Calling all May 2008 Brides

[jfwolfe72]

I think that seeing this thread has actually calmed me down b/c I think I have a lot under control! Here's what I've done and have yet to do for my April 2008 wedding and May 2008 AHR:

Wedding

Create Schedule of Events
Review and Confirm all Resort Details
OOT Bags
Reception Music
Centerpieces / Flowers
Informational Letters about Resort
Book Mariachi Trio
Discuss Photographer Issue w/ TA
Book Hair, Make-Up, Spa Appointments
Hang Tags for OOT Bags
Buy Clothing for Trip
Microderm Abrasion Facial
Save the Date - DONE
Garter - DONE
Book Photographer and Videographer (Claudia Rodriguez) - DONE
Confirm Ceremony, Welcome Reception and Private Reception Locations - DONE
Confirm Reservation for Resort and Flights - DONE
Shoes
Engrave FI's Ring
Lose 30 Pounds
Prepare text for Invitations and Stationery
Purchase Guest Books
Dress Fitting
FI's Wedding Band - DONE
Wedding Dress - DONE
FI's Tux - DONE
Guest List
Wedding Website

AHR

Order Cake
DJ Playlist
STD Magnets / Envelopes
Finalize Menu
Block Additional Rooms
Register
Seating Chart
Prepare text for Invitations and Stationery
Send STDs and Inviations
Order Inviations - DONE
DJ - DONE
Flowers - DONE
Book Photographer - DONE
Location - DONE

[Leticia]

ok, now i'm scared!
yikes, i got alot to do!

[carly]

Is there a list you are all working from? I am thinking of just copying all your stuff and editing it it as needed, but was wondering how you got to be so thorough to beging with. "You" isn't directed at anyone in particular, just everyone tha tlooks better organized then me!!

[michelle08]

The list I posted...I got from about.com it came up in a search I did...I have a half ass list I made...but I need to really list it out and start following it!!!

[AmyInMI]

I am creating my list right now! I feel as though I am "on track" but I know I still have a lot to do!!! AHHH!! Just over 4 months!!

[AmyInMI]

Ok, now I am really starting to freak out!!! I knew I had a lot to do because I did NOTHING from August through December while I was in school... Now I have one week until I return to my nursing classes and I am really worried I will not get everything done in time!! Luckily the most of it requires just being at home working on some crafty things but I still have A LOT TO DO!!!



What I have done:
- bought dress, veil, & accessories
- purchased FI's suit, just need my mom to do a few alterations
- booked our trip
- ceremony location reception confirmed
- boarding pass invitations done and sent out
- purchased Aaron's wedding ring
- purchased flowers (using artificial ones) for BM's
- applied for passports, have Amy's, waiting for Aaron's
- purchased OOT bags and most of items for them
- purchased parent's gifts
- figured out seating for tables at reception
- Aaron bought all of his clothes for trip
- booked pig roast/ caterer for AHR
- AHR invites just arrived, need to put them together and mail in April


Need to do:
- decide on and purchase my wedding band
- get Aaron's ring engraved
- write vows
- decide on and purchase BM/GM gifts
- finalize bridesmaids dresses
- find more pics of what I want for my bouquet
- order flip flops for guy's OOT bags and decide what else we need for bags
- make hang tags for OOT bags
- finish programs
- buy cake topper
- decide on groomsmen attire
- book BD session
- printed out list of required photos for wedding photographer
- buy starfish bouquet jewel
- plan welcome dinner
- make welcome letter
- make wedding day timeline
- decide on my hair & makeup
- decide on my shoes
- decide what to do for guest book
- decide on what we want for centerpieces
- finish fans
- finish tissue holders
- decide on what to do for place cards/ table numbers
- finalize menu for reception
- book hair appointments
- download a ton of music for reception and make playlist
- decide on excursion for guests
- buy more clothes for me :)
- find more pics of cake
- go register for bridal shower gifts
- finalize AHR guest list and start getting everyone's address
- book DJ for AHR


YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KellyandMatt08]

My done list is much shorter then i thought. And my not done list is way too long. I'm glad its written though so I can get moving.

Done
• Dress (needs fitting in March)
• Bridesmaid dresses
• Location/Deposit
• Hotel Booked
• Cake topper
• Hair Accessory
• Booked photographer
• Booked DJ
• Completed registry

In Progress
• Invitations (DIY) send out week of 1/21
• OOT bags
o Purchased
 Bags
 Chap stick
 Aloe
 Cards
• Fans (12 left to finish)

Not Done
• FI and Groomsmen Outfits
• Airfare
• Bridal Accessories (shoes, veil, jewelry)
• Bridesmaid accessories
• Wedding bands
• Decide on flowers (decided on florist)
• Pick a cake (decided on bakery)
• Determine hairstyle and makeup
• Seating arrangement/cards/table #s
• Decide on Rehearsal
• BM/GM gifts
• Make hang tags for OOT bags and fans
• Decide on Menu
• Decide what to do for guestbook
• Determine music for reception
• OOT Bags
o Koozies
o Sunblock
o Welcome letter
o Wedding day timeline
• Determine Centerpieces
• Decide canopy/arch for ceremony
• Plan possible group activity
• Sand ceremony
• Honeymoon
• Starfish bouquet jewel
• Book hair/nail appointments
• Ceremony Chair ties
• Sand ceremony
• Purchase Ecofetti and make holders
• Trash the dress, dress

[carly]

Ok, it took my a while, but I think I finally combined my previous lists with what you all listed and I came up with a frigging long list! I have some done, lots in progress and even more to do!!!

