WWW - My To-Do List

{Side note, sorry for the lack of posts lately, our internet at home has been acting crazy as of late...got to get that fixed before Ben returns home!}

Oh my word, ya'll! I was feeling pretty good about the status of my wedding planning...everything coming along smoothly. Then I was reading Style Me Swanky, and Megan had a comprehensive list of her to-do's - with what had been done checked off. When I started going over her list, applying my own accomplishments ....ohhh craaaap! I have MUCH to do. I mean, obviously I realized hadn't done all that much, we are still 10 month out, but it is scary when you see it all written down in list form! I of course, have my planning notebook, but I really liked Megan's her list, and made my own using her list as a guide.  I'll be updating it here occasionally to report my progress.

Overall:

1.     Set a date

2.     Book a venue

3.     Book photographer

4.     Engagement photos

5.     Book videographer (if it is in the budget)

6.     Book band

7.     Ask bridal party to be in wedding

8.     Create wedding website (working on that currently)

9.     Book florist

10. Buy wedding dress

11. Select bridesmaid dresses

12. Select and order groom & groomsmen attire

13. Find veil

14. Book cake baker

15. Buy cake knife and server

16. Order save the dates

17. Finalize guest list

18. Antique cake stand

19. Cake topper

20. Ring pillow

21. Order save the dates

22. Send save the dates

23. Order guest book

24. Register

25. Reserve hotel room blocks

26. Hire a calligrapher

27. MOB & MOH dress shopping

28. Find wedding shoes

29. Choose wedding jewelry

30. Find garter

31. Clutch for bride

32. Sash or belt for bride

33. Something old

34. Something new

35. Something borrowed

36. Something blue

37. 6 pence

38. Make day-of emergency kit

39. Going away outfit (maybe)

40. Book makeup artist and hair stylist

41. Wedding favors or photobooth (if photobooth then picture book)

42. Getting ready outfit for bride and bridesmaids

43. Menu tasting

44. Cake tasting

45. Hair and makeup trial

46. Get measured for dress

47. 1^st /only dress fitting

48. Order invitations (get custom artwork finished)

49. Send invitations

50. Bridal party gifts

51. Purchase wedding bands

52. Put together picture list for photographer

53. Get marriage license

54. Book transportation for wedding party

55. Welcome bags

56. Gift for Groom

57. Music selection for band and for ceremony

58. Playlists for cocktail hour and rehearsal dinner

59. Book wedding night hotel room

60. Order thank you notes

61. Tips and thank you notes for vendors

62. GET MARRIED!!

Ceremony:

1.     Book musician

2.     Book church

3.     Pre-marital counseling

4.     Wreaths

5.     Yard/directional sign

6.     Programs

7.     Confetti

Reception:

1.     Book caterer (included at the country club)

2.     Order rentals (may not need any)

3.     Decorations for bride and groom’s chairs

4.     Candles

5.     Bar menu sign

6.     Family wedding photos and silver frames

7.     Cocktail music etc

8.     Monogram table runner for cake table

9.     Escort cards and table number signs

10. Make table assignments and seating charts

11. Painting for over the fireplace

12. W for over bar area

13. Monogram cocktail napkins and drink stirs

14. Flip flops

15. Accessories for the bourbon bar(cigars etc)

16. Sparklers 

Rehearsal Dinner:

1.     Book venue

2.     Rehearsal dinner music

3.     Rehearsal dinner décor/flowers/cups

4.     Rehearsal dinner caterer

5.     Rehearsal dinner rentals

6.     Order invitations

7.     Send invitations

Excetra:

1.     Bachelorette party

2.     Bachelor party

3.     Bridal showers

4.     Book honeymoon

5.     Honeymoon shopping

6. Hostess gift for all my showers