The Never Ending To-Do List...
Important Stuff
Select wedding date - Check!
Finalize budget - Check!
Finalize guest list - Check!
Finalize wedding party - Check!
Lose 25 lbs - made it to 20!
Apply for marriage license - Check!
Vendors to Book
Ceremony Venue - Check!
Reception Venue - Check!
Catering/Bartending - Check!
Cake - Check!
Photographer - Check!
DJ/Entertainment - Check!
Officiant - Check!
Hair Styling - Check!
Makeup - Check!
Rehearsal Dinner - Check!
Hotel Room Block - Check!
Things/Appointments to Book
Rehearsal - Check!
Rehearsal Dinner - Check!
Hotel Room Block - Check!
Tux Rentals - Check!
Dress Fitting/Alterations - Check!
Dress/Veil Steaming - Check!
Hair Cut/Coloring - Check!
Hair/Makeup Trial - Check!
Hair Styling - Check!
Makeup - Check!
Mani/Pedi - Check!
Wedding Night Accomodations - Check!
Wedding Night Transportation - Check!
Honeymoon - Check!
Things to Order/Purchase/Find
Wedding Dress - Check!
Veil - Check!
Shoes - Check!
Jewelry - Check!
Corset/Slip - Check!
Undergarments - Check!
Purse - Check!
Garter - Check!
Butterfly for Bouquet - Check!
Sixpence for Shoe - Check!
Bouquet Charms - Check!
Dancing Shoes - Check!
Wedding Band for Groom - Check!
Wedding Band for Bride - Check!
Shower Outfit - Check!
Bachelorette Party Outfit - Check!
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit - Check!
Brunch Outfit - Check!
Vases/Bowls for Flowers - Check!
Bouquets & Bouts - Check!
Flowers for Ceremony/Reception Decor - Check!
Ceremony Decor (aisle runner, tulle, etc.) - Check!
Toasting Flutes - Check!
Cake Serving Set - Check!
Guestbook - Check!
Cardbox - Check!
Gift for Groom - Check!
Gifts for BP - Check!
Gifts for GP - Check!
Gift for MOH - Check!
Gift for BM - Check!
Gifts for Parents - Check!
Gifts for Ushers - Check!
Gifts for readers - Check!
DIY Projects
Save the Date Postcards - Check!
Pocketfold Invitations - Check!
RSVP Cards - Check!
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations - Check!
Mailing Labels for Postcards/Invites/RSVPs - Check!
Mad Lib Cards - Check!
Table Numbers - Check!
Table Cards - Check!
Menu Cards - Check!
Sweetheart Table Hurricane - Check!
Ceremony Book - Check!
Memorial Candle/Vase - Check!
Programs - Check!
Escort Cards - Check!
Favor Cards - Check!
Signs - Bar, Favor Cards, Restroom - Check!
Baskets - Favor Cards, Mad Libs, Programs - Check!
Restroom Baskets - Check!
Card Box - Check!
Guestbook Picture Frame - Check!
Photo Collage for Lobby - Check!
Bouquet Photo Charms - Check!
Bouquet Wraps for BP - Check!
Jewelry for BP - Check!
Photo Collages for BP - Check!
OOT Bags - Check!
OOT Bag Cookies/Bags - Check!
OOT Bag Water Bottles - Check!
Info Pamphlets - Check!
Cocktails Invites - Check!
Beach Picnic Invites - Check!
Attire
Order dress and accessories - Check!
Have dress fitted/altered/bustled - Check!
Have dress/veil steamed - Check!
Have butterfly sewn into dress lining - Check!
Break in wedding day shoes - Check!
Beauty/Health
Decide on hairstyle - Check!
Decide on makeup look - Check!
Book hair/makeup trial - Check!
Book hair/makeup appointments - Check!
Have hair cut/colored - Check!
Have mani/pedi/eyebrow waxing - Check!
Teeth whitening at home - Check!
Lose 25 lbs - made it to 20!
Get a tan - Check!
