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19.5.05

Crap i have a lot to do left (gee thanks, knot)

1-2 WEEKS
May 08, 2005 through May 21, 2005
Sign your caterer contract and send in a deposit.
Reserve photographer and/or videographer, decide on a package, sign contract, and send deposit.
Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Be sure to sign a contract outlining what you agreed upon.
Brides: Experiment with your beauty routine, self-tanners, and facial.
Talk to people you’d want to do special performances or readings as part of the ceremony.
Arrange for all insurance policies to include you and your future spouse: health, auto, homeowner's, and life insurance.
Arrange wedding-day transportation for you, your wedding party, and guests (as needed).
Arrange parking for the reception.
Begin working on vows, particularly if you're writing your own.
Order liquor, wine and/or champagne if they're not included in the catering contract.
Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests.
Arrange for a babysitter for the reception, if necessary.
Research local marriage license requirements.
Finalize vows.
Brides: Attend final wedding-gown fitting.
Do trial runs of hair and makeup; schedule wedding-day beauty appointments.
Finish and print ceremony programs.
Get marriage license and make appointments for blood tests (if necessary). Check when the license expires.
Work on a list of "must-play" (and "must-not play") songs for your DJ or band.
Have a follow-up meeting or phone call with the officiant to go over ceremony timing and details.
Confirm wedding-night and honeymoon reservations.
Discuss song list with ceremony musicians and agree on final choices.
Work out wedding day timing and details (who will get the bride there, where the wedding party will dress, etc) and draw up a schedule.
Brides: Pick up your gown.
Do paperwork for official documents if you are changing your name.
Call or email wedding party to relay critical info related to rehearsal and wedding (dates, times, directions, duties).
Get a head start on those thank-you notes (it will feel great to get a batch out before the wedding).
If you're having a receiving line, determine the order you want everyone to stand in.
Brides: Practice walking in your wedding shoes.
Call guests who haven't R.S.V.P.'d for the wedding and rehearsal dinner (it’s okay to do this, you need a final head count!).
Confirm head count, delivery time, and location with the cakemaker.
Determine any wedding day assignments for members of the wedding party, and make lists/info sheets as needed.
Give final head count to the caterer. Confirm set-up instructions and menu items.
Call location manager and make sure your vendors all have access to the site when they need it.
Prepare your toasts or thanks to friends and family (Grooms: need a hand?).
Plan any additional night-before activities with friends and/or attendants.
Grooms: Get your final haircut.
Confirm delivery locations, times, and final arrangement count with florist.
Touch base with your officiant and give him/her rehearsal details and wedding day schedule.
Grooms: Pick up your tux and try it on. (Don't wait until the day of to do this!)
Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors.
Shop and pack for honeymoon.

DAY BEFORE
May 27, 2005
Rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party.
Confirm all specific honeymoon travel plans (including transportation to airport, etc.).
Give announcements to your honor attendant to be mailed on the wedding day.
Brides: Pull together wedding gown, veil, shoes, stockings, and a last-minute emergency kit (aspirin, makeup, safety pins, mints, etc.).
Have fun and relax at your rehearsal dinner.
If your wedding is in the a.m., set your alarm and arrange for a backup.
Get some much-needed sleep -- if you can!
Drop off favors, guest book, and pen at the reception site.

DAY OF
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Set aside a private moment together to exchange gifts and a sweet congratulatory kiss (or two).
Confirm with people who you expect to give/lead toasts at the reception.
Take a moment to thank your parents and tell them you love them -- this is a sweet but sad day for them.
Relax, smile, and enjoy the day!

DAY AFTER
May 29, 2005
Mail gifts to your parents to thank them for their help and support.
Within two months of your wedding, set aside some romantic evenings to write that stack of thank-you notes.
Take gown and veil to be cleaned (or have someone do it for you). Make sure the cleaner is experienced in storing/preserving wedding gowns.
Arrange for a bridesmaid or mom to pick up your wedding dress and other personal belongings at the hotel after you depart.
Take any personal film to be developed. These will be the first photos available since professional proofs can take weeks.
Make sure all vendor bills have been paid in full.

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