40 days to go and starting to feel overwhelmed!

AngelaBaker87

9/23 brides we only have 40 days to go! I just typed out a list of things left to do and it's long....There are 5 weekends left to do stuff, but really its only 3 weekends because I work one Saturday and have bachelorette party on another. EEEEK! Is this crazy or do you other late Sept brides have this much to do?

VENDOR STUFF:
*Contact Officiant again to make sure he can do 9-21 for rehearsal.
*Pick important songs and send them to DJ. (First dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Cake Cutting)
*Talk to DJ about wedding activity (shoe game?)
*Send pianist final decision for piano songs.
*Email venue with vase pictures and how many we need. Also ask them to send a link for liquor license.
*Finalize ceremony script and send to (Officiant)
*Email Florist to confirm things, Ask moms and grandmas how they want corsage, pinned or bracelet? Pick flower for groom and groomsmen boutineer.
*Make final payments to vendors.
THINGS TO GET:
*Contact cake place about pre-ordering tiramisu's.
*Get a few engagement pics developed and framed to display at wedding.
*Get lingerie.
*Apply for marriage license
*Buy alcohol (whiskey, vodka and wine)
*Buy garter set.
*Cuff links and watch for groom.
*Champagne and snacks for bridal room.
*Whiskey and snacks for groom room.
* Get Canvas frame for "guest book"? OR Fingerprint tree?
THINGS TO DO:
*Make table numbers.
*Have another hair trial and book hair stylist.
*Book place to get nails done.
*Get brows waxed 2 weeks before wedding (need to make appt)
*Ask bridesmaids if they'd rather have a gift or a pamper time with me day of wedding (nails done with me?)
*Have bridesmaids get their shoes.
*Decide where to take wedding pictures and where we'll get ready. (hair and makeup) Will put dress on at venue, bridal room.
*Make seating chart after guests have rsvp'd.
*Thank you cards for bridal shower.
*Break in wedding shoes.
*Have rings cleaned.
*Assign someone to take all gifts and dress etc after wedding.

At least I picked up my dress last night! WOOOO

AriesAngel86

Vendor Stuff:

- Make payments

- Finish choosing songs/give info to DJ 

- Finalize floral plan 

- Send officiant ceremony plan/readings

- Meet with photog to talk must have photos/schedule for the day

Things to Get:

- Favors (chocolate truffles)

- Card box (mom migh make it)

- Groomsen suits

- Gift for FI's parents

Things to do:

- Call outstanding RSVP'ers (date is 9-1)

- Make table numbers/escort cards

- Seating chart 

Those are the biggies I can think of... 

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lbarr088

I have a pretty long list of stuff.  For me, I just tackle things when I can.  In the near future I might have some extra time to get things done so I need to start buying some stuff for when I'm stuck in recovery mode.  

sparksfly

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_40-days-to-go-and-starting-to-feel-overwhelmed?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:79416337-e13d-4483-956c-36485cb9e27cPost:71f0f9e1-30e6-4823-9585-f72da6453c5c">40 days to go and starting to feel overwhelmed!</a>:
[QUOTE] *Talk to DJ about wedding activity (shoe game?)
Posted by AngelaBaker87[/QUOTE]

<div>What is the shoe game??? </div>

caitsboray

I dont even know how you ladies make lists! haha im pretty on top of things but i know if i made a list id completely freak myself out!!!

volleygurl0306

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[QUOTE]In Response to 40 days to go and starting to feel overwhelmed! : What is the shoe game??? 
Posted by sparksfly[/QUOTE]

The way I've seen the shoe game (OP you can correct me if your way is totally different) is the bride and groom sit in chairs with their backs to each other.  They each hold one of the grooms shoes and one of the brides.  Then the DJ asks questions about "who is more likely to..." and the bride and groom hold up the shoe of themselves or the other of who they feel fits what the DJ says.  So if the DJ said "who is more likely to sleep in on a Saturday?"  I would hold up my own shoe and FI would probably hold up my shoe because I need more sleep than him!  It is just a cute way to see what the bride and groom agree/disagree on and for the guests to get to know them better.  Just have to keep it to a reasonable amount of questions to keep guests interested.