Checking In

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 8^th, March 30^th, April 14^th, May 4^th)

4.     Book honeymoon

5.     Honeymoon shopping (bikinis and cover ups)

6.     Bridesmaids Luncheon (May 31st)

7.     Groomsmen Golf Game (May 31^st 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!