This list has been adapted from Oceana. Thank you :)
Items in grey have been completed!
Items in grey have been completed!
Important Stuff
Select wedding date - May 4, 2013
Finalize budget
Finalize guest list
Finalize wedding party
Finalize honeymoon destination
Lose 10 lbs
Apply for marriage license
Vendors to Book
Ceremony/Reception Venue - Valenzano Winery
Caterer - The Ultimate Caterer
Photographer - Stephanie Jones Photography
DJ - Elite Sound Entertainment
Officiant - Richard Cash
Florist - Savannah's Garden
Hair Stylist - Jen DiMatteo
Makeup Artist - Jillyan Scarpa
Graphic Artist/Designer - Jacqueline Dziadosz Invitations & Design
Hotel Room Block - Wyndham Mount Laurel
Calligrapher - Dani Writes Calligraphy
Things/Appointments to Book
Engagement Pictures - Liberty State Park, July 29, 2012
Hotel Room Block - Wyndham Mount Laurel
Suit/Tux Rental - Men's Wearhouse
Dress Fitting/Alterations
Dress/Veil Steaming
Hair Cut/Coloring
Makeup Pre-Trial (for e-pics)
Hair/Makeup Trial
Hair Styling
Makeup
Mani/Pedi
Wedding Night Accomodations
Honeymoon - SOUTH AFRICA!
Things to Order/Purchase/Find
Wedding Dress - Maggie Sottero Presca in ivory, ivory sash
Veil - Etsy shop 'abusymother'
Hair Comb - Borrowed from Nic
Shoes - Vera Wang "Lanelle" Flats
Earrings - CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane: Dangling Sparkler Earrings
Undergarments
Purse
Garter Set - Etsy shop 'thehoneybeeshop'
Suit/Tux - Calvin Klein in grey, black vest & tie
Shoes - Vans Classics in black
Wedding Band for Groom
Wedding Band for Bride
Shower Outfit
Bachelorette Party Outfit
Frame charm for bouquet - Thanks to demkoj1 from the 5/13 board!
Photo of Poppop for frame charm
Shepard's Hooks
Vases for hydrangea - Kmart
Corks for escort cards - eBay
Lanterns - Ikea Borrby Lanterns
Vases for Flowers - Dollar Tree
Votive Candles - Walmart
Pillar Candles - Ikea
Vases for pillar candles for mantle - Quick Candles
Toasting Flutes - Gift from FMIL
Charms for Toasting Flutes - jessicaNdesigns
Cardbox - Bird cage from my cousin's wedding
Frames for Table Numbers - TK Classifieds
Cake Serving Set - Gift from FMIL
Frames for Photobooth Pictures - photoboothframes.com
Flip Flops for Guests - eBay
Cake Topper - Etsy shop 'ThePinkOwlGifts'
Baskets for programs, flip flops, bathrooms
Signs for flip flops
Welcome bags
Water bottle labels
Snacks, water, meds for welcome bags
Items for bathroom baskets
Gifts for BP
Gifts for GM
Gift for MOH
Gifts for Parents
Gift for Reader
DIY Projects
Table Numbers
Centerpieces
Corks
Restroom Baskets
Welcome Bags
Water bottle labels
Invites & Paper
Design STDs
Order STDs
Send STDs
Design invitations
Order invitations
Take invitations to calligrapher
Pick up invitations from calligrapher
Send invitations
Design programs, escort cards, menus
Order programs, escort cards, menus
Design thank you cards
Order thank you cards
Send thank you cards
Attire
Order dress - Hollywood Bridal
Order undergarments
Have dress fitted/altered/bustled
Have dress/veil steamed
Break in wedding day shoes
Beauty/Health
Decide on hairstyle
Decide on makeup look
Book hair/makeup trial
Book hair/makeup appointments
Have hair cut/colored
Have mani/pedi
Get waxed
Teeth whitening at home
Get a tan
Venue
Sign venue contract and submit deposit
Have menu tasting
Submit 2nd deposit - May 4, 2012
Complete venue payments - April 27, 2013
Finalize dinner selections
