I won't keep you in suspense any longer... Here is the list you have all been waiting to see (haha!) Stay tuned for updates on what we have been up to lately - sorry for the delay in posts - life is CRAZY! :)
Our Mountaineer Wedding Checklist...
10 - 12 months before the wedding: July - September 2010
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• Purchase wedding insurance (optional) - IS THIS SOMETHING I SHOULD BE DOING??
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YAY!!! A completed LIST! :)
7 - 9 months before the wedding: October - December 2010
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• Bride: shop for and order/purchase bridal accessories: veil , shoes , jewelry - NEED TO DO
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• Start planning your honeymoon - IN PROGRESS (I think we have found the place we want to go... I STILL need to get a passport...)
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• Start making wedding favors if you're making your own - NEED TO DO - eek!
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4 - 6 months before the wedding: January - March 2011
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• Book the baker for your wedding cake - NEED TO DO
• Order your wedding invitations - NEED TO DO (how about work on assembling them? haha!)
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• Purchase wedding guest favors - NEED TO DO - eek!
• Book the limousine or other wedding day transportation - NEED TO DO
• Book the rehearsal dinner site - NEED TO DO
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• Groom: start looking at tuxedos or other formal wear - IN PROGRESS (we have to make the final decision soon...)
• Book the honeymoon - NEED TO DO
• Book a hotel room for the wedding night - NEED TO DO
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• Bride: buy bridal lingerie in time for first dress fitting - NEED TO DO
2 - 3 months before the wedding: April - May 2011
• Give the photographer a list of "important shots" you want included - NEED TO DO (although, we started making a list of these!)
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• Purchase maid of honor gift, bridesmaids gifts , best man gift , groomsmen gifts - NEED TO DO (I have some ideas in mind... just nothing finalized yet...)
• Purchase the groom's gift or the bride's gift , whichever applies - NEED TO DO
• Groom: finalize tuxedo /formal attire and pass on rental/purchase details to groomsmen - NEED TO DO • Run engagement announcement in local newspapers - NEED TO DO
• Bride: schedule your dress fittings - NEED TO DO
• Bride: make sure your bridal party has purchased their accessories - NEED TO DO
• Bride: book your hair and makeup appointments - NEED TO DO
• Bride: if you're changing your name complete the proper documents - NEED TO DO
• If your state requires it, have blood tests done - NEED TO DO
• Bride: talk to your maid of honor about a bridal shower - IN PROGRESS (thanks to my amazing MOH who is on top of things! I think the plans are ALMOST finished!!!)
• Address and send out wedding invitations (invitations should be mailed at 2-month mark) - NEED TO DO • Groom: purchase your accessories including shoes, cuff links, handkerchiefs, etc. - NEED TO DO
• Decide on whether to light a unity candle or honor past loved ones during the ceremony - IN PROGRESS
• Start working on wedding program - NEED TO DO (but have ideas!)
4-8 weeks before: May- June 2011
• Mail invitations out eight weeks prior to the wedding date and send accommodation info to your out-of-town guests - NEED TO DO
• Fill out a change of address form at the post office, if necessary - NEED TO DO
• Pick up your marriage license- NEED TO DO
• Have ceremony programs printed - NEED TO DO
• Purchase a guest book and other wedding accessories including toasting glasses, cake knife, ring pillow, etc. - NEED TO DO (guest book is done through the photographer... the glasses and cake knife are on the registry... the pillow needs to be finalized...)
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• Choose your hair and make-up stylists and schedule a trial for both; also book appointments to have your hair, make-up and nails done on the day of the wedding - NEED TO DO
• Review insurance information with your fiancé to see if any updates need to be made prior to the wedding (car, home, medical, etc.) - NEED TO DO
• Plan a bridal luncheon or dinner with your bridesmaids - NEED TO DO
2-4 weeks before: June 2011
• Create a seating chart for the reception and make place cards - NEED TO DO
• Contact your caterer with a final guest count - NEED TO DO
• Print out a timeline of events for your wedding party and vendors - include contact information and cell phone numbers - NEED TO DO (Love this one!)
• Meet with your photographer and florist to finalize details - NEED TO DO
• Finalize your ceremony and reception music and song list for your wedding band or DJ - NEED TO DO
• Confirm lodging reservations for out-of-town guests - NEED TO DO
• Place a wedding announcement in your local newspaper - NEED TO DO
• Pick up wedding bands and make sure the fit is good - NEED TO DO
• Schedule a final dress fitting - NEED TO DO
• Write rehearsal dinner toasts - NEED TO DO
1 week before: (July 3-9)
• Write out final checks for your minister, organist, DJ or musicians, etc. and organize in envelopes for one of your attendants to distribute at the wedding - NEED TO DO
• Pick up your wedding gown - NEED TO DO
• Confirm limo or other transportation reservations - NEED TO DO
• Pack for your honeymoon and confirm travel arrangements - NEED TO DO (this will be done during the month of June... the month of July is going to be CRAZYYY)
• Have your local post office hold your mail, if necessary, while you are away on your honeymoon - NEED TO DO
