Welcome To Our Planning Bio

Here is what we've been doing leading up to our wedding day!


Wedding Blog

To follow my wedding progress, come check out my blog, Bride on a Budget

Wedding To-Do List

Things to Book:
Caterer
Ceremony & Reception Site (Booked)
Band or DJ (Booked)
Photographer (Booked)
Officiant (Booked)
Florist
Baker for Wedding Cake
Alterations
Make-Up Artist
Hairstylist
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment for Day Before Wedding
Rehearsal Dinner site
Wedding Night Lodging
Honeymoon (Cruise is booked.  Still need to get flight to Barbados)

Things to Decide:

Budget (Complete)
Date (Complete)
Guest List (Complete)
Bridal Party (Complete.  Thinking about adding more person to each side though)
Color Scheme (Complete)
Wedding Cake Design
Cake topper
Bouquets
Bouts
Centerpieces
Linens (Complete)
Reception Decorations
Ceremony Decorations

Vows
Readers
Ceremony Readings and Script
Ceremony Music
Formal Dances Music (First Dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Groom) (First Dance Complete)
Wedding Day Timeline
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (Still need something borrowed)
Photography location (Complete)
Menu
Program wording (Complete)

Things to Do:
Register for Gifts (Complete)
Block Hotel Rooms (Complete)
Plan Rehearsal Dinner
Finalize Menu and Service Details
Get Engagement Photos Taken (Complete)
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Confirm Reservations for Out-of-Town Guests
Apply for Marriage License
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trial
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not Play) for DJ or Band (Started...nowhere near complete)
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer (Started...nowhere near complete)
Confirm Honeymoon Reservations
Seating Plan
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Change of Name Paperwork
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Times and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date and Time with Photographer
Confirm Date, Location, Time and Playlist with DJ
Pack Bags for Honeymoon
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Rehearse Ceremony
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Write Thank-You Notes for Wedding

Things to Order:

My Gown (Complete)
My Accessories (Veil, Shoes & Garter Complete)
Bridesmaid Dresses
Tuxedos
Wedding Bands (Complete)
Favors (Complete)
Bridal Party Gifts
Parents Gifts (I know what I'm getting our mothers)

Things to Send:

Save-the-dates (Complete)
Invites
Thank-You Notes for Shower
Thank-You Notes for Wedding


Disclaimer

I've been collection images for a really long time, so if I've used one of your images without giving you credit, please let me know.


Contact Info

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to chat.  You can find me on the NE/Panhandle board or the March 2010 board.  My username is navybaby1113.  You can also email me: navybaby1113@gmail.com