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October Brides..what do you have left to do?

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Hamptonsbride06
"I'm Addicted"

Member since 12/04

1912 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/21/2006 1:30 PM

Wed. Location:

October Brides..what do you have left to do?

I feel like I have done so much..but at the same time still have so much to do!

Heres what I have left:
Pick out and order invitations
put together must take photo list
put together do not play/play list for dj
get pics for photo montage
buy under garments
shop for hm clothes
assemble favors
pick a cake
slipper basket
make programs
make menus
pick ceremony readings
dance lessons
schedule rehearsal and dinner
direction cards
oot boxes
bp gifts
parent gifts
pick tuxs
order fg dress
Buy cake topper
Get marriage license
put together emergency box



heres what I have done:

Booked Church
Booked RH
Booked Limos
Booked DJ
Booked Florist
Booked Photo/Video
Ordered Gown
Ordered BM Gowns
Ceremony Musicians
Registered


Am I missing things? What do you have done?

Posted 3/25/06 8:27 AM
 

MrsStefan
We're MARRIED!!!

Member since 1/05

5990 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/14/2006 10:00 AM

Wed. Location:
Giorgio's A++++++

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

OMG!!! I can't even think about it!! I still have SO much left to do.

Here is what I have done:
Band
reception site
church
church music person hired
flowers
limos
videographer
photographer
honeymoon booked
Gown is waiting in the shop for alterations
picked elbow lenght veil
makeup person booked
hair stylist booked
shoes/bag purchased
Ordered BM gowns
FG dress is at FH's house
Girls BP jewelry picked out
OOT Guest boxes purchased
Tiara puchased
Registered

Still need:
Book RD location
Ship FG dress to my cousin in California
Pick pics for video montage for videographer
put together must play/do not play list
Pick and order invitations
Make programs and menus
Pick out cake
Parents gifts
Guys BP gifts
Finish Girls BP gifts
Buy products for wish bowl
Finish wedding coloring book for FG and RB
Put together emergency box
Buy outfit for my shower
Pick tuxes
Continue paying off vendors!!!
Get marriage license
Buy undergarmets
Shop for HM clothes
Order favors
Buy stuff for OOT guest boxes
Order Cathedral lenght veil

And the list goes on....I could be here all day!!!!!

Posted 3/25/06 10:03 AM
 

kittythestray
I married my love!!

Member since 1/06

4789 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/1/2006 11:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Tall Grass - A+

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

I have done:
Reception site (getting married there)
Music
Flowers
Officient
Photographer
Music List
Invitations
My Gown
Headpiece & Veil
Shoes
Booked Makeup & Hair
Favors Ordered
Honey moon
FH Suit
Bought many decorative things (tablecloths, stuff for my place card table & ceremony things)
Got silk rose petals for throwing
Passport
Ordered BM dresses
Got our rings
Picked location for pics & back-up in case of rain

Have to do:
Attendent gifts
Programs & Menus (DIY)
Pick Readings
Pick my Jewelry (need my dress to come in first)
My craft projects

Not doing:
Limos
Flowergirl/ring bearer
OOT baskets
Blocking hotel rooms
Bathroom baskets

I'm SURE I'm forgetting stuff!


Message edited 3/25/2006 10:23:13 AM.

Posted 3/25/06 10:17 AM
 

kittythestray
I married my love!!

Member since 1/06

4789 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/1/2006 11:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Tall Grass - A+

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?


Posted by kittythestray

I have done:
Reception site (getting married there)
Music
Flowers
Officient
Photographer
Music List
Invitations
My Gown
Headpiece & Veil
Shoes
Booked Makeup & Hair
Favors Ordered
Honey moon
FH Suit
Bought many decorative things (tablecloths, stuff for my place card table & ceremony things)
Got silk rose petals for throwing
Passport
Ordered BM dresses
Got our rings
Picked location for pics & back-up in case of rain

Have to do:
Attendent gifts
Programs & Menus (DIY)
Pick Readings
Pick my Jewelry (need my dress to come in first)
My craft projects

Not doing:
Limos
Rehersal Dinner
Flowergirl/ring bearer
OOT baskets
Blocking hotel rooms
Bathroom baskets

I'm SURE I'm forgetting stuff!




WHOOPS!! Went to hit edit & hit Quote instead!

Message edited 3/25/2006 10:24:34 AM.

Posted 3/25/06 10:23 AM
 

shellibean
I love being a wife

Member since 10/05

1107 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/27/2006 7:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor (A+)

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

Thank you for posting this!!!!! I feel like I have gotten so much done, yet I have SOOOOOO much more to do!!!

