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What is there left to do?????
jill13bean Posted: Dec 22, 2004 04:00 PM+
jill13bean MEMBER SINCE: 1/04 TOTAL POSTS : 2893 WEDDING DATE: Apr 30, 2005
Posted: Dec 22, 2004 04:00 PM bride-minus.png

What is there left to do?????

Where should i be right now!!!!!

I just ordered invitations and my mom ordered her dress!!!

if you need places for MOB or MOG dresses.....omnibous is wonderful!!!
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curliegirl Posted: Dec 22, 2004 04:33 PM+
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Posted: Dec 22, 2004 04:33 PM bride-minus.png

Re: What is there left to do?????

Favors?
Programs (if you are doing)?
Rose petal cones (again, if you're doing)?
seating chart?
BM order?
hair/ makeup trials?
Make emergency kit
go to the gym
finalize menu?
limos?


Relax!!!!!!!!!!
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May2004 Posted: Dec 22, 2004 05:02 PM+
May2004 MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2623 WEDDING DATE: May 15, 2004
Posted: Dec 22, 2004 05:02 PM bride-minus.png

Re: What is there left to do?????

Here's a complete list of things to do for a wedding that one of the brides made. Take a look and compare from your list -- hope its helpful


JimmysBride's The Ultimate Bride's To-Do list

Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Engagement Announcements
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant
Reception Site
Photographer
Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party

Purchase Wedding Insurance
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
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes
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jill13bean Posted: Dec 22, 2004 05:26 PM+
jill13bean MEMBER SINCE: 1/04 TOTAL POSTS : 2893 WEDDING DATE: Apr 30, 2005
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Re: What is there left to do?????


Posted by curliegirl

Favors?
Programs (if you are doing)?
Rose petal cones (again, if you're doing)?
seating chart?
BM order?
hair/ makeup trials?
Make emergency kit
go to the gym
finalize menu?
limos?
make up trial


Relax!!!!!!!!!!



wow your good!!! the only things i did on the list are:
limos
gym (part of my everyday routine)
BM dresses are ordered and in

favors just looked the other day (full size wine bottles)
i didn't do rose petal cones yet (but plan on it)
not doing programs...very short and sweet ceremony at the hall
booking hair trial tonight (regular hairdresser)

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