cherish83
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Wedding Date: 11/29/2008 2:00 PM
Wed. Location: CLM
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Re: Repost form BHB To do List
i found this..
Here you go:
Engagement: Engagement Party/Family Get Together
Bridal Party: ~ Bridesmaids Pick bridal attendants Pick BM dresses Pick BM accessories Pick BM bouquets BM gifts Determine order down the aisle Determine if BP wants appt for hair, make-up, nails
Bridal Party: ~ Groomsmen Pick Groomsmen Pick tuxes GM bouts GM gifts Determine order down the aisle
Bridal Attire: Pick and order dress Veil Tiara Jewelry Shoes Undergarments- slip, bra, garters, stockings Lingerie Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue Dress Fittings Have dress and veil pressed Trial for hair Trial for make-up Make appointment for Nails Make appointment for Hair Confirm time and location with make-up artist Create Emergency kit for wedding day- Tylenol, bobby pins, chalk, hairspray, mints
Groom’s attire: Pick Tuxedo Shop Determine style and color of tuxes Select Groom’s attire Select GM’s attire Select Father’s attire
Stationary/Invitations: Gather addresses for guests STDs: Design STD Determine final count and print labels Get final cost from printer and send Order postage from usps.com Programs: Design programs and determine inside wording Design program basket Decide which usher will hand out programs and assign duty Invitations: Design Invitations Determine count Design Response Cards Design Reception Cards Include map from Reception hall Send to printer and get final cost Decide how to address envelopes with Calligrapher Envelope Seals Weigh Invitations and order postage from usps.com Send invitations Design Rehearsal Dinner Invitations Menus: Design Menu Cards Proof menu selection Place Cards/Table Numbers: Order place cards Address place cards and assign seating Choose and design Table Names Purchase Table Name Frames
Pre-Wedding Activities: Organize Rehearsal with Church Select location for rehearsal dinner Organize any sightseeing activities for OOT guests Out of Town Welcome Baskets- create and deliver to various hotels Update Wedding website with travel info, activity info Block and reserve three hotels for OOT guests Reserve rate with aa.com for airline tickets Register for gifts Favors: Order Favors Assemble favors
Bridal Accessories: Guest Book and sign in pen Personalized cake knife and server Personalized toasting flutes
Vendor Information: Create emergency contact list with all vendor information, including contracts Create a photo MUST have list for photographer. Include all important do not miss shots. Family/Groups and any special poses. Remember to indicate each person’s relationship to us. Decide if we want a 3rd location for pictures and book Create a Video MUST have list for Videographer. Assign a member of families to act as liason to photographer and videographer Create playlist for Band/DJ Determine First Dance song, BP song, parents songs and cake cutting song Schedule second meeting with Florist for sample centerpiece Schedule meeting with Reception hall to determine menu, linens, order of evening Confirm with all vendors re: appropriate locations, times and services
Transportation: Decide on limo transportation Reserve Guest Transportation Coordinate times for bus to pick up and drop off guests Determine if limo company provides aisle runner Have written explicit directions for driver to all locations
General Wedding: Decide on Gift for Groom Purchase gifts for parents Purchase gifts for Groom’s parents Have mothers coordinate attire Decide if we want to take dance lessons and organize Decide on wedding ring style Purchase wedding rings Apply for MARRIAGE LICENSE Create timeline for wedding day Designate someone to pay vendors and tips Confirm all airline and hotel reservations Complete Pre Cana Determine who will take stuff home from reception hall Have gown and tux bags for after reception
Ceremony: Decide on musical selections for ceremony- Processional song for parents, BP, bride/father and Recessional song Select readings and give copies to readers Select readers Unity and memory candles Decide on pew bows and other decorations Determine if aisle runner with come from limo company or order one
Reception: Order Cake- determine style, favor, size- # of layers, color and type of icing Purchase box for storing top layer Order Cake topper Attend tasting and agree on final menu Submit final menu selection to Reception Hall, confirm special requests Get final guest count Seating chart- determine number and types of tables Determine what time dinner will start Special announcements to be made Determine timeline for evening Cocktail room décor and seating Coordinate food for BP in Bridal Suite Select Traditions we want to include: first dance, cake cutting, parents dance, toasts, garter toss, bouquet toss.
Honeymoon: Decide on destination location Determine budget Research resorts and hotels Choose travel agent Plan Activities Coordinate who will watch house/get mail
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