My Huge & Overwhelming To-Do List
Purple = check! Blue = in progress Gray = still to-do
Things to Book:
Venue Officiant Caterer DJ Florist Photographer Baker Blocked hotel rooms Bartenders Make-up artist Hairstylist Bride/bridesmaid nail appointment Rehearsal dinner location Things to Decide: Date Guest list Bridal party attendants Bridal party attire Color scheme Dinner selections Drink selections Wedding cake design Bouquets Centerpieces Linens Reception decorations Ceremony decorations Ceremony music Cocktail hour music Formal dances music (First dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Groom) Wedding day timeline Something old, new, borrowed & blue Things to Make: Design Save-the-dates Design invites and inserts Design monogram "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" cards Ceremony programs Envelope liners Programs Directional signs Menus Drink signs Photo share cards Escort cards Ribbon board to display escort cards Bride & Groom seat signs Bridal party thank you cards Parent thank you cards Wedding guest thank you cards Shower thank you cards Table numbers Cookie table sign Cookie displays Card box Birdcage veil Wire name hangers Bathroom baskets Stamped beverage napkins Globe string lights Lace-wrapped votives Table runners Moss initials Petal ribbon aisle runners Stamped favor bags for cookies | Things to Do:
Gather guest addresses Registry Create our wedding website Get engagement photos taken Schedule and attend dress fittings Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests Apply for marriage license Hair & make-up trial Make list of must-play (and must-not play) for DJ Make list of must-take pictures for photographer Plan honeymoon details Wrap bridal party gifts Change of name paperwork Prepare toasts or thanks to guests Bake cookies Give wedding day directions, schedule and contact list to parents and bridal party Give final head-count to caterer Confirm final payment amounts with vendors Confirm delivery location, date, time and final arrangement with florist Confirm location, date and time with photographer Confirm location, date and time with officiant Confirm location, date and time with baker Confirm location, date and time with caterer Confirm location, date and time with bartenders Confirm location, date, time and playlist with DJ Pack bags for honeymoon Rehearse ceremony Things to Order/Buy: My gown My jewelry My shoes My hair flower My keepsake garter and a toss garter Bridesmaid dresses Tuxedos Wedding bands Cookie ingredients Cookie favors bags Bridal party gifts Parents gifts Wish jar Toasting flutes Cake cutting set Cake stand Beer, wine, liquor and mixers for signature cocktails Things to Send: Save-the-dates Invitations Thank you cards for shower Thank you cards for wedding |