As of today there are officially 23 days until DFH and I are married. I need to remember to take deep breaths, I still feel like I have a lot of little stuff to do. Luckily, this past weekend at home my mom and I were able to cross a lot off the to do list so I feel better than I did last week. I was even offered two free Pittsburgh Penguins hockey tickets this week, but I declined because I knew I have a ton of wedding stuff to do. DFH and I love the Penguins so this is serious, I don't even want to tell DFH about the tickets I know he will be bummed.
Here is where I am in terms of my list accomplishments and near future "To Do's" with less than ONE month to go!
1.
Pick a Date -----------------CHECK
2. Reception Venue ------------ CHECK
3
. Church --------------------------CHECK
* So excited to be getting married in the church I grew up in.
4..
Band ------------------------------CHECK
5..
Photographer----------------CHECK
6. .
Wedding Dress and Veil--CHECK
* So. Excited. This makes everything feel so real
7.
Engagement Party-------------CHECK
* This was not on my check list, but my parents hosted a fabulous engagement party for DFH and I over Christmas so I had to add it to my check list
8.
Announce Engagement in the paper---------CHECK
9.
Ask Bridal Party To Be In Wedding ---------------CHECK
10. Take Engagement Pictures----------------------- CHECK
11.
Hire Organist for Ceremony ----------------------CHECK
12.
Reserve Hotel Rooms ----------------------------CHECK
13.
Choose Bridesmaid Dresses--------------------CHECK
14.
Book a Florist---------------------------------------CHECK
15.
Pick and Book a Rehearsal Dinner Location------CHECK
16.
Register--------------------------------------CHECK
17.
Choose Save The Dates--------------------------------CHECK
18.
Rent Chairs---------------------------------------------CHECK
19.
Order Groom and groomsmen attire--------------CHECK
20. Research / Book Videographer----------------- I still want to do this.
21. Research/ Book Transportation--------------------- CHECK
22.
Book Hairstylist--------------------------------CHECK
23. Book Makeup --------------------------------1/2 check, waiting on the contract.
24.
Attend Caterer Food Tasting--------------------CHECK
25.
Meet with our minister-----------------------------CHECK
26.
Ask KLS to sing at our ceremony -----------------CHECK
* So excited for her to sing at our wedding!
27.
Complete Guest list ------------------------------------CHECK
28.
Research Invitations --------------------------------CHECK
29.
Order Invitations CHECK
30.
Set up wedding website--------------------------CHECK
31.
Book day after wedding photographer CHECK
32.
Research Honeymoon -------------------------CHECK
33.
Book Honeymoon CHECK
34. Decide on Ceremony Music------------------- 1/2 check. We need to finalize our song list.
35.
Find/Order reception décor items ------------------CHECK ( I think at this point we have everything, I think I went to Michaels at least 3 times a week this summer)
36.
Finalize Welcome Bag ideas------------------------CHECK ( just need to put the bags together
37. Decide on Table Number design CHECK
38.
Decide on Place Card design------------------CHECK ( waiting for final head count )
39.
Order Thank You Cards ---------------------CHECK
40. Pick out Bridal Shoes/ accessories-------------CHECK ( shoes, and jewelry picked out)
41.
Surprise Bridal Shower!! --------------------CHECK
* This was not on my to do list, but I had to share: My mom and bridal party hosted the best bridal shower ever for me last weekend! I was shocked! I think I was shaking the whole time. I can't imagine a better shower!
42.
Send Save The Dates -----------------------------Check
43. Pick out wedding bands CHECK
44.
Send out invitations-------------------------------CHECK
45. Research Send Off car ------------------------------Still debating about this
46.
Research / Order Favors--------------------------CHECK
47.
Hair Trial- scheduled for the next time I am home CHECK
48.
Dress fitting----------------------------------CHECK (Just had my 2nd one)
49. Ceremony Programs ------------------------ Working on these now.
50. Welcome Bag Programs -------------------- Working on these now.
51.
Something Borrowed -------------------------Check ( My Mom's Earrings)
51.
Something Blue------------------------------- Check ( Pearl on the Garter)
52.
Something Old -------------------------------Check ( The Garter is made from my Mom's wedding dress)
53.
Something New--------------------------------Check ( My wedding dress)
54.
Six Pence-----------------------------------------CHECK
55.
Meet with Florist and see centerpieces --------------CHECK
56.
Finish our sessions with the minister ----------------CHECK
57.
Ask our readers to read a verse at the ceremony ---------- CHECK
58.
Send out Rehearsal Dinner invitations ---------------------CHECK
59.
Apply for Marriage License ---------------------------------CHECK
60.
Speak with all the vendors for the rehearsal dinner ------CHECK
61. This wasn't on my list, but two of my Pittsburgh bridesmaids had an amazing shower for me in Pittsburgh at the cutest little bed and breakfast ( Post to come)
62. Have a fabulous bachelorette weekend with my bridesmaids--------------------CHECK
63. Finish DIY candle project
64. Order China for the rehearsal dinner
65. Rehearsal Dinner centerpieces
66. Work on Rehearsal Dinner Slide Show
67. Get day after the wedding outfit
68. Book Makeup/Hair for day after wedding pictures
69. Finish getting gifts for bridal party
70. Blow up pictures for reception.
71. Put together seating chart
72. Place Cards
73. Decide on Specialty Drink
74. Finalize song list for band
75. Finalize picture list for photographer
76. Get final count to Venue/Caterer
SO SO Soon!! DFH and I were at a wedding this past weekend, and it just made everything feel so real and we got so excited, knowing we would be in their position in only three weeks.
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