Monday, September 21, 2009

My Wedding Checklist

Planning a wedding.... sheesh. So fun but so time consuming and DETAIL oriented. Yesterday, those details almost overwhelmed me. A few people told me we should just elope and i almost agreed! (not really) I am so not a detail person and although i am a highly organized, the details make me feel like the time i was stuck on a rickety elevator in Cairo, Egypt b/t 2 random floors... ahhh!!

BUT- i feel like i have gotten a lot done and am pretty on target with the help of my sis, mom and amazing wedding planner:) i am starting to hit the lull where most of the big things are done and the rest can't really be decided on until a month or so before the wedding.... or am i? that is why i am soliciting the help of all my former, current or future (don't act like you haven't already planned your wedding!;) brides out there.

Take a look at my checklist and let me know what i am missing, way ahead on, or just what you think! oh, and the date is March 19th:)

Groom- check:)
Budget- check. (although i don't know how anyone sticks to it)
Dress- check. (awesome!!:)
His ring- check.
Wedding party- check.
Venue- check.
Caterer- check.
Photographer- check.
Website- check.
Accommodations- check.
Save the Dates and Invites- in the process.... (natalie, you should really have a blog)
Guest List- check./still progressing/the hardest thing ever.
DJ- check.
Videographer- seriously need to figure this one out. advice?
Engagement pics- double check:)
Alterations on dress- check.
Veil- uhh... need to get on that.
Bridesmaid gifts- check. love them!:)
Flowergirl & junior bridesmaids dresses- not yet.
Flowers- hopefully have it worked out???
Decor- check. (sigh of relief...)
All the hand made stuff i want to do- ....umm. i start next week. ha.
Registered- check. well almost
Ceremony plans- in the process.
Ceremony music- have the person- not the music.
Rehearsal dinner- nope. (as in haven't started)

ok so that is all i can thing of.... what can you think of, what am i leaving out, or where am i way ahead....??:)

6 comments:

Rhonda said...

Sounds like you are way ahead of the game..you are doing such a great job and I am proud of you..let me know what I can do other than the shower..your mom and I will work that out..love you>>

Rach said...

Sounds like you've planned most stuff! Are you doing favours? What about a cake? :o) xx

angela said...

thanks Rhonda!:) you will be a GREAT help with all the decorations stuff and the look of things;) you are SOO good at that. Can't wait till the shower!! Rach- we are not actually have a cake b/c but neither of us like cake that much so we are doing a chocolate fondue fountain instead with lots of goodies to dip into it:)

Tracy said...

I think you are seriously on top of things! All the stress down is worth it when you can chill out and enjoy your big day, and actually remember some of what goes on. Good luck!!!

Unknown said...

Looks like you are on top of it..."ceremony plans" are kind of a big area, though. That would include officiant, readers (if any), gifts for readers, music selections, etc....

You also need a marriage license, but you can't really do that for a while. :-)

If you need help with flowers, I have some experience in that area and would love to help!

Unknown said...

of course you're on top of things!!...you're name is angela elrod :D im so glad so much is done, im just not sure im ready for the handmaking part hehe. And we have to find flower girl dresses! this is such an exicting time and i love you so so much! :)