Finalize cocktail hour selections
Finalize vendor drop-off/arrival times with venue
Forward evening timeline to venue
Cake
Have cake tasting - January 9, 2013
Finalize cake flavors/decor
Drop off black ribbon
Photography
Sign contract and submit deposit
Have engagement pictures taken - July 29, 2012
Forward "photo inspiration" to photographer
Forward "must take" list to photographer
Make final payment
Music
Sign contract and submit deposit
Finalize major music selections
Finalize timeline with DJ
Make final payment
Wedding Party
Have groomsmen fitted for suits
Finalize dress selections with bridal party
Guests
Finalize guest list
Set up database with guest list + addresses
Set up hotel block for OOT guests
Set up wedding website for OOT guests
Put together OOT Welcome Bags for hotel
Mail STDs (September 2012)
Mail wedding invitations (March 2013)
Finalize seating arrangements
Ceremony
Select reading for Aunt Rachel - 'Love' by Roy Croft
Showers/Parties
Set up gift registries
Forward guest info to shower hostesses
Forward guest info to bachelorette hostesses
Send thank you cards for shower
Miscellaneous
Wrap wedding party/parent gifts
Last Minute Stuff
Pick up dress/veil
Pick up suits
Have rings cleaned
Drop off non-flower decor to caterers
Drop off centerpiece-related decor to florist
Drop off OOT bags to hotel
Confirm arrival/drop-off times with vendors/venue
Confirm event timeline with vendors/venue
Email event timeline to wedding party and immediate family
Pack wedding night bag/drop off at hotel
Day Of
Arrange tip distribution for vendors
Say I Do!
Afterwards
Return suits
File marriage license
File for name change (SS card, passport, drivers license, etc.)
Complete legal paperwork
Have wedding bands insured
Design thank-you cards
Order thank-you cards
Send wedding thank you cards
Have dress cleaned
Post DIY supplies for sale
Select wedding date - May 4, 2013
Finalize budget
Finalize guest list
Finalize wedding party
Finalize honeymoon destination
Lose 10 lbs
Apply for marriage license
Vendors to Book
Ceremony/Reception Venue - Valenzano Winery
Caterer - The Ultimate Caterer
Photographer - Stephanie Jones Photography
DJ - Elite Sound Entertainment
Officiant - Richard Cash
Florist - Savannah's Garden
Hair Stylist - Jen DiMatteo
Makeup Artist - Jillyan Scarpa
Graphic Artist/Designer - Jacqueline Dziadosz Invitations & Design
Hotel Room Block - Wyndham Mount Laurel
Calligrapher - Dani Writes Calligraphy
Things/Appointments to Book
Engagement Pictures - Liberty State Park, July 29, 2012
Hotel Room Block - Wyndham Mount Laurel
Suit/Tux Rental - Men's Wearhouse
Dress Fitting/Alterations
Dress/Veil Steaming
Hair Cut/Coloring
Makeup Pre-Trial (for e-pics)
Hair/Makeup Trial
Hair Styling
Makeup
Mani/Pedi
Wedding Night Accomodations
Honeymoon - SOUTH AFRICA!
Things to Order/Purchase/Find
Wedding Dress - Maggie Sottero Presca in ivory, ivory sash
Veil - Etsy shop 'abusymother'
Hair Comb - Borrowed from Nic
Shoes - Vera Wang "Lanelle" Flats
Earrings - CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane: Dangling Sparkler Earrings
Undergarments
Purse
Garter Set - Etsy shop 'thehoneybeeshop'
Suit/Tux - Calvin Klein in grey, black vest & tie
Shoes - Vans Classics in black
Wedding Band for Groom
Wedding Band for Bride
Shower Outfit
Bachelorette Party Outfit
Frame charm for bouquet - Thanks to demkoj1 from the 5/13 board!
