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Wedding Checklist, Anything you can think of? |
ok guys, im getting married in october (6th) so im hopefully almost there with prep. but if you can think of anything thats not in the below list can you please please please let me know?! My Dress Flowers Photographer Church Wedding Licence Piper Groom(and Party)'s Kilts Buffet (for reception) Disco (for reception) Hall (For reception) Gift List Guest List Cake Please if you can think of anything let me know! Bridesmaid dresses (if applicable) Tuxedos (pick style/color, etc) Financial spreadsheet (to keep up w/ when payments are due) Pre-marital counseling- most churches and pastor's require it Gift for groom Gifts for bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer, groomsmen Invitations It seems like you wrote down the BIG items but there are checklists that should be under EACH big item. And believe me, even if you get everything checked off, there are always things you forget. For me, it was forgetting to buy a nice pen to go w/ our guest book. Goodluck and congratulations! i know this is chessy and probably not what you mean but, try to have something old, new, borrowed, and blue. its tradition. i think you have most of it covered though. best wishes and good luck Check out the checklists in weddingchannel.com and theknot.com. LOTS of tiny details, many of which you probably won't use but helpful none the less. I don't see any mention of your hair and makeup for the big day. You'll want to do a few practice runs between now and then. Find yourself a copy of the book Checklist for a Perfect Wedding. It's a pocket-sized paperback that you can get cheaply at any bookstore. It has everything broken down in to sections with a list in each section. You just cross out anything you're not doing and voila! You have a handly list of everything you could possibly need in a format you can carry with you anywhere. That book was my lifesaver when I was planning my wedding. If you go to www.customweddingsolutions.com they have a free checklist and planning guide you can print. They also have lots of other great articles and checklists. Its very helplful, FREE, and uncomplicated! Here is the list they have: Month-by-Month Planner 6-12 Months Choose the kind of wedding you will have, date and time. Discuss the budget, and who will pay for what. Consider hiring a wedding coordinator. Make arrangements with the officiator. Reserve the wedding and reception locations. Select your wedding dress, veil and accessories. Choose the bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, and honored roles. Have a formal black/white photo sitting for announcements. Send announcements of your engagement to your fianc?'s and your local and hometown newspapers. Meet with the florist, photographer, caterer, videographer, and D.J. or entertainment to discuss budgets and options. Discuss the guest list with fianc? and families. Plan reception music. Contact a rental coordinator for equipment reservations. Discuss honeymoon and reservations. (Traditionally the groom makes all the honeymoon arrangements.) Arrange for time off work, if necessary. Buy a wedding planner and envelopes to store brochures and notes. Develop record-keeping system for invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes. 4-6 Months Plan new living arrangements and home furnishings. Select and register wedding gifts and patterns. Select color scheme. Order dress and accessories. Order bridesmaids' dresses, shoes and accessories. Contact men's formal wear specialist for men's attire. Have parents select attire. Order invitations, announcements, programs, napkins, matchbooks, and personal stationery. Arrange for physical examinations, dental appointments, etc. 2 Months Choose and order wedding bands and engraving. Order wedding and groom's cakes. Check state/county marriage license requirements. Plan ceremony, reception, menus, master of ceremonies, music, and timetables. Plan rehearsal dinner, and bridesmaids' luncheon. Complete guest list and address invitations. Make arrangements for lodging for out-of-town guests. Purchase gifts for attendants and groom. Plan reception seating, if necessary. Mail invitations so they will arrive three weeks before the wedding. One Month Confirm all arrangements and contracts. Pick up wedding rings. Arrange for transportation to ceremony and from ceremony to reception. Attend final fittings. Have your hair and makeup done as you would like to have it on your wedding day. Schedule any tanning, manicures, etc. Purchase guest book and keepsake album. Contact your insurance agent about naming your fianc? as beneficiary on your life insurance, will, and auto policies, and buying homeowners' and floater insurances to protect wedding gifts. Open joint checking and savings accounts. Decide on a budget and savings program. Discuss them with your financial representatives. Write thank you notes as gifts are received. 2 Weeks Get marriage license. Give caterer final guest count. Don't forget the wedding party, photographer and DJ! Arrange to have your gown pressed and delivered. Arrange to change your name on driver's license, social security card, credit cards, bank accounts, insurances, etc. Make arrangements for moving into your new home. 1 Week Pack for honeymoon. Give bridesmaids' luncheon/party and give attendant gifts. Confirm directions, housing, and timetables with attendants. Brief head usher of any special seating arrangements. Arrange for rental returns. Prepare wedding day fees. 1 Day Before Pack the "Going-to-church" bag, and an "emergency" bag. Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Find a quiet moment to give your fianc? his wedding gift. The Wedding Day Have a nice relaxed breakfast. You'll need it! Have hair and make-up done. Relax and let the planning take care of itself. Most of all, enjoy! www.customweddingsolutions.com I looks as though you have evertyhing that I can think of. Since I got engaged in April, I've been using a checklist off of theknot.com and it's wonderful. There's also a budget that you can also use and it details everything out. Hope that helps! |
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