Wednesday, March 27

WWW - wedding check in

In four short days we will be two short months from our wedding day.  For as long as our engagement has been, it still seems like "holy crap where has the time gone?" I've been ordering about one thing a day. Marking those things off the list. I've got to get my dress altered, it still isn't perfect. The lining on the inside is like inside out and needs to be fixed so the seams don't show. Yea....I know. Paid THOUSANDS for a dress and now I have to pay to get it fixed. Oh well, moving on...

This week I ordered the painting for our bar area. I got the recipe of the signature drink painted. I thought it would be unique and a great keepsake for our home after the wedding. Can't wait to share it with ya'll! The envelopes went to the calligrapher this week, I expect to get those back next week and get the invitations out in the mail then.

I'm definitely at that point where I'm taking things off the list because I know they won't get done. Plus, I've realized that there is such a thing as too many details! Little by little the most important things are finally getting completed and others are being put aside. Here's where we are:


Overall:
1.     Set a date
2.     Book a venue
3.     Book photographer
4.     Engagement photos
5.     Book videographer (taking this off the list)
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 (have them picked out, need to order and assemble)
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 (will now be mailed to me)
52. Order invitations
53. Get invitation envelopes to calligrapher
54. Send 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  (we have decided not to do gifts but to get a puppy instead!!!)
67. Music selection for band
68. Playlists for cocktail hour
69. Book wedding night hotel room
70. Order thank you notes (may do this after the wedding with a wedding pic)
71. Tips and thank you notes for vendors
72. Signs for bar, guest book, lanterns, bourbon (going to DIY these)
73. Distribute timeline/contacts to family/vendors/DOC
74. GET MARRIED!!

Ceremony:
1.     Book musician
2.     Book church
3.     Pre-marital counseling (church)
4.     Wreaths (florist)
5.     Yard sign (not doing, taking off list )
6.     Programs
7.     Confetti/rose petals (florist)
8.     Music selections
9.     Swag for front of Church (florist)

Reception:
1.     Book caterer
2.     Order rentals (meeting with them Friday)
3.     Decorations for bride and groom’s chairs (bows out of silk fabric, DIY)
4.     Candles (votives, order lots of candles)
5.     Framed family wedding photos  (for guest book table)
6.     Cocktail music selection (band will arrange this)
7.     Monogram table runner for cake table
8.     Escort cards and table number signs
9.     Make table assignments and seating charts (waiting on RSVPs)
10. Monogram wreath for the fireplace (florist & I need to order monogram)
11. Greenery “W” for over bar area
12. Monogram linen napkins (bride & groom)
13. Personalized cocktail napkins & drink stirs
14. Flip flops
15. Accessories for the bourbon bar(cigars (not doing these to save $$)
16. Sparklers (not doing)/lanterns
17. Bandaids, bug spray, or anything for bathrooms at club
18. Silver tray for cards on gift table

Rehearsal Dinner:
1.     Book venue
2.     Rehearsal dinner music
3.     Rehearsal dinner décor/flowers/mason jars
4.     Rehearsal dinner caterer
5.     Rehearsal dinner rentals
6.     Order invitations
7.     Send invitations
8.     Slideshow (delegate to best man)
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
14. Bring engagement pictures book

Sunday Brunch:
1.     Choose a location (Invite close family & bridal party)
2.     Order Invitations
3.     Send invitations

Excetra:
1.     Bachelorette party
2.     Bachelor party (this weekend)
3.     Bridal showers (March 8th, March 30th, April 14th, May 4th)
4.     Book honeymoon
5.     Honeymoon shopping (bikinis and cover ups)
6.     Bridesmaids Luncheon (May 31st)
7.     Groomsmen Golf Game (May 31st or DOW)
8.     Hostess gifts (March, April, May)
9.     Wedding announcement in HL

Oh and today is the 8th anniversary of Ben's and my first date! It was my family's Easter dinner in 2005. Yes, it was awkward. I invited him because his family lived out of state and I knew he didn't have Easter dinner plans. I certainly didn't think he would accept my offer. We had met on spring break and that is it. This was our first time hanging out AND he met my family! Haha he was a keeper from the start :)

2 comments:

April of Smidge Of This said...

The painting over the bar is SUCH a great idea ... I positively can't wait to see how this turns out. Such a creative touch!

Glitterista said...

I feel the same way, so much to do still! My invites just went out last week and it feels so nice to have that done. I can't wait to see the signature cocktail painting.