less than 2 months and freaking out- am I forgetting anything

i2012do

Married Ladies help! I am having a freak out that I am forgetting something.On top of it my nana is terminally ill so after work every night I am going to the nursing home to be with her- and I feel like I am forgetting to do things I should be out doing.


What's Done:
Everything is booked (i think)
reception venue
caterer
dj
trolley
hotel rooms
photographer
cake
DOC
flowers
Am I missing anything else big? We aren't doing video...

The rehearsal is scheduled and the dinner planned- I have to get invites out.

Here are my DIY projects I have to get done:
Framed photos for generation table
Cover 24" letters in fabric
Finish painting table #'s
Tie up all the flip flops I bought and size them with tags
clean all my gold chargers
Put together OOT bags


I have no idea what I am doing for placecards.I wanted to do something fun and unique but I am OUT of ideas- and think I am going to throw in the towel and just do plain white cards. I wanted to put them all on trays that were covered in faux pearls- but I don't know if that is going to be time consuming/pricey...

I don't think we are doing favors orther than the flip flops and my mom wants to put some jars of jordan almonds near the bar (god forbid this italian doesn't have the jordan almonds)

Obvisously as it gets closer we have the seating chart to figure out and the timelines

What am I missing!

i2012do

oh and my MUA and hair is booked too
I've already had one trial with both

I have another trial tentatively schedule Friday depending on what happens with my nana. and then another hair trial during my final dress fitting.

ghowlett

Ceremony/officiant confirmed?

URIsweethearts

you sound like me - constantly going through everything!!
i make massive to do lists and notes and then when i go through them all they are all the same -
i am trying to just have a good summer but it's hard! so much to do!
i wanted to look for a new job too so i wouldnt have to come back here after the wedding- yea right. like i have the time!
our july is kinda quiet - better than june was so i'm hoping we can get a lot done.
august is going to be a nightmare.
 once it comes- thats it all the way to the wedding (9/14)
sounds like you are doing good though...
just breathe - i need to remind myself all the time!

i2012do

Yes officant is booked!! But I have no idea if i am supposed to send tem a wedding invite- and invitie them to our wedding!?!!?!

I am freaking out a bit beacuse we are at the mercy of my nana and so no one is in WEDDING mode, and then we will have funeral and stuff this weekend or next week.

Then i have my best friends wedding to go to, and then my bachelorette is teh 28th

then i feel like its crunch time.!!!

bells24412

You seem to be fine.

I didn't send my priest an invite I told him verbally.

It doesn't seem like you are missing anything. Do you have any FG or RB? Do you have everything for them and the WP?

Goodluck.

i2012do

it just feels like there is always something big missing.
I have my WP gifts, but I need to wrap the gifts, so maybe i will do that sometime soon.

HeatherR45

I sent my JP an invite, she declined, which I've read that most will unless they are a close family friend, but it's still a nice gesture.
I wouldn't stress too much about the placecards or anything "extra" that you are trying to do. I've heard from many brides that guests don't even notice/care about the small extra details that brides do.
Are you set with appointments for alterations?
My date is the same as yours

RoyalOrient

You sound like you are on top of things. What about the groomsmen and their tuxes? Is that all set? As for the cards, you could do this. Just buy loose faux pearls or pearl necklaces and use the plain white or metallic white cards with the names printed on them. Simple and fairly inexpensive. 

bells24412

Are you having favors? I dont think i saw it on the list do you gave all your ceremony stuff? I.e. unity candle if you are doing it. Reception items i.e., card box cake cutting stuff etc.? Trust me you sre going to drive yourself crazy if you are forgetting something i am sure you probably have everything in order. The last things are probably going to be your place cards snd seating chart. I am a month out snd i have been trying to tell myself not to freak out because i have everything. Good luck!

i2012do

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_rhode-island_less-than-2-months-and-freaking-out-am-i-forgetting-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:122Discussion:521e7d4b-d61b-48d3-bedd-12227ee05eadPost:178a4854-bd91-4124-bc68-ca0a657626da">Re: less than 2 months and freaking out- am I forgetting anything</a>:
[QUOTE]I sent my JP an invite, she declined, which I've read that most will unless they are a close family friend, but it's still a nice gesture. I wouldn't stress too much about the placecards or anything "extra" that you are trying to do. I've heard from many brides that guests don't even notice/care about the small extra details that brides do. Are you set with appointments for alterations? My date is the same as yours :)
Posted by HeatherR45[/QUOTE]

Yay for August 25th!! My first fitting is July 12th


Moni- That is the exact Idea I saw but I can't figure what to do about a bottom plexi glass piece or something to put the pearls in. I was thinking I can buy a few bags of faux pearls for under 20 bucks, but no idea what to put them in--on a tray or something?
If anyone has any ideas let me know!

bells24412

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_rhode-island_less-than-2-months-and-freaking-out-am-i-forgetting-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:122Discussion:521e7d4b-d61b-48d3-bedd-12227ee05eadPost:e91b0a70-2f41-4a98-b138-8bac72b4cb6e">Re: less than 2 months and freaking out- am I forgetting anything</a>:
[QUOTE]Yes officant is booked!! But I have no idea if i am supposed to send tem a wedding invite- and invitie them to our wedding!?!!?! I am freaking out a bit beacuse we are at the mercy of my nana and so no one is in WEDDING mode, and then we will have funeral and stuff this weekend or next week. Then i have my best friends wedding to go to,<strong> and then my bachelorette is teh 28th then i feel like its crunch time.!!!
</strong>Posted by i2012do[/QUOTE]

