The Checklist
THE CHECKLIST
This list was stolen from Sunbird, who stole it from PaigeMcC. Who totally stole it from Acrosthec. Her list is so comprehensive that we couldn't even begin to make one that good. So here we go!
Things to book:
Ceremony Site - CHECK!
Reception Site - CHECK!
Rehearsal Dinner Site - CHECK!
Officiant - CHECK!
Ceremony Musicians - CHECK!
Photographer - CHECK!-
Baker for Wedding Cake - CHECK!
DJ - CHECK!
Hairstylist - mini check! Planning on using my regular hairstylist/friend from high school
Make-Up Artist - CHECK!
Honeymoon - This one is up to Mr. Wildcat!
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment - CHECK!
Things to Decide:
Budget - CHECK!
Date - CHECK! March 24, 2012
Color Scheme - CHECK! Cornflower blue, navy, silver/gray
Bouquets - CHECK! I'm making carnation bouquets for the BM and my brooch bouquet has arrived!
Centerpieces - CHECK! wine bottles have all been collected, need to be painted, need to order flowers (see DIY page)
Reception Decorations - CHECK! purchased some table runners and napkins
Ceremony Decoration - CHECK!
Bridal Party Photography locations
Wedding Day Timeline - finally CHECK!
Guest List - CHECK! (Though we are still adding guests when necessary)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue - CHECK!
Old: Grandmother's diamond in my the engagement ring, pieces from my mother's bouquet/ring bearer pillow
New: My dress
Borrowed - A ring that was Mr. Wildcat's Oma's, lent to me by his mother
Blue: My e-ring is blue, earrings and bracelet, too
Wedding Cake Design - CHECK!
Ceremony Readings and Script - CHECK!
Readers - CHECK!
Ceremony Music - CHECK!
Formal Dances Music - CHECK!
Things to Order/Buy:
Wedding Dress - CHECK!
Veil - CHECK!
My Jewelry - Earrings and Bangle... CHECK!
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit - CHECK!
Shoes - CHECK!
Garter - Not having one.
Save-the-dates - CHECK! Went out at the beginning of September
Flowergirl Basket - She'll be carrying a 'Here Comes the Bride' sign - CHECK!
OOT Bags - CHECK!
Tuxes - CHECK!
Guestbook tree - CHECK!
Bride's Wedding Ring - CHECK! Mr. Wildcat designed and purchased it when he got my e-ring
Groom's Wedding Ring - CHECK!
Cake Stand - CHECK (provided by baker)
Bridesmaid Dresses - CHECK! After Six 6506 -Cloudy with midnight sash
Gifts:
parents - polo shirt from venue for dad, silver bracelet for mom - CHECK
wedding party - CHECK!
Flower Girl - flower frame and purse - check!
Readers - CHECK!
Favors Hostess Gifts - wedding showers - CHECK!
Things to Make:
Photoshare Cards - CHECK!
Brooch bouquet for bride - CHECK
Bead bouquets for 3 BMs - CHECK
Boutonnieres for GM and Groom - ordered from etsy CHECK!
Corsages for MOB and MOG - ditto above CHECK!
OOT Bag - CHECK!
Menus - CHECK!
Invitation package: CHECK!
- Inserts - RSVP Insert - RSVP Envelopes -- Invitations
- Outer Envelopes
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations - CHECK!
Ceremony Programs - CHECK
Card box - CHECK! (bought the wine barrel/planter, need to paint it and make the top)
Things to Do:
Register - Bed, Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel - CHECK!
Block hotel rooms - CHECK!
Pick a Hairstyle - CHECK!
Finalize Menu and Service Details - CHECK!
Get Engagement Photos Taken - CHECK!
Take Engagement Ring to be appraised - CHECK!
Plan Rehearsal Dinner - CHECK! (Handed off to MOG)
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trials - CHECK! (Jan. 28)
Apply for Marriage License
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings - first one 12/13/11
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ - CHECK!
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
Make List of Details for DOC
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) - CHECK!
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished
Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to venue
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Rehearse Ceremony
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates - CHECK!
Wedding Invitations - CHECK!
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) - CHECK!
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations - CHECK!
