Calling November Ladies :)

[Smurfysmiles]

Any new updates? How are things going for you all? Less than 3 months left, can you believe it!!!

Here is my to do list as of now:
Buy wedding rings (yes yes i know, it''s cutting it close lol)
Find a flowergirl (yes yes i know same thing lol)
Buy gifts for wedding party, parents and fi
Finish up the music list for the DJ
Talk with pastor about how the ceremony will go
Make ceremony programs
Put our announcement in the paper
Decide what candy to order for the candy buffet
Find new shoes
Get photos of parents, grandparents, great grand parents, etc. to frame and put on candy buffet table
Create a survival kit for the bridesmaids
Get marriage license

....can''t think of anything else, hope I''m not forgetting something!!!!

 

[cocolaw]

hello! i think we have the same date! nov 14?? i need to do a list too.

 

[cocolaw]

Done:
picked out cake/deposit
picked out flowers/deposit
picked food and caterer
brother received his official papers-he is now ordained!
wrote brother''s wedding speech/ceremony
found cousin''s reading
decided on table linens, found
sent save the dates
engagement pictures done
photographer deposit
found dress
found jewelry
found shoes
BOOKED HONEYMOON
MOH dress/jewelry
booked MOH room
selected invitations
have maps drawn/have maps in possession
booked bagpiper
ordered seed packets
ordered placecards
sent deposit to caterer
ordered cocktail napkins

to do:
call tourism office to compile list of suggested activities
send invitations
book the bagpiper
order cheese straws for guest baskets
get final quote from florist
get brother a suit
finalize music list for jazz trio
decide on gifts for parents
buy lights for reception
confirm with rental company
finalize cake design
do seating chart

WOW!!!! i was able to move a lot to the "done" list this time!!!

 

[Smurfysmiles]

I didn''t know we were date twins! it sure feels like it''s creepin up on us pretty quick huh!

 

[nani565]

Ohh Im Nov. 21!! lets see

DONE
Reserved the Church
Completed 1.3/3 pre-wedding counseling requirements
Booked the ceremony pianist and singer(still need to send deposit)
Reserved the reception venue
Chosen linens
booked a caterer
done a food testing
chosen a cake
booked a florist(still need to send deposit)
Booked the DJ
Booked photographer and sent deposit
Bought my dress
Bought my Earrings
Have my garters
Bought shoes
Chosen hairstyle
Bought my Veil
Ordered my head piece
Decorated my Unity Candle
Ordered and received my invitations
Ordered received and blinged up my Bridal Shower Invitations
Written direction for bridal shower
Printed all wedding envelopes
Ordered the ring boy pillows
Ordered a guest book and pen
Registered at 2 places
Chosen bridesmaid dresses and seamstress
Chosen and measured flower girls dress
Measured 3/4 bridesmaids
Chosen Groomsmen Tuxes
Measure 3/4 grooms
Booked honeymoon
Booked wedding night hotel room
Ordered and received my wedding band AND new Engagement ring
Ordered D's Wedding Band
Ordered shot glasses
Chosen Ceremony Music
Ordered Seating Frame

STILL TO DO
Draw Map for wedding invitations
Stuff wedding Invitations
Stuff Bridal Shower Invitations
Stamp and Send Wedding/Bridal invitations
Get ring boys measured
Get fathers measured
Buy Cake servers
Book wedding day transportation
Receive and Engrave D's Wedding Band
Find a place to live
Receive shot glasses
Buy hershey's kisses and little baggies
Finish pre-wedding requirements
Meet with our priest
Get marriage license
Plan and Book rehearsal dinner
Send Florist and Ceremony Musicians Deposits (this weekend)
Buy wedding Party Gifts
Buy parents Gifts
Pick up headpiece
Have first fitting (2 weeks!!!)
Have make up/Hair trial
Choose Ceremony Readings
Choose Reception Music
Make Seating Chart
Send Table numbers to be printed for seating frame


Hmmm I think that is it LOL!!! It is alot but atleast my done list is longer than my to do list!!!!

It has been a while since this post have you girls gotten any more done??