Book dentist appointment/teeth cleaning - Check!
Book dermatologist appointment - Check!
Venue
Sign venue contract and submit deposit - Check!
Complete venue payments - Check!
Have menu tasting - Check!
Finalize dinner selections - Check!
Finalize cocktail hour selections - Check!
Finalize vendor drop-off/arrival times with venue - Check!
Forward evening timeline to venue - Check!
Forward guest list/meal selections to venue - Check!
Cake
Sign contract and submit deposit - Check!
Have cake tasting - Check!
Finalize cake flavors/decor - Check!
Photography
Sign contract and submit deposit - Check!
Forward "photo inspiration" to photographer - Check!
Forward "must take" list to photographer - Check!
Make final payment - Check!
Music
Sign contract and submit deposit - Check!
Finalize major music selections - Check!
Finalize reception playlist - Check!
Finalize evening timeline with DJ - Check!
Make final payment - Check!
Wedding Party
Finalize wedding party - Check!
Arrange reception toasts - Check!
Arrange blessings - Check!
Have groomsmen/dad fitted for tuxes - Check!
Finalize dress selections with bridal party - Check!
Guests
Finalize guest list - Check!
Finalize rehearsal dinner guest list - Check!
Set up database with guest list + addresses - Check!
Set up hotel block for OOT guests - Check!
Set up wedding website for OOT guests - Check!
Put together OOT Welcome Bags for hotel - Check!
Mail STDs (November) - Check!
Mail wedding invitations (February) - Check!
Mail rehearsal dinner invitations (March) - Check!
Finalize seating arrangements and meal selections - Check!
Ceremony
Write ceremony - Check!
Select readers - Check!
Select/assign readings - Check!
Have Brian renew notary license - Check!
Get ceremony to Brian for revisions- Check!
Print final version and bind - Check!
Transportation
Arrange wedding night transportation - Check!
Arrange shuttle service between hotel and venue - Check!
Work out carpooling for rehearsal/rehearsal dinner - Check!
Work out carpooling for beach picnic - Check!
Arrange airport pickup for international guests - Check!
Showers/Parties
Set up gift registries - Check!
Forward guest info to shower hostesses - Check!
Forward guest info to bachelorette hostesses - Check!
Purchase gifts for shower hostesses - Check!
Send thank you cards for CO shower - Check!
Send thank you cards for OH shower - Check!
Miscellaneous
Wrap wedding party/parent gifts - Check!
Wrap groom's gift and arrange delivery - Check!
Spring clean house - Check!
Clean carpets - Check!
Clean couches - Check!
Wash guest bedding and set up bedroom/baths for crashers - Check!
Last Minute Stuff
Apply for marriage license (March) - Check!
Have e-ring redipped - Check!
Have e-pics taken - Check!
Pick up dress/veil from steaming - Check!
Pick up tuxes - Check!
Pick up any non-package flowers - Check!
Have rings cleaned - Check!
Drop off non-flower decor to reception venue - Check!
Drop off OOT bags to hotel - Check!
Confirm arrival/drop-off times with vendors/venue - Check!
Confirm event timeline with vendors/venue - Check!
Email event timeline to wedding party and immediate family - Check!
Forward setup information to helpers - Check!
Pack wedding night bag/drop off at hotel - Check!
Pack picnic supplies/beach bag for Sunday - Check!
Prep casseroles/munchies for weekend events - Check!
Night Before
Prep flower arrangements - Check!
Bouquet wraps for BP bouquets - Check!
Sew photo charms on bridal bouquet, set in butterfly - Check!
Day Of
Get rosary from JB - Check!
Arrange tip distribution for vendors - Check!
Say I Do! - Check!
Afterwards
Return tuxes - Check!
File marriage license - Check!
File for name change (SS card, passport, drivers license, etc.) - Check!
Complete legal paperwork - in progress
Have wedding bands insured - Check!
Send wedding thank you cards - Check!
Have dress cleaned
Post DIY supplies for sale - Check!