which RH I'm going to book, so now I'm thinking about colors.
Photo/Video/Music--When I was planning for a 2010 wedding, I actually booked and made payments to the Wedding Plaza for a photo/video/dj package. So that's considered done in my book.
Dresses--Colors is a big thing right now so that I can do the BM dresses.
Limos--I know I'm going with Camelot limos, but I will worry about that probably early next year.
Flowers--going with Vito from Westchester florals (he used to work at Pedestals, and I love him)
Those are the things I'm working on now.
Photo/Video/Music--When I was planning for a 2010 wedding, I actually booked and made payments to the Wedding Plaza for a photo/video/dj package. So that's considered done in my book.
Dresses--Colors is a big thing right now so that I can do the BM dresses.
Limos--I know I'm going with Camelot limos, but I will worry about that probably early next year.
Flowers--going with Vito from Westchester florals (he used to work at Pedestals, and I love him)
Those are the things I'm working on now.
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RH--I'm pretty sure which RH I'm going to book, so now I'm thinking about colors.
Photo/Video/Music--When I was planning for a 2010 wedding, I actually booked and made payments to the Wedding Plaza for a photo/video/dj package. So that's considered done in my book.
Dresses--Colors is a big thing right now so that I can do the BM dresses.
Limos--I know I'm going with Camelot limos, but I will worry about that probably early next year.
Flowers--going with Vito from Westchester florals (he used to work at Pedestals, and I love him)
Those are the things I'm working on now.
ETA: My OOT family are already asking about which hotel I'm going to use, so eventhough I can't block this early, I want to be able to give them an idea of where we will be staying. So I need to get on that as soon as I book the RH.
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Posted by MrsHazel2B
RH--I'm pretty sure which RH I'm going to book, so now I'm thinking about colors.
Photo/Video/Music--When I was planning for a 2010 wedding, I actually booked and made payments to the Wedding Plaza for a photo/video/dj package. So that's considered done in my book.
Dresses--Colors is a big thing right now so that I can do the BM dresses.
Limos--I know I'm going with Camelot limos, but I will worry about that probably early next year.
Flowers--going with Vito from Westchester florals (he used to work at Pedestals, and I love him)
Those are the things I'm working on now.
ETA: My OOT family are already asking about which hotel I'm going to use, so eventhough I can't block this early, I want to be able to give them an idea of where we will be staying. So I need to get on that as soon as I book the RH.
Oh My goodness! That's Crazy that your OOT guests are already asking! But i guess it's never to early to start planning and booking!
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Posted by MrsHazel2B
Posted by MrsHazel2B
RH--I'm pretty sure which RH I'm going to book, so now I'm thinking about colors.
Photo/Video/Music--When I was planning for a 2010 wedding, I actually booked and made payments to the Wedding Plaza for a photo/video/dj package. So that's considered done in my book.
Dresses--Colors is a big thing right now so that I can do the BM dresses.
Limos--I know I'm going with Camelot limos, but I will worry about that probably early next year.
Flowers--going with Vito from Westchester florals (he used to work at Pedestals, and I love him)
Those are the things I'm working on now.
ETA: My OOT family are already asking about which hotel I'm going to use, so eventhough I can't block this early, I want to be able to give them an idea of where we will be staying. So I need to get on that as soon as I book the RH.
Oh My goodness! That's Crazy that your OOT guests are already asking! But i guess it's never to early to start planning and booking!
Some of my OOTs are planning their NY vacation around the wedding, so I guess that's why they're asking. Otherwise, they're crazy cuz it's way too early for me to even care!
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Posted by chrisandjeanne
Posted by MrsHazel2B
Posted by MrsHazel2B
RH--I'm pretty sure which RH I'm going to book, so now I'm thinking about colors.
Photo/Video/Music--When I was planning for a 2010 wedding, I actually booked and made payments to the Wedding Plaza for a photo/video/dj package. So that's considered done in my book.
Dresses--Colors is a big thing right now so that I can do the BM dresses.
Limos--I know I'm going with Camelot limos, but I will worry about that probably early next year.
Flowers--going with Vito from Westchester florals (he used to work at Pedestals, and I love him)
Those are the things I'm working on now.
ETA: My OOT family are already asking about which hotel I'm going to use, so eventhough I can't block this early, I want to be able to give them an idea of where we will be staying. So I need to get on that as soon as I book the RH.
Oh My goodness! That's Crazy that your OOT guests are already asking! But i guess it's never to early to start planning and booking!
Some of my OOTs are planning their NY vacation around the wedding, so I guess that's why they're asking. Otherwise, they're crazy cuz it's way too early for me to even care!
ITA!!! I haven't even thought of who i'm inviting from OOT yet. lol
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Oh My goodness! That's Crazy that your OOT guests are already asking! But i guess it's never to early to start planning and booking!
Some of my OOTs are planning their NY vacation around the wedding, so I guess that's why they're asking. Otherwise, they're crazy cuz it's way too early for me to even care!
ITA!!! I haven't even thought of who i'm inviting from OOT yet. lol
Neither have I, but my dad has a list of his uncles and aunts, cousins, etc. I'm like really? who? Everyone has a friggin list!
Some of my OOTs are planning their NY vacation around the wedding, so I guess that's why they're asking. Otherwise, they're crazy cuz it's way too early for me to even care!
ITA!!! I haven't even thought of who i'm inviting from OOT yet. lol
Neither have I, but my dad has a list of his uncles and aunts, cousins, etc. I'm like really? who? Everyone has a friggin list!
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i just wanted to crash with a ck list i stole from a previous bride.... i think its so helpful even if some of it doesnt pertain to you :) HTH!!
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
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Purchase coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day
Pick up coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day
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
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
brunch the day after
Purchase elbow length veil
Shop for cathedral 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
Purchase unity candle set
Purchase wedding bubbles for after ceremony
Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances
Order Place cards
Write out place cards
Purchase place card holders
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
Purchase OOT guest boxes
Figure out what will go on the outside of the OOT guest boxes
Purchase supplies for OOT guest boxes
Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair trials
Schedule makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
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
Make or order menus
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 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
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
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Purchase coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day
Pick up coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day
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
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
brunch the day after
Purchase elbow length veil
Shop for cathedral 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
Purchase unity candle set
Purchase wedding bubbles for after ceremony
Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances
Order Place cards
Write out place cards
Purchase place card holders
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
Purchase OOT guest boxes
Figure out what will go on the outside of the OOT guest boxes
Purchase supplies for OOT guest boxes
Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair trials
Schedule makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
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
Make or order menus
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 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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your the bomb Lizzy! ![]()
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Woowwww thats a serious check list... I better get started ![]()
I'm such a lazy bride!!!! lol
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Oh great, thanks a lot ![]()
! It's great though, thanks![]()
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Wow...THat list made be realize that i have a lot to do b4 the wedding.. Yikes
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Posted by sjr385
That list be a whole lot shorter and less intimidating if 'shop', 'choose', 'purchase', and 'pick up' didn't all get separate lines! I guess there's still plenty left to do![]()
ITA!!
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I think we have our limos... Carizma... they are the house vendor for the Garden City Hotel- better pricing than the famous Joe from Camelot you girls should check them out!