The day you have your bachlorette party is the day I get married, so have a blast and I am sure you will not forget anything!! :)

i2012do

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_rhode-island_less-than-2-months-and-freaking-out-am-i-forgetting-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:122Discussion:521e7d4b-d61b-48d3-bedd-12227ee05eadPost:2b9d66dd-720a-40d9-9f57-1ca5fe79d3f9">Re: less than 2 months and freaking out- am I forgetting anything</a>:
[QUOTE]Are you having favors? I dont think i saw it on the list do you gave all your ceremony stuff? I.e. unity candle if you are doing it. Reception items i.e., card box cake cutting stuff etc.? Trust me you sre going to drive yourself crazy if you are forgetting something i am sure you probably have everything in order. The last things are probably going to be your place cards snd seating chart. I am a month out snd i have been trying to tell myself not to freak out because i have everything. Good luck!
Posted by bells24412[/QUOTE]

Oh good luck!! i am sure you have everything together as well!
I honestly didn't think about a cake server at all, but my mom bought us one and gave it to me at my shower... and we aren't doing anything like a sand ceremony or unity candle at the ceremony so I don't have to worry about that!phew

I think we are just doing the flip flops as favors for the ladies.

JandA7406

I would check Michaels, Target or Walmart for clear or silver trays.  If its going to be covered like the picture, I wouldn't be too concerned on how nice looking the tray is.  Iparty may even have something and with all of the 4th stuff you should be able to find something and if you can't find the color you want, spraypaint a colored one!!

JandA7406

Also, if you can---if you find ones you like but they are pricey, just return them after the wedding if they don't get damaged.

LOMLBOAT

It seems like you have everything together.  What I did is I went through each part of the day and made a 'timeline' kind of list and that helped me make sure I had taken care of everything.

day before - rehearsal, RD, WP gifts, parent gifts, speeches?

morning of - make-up/hair, dress, accessories, shoes, any personal time with anyone?, gifts?, photographer, flowers, confirm w/ limo, send a text to future hubby!!, alone time?, BMs ready/have everything?, limo have snacks/drinks for after ceremony?

ceremoney - officiant, programs?, fans?, cute seating poem?, aisle runner, unity candle, pew bows/cones/flowers, chairs?, readers, any special additions/changes to ceremony

after ceremony - drinks, snacks, receiving line, photos, limo, directions, cocktail hour

reception - cocktail hour, menu cards, favors, seating scroll/place cards, card box, guest book, cake, cake cutters, table numbers, chargers, mints/jordan almonds for the bar, vases to hold the mints/jordan almonds, flowers for any tables or gift table, dj, speeches?, limo, accomodations.


I know I am probably missing a bunch, but just make a list of each part of the day, then as you look at each part, is there a sub category?  Like with the place cards, the sub category would be what to put them on.  That way you aren't missing anything if you go hour by hour through the day.

GL - it feels like a lot and overwhelming, but nothing important ever gets overlooked!

i2012do

omg thanks! that list helped. I am going to start doing that now- writing down teh day and then writing in things that go along with that time/moment.
I am also arriving a day early to Narragansett so I figured then id have time to unload and look everything over so god forbid we forget anything at home we can have someone get it!

OceanStBride

Yay!! I'm sure the next 2 months will go quickly. It sounds like you have everything under control! Are you doing the escort cards yourself or having a calligrapher do them? Make sure they're booked if someone else is doing them. Do you have a clear idea of how you want the tables, escort card table, card/guest book table? If you do, start labeling and putting stuff in boxes to drop off to the caterer. That tray looks cute what about loose pearls on the bottom with the cards on top less DiYing. I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. My Grandpop died 2 weeks before our wedding. Spend the time you want to with her the wedding stuff will come together it always does!!

i2012do

thanks!! so much.My nana actually passed away last night- but it is a relief that she isn't suffering anymore...

I really appreciate everyone's help!

I haven't decided what I am going to do with escort cards now-- i think i am just going to print them!

LOMLBOAT

So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers go out to your family!

i2012do

thank you so much, i appreciate it

RoyalOrient

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_rhode-island_less-than-2-months-and-freaking-out-am-i-forgetting-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:122Discussion:521e7d4b-d61b-48d3-bedd-12227ee05eadPost:d291d7b5-61e9-4e06-b3b0-73f428cbdfae">Re: less than 2 months and freaking out- am I forgetting anything</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: less than 2 months and freaking out- am I forgetting anything : Yay for August 25th!! My first fitting is July 12th Moni- That is the exact Idea I saw but I can't figure what to do about a bottom plexi glass piece or something to put the pearls in. I was thinking I can buy a few bags of faux pearls for under 20 bucks, but no idea what to put them in--on a tray or something? If anyone has any ideas let me know!
Posted by i2012do[/QUOTE]<div><div> </div><div>Also I am sorry to hear your Nana has passed away. My thoughts and payers to you and your family.</div><div>
</div><div>As for the place cards, save your sanity, you have enough on your plate. These little details, no one will miss them. What people will remember most is all the love at the wedding.</div><div>
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dberrett

So sorry for your loss!!!
I agree, just print the place cards and be done with it. No one really notices those things anyway. Some things I didn't see mentioned:
- Do you have a Guest Book?
- Are you having wedding programs?
- Are your BMs all set with their alterations?
- Does your florist know where and when to deliver your flowers?
- Once I had a timeline of the day set up, I emailed it out to all the BMs and GMs so that they can figure out their transportation and significant other's. Depending on your timeline, you'll need to think about how the girls' prep bags get from where you get ready to the reception.
- Type up a list of photos you must have and give to your photographer so he can make sure they all get taken and you don't have to think about it.
- List of songs to the DJ? Must play and Do Not Play!
Good luck!!

smiley143143

Sounds good! Just a random question..where did you get your gold chargers?..are you selling after wedding..mines in October an I need to get them..thanks!