DONE
Hotel/honeymoon booked
Wedding booked
Purchase plane tickets
Book MOH, FG and RB hotel (parents booking airfare)
My dress
BM dresses
STD’s sent
Bought Parasols
Bought Fans
Bought/made luggage tags
Photog for AHR booked (using resort photog for wedding)
Videographer contacted for AHR (might use him)
Register
Using resort photog in Jamaica
Hair flowers
Guest book
Buy starfish bouquet jewel
Website
Sand Ceremony vessles
Boarding Passes created

IN PROCESS
Boarding Passes need to be printed
Finish Sewing OOT Bags
Decide what I am making for OOT Bags (salt scrub, lip balm, sun soother, etc)
Buy the shit to make the stuff for in the OOT Bags
Buy other random stuff for OOT Bags
Need to make my veil (fabric bought, but haven't started it yet)
Choose & Order Rings
In contact with woman about wedding bands and BM gifts
Find Groom/GM's Attire
Find shoes for me (orange are hard to find!)
Ring bearer shell
Decorate Flowergirl bucket
Decide if I want Angels Accents or whatever the resort gives me OR if I will make them also!!
Sand Ceremony Sand
Laser Hair Removal
Bridal party still needs to book
Finalize payments - March 3rd (I think)
Follow up with guests by phone to get a general head count
Get paperwork from Matt to send to Jamaica

TO DO
Lose frigging weight
Make appt for fittings
Confirm guestlist for Jamaica
Finalize menu for Jamaica - after rsvps
Figure out centerpieces for Jamaica, if reception
Figure out Reception/Cake/Flower info for wedding
Sister needs to make FG dresses
Need ring bearer clothes
List of pics for photogs
Hair and makeup
Petals for aisle
Make FI find out for sure who will actually be a GM!
My jewlery
Make veil
Groomsman gifts
Arches
Decide on Cake for Jamaica
Organize playlist for Jamaica
Steel Drums for Jamaica
Figure out hair
Figure out Reception Plans for Jamaica
Verify with TA transportaion from airport for us and guests
Plan welcome dinner
Plan beach wedding (chairs, petals, etc.)
Flower girl and ring bearer gifts
List of required photos for photogs
Table Numbers
Place Cards
Seating arrangements for Jamaica
Shell for ringbearer
Purchase clothing for Jamaica
Purchase clothing for Matt for Jamaica
Videographer for Jamaica
Go shopping with my parents for their clothing
Decide on Vows
Verify Bridal Party's Travel Arrangements
Verify marriage license is in order
Sand Ceremony wording
Dog sitter
Book hair/makup/spa
Microderm Abrasion Facial (great idea!)
Garter
Parents Gifts
Welcome Dinner
Postcards for OOT Bags
Decide on arch/canopy for ceremony

MIGHT DO
Write Welcome Letter
Wedding Day Timelines
BD photos
Plan excursions

AHR
Photog for AHR booked (using resort photog for wedding)
Videographer contacted for AHR (might use him)
Confirm guestlist
Finalize menu
Make table runners
Favors - lucky bamboo
Choose Cake
Choose flowers
List of pics for photogs
Hair and makeup
Organize playlist
Table Numbers
Place Cards
Seating arrangements

[shannon]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have more to do than I thought --and to think originally, I thought a DW would be super uncomplicated- just show up!!

Lizz- yah!! we have the same wedding date!!! :):)

I'm going to have to wait and make my list when I get home from work and can do it with a glass (or bottle!!) of wine!!

Thanks for this, though girls!! This will definitely get me moving and help get organized!!

[stei0419]

Wow, I feel like I haven't done anything. I'm glad I found this site b/c there's so much I didn't even think of!!

I have:
bought a dress (coming in 2 more months)
bought a bridesmaid dress
booked wedding and honeymoon
(I know all guests are booked-there's only 10!)
started a registry

I need to:
design/print invitations
make OOT bags
decide on entertainment
buy FI's wedding band (I'm not getting one)
finish registering
buy FI's wedding attire
buy undergarments and accessories for myself
get necessary documents notarized and sent
lose 10 lbs.
plan at home reception
pick out flowers/centerpieces