Hello lovely readers! I've been totally MIA lately in case you hadn't noticed. It has been a whirlwind here. Ben and I have obviously been preparing for the wedding (ummm I can't believe it is in less than two weeks!), we also just closed on our new home (obviously lots of details to come!), we have been trying to get the condo rented out, I've had a nasty sinus infection that was giving me horrible vertigo, and on top of that my uncle unexpectedly and tragically passed away. Things have been quite crazy to say the least. I'm so looking forward to life going back to normal. But, before we get to the settling in after the honeymoon, we've got lots of exciting days ahead.
The wedding planning is wrapping up nicely. I still have few DIY details I'm finishing up this week. I've got to make several trips to the craft store, the printer and get my hair trial done (totally slacked on doing this earlier). The cake stand has to be painted, the bar decor made, some things taken to be monogrammed, gifts wrapped and a few other little details finished up. I'm praying to have all of this complete by the end of the weekend (or at the very latest next Tuesday) so that I can relax and enjoy next week. Family starts to arrive Wednesday and the bridal party on Thursday. It's just crazy to me that we are talking about NEXT WEEK!!
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 (need to wrap these up)
46. Getting
ready outfit for bride and bridesmaids
47. Menu
tasting
48. Cake
tasting
49. Hair
and makeup trial (Friday)
50. Get
measured for dress (Dec 2012)
51. Pick
up dress in Charleston
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 (need to email this to him)
62. Get
marriage license (next week)
63. Book
transportation for wedding party
64. Welcome
bags (MIL is working on these)
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 (almost complete)
68. Playlists
for cocktail hour (letting the band do their thing)
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. Kids
table stuff (placemats, centerpieces, cupcakes)
73. Signs
for bar, guest book, lanterns, bourbon (currently creating these)
74. Distribute
timeline/contacts to family/vendors/DOC
75. 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 (in the process of making)
7.
Rose petals (florist)
8.
Music selections (talk to Carl on Sunday)
9.
Swag for front of Church (florist)
10. Make
pillow for ring box
11. Get-away
car decorations for church (buy ribbon, paint cans)
Reception:
1.
Book caterer
2.
Order rentals (meeting with them Friday)
3.
Decorations for bride and groom’s chairs (aka add bows)
4.
Candles (votives, buy other candles)
5.
Framed family wedding photos (for guest book table)
6.
Cocktail music selection (band will
arrange this)
7.
Escort cards and table number signs
8.
Make table assignments and seating charts (finishing tonight)
9.
Monogram wreath for the fireplace (florist)
10. Greenery
“W” for over bar area (making this week/weekend)
11. Monogram
linen napkins (not doing)
12. Personalized
cocktail napkins & drink stirs
13. Flip
flops
14. Accessories
for the bourbon bar
15. Sparklers
(not doing)/lanterns
16. Bandaids,
bug spray, or anything for bathrooms at club
17. Silver
tray for cards on gift table
Rehearsal Dinner:
1.
Book venue
2.
Rehearsal dinner music (someone else is doing)
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.
Napkin and utensil packets
10. Order
pies from Missy’s
11. Dessert
plates etc
12. Any
serving pieces we may need
Excetra:
1.
Bachelorette party
2.
Bachelor party
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
Still seems like a lot! EEEEKKKK!! My dress is still being
altered...hopefully she calls me about that soon.
Hang in there with me! I have lots of fun details about the wedding and the new house coming!
Your list is amazing. Can't wait to hear about your new digs! :)
ReplyDeleteEeek, so exciting! Almost here!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat! Wedding in 24 days, just moved, trying to wrap up the end of the school year with my class, etc. We'll make it- I can't wait to see your wedding recaps, I'm sure it'll be beautiful!!
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