Need to make sure im all set so far...and im done with the things that NEED to be done for now!
kittythestray
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Re: Wheres that CRAZY TO DO LIST?
Well, I have a crazy one - it's not THE crazy one, because that one had a lot of stuff that I wasn't using... 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 Order votive candles Get Sample Centerpeices Apply for passports and all travel necessities Select stores, make list, & register - Shop for and order Bride's Gown - Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns - Shop for and order Flowergirl Dress - MOB order her gown MOG order her gown Finalize Guestlist Select and order Invitations - Programs Menus Wedding rings - Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain Block Hotel Room for OOT Guests - n/a Order favors Pick out girls BP gifts Pick out guys BP gifts Purchase Parents Gifts Order/make white sweat suit for the day of for me Purchase tiara Purchase 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, etc = Write out place cards Purchase place card holders Purchase cake topper Purchase stuff to throw Establish seating arrangements Select and order wedding cake Schedule ceremony rehearsal Book wedding night hotel room 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 = 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 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
kittythestray
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Re: Wheres that CRAZY TO DO LIST?
I found the other one: I.CEREMONY
A.Rehearsal date and dinner location
B.Things needed for the Ceremony 1.Marriage License 2.aisle runner 3.Readings 4.Basket for Programs 5.Basket for things to throw
C.Entrance Procession 1.Names and what order going into
D.Readings 1.Names and what Readings
E.Music 1.Bridal Party Entrance 2.Brides Entrance 3.Recessional
G.Flowers 1.pew bows 2.floor baskets 3.single red roses for Mothers
C.Flowers 1.(#) of Centerpieces 2.Dais 3.Cake table
D.Accessories 1.Tablecloths/Napkins color choice 2.Place cards/holders 3.Toasting glasses 4.Cake topper 5.Cake servers 6.Money holder 7.Favors/Things for the tables/cocktail napkins 8.Direction cards (for invites) 9.Throw away garter
E.Cake
F.PHOTOGRAPHER 1.Photographer a.Ceremony must have pictures b.Reception must have pictures c.Picture Location (after Ceremony) d.Back-up Picture Location (in case of bad weather)
G.MUSIC 1.Music List 2.Bridal Party entrance music 3.Bride and Groom entrance music 4.Wedding song (1st Dance) as Husband and Wife 5.Father/Daughter Dance 6.Mother/Son Dance 9.Cake cutting 10.Must play list
H.FLORIST 1.Bouquets a.Bridal b.(#) of Maid of Honor c.(#) of Bridesmaids d.(#) of Flower girl basket e.Throw-away bouquet 2.Corsages a.(#) of Mothers b.(#) of Grandma c.(#) of Others 3.Boutonnières a.Groom b.(#) of Groomsmen c.(#) of Ring Bearer d.(#) of Dads e.(#) of Others 4.Ceremony Flowers a.(#) Pew Bows b.(#) Floor baskets c.Bouquet/arrangement for Blessed Mother d.Roses for Parents e.Loose petals to throw 5.Reception Flowers a.(#) of Centerpieces b.Dais c.Cake table
J.INVITATIONS 1.(#) of Invitations Ordered + Ordered Extras 2.(#) of Invitations 3.(#) of Printed Invitation outer envelope flap 4.(#) of Inner envelope 5.(#) of Reception card 6.(#) of Respond card 7.(#) of Respond envelope 8.Wording a.Invitation Wording b.Reception Card Wording c.Respond Card Wording d.Response Date 9.Ceremony location 10.Reception location 11.Directions Card - to Reception 12.Calligraphy a.(___) $___ Outer envelope b.(___) $___ Inner envelope 13.Proper stuffing order! 14.Stickers to seal envelope. 15.Postage a.(___) $___ Outer envelope b.(___) $___ Inner envelope 16.Hand Cancel at the Post Office
B.Traditions 1.something old 2.something new 3.something borrowed 4.something blue
C.Bridal Emergency Kit – which I never did get to use – 1.First Aid/Health a.Band Aids c.Q-tips e.Gas-X f.Aspirin i.Tampons/pads j.Visine k.Lotion m.Deodorant (clear) n.Small toothbrush & paste o.Mouthwash p.Mints/Altoids s.Perfume t.non-drowsy allergy medicines u.prescription medication for you/groom 2.Nourishment a.Bottle water c.Snacks: crackers d.Straws 3.Beauty Section b.Compact e.Hairspray f.Comb/brush g.Bobby pins (asst. sizes/clips/rubber bans h.Tissues i.Hand mirror j.Lipstick k.Lint roller l.Repairs m.small sewing kit n.tape o.crazy glue p.small scissors q.safety pins r.green floral tape s.clear nail polish t.Shout wipes u.baby wipes v.chalk – to mark out any flaws on your gown w.slippers 4.Miscellaneous a.smelling salt b.pen & pad of paper c.camera & x-tra film d.bags to carry things home 5.Other a list of vendors and contact information b.checkbook/cash c.Thank you speech at the wedding d.Emergency bag e.House keys
