And yet another timeline update

No huge progress over the past few weeks. Slow and steady win the race or so they say. I did accomplish some important tasks....and will be working on some of the big tasks over the next two weeks....more to come!!!

-Schedule meeting with caterer (DONE 4/14)
-Select first dance and other special dance songs (DONE 4/14)
-Update registry lists for bridal shower (All 4 DONE 6/15)
-Pick readings and songs for Mass (DONE)
-Attend pre-cana (DONE)
-Select cantor and organist (DONE 5/22 - both BOOKED!)
-Schedule engagement photos (DONE - scheduled for August 13th)
-Hotel blocks (DONE 5/4)
-Shop for engagement photo attire (DONE)
-Attend first dress fitting (DONE 7/3)
-Visit with Florists(DONE 7/9)
-Moms dress (DONE 7/17)
-Buy baskets for Programs, Bathrooms, etc (DONE! I think - more info to come)
-Test drive directions (to do in August - Paul to handle)
-Order wedding rings (to do in August/September)
-2nd Meeting with Father Ken (to do in August/September)
-Schedule dance lessons (TBD)
-Pick readers (Requests in - waiting for confirmations)
-Order tuxedo (to do in August/September)
-Order Mothers' gifts (to do August)
-Finalize Invitations (August)
-Schedule massage for day before (August)
-Schedule hair and makeup day after (DONE 8/5)
-Buy Pauls wedding gifts (Started August 1st)
-Book Group Brunch for next day (Started to research - Paul to book)
-Order Unity candle and mothers candles (Found company online - need to order in August/September)
-Contact Parking Lots for discounts (August - Paul to do)
-Order Paul's dad's gift (to do August/September)
-Need to buy - garter, cake cutters, champagne flutes (waiting til August/September)
-Create song play and do not playlists (to handle in August/September)
-Purchase guest book pens (to do in August/September)
-Purchase flip flop basket (DONE - July 15th)
-Find something old, new, borrowed and blue (to do August/September)
-Book nail appointment at Nail Bar (to do August/September)
-Contact Philly Visitor Center for brochures for OOT Boxes
-Order food for wedding day to be delivered (contacted caterer - will finalize in August/September)
-Cake Tasting (August/September)
-Schedule discussion with cantor and organist (August/September)
-Meet with hair and makeup stylists to discuss ideas (Set for September 13th)
-Make sure all vendors payments are sent (September)
-Discuss signage with Erin Proud - chair signs, menus, signature drinks, etc (to do September)
-Draft wedding program information (to do in September)
-Outfit for day before, day of, day after, evening after (waiting til September)
-Create letter for OOT boxes (September)
-Buy bags for Philly Food Bar (September)
-2nd Dress Fitting (October)
-Buy food for Philly food bar and OOT boxes (October)
-Buy cigars for cigar bar (October)
-Apply for the marriage license (to do October)
-Buy goodies for hotel room (October)
-Buy coolers and goodies for cooler for wedding day (to do October)
-Card box and order pictures for box (to do October)
-Put together flip flop basket, OOT boxes, etc (planning party for October with friends to do this!)
-Prepare tip envelopes (October)


We still need to discuss:
-Programs - who will hand out? (Tommy & Simon?)
-Research signature drink options (still discussing if we are doing this)
-Who will bring up gifts? (need to discuss with Paul)
-Buy reader and witnesses gifts (discussing what to buy)
-Gift for Father Ken? (discussing what to buy)
-Discuss transportation options (working with Erin Proud)
-Sparkler send off (who to ask to photo with us?)