Posted 3/25/06 12:20 PM
 

October Bliss
Beyond Obsession

Member since 8/05

7629 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/8/2006 2:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Country Gardens @ East Wind

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

Still left to do:

1. Order invites (finished/selected wording yesterday - should be done by end of week)
2. BP gifts for the guys only (FH is on his way so we can go to the mall and do this TODAY)
3. Order favors
4. Pick photos for video photo montage
5. Finalize do not/must play list for DJ (this is a work in progress - ceremony music & CH music already complete)
6. Compile must take photo list
7. Veil & shoes
8. Finish DIY projects (ex: print & assemble programs)
9. Seating Chart
10. Finalize menu & Select Cake
11. Get marriage License
12. Need to confirm chairs for ceremony
13. Need someone to do hair
14. PAY for everything
15. finalize HM (need airfare)

Completed:
1. Ceremony site & officiant
2. Hall
3. DJ
4. Limos and horse & carriage
5. Photographer
6. Videographer
7. Flowers
8. BP gifts for girls
9. DOC
10. My dress (should be in next week)
11. BM dresses & FG dress
12. Tuxes
13. Rehersal & dinner
14. Registry
15. E-pics
16. Guest List
17. Weddng Bands (including surprise engraving for FH)
18. Make-up artist selected

The fact that these two lists are almost the same size does not make me feel very good at the moment.

Posted 3/25/06 1:13 PM
 

Tria1110
Keeps getting better!

Member since 3/06

1130 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/27/2006 7:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Glen Cove Mansion

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

My date twin!

Meant for shellibean...

Message edited 3/25/2006 5:26:34 PM.

Posted 3/25/06 5:26 PM
 

reenielady
Happiness is Bliss

Member since 12/05

1117 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 2:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Woodbury Country Club

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

I have so much to do i have been crazy at work so i haven't done anything in 2 months

So i will say this is what i have done

Church
Hall
Dress
Music
priest
Photographer
toasting flutes
ring bearer pillow
oot hotel block
limos
registered
std's
hair stylist

Everything else left. I am hoping to get bm dresses very shortly. I can't wait for April 15th!!!!!!

Posted 3/25/06 10:52 PM
 

SOON TO BE MRS. B
The Happiest Wife Ever!!!!!!!!

Member since 10/05

1310 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/14/2006 4:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Cottage at Milleridge Inn

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

you guys have gotten so much done!

here's what I have done so far:
my dress and veil
MOB dress, Grandmother of Bride
picked BMs dresses, prob order this month
OOT hotels blocked
brunch booked
RD booked and rehearsal scheduled
reception
DJ
florist
photg/video
picked invites, programs, napkins, coasters, matchboxes
pre cana
booked hair and makeup with my usual girl, need to do trials
honeymoon
registered
save the dates
ordered one part of BM gifts

left to do:
tuxes
wedding bands
limos and buses for OOT
menus
GM gifts
BM gifts
parent gifts
gifts for readers/gift bearers
marriage license
shoes and jewelry for me
all the final stuff - lists for photog, DJ, seating etc
toasting flutes, cake cutting set, guest book

i am sure I am forgetting 1000 things....

Message edited 3/26/2006 2:09:59 PM.

Posted 3/26/06 2:08 PM
 

debsey75
Attitude? Who me?

Member since 2/06

2550 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/20/2006 3:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

OMG - So I thought I was doing good until I read all your posts. I think I am going to scream.

Posted 3/26/06 7:21 PM
 

scappy123
I Love My Baby!

Member since 1/06

2357 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/14/2006 2:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow-WGP

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

I have too much stuff to even list

Posted 3/26/06 8:09 PM
 

autumn
Good bye 06 board its been fun

Member since 10/04

3126 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/7/2006 3:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Majestic Gardens A++++

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

Left to do:

Order FG dresses
Waiting on BM's to get measurements
Choose Tiara, bridal jewerly
Buy Shoes
Buy undergarments
Fittings
Hair/Makeup Trial
Buy BP gifts
Buy Parents gifts
Have FH go for Tuxes
Buy wedding Bands
Finalize things with vendors
Order Invites
Order Favors
Marriage License
Pay remaining balance of HM
Book night of wedding stay
Choose music for church
Finish Registry
Direction Cards


What else have I forgot???????

Posted 3/26/06 8:36 PM
 

beaviss80
knOw yOur RoLe !

Member since 11/05

1584 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/1/2006 11:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Bridgeview Yacht Club

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?

sooo much, but here are the things i've done...
*booked hall
*photographer
*florist
*officiant
*band
*make up
*my dress
*most of my bm dresses have been ordered
uh oh i think thats all !!!!!!

Posted 3/26/06 8:42 PM
 

beaviss80
knOw yOur RoLe !

Member since 11/05

1584 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/1/2006 11:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Bridgeview Yacht Club

Re: October Brides..what do you have left to do?


Posted by kittythestray


Posted by kittythestray

I have done:
Reception site (getting married there)
Music
Flowers
Officient
Photographer
Music List
Invitations
My Gown
Headpiece & Veil
Shoes
Booked Makeup & Hair
Favors Ordered
Honey moon
FH Suit
Bought many decorative things (tablecloths, stuff for my place card table & ceremony things)
Got silk rose petals for throwing
Passport
Ordered BM dresses
Got our rings
Picked location for pics & back-up in case of rain

Have to do:
Attendent gifts
Programs & Menus (DIY)
Pick Readings
Pick my Jewelry (need my dress to come in first)
My craft projects

Not doing:
Limos
Rehersal Dinner
Flowergirl/ring bearer
OOT baskets
Blocking hotel rooms
Bathroom baskets

I'm SURE I'm forgetting stuff!




WHOOPS!! Went to hit edit & hit Quote instead!

oh my god date twin you did so much more than me hahaha

Posted 3/26/06 8:44 PM
 
 

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