I am in the midst of working with my florist on design and getting a final quote. I've had two meeting so far and have to go back yet again for a third. I've seen one design for a portion of my reception including my sweetheart table. I've also seen the design for my ceremony and my bouquet. All thus far I heart big time and am very excited about.
I still need to tie down my videographer with a contract which my WP is dealing with.
I am now gathering recs for backup bakers. I had one I thought I would use but now I am too sure as she isn't able to do the more intricate designs due to her age. She's been baking for over 25 years and she says she's not up to making all the rosettes, swirls, and such any longer. Her cakes are scrumptious though! Yummy.
So what are you up to?
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Re: So Where is Everyone with their Planning?
We have the invitations down to two options, I just have to take FI to see them in person so we can decide. I also want to get flowers figured out this month since they'll actually be in season so we can see what we'll get.
Those are whats on my immediate to-do list.
Wow, you gals are all so good!
So far I have:
-Venue (on site catering)
-Band
-Hotel room block and bridal suite
-Meeting photog we will book this coming Sat (I went to HS w her)
-Florist appt in Nov.
Trying to plan a wknd to go dress shopping! My Mom is local but MIL is OOT and would like to include her. Wknds are packed w our wedding to-do's and attending weddings! AHH
I have to agree that you ladies are on it!! It feels good knowing where everyone else is at so I don't feel terribly behind.
I have my dress, the church, the reception space (Only have two catering options and waiting to do that at the begining of the year when my parents want to put a deposit down), my photographer (took engagment photos already), have the color and designer for my maids (they just have to pick out their style).
Right now I'm trying to figure out flowers either getting a florist or maybe just doing the center pieces ourselves.. Also meeting with some wedding planners to possibly book a DOC. Not sure if I need one yet but I'm going to meet with some and figure it out from there.
Everyone keeps telling me to wait to book our photobooth and DJ in Jan. when there are a ton of bridal shows.. Is that too late?? Not sure!
- Ceremony Location
- Reception Location
- Catering Booked
- Photographer Booked
- Engagement Photos in two weeks
- Hair and Makeup Booked
- Wedding Party chosen
I've just started looking for dresses a few weeks ago, and I think I'll have one picked by the end of the year. Bridesmaid dresses are being researched, but I think we'll take care of that in the new year.
The wedding commissioner we want doesn't book 2015 weddings until the new year, so we will be booking him January 1st haha!
We have a mutual friend that is a florist that has offered to help with bouquets and flowers, and we will be meeting up closer to Christmas to decide what we want.
I've started chipping away at small decorations, via coupons at Michael's and facebook re-selling groups. I'll start getting bigger items in the new year.
We've ordered some invitation samples from online companies, but haven't completely decided yet.
Our accommodations will probably be booked before the end of the year.
Feels like there's been so much done already, but still so much to go!
Last year we moved away from our hometown for work, so we are planning a 'destination' wedding back in our hometown. It's been a little more stressful than I thought it would be, realizing how many things need to be done in person, and can't be done on weekends! I'm thinking my FI is going to get delegated to do a bunch of things next year as he works 10 and 5 while i only have weekends off.
Ceremony Venue
Reception Venue
Photographer
Caterer
DJ
Items to assemble into centerpieces (pending vision actually being pretty IRL)
All fake flowers bought to be assembled into bouquets and Bout's (FMIL allergic to real flowers)
Engagement photos done (anxiously awaiting proofs!!!)
Wedding rings bought
Bridesmaids dresses picked but not ordered (My MOH is 8.5 months preggo so we're waiting on that. Will order them by December 1 as the colour i want may be seasonal)
Save the dates sent (fairly early but a bunch of FI's friends are pilots and have to book vacation a year in advance)
- Florist
- Event designer (don't know her official title, basically the lady who dresses the church and reception)
- Photographers (2)
- Chosen bridesmaid and flower girl dresses
- Chosen my dress!!
Next on the list is talking to the company who makes some really lovely invitations I had a look at a little while ago, and tracking down a make-up artist
For those of you who have blocked hotel rooms, what's the ratio of rooms to total guests? I'm only expecting about 50 people and I think I'd only need about 10 rooms. Is it worth blocking rooms?
-Ceremony space, reception space and catering
-Officiant/DJ/MC (all the same person)
-Cake is booked (need to design it)
-Bridal Party is chose and confirmed
-Girls dresses are picked (not ordered)
-I have my dress and almost all accessories (just need to put together my veil and I need a bracelet)
-My wedding ring is bough (came as a set when FI got my engagement ring)
-Photographer (already did engagement shoot)
-Invitations are bought (need to print at home)
-All flowers are bought (need to assemble)
-Almost all of the decor is bought
-Decorator hired (also getting rentals from her)
-Room block is booked
-Bridal suite is booked
-Make up is booked
-Hair is booked
I'm mostly working on Christmas gifts right now but as soon as that's over I'll go into DIY overload there is a lot of spray painting to be done for all the decor, I have to make all the bouquets/corsages/boutonnieres and we have to go make our wine in the new year.
And I have my family working on a few projects
-Giant Jenga
-Giant Kerplunk
-Arch
-Cake Topper/table number holders
jmg-we have the same date! 9/265/15
Here's my updated list:
venue (it's a restaurant so food and bar on site)
my dress purchased (still need to decide on shoes and veil)
make up artist
bridesmaid dresses chosen but they will be purchasing them in March
hotel room block and bridal suite booked
flowers
band
photographer
cake
limo
favors (we're doing cake in mason jars-love them! We'll have a red velvet w cream cheese frosting and a pumpkin cake w vanilla buttercream)
event painter-we're having a painter paint our first dance. Guests will be able to see him paint throughout the evening
registry completed
I am waiting for a pricing quote from a mutual friend who's a graphic designer on our save the dates and invitations.
We're meeting w an officiant next week (we will have a non-religious ceremony at our venue)
FI family will be in charge of RD, they're OOT so I am giving them an option of 3 places and letting them choose (so far, I only have 2 good options)
I feel like I have most of the big things done so I'm feeling pretty good. We've decided on Amalfi Coast as HM destination but haven't done any official planning yet
Here's a link to our emgagement pics that we did last wknd
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