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
This list was stolen from Sunbird, who stole it from PaigeMcC. Who totally stole it from Acrosthec. Her list is so comprehensive that we couldn't even begin to make one that good. So here we go!
Things to book:
Ceremony Site - CHECK!
Reception Site - CHECK!
Rehearsal Dinner Site - CHECK!
Officiant - CHECK!
Ceremony Musicians - CHECK!
Photographer - CHECK!-
Baker for Wedding Cake - CHECK!
DJ - CHECK!
Hairstylist - mini check! Planning on using my regular hairstylist/friend from high school
Make-Up Artist - CHECK!
Honeymoon - This one is up to Mr. Wildcat!
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment - CHECK!
Things to Decide:
Budget - CHECK!
Date - CHECK! March 24, 2012
Color Scheme - CHECK! Cornflower blue, navy, silver/gray
Bouquets - CHECK! I'm making carnation bouquets for the BM and my brooch bouquet has arrived!
Centerpieces - CHECK! wine bottles have all been collected, need to be painted, need to order flowers (see DIY page)
Reception Decorations - CHECK! purchased some table runners and napkins
Ceremony Decoration - CHECK!
Bridal Party Photography locations
Wedding Day Timeline - finally CHECK!
Guest List - CHECK! (Though we are still adding guests when necessary)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue - CHECK!
Old: Grandmother's diamond in my the engagement ring, pieces from my mother's bouquet/ring bearer pillow
New: My dress
Borrowed - A ring that was Mr. Wildcat's Oma's, lent to me by his mother
Blue: My e-ring is blue, earrings and bracelet, too
Wedding Cake Design - CHECK!
Ceremony Readings and Script - CHECK!
Readers - CHECK!
Ceremony Music - CHECK!
Formal Dances Music - CHECK!
Things to Order/Buy:
Wedding Dress - CHECK!
Veil - CHECK!
My Jewelry - Earrings and Bangle... CHECK!
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit - CHECK!
Shoes - CHECK!
Garter - Not having one.
Save-the-dates - CHECK! Went out at the beginning of September
Flowergirl Basket - She'll be carrying a 'Here Comes the Bride' sign - CHECK!
OOT Bags - CHECK!
Tuxes - CHECK!
Guestbook tree - CHECK!
Bride's Wedding Ring - CHECK! Mr. Wildcat designed and purchased it when he got my e-ring
Groom's Wedding Ring - CHECK!
Cake Stand - CHECK (provided by baker)
Bridesmaid Dresses - CHECK! After Six 6506 -Cloudy with midnight sash
Gifts:
parents - polo shirt from venue for dad, silver bracelet for mom - CHECK
wedding party - CHECK!
Flower Girl - flower frame and purse - check!
Readers - CHECK!
Favors Hostess Gifts - wedding showers - CHECK!
Things to Make:
Photoshare Cards - CHECK!
Brooch bouquet for bride - CHECK
Bead bouquets for 3 BMs - CHECK
Boutonnieres for GM and Groom - ordered from etsy CHECK!
Corsages for MOB and MOG - ditto above CHECK!
OOT Bag - CHECK!
Menus - CHECK!
Invitation package: CHECK!
- Inserts - RSVP Insert - RSVP Envelopes -- Invitations
- Outer Envelopes
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations - CHECK!
Ceremony Programs - CHECK
Card box - CHECK! (bought the wine barrel/planter, need to paint it and make the top)
Things to Do:
Register - Bed, Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel - CHECK!
Block hotel rooms - CHECK!
Pick a Hairstyle - CHECK!
Finalize Menu and Service Details - CHECK!
Get Engagement Photos Taken - CHECK!
Take Engagement Ring to be appraised - CHECK!
Plan Rehearsal Dinner - CHECK! (Handed off to MOG)
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trials - CHECK! (Jan. 28)
Apply for Marriage License
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings - first one 12/13/11
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ - CHECK!
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
Make List of Details for DOC
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) - CHECK!
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished
Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to venue
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Rehearse Ceremony
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates - CHECK!
Wedding Invitations - CHECK!
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) - CHECK!
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations - CHECK!
Thank-You Notes for Wedding