 

[Smurfysmiles]

YES! I have! I am going to pick our wedding rings out with fi today!
I found my new shoes! and I have my second dress fitting tomorrow
So now my list is this

Here is my to do list as of now:

Find a flowergirl (yes yes i know same thing lol)
Buy gifts for wedding party, parents and fi
Finish up the music list for the DJ
Talk with pastor about how the ceremony will go
Make ceremony programs
Put our announcement in the paper
Decide what candy to order for the candy buffet
Get photos of parents, grandparents, great grand parents, etc. to frame and put on candy buffet table
Create a survival kit for the bridesmaids
Get marriage license

 

[nani565]

Oh good luck on finding rings! I hope you find something you love! You said you have to make ceremony programs, are those necessary? what do they usually say in them? I have never been to a wedding with program :-/

 

[Smurfysmiles]

every wedding i''ve been to has had a program, lets the crowd know how long they have to sit there for lol jk
I know for one I''ll be doing one just because everyone up in the midwest (as far as I know) is used to having one! Also good if the ceremony venue is a little too hot, people can fan themselves lol. Here''s some info I found about it

Wedding Programs
The Essential Parts of a Wedding Program

Wedding programs are one of the little details that add that extra special something to your big day. They are not only a record of your ceremony; wedding programs help guests feel included and understand what is happening, and they introduce your bridal party. And of course, they''ll look beautiful in your scrapbook!

Do you need a wedding program?
No etiquette book will tell you that you must have a wedding program, but for certain ceremonies they are more necessary than others. For instance:

* If you are having a religious or traditional wedding, with many guests who are of another faith or culture
* If you are having a large wedding, where guests are unlikely to know the bridal party
* If you are having a particularly long ceremony where guests will want to be prepared to wait a while
* If you have many people who you need to thank

Those who are short on time or money may wish to forgo this option, but remember that a simple wedding program needn''t use much time or money. I recommend that you provide them for your guests, as a thoughtful gesture and souvenir.

Elements of a wedding program

* The cover
Typically includes the date and/or the names of the couple. It may also include the location and time of the ceremony, a picture, or design element (such as a flower, scroll, etc.)

* The order of events
If you haven''t already included your names, wedding date, location, and time on the front cover, consider listing that information on the inside just before the order of events. Then list what will happen during the ceremony, including processional music, greeting, readings, prayers, exchange of vows, ring ceremony, unity candle ceremony, pronouncement of marriage, recessional music, and any other ceremony music. Your list may not include all of these elements, and it may include some traditions not listed here. Be sure to list the events in the order they will occur.

* Members of the bridal party
This is a simple list of the names and roles of your bridal party. For example:
Officiant: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Parents of the bride: Mary and John Smith
Parents of the groom: Elizabeth Jones and Thomas Wilson, Jr.
Stepparents of the groom: Robert Jones and Lisa Marist-Wilson
Grandparents: Sarah Smith, Margaret Blackwood, Thomas Wilson Sr.
Maid of Honor: Maria Gellert
Best Man: William Harris
Bridesmaids: Rebecca Brown, Juanita Ramirez
Groomsmen: Calvin Aremu, Jonathan Goldstein
Readers: McGuire Johnson, Alexander Wilson

Other things you may wish to include in your wedding program

* An explanation of traditions or rituals used in your ceremony
* A request for audience participation in certain parts of the ceremony (e.g. affirmation of the marriage, communion, singing, offering of the peace, standing or kneeling)
* Thank yous
* Memorials (for example: The memorial candle is lit in honor of the bride''s mother, Shirley Fielding. OR On this day of happiness, we would like to remember those who are no longer with us, especially Derrick Peterson, grandfather of the bride, and Samantha Wilson, mother of the groom.)More advice on honoring a deceased parent or relative
* A short sentence about each of your bridesmaids and groomsmen, describing why they are important to you.
* An explanation of the significance of the location, theme, first dance song, etc. (For example: the reception will be held at Coldwater Restaurant, the site of the bride and groom''s first date.)
* Quotes or poems about love or marriage
* Directions to the reception


Hope this helps!!!

 

[sunnyd]

Here''s my thread for Oct Nov and Dec brides...

Here''s my official ''to do'' list:
Send out invites next week
Hair trial!
Go buy booze --> going to wine outlet with Dad at lunch to talk to the guy
Marriage license (3 days before)
Menu tasting Wednesday
Music selections
Final cake selection
Nitty gritty boring stuff

Oh yeah, and move the weekend before...

Wow, that''s it. Damn, I''m on top of it!!

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 9/4/2009 10:36:48 AM
Author: nani565
Oh good luck on finding rings! I hope you find something you love! You said you have to make ceremony programs, are those necessary? what do they usually say in them? I have never been to a wedding with program :-/

I don''t think they''re necessary at all. Only one wedding I''ve been to has had them. To me, it''s a waste of paper and money. People look at them for 5 seconds then they just get thrown out.