The Big Checklist (courtesy of tinydancer5785 and JaiMelody)
Things to Book
Venue: The Chevy Chase Country Club
Florist: Kio Kreations
Baker for wedding cake: Lovin' Oven
Make-up artist: 2 independent salons
Hairstylist:2 independent salons
Honeymoon: Decision still pending...and pending...and pending...
Photographer: Timothy Whaley Photography and Associates
Band: Paul Windsor Orchestra
Things to Decide
Budget: Completed
Date: May 16th, 2010
Guest List: Completed
Bridal Party: Completed
Color Scheme: Pink and Platinum
Wedding Cake Design: Completed
Bouquets: Roses
Centerpieces: Roses, Hydrangeas and Candles
Reception Decorations: DIY
Ceremony Decorations: None
Readers: None
Ceremony Readings and Script: None
Ceremony Music: Choir
Formal Dances Music:
First Dance: Lucky, Jason Mraz
Father/Daughter: A Ukrainian Song we danced at my deb
Mother/Groom: The Man You've Become
Wedding Day Timeline
Something Old: Future-Mother-in-Law's Veil, Something New: Dress/Shoes/Earrings, Something Borrowed: Necklace from my Mom & Something Blue: Garter
Photography location
Things to Do
Registry: Bed, Bath and Beyond
Block Hotel Rooms: The Westing Chicago North Shore
Plan Rehearsal Dinner: Boka
Finalize Menu and Service Details: Completed
Get Engagement Photos Taken: North Shore Beach
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: First Down, One to go
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not Play) for DJ or Band
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
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: Completed
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Times and Final Arrangement with Florist: Completed
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: St. Volodymyr
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Write Thank-You Notes for Wedding
Things to Order:
My Gown - Jasmine
My Accessories - Necklace borrowed from Mom, earrings purchased, head accessories purchased, shoes purchased, undergarments purchased
Bridesmaid Dresses - Alfred Angelo
Tuxedos - Men's Warehouse
Wedding Bands - Lake Forest Jewlers
Favors - Wine Bottle Stoppers
Bridal Party Gifts
Parents Gifts
Things to Send:
Announcements: None
Save-the-dates: DIY
Invites: DIY
Thank-You Notes for Shower
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
OOT Bags (options):
Frango Mints
Garrett Popcorn
Quaker Oatmeal Mars
Bottled Watter
Local Coupons & List of Attractrions & Train Station Locations
Itinerary of Events
Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number
Hand Cream, Soap, Candle
Half-Bottle of Wine
Gourmet Coffee
Homemade Cookies
Puzzlemaker.com (or Sudoku)
Welcome Letter
Our Favorite Places...
Tissues
Ideas for Bathroom Baskets:
Venue: The Chevy Chase Country Club
Florist: Kio Kreations
Baker for wedding cake: Lovin' Oven
Make-up artist: 2 independent salons
Hairstylist:2 independent salons
Honeymoon: Decision still pending...and pending...and pending...
Photographer: Timothy Whaley Photography and Associates
Band: Paul Windsor Orchestra
Things to Decide
Budget: Completed
Date: May 16th, 2010
Guest List: Completed
Bridal Party: Completed
Color Scheme: Pink and Platinum
Wedding Cake Design: Completed
Bouquets: Roses
Centerpieces: Roses, Hydrangeas and Candles
Reception Decorations: DIY
Ceremony Decorations: None
Readers: None
Ceremony Readings and Script: None
Ceremony Music: Choir
Formal Dances Music:
First Dance: Lucky, Jason Mraz
Father/Daughter: A Ukrainian Song we danced at my deb
Mother/Groom: The Man You've Become
Wedding Day Timeline
Something Old: Future-Mother-in-Law's Veil, Something New: Dress/Shoes/Earrings, Something Borrowed: Necklace from my Mom & Something Blue: Garter
Photography location
Things to Do
Registry: Bed, Bath and Beyond
Block Hotel Rooms: The Westing Chicago North Shore
Plan Rehearsal Dinner: Boka
Finalize Menu and Service Details: Completed
Get Engagement Photos Taken: North Shore Beach
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: First Down, One to go
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not Play) for DJ or Band
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
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: Completed
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Times and Final Arrangement with Florist: Completed
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: St. Volodymyr
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Write Thank-You Notes for Wedding
Things to Order:
My Gown - Jasmine
My Accessories - Necklace borrowed from Mom, earrings purchased, head accessories purchased, shoes purchased, undergarments purchased
Bridesmaid Dresses - Alfred Angelo
Tuxedos - Men's Warehouse
Wedding Bands - Lake Forest Jewlers
Favors - Wine Bottle Stoppers
Bridal Party Gifts
Parents Gifts
Things to Send:
Announcements: None
Save-the-dates: DIY
Invites: DIY
Thank-You Notes for Shower
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
OOT Bags (options):
Frango Mints
Garrett Popcorn
Quaker Oatmeal Mars
Bottled Watter
Local Coupons & List of Attractrions & Train Station Locations
Itinerary of Events
Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number
Hand Cream, Soap, Candle
Half-Bottle of Wine
Gourmet Coffee
Homemade Cookies
Puzzlemaker.com (or Sudoku)
Welcome Letter
Our Favorite Places...
Tissues
Ideas for Bathroom Baskets:
- Tylenol/Advil
- Bandaids
- Eye drops
- Lotion
- Floss
- Mouthwash
- Hair spray
- Tools
- Sewing kit
- Nail File
- Inexpensive combs
- Spot remover wipes/Tide To Go pen
- Mints/Gum
- Lint brush
- Shoe polish
- Paper Hand Towels
