To Do List
With so much to get done between now and June 5, 2010, I'm posting this to do list on my bio, so I (as well as any Knotties that check out my bio) can see my progress throughout this process. Thanks to my June 2010 Knotties BellaSposa223 and hippie4yahweh for inspiring me to do a list in my bio!
*Anything in blue means the task is complete
*Anything in blue means the task is complete
Things to Decide:
Budget
Date
Guest List
Bridal Party
Color Scheme
Type of Dress
Types of Flowers
Centerpieces
Ceremony Decorations
Reception Decorations
Food
Dessert Options
Reception Lighting
Honeymoon
Linens
Paper Products (Style, Design, etc)
Things to Book:
Ceremony Site
Reception Site
Photographer
Band/DJ
Officiant
Florist
Baker
Transportation
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Rehearsal Dinner Site
Night Before and Wedding Night Lodging
Linens
Lighting
Honeymoon
Mani/Pedi session
Alterations
Things to Do:
Order Gown
Order Accessories:
-Flower for hair
-Veil
-Shoes -Jewelry
Bridesmaids Dresses
Bridesmaids Accessories
Tuxedos/Suits
Create Bridesmaids Newsletter
Create Wedding Website
Paper Supplies:
-Invites/Envelopes
-Invite Inserts and Maps
-Response Cards and Envelopes
-Seating Chart
-Table Numbers
-Menus
-Programs
-Signs
-Thank You Cards
Send Invites
Register for Gifts
Pick Out and Order Wedding Bands
Order Favor Boxes
Create Photosharing Cards
Create Stickers for Favor Boxes
Purchase frames and mats for guestbook signing frames
Purchase Bouquet Charms for Bridesmaids Bouquets
Make Pearl Necklaces
Gather Items for Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Gather Items for Bathroom Baskets
Favors
Parents Gifts
Bridal Party Gifts
Block Hotel Rooms
Take Engagement Photos
Schedule Dress Fittings
Schedule Hair and Makeup Trials
Create Must Take Photos for Photographer
Create Must Play (And Must Not Play) list for DJ
The Weeks Before:
Plan Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
Finalize Menu and Service Details
Apply for Marriage License
Complete Seating Plan
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Change of Name Paperwork
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Wedding Day Directions, Schedule, and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Final Arrangements, Delivery Times and Locations to Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographer
Confirm Location, Date, Time, and Playlist with DJ
Rehearse Ceremony
Drop off any Required/Necessary Materials at Venues
Things to Remember:
-Pre Ceremony
-Wedding Day Timeline
-Wedding Day Emergency Kit
-John's Gifts
-Information Contact Sheet of All Vendors
-Ceremony
-Programs and Baskets
-Reception
-Card Box
-Bathroom baskets
-Favors
-Guestbook Signing Frames
-Flip Flops and baskets with signs
-Seating Chart
-Cake Cutting Set
-Table Numbers and Frames
-Reserved Signage
-Disposable Cameras
-My Dancing Shoes!
Budget
Date
Guest List
Bridal Party
Color Scheme
Type of Dress
Types of Flowers
Centerpieces
Ceremony Decorations
Reception Decorations
Food
Dessert Options
Reception Lighting
Honeymoon
Linens
Paper Products (Style, Design, etc)
Things to Book:
Ceremony Site
Reception Site
Photographer
Band/DJ
Officiant
Florist
Baker
Transportation
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Rehearsal Dinner Site
Night Before and Wedding Night Lodging
Linens
Lighting
Honeymoon
Mani/Pedi session
Alterations
Things to Do:
Order Gown
Order Accessories:
-Flower for hair
-Veil
-Shoes -Jewelry
Bridesmaids Dresses
Bridesmaids Accessories
Tuxedos/Suits
Create Bridesmaids Newsletter
Create Wedding Website
Paper Supplies:
-Invites/Envelopes
-Invite Inserts and Maps
-Response Cards and Envelopes
-Seating Chart
-Table Numbers
-Menus
-Programs
-Signs
-Thank You Cards
Send Invites
Register for Gifts
Pick Out and Order Wedding Bands
Order Favor Boxes
Create Photosharing Cards
Create Stickers for Favor Boxes
Purchase frames and mats for guestbook signing frames
Purchase Bouquet Charms for Bridesmaids Bouquets
Make Pearl Necklaces
Gather Items for Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Gather Items for Bathroom Baskets
Favors
Parents Gifts
Bridal Party Gifts
Block Hotel Rooms
Take Engagement Photos
Schedule Dress Fittings
Schedule Hair and Makeup Trials
Create Must Take Photos for Photographer
Create Must Play (And Must Not Play) list for DJ
The Weeks Before:
Plan Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
Finalize Menu and Service Details
Apply for Marriage License
Complete Seating Plan
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Change of Name Paperwork
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Wedding Day Directions, Schedule, and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Final Arrangements, Delivery Times and Locations to Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographer
Confirm Location, Date, Time, and Playlist with DJ
Rehearse Ceremony
Drop off any Required/Necessary Materials at Venues
Things to Remember:
-Pre Ceremony
-Wedding Day Timeline
-Wedding Day Emergency Kit
-John's Gifts
-Information Contact Sheet of All Vendors
-Ceremony
-Programs and Baskets
-Reception
-Card Box
-Bathroom baskets
-Favors
-Guestbook Signing Frames
-Flip Flops and baskets with signs
-Seating Chart
-Cake Cutting Set
-Table Numbers and Frames
-Reserved Signage
-Disposable Cameras
-My Dancing Shoes!
