I'm at the point where I'm not just gathering ideas and selecting vendors, I have to make real choices, like what the cake flavors will be and what flowers I want in my bouquet - rather than the "feel" I want for the flowers :) Oh, and bridesmaids dresses. I don't know what it is with me and bridesmaids dresses but I cannot decide on one for the life of me. I want the palest of blues, silk, and a flattering cut. I've got to decide by January so that we have plenty of time to get the dresses in and have them altered if need be. Thinking Lula Kate or Anna Elyse.
I still haven't decided if I want to pay for a videographer. I know our photographer will give us amazing pictures, so do I need to spend the extra cash on a video? Did you all use one? Any suggestions for Lexington?
Here is my updated list...I need to stop adding this to it!!
Overall:
5.
Book videographer
11. Select
bridesmaid dresses (will do by end of Dec)
12. Select
and order groom & groomsmen attire
15. Buy
cake knife and server
18. Antique
cake stand
19. Cake
topper
22. Send
save the dates
23. Order
guest book
26. Hire
a calligrapher
27. MOB
& MOH dress shopping
28. Find
wedding shoes
30. Find
garter
35. Something
borrowed
37. 6
pence
40. Going
away outfit (maybe)
42. Wedding
favors or photobooth (if photobooth then picture book)
43. Getting
ready outfit for bride and bridesmaids
44. Menu
tasting
46. Hair
and makeup trial (April)
47. Get
measured for dress (Charleston, Dec 2012)
48. Dress fitting in March, then take it home to KY and
have alterations done closer to the wedding date
49. Order
invitations
50. Send
invitations
51. Bridal
party gifts
52. Purchase
wedding bands
53. Put
together picture list for photographer
54. Get
marriage license
55. Book
transportation for wedding party
56. Welcome
bags
57. Gift
for Groom
58. Music
selection for band
59. Playlists
for cocktail hour
60. Book
wedding night hotel room
61. Order
thank you notes
62. Tips
and thank you notes for vendors
63. Signs
for bar, guest book
64. Distribute
timeline/contacts to family/vendors/DOC
65. GET
MARRIED!!
Ceremony:
3.
Pre-marital counseling (through church)
4.
Wreaths
5.
Yard sign
6.
Programs
7.
Confetti
8.
Music selections
Reception:
2.
Order rentals
3.
Decorations for bride and groom’s chairs
4.
Candles (votives, votive holders)
5.
Bar menu sign
6.
Framed family wedding photos
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
(or something) for the fireplace
12. W
for over bar area
13. Monogram
napkins
14. Personalized
cocktail napkins OR drink stirs
16. Accessories
for the bourbon bar(cigars etc)
17. Sparklers
18. Bandaids,
or anything for bathrooms at club
19. Card
box…??
Rehearsal Dinner:
2.
Rehearsal dinner music
3.
Rehearsal dinner décor/flowers/cups
4.
Rehearsal dinner caterer
5.
Rehearsal dinner rentals
6.
Order invitations
7.
Send invitations
8.
Music selection
9.
Slideshow
10. Signs
for food, etc
11. Napkin
and utensil packets
12. Table
runners
Sunday Brunch:
1.
Choose a location (Invite close family &
bridal party)
2.
Order Invitations
3.
Send invitations
Excetra:
1.
Bachelorette party (booked)
2.
Bachelor party
3.
Bridal showers
4.
Book honeymoon
5.
Honeymoon shopping
6.
Bridesmaids Luncheon
7.
Groomsmen Golf Game
11 comments:
Please please please book the videographer even if it goes over your budget. I cannot tell you enough how much we cherish our video. On our first anniversary we didn't look at one picture - we watched the ceremony, listened to the toast, and watched the 30 minute mini-movie that was put together for us. Married friends of mine are so jealous they didn't do the same thing.
Also - I know my parents watch it from time to time, and my in-laws have shown everyone who comes over.
You will NOT regret spending money on the videographer, I guarantee.
Have you heard of Jenny Yoo? I used her for my BM dresses and loved her designs. I'm not sure her color scheme gets as light as you'd like, but it's worth a look!
We didn't hire a videographer for our wedding, but we did have a family member record the ceremony and speeches for us. It's nice to have but honestly we've only watched it twice in the two years we've been married.
Sounds like you have gotten a lot accomplished. Right around the 6 month mark is when I started getting a lot accomplished. As far as a videographer, it was not in our budget so we did not hire a professional. My parents did however surprise us and have a family friend video the entire ceremony, speeches and dances and I love it!
Aside from rain-soaked table decorations (thanks for forgetting to bring them in, caterers!), my biggest wedding day regret was not having a videographer. The ceremony flew by so quickly and I wish we had it on video to watch!
videographer is SOOOOOO worth it
Biggest regret was not hiring a videographer. My pictures are great but it's not the same. I would definitely do it
We didn't book our videographer until 2 days before our wedding and it's the best decision we made!
I was very much on the fence about it, and it was out of our budget, but well worth it!
I just dealt with this situation and got married 4 weeks ago and we booked our videographer a month before the wedding and I think I would be SO upset if I had not hired him. I was always on the fence but even after seeing my pictures there's a hole missing that the video replaces. The pictures don't do first looks justice or the emotion of the ceremony etc! Pop on over to my blog real fast and you'll see my video I just posted.. Definitely give it a BIG thought. I even mention that I used some wedding money we got before the big day to pay for him and I don't regret it one bit!!
your blog has become my go to place for wedding info, happy planning sweetie it's going to be amazing!! thank you so much for all your help
Oh my goodness, that is such a long checklist! Do you think you really need to do it all? I'm waayyy behind if it's all necessary.
I haven't really thought too far into the details, I guess. We've gotten the basics done (or in-progress) like venues, dress, rings, etc. but there is a lot of smaller stuff I didn't think of.
Lauren
http://laurensweetnothings.blogspot.com/
Love this! I made my own list and it's super gratifying to check things off once they are done!
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