Photo of Poppop for frame charm
Shepard's Hooks
Vases for hydrangea - Kmart
Corks for escort cards - eBay
Lanterns - Ikea Borrby Lanterns
Vases for Flowers - Dollar Tree
Votive Candles - Walmart
Pillar Candles - Ikea
Vases for pillar candles for mantle - Quick Candles
Toasting Flutes - Gift from FMIL
Charms for Toasting Flutes - jessicaNdesigns
Cardbox - Bird cage from my cousin's wedding
Frames for Table Numbers - TK Classifieds
Cake Serving Set - Gift from FMIL
Frames for Photobooth Pictures - photoboothframes.com
Flip Flops for Guests - eBay
Cake Topper - Etsy shop 'ThePinkOwlGifts'
Baskets for programs, flip flops, bathrooms
Signs for flip flops
Welcome bags
Water bottle labels
Snacks, water, meds for welcome bags
Items for bathroom baskets
Gifts for BP
Gifts for GM
Gift for MOH
Gifts for Parents
Gift for Reader
DIY Projects
Table Numbers
Centerpieces
Corks
Restroom Baskets
Welcome Bags
Water bottle labels
Invites & Paper
Design STDs
Order STDs
Send STDs
Design invitations
Order invitations
Take invitations to calligrapher
Pick up invitations from calligrapher
Send invitations
Design programs, escort cards, menus
Order programs, escort cards, menus
Design thank you cards
Order thank you cards
Send thank you cards
Attire
Order dress - Hollywood Bridal
Order undergarments
Have dress fitted/altered/bustled
Have dress/veil steamed
Break in wedding day shoes
Beauty/Health
Decide on hairstyle
Decide on makeup look
Book hair/makeup trial
Book hair/makeup appointments
Have hair cut/colored
Have mani/pedi
Get waxed
Teeth whitening at home
Get a tan
Venue
Sign venue contract and submit deposit
Have menu tasting
Submit 2nd deposit - May 4, 2012
Complete venue payments - April 27, 2013
Finalize dinner selections
Finalize cocktail hour selections
Finalize vendor drop-off/arrival times with venue
Forward evening timeline to venue
Cake
Have cake tasting - January 9, 2013
Finalize cake flavors/decor
Drop off black ribbon
Photography
Sign contract and submit deposit
Have engagement pictures taken - July 29, 2012
Forward "photo inspiration" to photographer
Forward "must take" list to photographer
Make final payment
Music
Sign contract and submit deposit
Finalize major music selections
Finalize timeline with DJ
Make final payment
Wedding Party
Have groomsmen fitted for suits
Finalize dress selections with bridal party
Guests
Finalize guest list
Set up database with guest list + addresses
Set up hotel block for OOT guests
Set up wedding website for OOT guests
Put together OOT Welcome Bags for hotel
Mail STDs (September 2012)
Mail wedding invitations (March 2013)
Finalize seating arrangements
Ceremony
Select reading for Aunt Rachel - 'Love' by Roy Croft
Showers/Parties
Set up gift registries
Forward guest info to shower hostesses
Forward guest info to bachelorette hostesses
Send thank you cards for shower
Miscellaneous
Wrap wedding party/parent gifts
Last Minute Stuff
Pick up dress/veil
Pick up suits
Have rings cleaned
Drop off non-flower decor to caterers
Drop off centerpiece-related decor to florist
Drop off OOT bags to hotel
Confirm arrival/drop-off times with vendors/venue
Confirm event timeline with vendors/venue
Email event timeline to wedding party and immediate family
Pack wedding night bag/drop off at hotel
Day Of
Arrange tip distribution for vendors
Say I Do!
Afterwards
Return suits
File marriage license
File for name change (SS card, passport, drivers license, etc.)
Complete legal paperwork
Have wedding bands insured
Design thank-you cards
Order thank-you cards
Send wedding thank you cards
Have dress cleaned
Post DIY supplies for sale