The List
This organizational list is from a fellow Knottie, Acrosthec, and has been tailored to meet our specific needs.
Things to book:
Caterer - Check
Ceremony & Reception Site - Check
Rental - Tent & Dance floor - Check
Rental - Tables & Chairs - Check
Rental - Dishes - Check
Rental - Washrooms - Check
Officiant - Check
Ceremony Musicians
Florist - Check (Deposit given 13 September 2011)
Photographer - Check (Deposit sent 4 April 2011)
Baker for Wedding Cake
DJ
Transportation - Shuttle for Guests
Hotel Room for Wedding Night
Hairstylist - Check
Make-Up Artist - Check
Honeymoon
Rehearsal Dinner Site - Check
Rehearsal Dinner Caterer
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment
Things to Decide:
Budget - Check
Date - Check
Color Scheme - Check
Bouquets - Check
Centerpieces - Check
Reception Decorations - Check
Ceremony Decorations
Bridal Party - Check
Photography locations
Wedding Day Timeline
Guest List
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
Wedding Cake Design
Ceremony Readings and Script
Readers
Ceremony Music
Formal Dances Music
Things to Order/Buy/Borrow:
Wedding Dress - Check
Veil
My Jewelry
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit
Shoes - Check
Garter
Cocktail napkins & plates - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Save-the-dates - n/a
Thank Yous
Parasol - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
OOT Bags
Tuxes
Guestbook - Check
Bride's Wedding Ring
Groom's Wedding Ring
Cake Stand
Bridesmaid Dresses - Check
Gifts - parents
Gifts - wedding party
Hostess Gifts - wedding showers
Card Suitcase
Women's Bathroom Basket & Accessories - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Men's Bathroom Basket & Accessories - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Flip Flops Basket - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Things to Make:
Women's Bathroom Basket Signage - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Men's Bathroom Basket Signage - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Flip Flop basket Signage
Parasol basket Signage
Cards of Directions from Ceremony to Reception
Photoshare Cards
Kids' Coloring Book
OOT Bag Brochures
Menu cards
Waterbottles
Invitation Suite
- Inserts
- RSVP Insert
- RSVP Envelopes
- Monogram square to close pocketfolds
- Pocketfolds - Invitations
- Outer Envelopes
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Mad Libs
Ceremony Programs
Aisle Runner
Escort Cards
Seating Assignments
RD Centerpieces
Things to Do:
Register - Check
Block hotel rooms - n/a
Pick a Hairstyle - Check
Finalize Menu and Service Details
Get Engagment Photos Taken
Take Engagement Ring to be appraised
Plan Rehearsal Dinner with FMIL
Pre-marital counseling sessions
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trials
Make List for Florist
Apply for Marriage License
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s)
Make List of Details for DOC Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ
Make List of Pictures for PhotographerWrap Bridal Party Gifts
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to RD Caterer
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Videographer
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Pick up wedding dress
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Drop off OOT bags to hotels and rental houses
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue and Church
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished
Rehearse Ceremony
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates - n/a
Wedding Invitations
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
Things to book:
Caterer - Check
Ceremony & Reception Site - Check
Rental - Tent & Dance floor - Check
Rental - Tables & Chairs - Check
Rental - Dishes - Check
Rental - Washrooms - Check
Officiant - Check
Ceremony Musicians
Florist - Check (Deposit given 13 September 2011)
Photographer - Check (Deposit sent 4 April 2011)
Baker for Wedding Cake
DJ
Transportation - Shuttle for Guests
Hotel Room for Wedding Night
Hairstylist - Check
Make-Up Artist - Check
Honeymoon
Rehearsal Dinner Site - Check
Rehearsal Dinner Caterer
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment
Things to Decide:
Budget - Check
Date - Check
Color Scheme - Check
Bouquets - Check
Centerpieces - Check
Reception Decorations - Check
Ceremony Decorations
Bridal Party - Check
Photography locations
Wedding Day Timeline
Guest List
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
Wedding Cake Design
Ceremony Readings and Script
Readers
Ceremony Music
Formal Dances Music
Things to Order/Buy/Borrow:
Wedding Dress - Check
Veil
My Jewelry
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit
Shoes - Check
Garter
Cocktail napkins & plates - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Save-the-dates - n/a
Thank Yous
Parasol - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
OOT Bags
Tuxes
Guestbook - Check
Bride's Wedding Ring
Groom's Wedding Ring
Cake Stand
Bridesmaid Dresses - Check
Gifts - parents
Gifts - wedding party
Hostess Gifts - wedding showers
Card Suitcase
Women's Bathroom Basket & Accessories - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Men's Bathroom Basket & Accessories - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Flip Flops Basket - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Things to Make:
Women's Bathroom Basket Signage - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Men's Bathroom Basket Signage - Check, transported to parents on 8/10/2011
Flip Flop basket Signage
Parasol basket Signage
Cards of Directions from Ceremony to Reception
Photoshare Cards
Kids' Coloring Book
OOT Bag Brochures
Menu cards
Waterbottles
Invitation Suite
- Inserts
- RSVP Insert
- RSVP Envelopes
- Monogram square to close pocketfolds
- Pocketfolds - Invitations
- Outer Envelopes
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Mad Libs
Ceremony Programs
Aisle Runner
Escort Cards
Seating Assignments
RD Centerpieces
Things to Do:
Register - Check
Block hotel rooms - n/a
Pick a Hairstyle - Check
Finalize Menu and Service Details
Get Engagment Photos Taken
Take Engagement Ring to be appraised
Plan Rehearsal Dinner with FMIL
Pre-marital counseling sessions
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trials
Make List for Florist
Apply for Marriage License
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s)
Make List of Details for DOC Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ
Make List of Pictures for PhotographerWrap Bridal Party Gifts
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to RD Caterer
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Videographer
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Pick up wedding dress
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Drop off OOT bags to hotels and rental houses
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue and Church
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished
Rehearse Ceremony
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates - n/a
Wedding Invitations
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Thank-You Notes for Wedding