I feel like I am at crunch time for wedding stuff as we are just about 9 weeks out, and I wanted to have a quick sanity check of all the pieces to see if I am forgetting anything. I am one of those people that usually has it all together, and for some reason I am feeling totally overwhelmed!!
1) Venue booked - will hold 175, 158 invited, and with early regrets sent, we believe we will be at around 135. We are fully hosting everything. Ceremony, cocktails and reception are all in the same place, which is also a hotel, so we didn't need to worry about any transportation for guests.
2) Since 95% of the people invited are coming from out of state, we sent the invites out slightly early. Invitations went to everyone with a save the date. We are collecting RSVPs now, as the coordinator has indicated final counts are necessary 25 days out. Our room block closes 45 days out.
3) Rehersal is scheduled for the Friday at 4pm, and then we are having a large welcome reception/ rehersal dinner including any OOT guests and we have worked with the restaurant to have a final contract on that.
4) Officiant is currently writing the ceremony. In MA we need to get the Marriage license no more than 60 days out so we are going in the second week of March. Fiance has confirmed he has all the paperwork on his divorce.
5) Attire - Fiance and Bestman have been measured and tuxes are on order. Bridesmaid was told to wear whatever she wants and is considering rent the runway. I have had 1 fitting, and am scheduled for a second, with time for a potential third. Accessories and shoes are also covered.
6) Hotel welcome bags are planned, but will not be assembled until final room bookings come in.
7) Cake tasting is scheduled for next week.
8) Registry completed for shower in a couple weeks.
9) DJ has indicated he will meet with us 1 month out to finalize details. Photographer (same company as DJ) will also meet with us at the same time.
10) Florist has confirmed order, but is waiting on final table count to finalize.
11) VIPs flights are booked and transport we have helped them with transport to the wedding.
Okay - have at it... what have I missed... other than taking a deep breath! Thanks in advance. I am ever so grateful for everything I learned on this board, but it has made me paranoid that I will miss something that would make this properly hosted!