My big TO DO list

[maroki13]

Since the wedding is just about 2 months away and I haven't done any wedding work in a month, I figured I should make one big 'to-do' list and keep it all in one place. That way I can keep myself accountable. I'm scared to see this list.

*Things that are completed.

Invitations
*put together
*stamps x2
*print envelopes
*send in mail
track RSVPs

Favors
buy M&Ms
cut ribbon (24")
mix M&Ms
print favor tags
cut favor tags
make favors

Marriage
marriage license

Caterer
finalize menu
room set up diagram
give final numbers
leftover food?

Ceremony
pick music
write vows
counseling
pew decorations
alter decorations
*write ceremony
special readings
meet with organist
chapel set up

Programs
*design program
print programs
fold programs
cut ribbon (24")
fold vellum
tie programs


Gifts
*buy thank yous
send thank yous
make card box
buy frames for parents
write letters

Music
meet with DJ
pick impt. songs
make song list

Reception
*plan centerpieces
*guest book idea
cut writing squares
buy decorations
print placecards
*pick out cake
*buy sea glass
buy cylinders
*buy fabric
make fabric circles
room set-up diagram
room decoration pic

Rehearsal Dinner
*make guest list
*plan menu
plan cooking
buy food

Day Of Stuff
*hair appointments
transportation
emergency kit
lunch
wedding night bag
FH present
*candid photos

Bridal Party
*buy gifts
discuss jewelry
*hair appts
*makeup appts
send out dresses
decide on shoes

Wedding Rings
*order rings
*pick up rings
get rings cleaned

Bride
*buy accessories
*BM learn tie dress
*buy veil
mani/pedi
waxing
*schedule fittings
*alterations
practice hair/makeup (consultation)

Cake
*pick cake flavors/decoration
*finalize cake numbers
*organize cake delivery

Photographer
"must have" shots
pay credit?
ask about book
finalize schedule
pay remaining bill
engagement photo

Groom
tux measurement
*buy accessories
pick up tuxes
trim hair

Honeymoon
pack suitcases
reserve rental car
Mexican money
pick up on Sat.
tan
buy clothes

Flowers
pick flowers
meet with florist
arrange delivery
arrange bouquets

Personnel- Find people to do these things
ushers
*reception greeters
*organist
*flutist
*officiant
ceremony decorator
church clean up
reception decoration
reception clean up
present taker

[fallbride]

A certain someone on Pash keeps telling me to get my list on here. I keep putting it off, because I dont want to see ALL the stuff I have to do. She helped me with a list, so I will be posting it soon. (or she will hurt me )

[maroki13]

A certain someone on Pash keeps telling me to get my list on here. I keep putting it off, because I dont want to see ALL the stuff I have to do. She helped me with a list, so I will be posting it soon. (or she will hurt me )

Don't. I am SO overwhelmed right now. LOL

[ljeagle]

It's looking good maroki13! Unlike someone I know who can't figure out how to make a list.

[fallbride]

Originally Posted by ljeagle

It's looking good maroki13! Unlike someone I know who can't figure out how to make a list.

I get lost in my list...Thank you very much!! Too many things to do!

[breezy]

list are good... they just have a habit of growing... I keep adding to mine, UGGGG

Yours looks great and reminded me of a few things I need to add to mine!

[fallbride]

ok... I am working on my list today. I liked how your organized your list, so if you dont mind I will work off of your list.

[maroki13]

so if you dont mind I will work off of your list.

Go right ahead!! For me, it is easier to keep everything in categories instead of one long list.

[Robyn Lynn]

Looks good!!! It will start shrinking!!!!!

Mine keeps growing, too.

[maroki13]

I put the invitations in the mail today!!!!

78 invitations sent out

182 people invited

[ljeagle]

Did it get you excited?

[justnmary]

Good job, no turning back now!!!! But one question- what's up with the invite w/2 stamps?????

[555Ann555]

Yeah! You wouldn't believe how quickly some poeple reply! Just wait & see

BTW I'd completely recommend getting one of your BMs to make the emergency kit. I asked my MOH to do it & she did really well, plus it meant it was one more tiny detail that I didn't have to take care of by myself.

Are you going to your honeymoon right after the wedding or staying somewhere that night? I asked my MOH to make us up a "munchie box" too... I figured we wouldn't have a lot of time to eat at the reception & would both be starving by time we got to our room!

[555Ann555]

Originally Posted by justnmary

Good job, no turning back now!!!! But one question- what's up with the invite w/2 stamps?????

Probably so you can send one to the guest. I didn't attach my stamps to my replies in case the guest wanted to use their own card/stationary. If you include a SAE they have no excuse not to reply! (of course that is still no guarantee! )

[maroki13]

Yeah, I'm excited. I didn't have that "OMG, this is really happening" moment though....I was going to wait for FH but then decided that I wanted them to go out today, and he won't be home until after the mail goes out.

I'm really excited to start getting RSVPs in the mail though.

But one question- what's up with the invite w/2 stamps?????

THe invites were really, really close to the weight for the stamps, and I added an extra thing to hers for her parents, so I wanted to make sure it got there. Thus the extra stamp.....I didn't want it to get returned.

[justnmary]

I get it, just curious...I thought that might be why, but it was the only one so I thought maybe someone accidentally put 2 on....

[fallbride]

[maroki13]

I did have a 'freak-out' moment though, when I went to the PO to mail them. The PO guy picked one up and said "how much do you have on these?" I told him 63 cents and he raised his eyebrows, like that wasn't going to be enough. I was scared I was going to have to buy more stamps and put them on every envelope!!! He weighed it though (and I had gotten one weighed a month ago) and said it was fine. I was scared for a little bit though.

[555Ann555]

Maybe he thought you'd just need the one stamp.

[labeadel]

Yay!! Invitations are out!! I was so excited when we finally put ours in the mail. That definitely was a pivotal moment for me. Congrats!

[maroki13]

I got a little bit of wedding stuff done today.

I bought all the cardstock for our programs and favor tags today (on sale at Michaels!!!)

I found a frame & mat for guests to sign at the reception...it was 50% off. I only spent $15 on it, I'm so excited!! The frame is 16"x20", with room for an 8"x10" photo in the middle.

We've gotten about 10 RSVPs back so far, and NO ONE has replied no!! I'm starting to get scared that more people than we anticipated are going to come...but it is so exciting to get them in the mail!!

[Kim&Bob2004]

LESS THAN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[labeadel]

Originally Posted by maroki13

We've gotten about 10 RSVPs back so far, and NO ONE has replied no!! I'm starting to get scared that more people than we anticipated are going to come...but it is so exciting to get them in the mail!!

Nah, you'll be fine. Remember that a lot of the people who don't send back the RSVP's are "no's" anyway. You'll definitely have some of those!!

Congrats on getting more done!!! And good job on the mat for signing. Mine ended up costing around $60! Of course it is really big, but still!!!

[maroki13]

A big wedding day today....

We bought our rings!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my wedding band (just looks like my e-ring without the center diamond) and how it matches my e-ring perfectly. The rings both have to be resized, so we can pick them up on Wednesday.

While I was at the jewelry store, I found a pair of pearl earrings that I LOVE. They are dangly pearl earrings with white gold filigree and tiny diamonds throughout. However, they were $500.

We also ordered our wedding cake today. We are getting a round, 4-tier cake that feeds 163. We are expecting about 150 at the reception. We got two flavors: marble cake with chocolate mousse filling, and white cake with raspberry filling. They are both delicious.

I'm so excited! Things are getting crossed off..........

[fallbride]