WWW - on Thursday

{can't help but love these gorgeous vows prints. 

Maybe to put in a double frame with a wedding photo?}

Been a busy week here in wedding world! I neglected to post yesterday because I was supposed to go to the florist to finalize flower arrangements, but she ended up canceling and I never got around to the blog. Tomorrow makes 3 months to the wedding. What the heck?! Where did that time go?! I'd say these last 3 months will fly by!

I leave Wednesday for my bachelorette trip to Charleston. Thursday I pick up my wedding dress! I'm SO excited to see how it turned out. I've only seen the designer's sketch, so I'm praying it ended up coming together just perfectly! As for the groom, last week Ben I went to Midway to have him fitted for his tux. He decided to purchase one rather than rent.

Here is my updated to do list. I plan to order my veil, shoes and garter next week. I think that will complete my wedding day attire. Next week I also plan to get the invitations ordered and the transportation booked. I'll think we will be in good shape at that point! {NOTE: Yes, this list is overwhelming and a lot of it is not actually necessary. BUT, these are all the things I really want to get done for the wedding. Obviously, not everyone will feel that this list is applicable to their wedding.}

Overall:

1.     Set a date

2.     Book a venue

3.     Book photographer

4.     Engagement photos

5.     Book videographer

6.     Book band

7.     Ask bridal party to be in wedding

8.     Create wedding website

9.     Book florist

10. Buy wedding dress

11. Select bridesmaid dresses

12. Order groom’s Tux , shoes, accessories

13.  Groomsmen arrange for tuxes

14. Find veil

15. Order Veil

16. Bride’s shoes

17. Book cake baker

18. Buy cake knife and server

19. Order save the dates

20. Finalize guest list

21. Cake stand

22. Cake topper

23. Ring pillow

24. Order save the dates

25. Send save the dates

26. Order guest book

27. Register

28. Reserve hotel room blocks

29. Hire a calligrapher

30. MOB & MOH dress shopping

31. Find wedding shoes

32. Choose wedding jewelry

33. Purchase garter

34. Clutch for bride

35. Sash or belt for bride

36. Something old

37. Something new

38. Something borrowed

39. Something blue

40. 6 pence

41. Hire Day-Of Coordinator

42. Make day-of emergency kit (coordinator provides)

43. Going away outfit (I think I’ll stay in my dress as long as possible!)

44. Book makeup artist and hair stylist

45. Wedding favors…ehhhhh IDK what we will do

46. Getting ready outfit for bride and bridesmaids

47. Menu tasting

48. Cake tasting

49. Hair and makeup trial (April, need to schedule date)

50. Get measured for dress (Dec 2012)

51. Pick up dress in Charleston (going next week!!)

52. Order invitations

53. Get invitation envelopes to calligrapher (by mid March)

54. Mail invitations

55. Bridal party gifts

56. Family gifts

57. MOH gift

58. Wedding Map

59. Order Chinese Lanterns

60. Purchase wedding bands – bride & groom

61. Put together picture list for photographer

62. Get marriage license

63. Book transportation for wedding party

64. Welcome bags

65. Signature drink painting

66. Gift for Groom

67. Music selection for band

68. Playlists for cocktail hour

69. Book wedding night hotel room

70. Order thank you notes

71. Tips and thank you notes for vendors

72. Signs for bar, guest book, lanterns, bourbon

73. Distribute timeline/contacts to family/vendors/DOC

74. GET MARRIED!!

Ceremony:

1.     Book musician

2.     Book church

3.     Pre-marital counseling (w/ church)

4.     Wreaths (florist)

5.     Yard sign

6.     Programs

7.     Confetti

8.     Music selections

Reception:

1.     Book caterer

2.     Order rentals (meeting with them Friday)

3.     Decorations for bride and groom’s chairs

4.     Candles (votives, order lots of candles)

5.     Framed family wedding photos  (for guest book table)

6.     Cocktail music etc

7.     Monogram table runner for cake table

8.     Escort cards and table number signs

9.     Make table assignments and seating charts

10. Painting/wreath (or something) for the fireplace

11. W for over bar area

12. Monogram napkins (for bridal table or just bride & groom)

13. Personalized cocktail napkins & drink stirs

14. Flip flops

15. Accessories for the bourbon bar (cigars, matches etc)

16. Sparklers/lanterns

17. Bandaids, or anything for bathrooms at club

18. tray for cards on gift table

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

8.     Slideshow ???

9.     Signs for food, etc

10. Napkin and utensil packets

11. Order pies from Missy’s

12. Dessert plates etc

13. Any serving pieces we may need

Sunday Brunch:

1.     Choose a location (Invite close family & bridal party)

2.     Order Invitations

3.     Send invitations

Excetra:

1.     Bachelorette party (booked) (next week!!!!)

2.     Bachelor party

3.     Bridal showers (March 30^th, April 14^th, May 4^th)

4.     Book honeymoon

5.     Honeymoon shopping

6.     Bridesmaids Luncheon (May 31^st)

7.     Groomsmen Golf Game (May 31^st or DOW)

8.     Hostess gifts