September 2012 Weddings

Weeeeeekly Checcckkkkksssssssssssss!

Hello ladies! Jeez, I'm at 68 days right now! Crazy!

THIS PAST WEEK
-My sister helped me put together my pocket invitations which I was super happy about because they took FOREVER.
-Emailed a list of RD restaurants and a list to my FMIL. 
-Scheduled a hair trial for the 19th

THIS UPCOMING WEEK
-take invites to the post office
-call my seamstress to see if she will do my dress and when she wants me to come in
-finish addressing invites, they need to go in the mail on Tuesday!
-order totes for my BMs
-Call my florist to schedule an appointment
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Re: Weeeeeekly Checcckkkkksssssssssssss!

  • Last week:
    Had all invitations addressed and assembled
    Basically figured out flowers

    This week:
    Finalize flower plan
    Buy vases
    Return frames I was going to use for table numbers
    Look for table number holder making tutorials (wire work)
    Find the damn stamps I bought for the invitations. They disappeared!
    Stamp all invitations and rsvp envelopes
    Review ceremony draft
    Call seamstress a friend recommended to see if she can do alterations
    Make an appointment to see my hairdresser to decide on wedding hair and get a trim
    Buy a bar of the chocolate we'll use as favors to work out packaging. This will be terrible as I suppose I'll have to eat it when I am done! 

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  • Last week:
    Assembled, stuffed and stamped invites (yay!)
    I just finished allll the thank you notes from my shower- they are ready to be mailed (finally!)
    FI finally went to get his passport
    Picked out invites for RD
    Paid off our church musician

    This week:
    Meeting with a new DJ (ours just bailed last week!)
    Shoot our 'Love Story' with our videographer to be shown at the wedding (so nervous! lol)
    Going to see our cater set up before another wedding
    Order RD invites
    Find picture frame for our fingerprint tree guest book
    Dress fitting!
    Guys are being fitted for tuxes this week too

    Wow that list made me feel more productive than I thought! :-)
  • Last Week:
    Not a heck of a lot...

    This Week:
    Buy bags for hotel welcome bags & kiddie games
    Buy water bottles for hotel welcome bags
    Finalize the babysitters & dogsitter
    Buy stuff for the kid's bags (coloring books, crayons, Play-Doh, etc.)
    Finalize & print the menus
    Finalize the ceremony - send to both officiants
    Finalize the rehearsal dinner - get FMIL to sign the contract and submit deposit
    Order chopsticks for RD favors
    Create invitations for RD

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  • Last week: 
    - First fitting!! 
    - Ordered part of my parents' gift (a frame with personalized letter)
    - Finalizing addresses (invites are otherwise done)
    - Firs dance lesson

    Next week:
    - Bridal shower!
    - Hair/make up trial
    - Meeting with venue to finalize a lot of things- menu, desserts, chairs/tables, layout etc.
    - Send invites!!!! 

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  • Last Week
    - Finish invites (almost done) :)
    -Pick up girls flowergirl dresses
    -Figure out limo and bus (bach party)
    -Work on shower stuff with MOH

    This Week
    - Address and seal invites (Monday)
    - Ceremony details
    -BM to help with decor on Tuesday and Wednesday
    -Get details about rehearsal dinner
    -Second dress fitting on Friday
                ~Sounds about right~
  • Last Week - Mailed invites!! - started thank you notes from bridal shower - picked RD menu for tasting - cupcake tasting :) - updated budget worksheet - picked escort card design This Week - Finalize timeline with wedding planner and vendors - Mail makeup contract - Finish bridal shower thank yous
  • this past week:
    -sent thank you's for all my surprise shower presents
    -got our marriage license!
    -took dance lessons
    -had our engageaversary and 5 year dating anniversary (we got engaged on our 4 year anniversary)
    -got BM/GM gifts in mail

    this coming week:
    -final hair&makeup trial (sunday)
    -order last accessories i need
    -work on parent gifts/order
    -scan pictures
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    The Whimsical Wifey
  • Last Week:

    - Mailed the invitations, yes!  And started getting RSVPs back :)
    - Sent our ceremony music to our pastor to get it approved
    - Signed a contract for a house and ordered the appraisal and inspection


    This Week:
    - First dress fitting
    - Payoff baker and give them our cake topper 
    - Email wedding and rehearsal info to bridal party
    - Finalize ceremony decor

    Wow I just realized how short my to-do list has gotten.  Must be getting close to September!
    ~almost Mrs. Reese~
  • Last Week:
    -Booked Rehearsal Dinner Site
    -Chose Table Linens
    -Chose lighting scheme
    -Picked cake flavors (chocolate ganache raspberry and carrot!!)
    -Tallying RSVPs and realizing that everyone who comes to my wedding is probably going to get the most expensive meal option...

    This Week:
    -6 Year Dating Anniversary Wednesday!
    -BMs dress fitting
    -My first dress fitting
    -FI's bachelor party
    -Decide on Favors, Menu Cards, and shop for wedding mad libs
    -Mail out Shower Thank Yous
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  • Last week: ordered and received favors

    This week: MAILED INVITATIONS TODAY!!!
    meeting with photographer tomorrow
    hopefully shopping for wedding band
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  • Last Week:
    Met with photographer and set up timeline for the big day!
    Had hair trial and visited my dress with full hair and my veil!'
    Put together program wording
    Began getting rsvp's and started the attending list!!

    This Week:
    Order Thank you notes!
    Get FI's ring!
    Order Programs
    Get tiles for girls to stand on during ceremony (so their heels won't sink into the grass)
    Go with ring bearer to get measured/order suit! 

    And probably fit anything else in there...though I have a giant work project as well..life is crayyyy
  • THIS PAST WEEK
    -FSIL, her daughter, and one of my MOHs helped me address, stuff, and mail out the invitations.
    -Completed my cocktail napkins and RD napkins.
    -FI and I picked out our wedding bands.
    -Had my first dress fitting.
    -All but one groomsman was fitted for their tuxes.
    -Decorated the gift totes for the moms.

    THIS UPCOMING WEEK
    -Start logging RSVPs as they come in.  :)
    -Finish RD centerpieces.
    -Finish lanterns for cocktail hour decor.
    -Convince FI to pick and order groomsman gifts.
    -Setup final planning meeting with the Minister.
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