Our focus over the past few weeks has been finishing our house. Now that the house is about 90% complete and our first floor is completely done, I feel like I can finally breathe and plan this wedding as my main focus (outside of work of course).
Here is an update on my to-do's. I've added some items to the list so it may seem a bit longer, but I'm really knocking things off!
Paul and I have been working as a great team to knock some items off our to-do list. Here's an update on what's been done.....
-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 - completed 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)
-Test drive directions (DONE)
-Order wedding rings (DONE - September 3rd)
-2nd Meeting with Father Ken (DONE - September 3rd)
-Pick readers (DONE)
-Order Mothers' gifts (DONE)
-Finalize Invitations (DONE - September 6th)
-Schedule hair and makeup day after (DONE 8/5)
-Contact Parking Lots for discounts (DONE)
-Schedule discussion with cantor and organist (DONE)
-Purchase flip flop basket (DONE - July 15th)
-Order Unity candle and mothers candles (DONE Sept 23rd)
-Order Matches for Cigar Lounge (DONE Sept 23rd)
-Buy Pauls wedding gifts (Mostly DONE - just a few more details to buy)
-Book Group Brunch for next day (DONE - September 28th)
-Order Paul's dad's gift (to do September)
-Order tuxedo (to do September)
-Custom Stamp (DONE)
-Work on programs (Started September 27th)
-Order Cake Topper (Started September 27th)
-Schedule dance lessons (Aunt Kathleen to help - scheduling for Sept/Oct)
-Need to buy - garter & cake cutters (to do September/October) champagne flutes (DONE - received as shower gift)
-Create song play and do not playlists (Started September 27th)
-Collect family pictures (September/October)
-Purchase guest book pens (to do in September/October)
-Create must take photo list (September)
-Find something old, new, borrowed and blue (to do September/October)
-Book nail appointment at Nail Bar (DONE)
-Contact Philly Visitor Center for brochures for OOT Boxes (to do October 1st)
-Order food for wedding day to be delivered (contacted caterer - will finalize in September/October)
-Print 3 8x10 Vertical Pictures for Card Box (September)
-Print Large Poster Picture and Frame for Entry (September)
-Mirror for Upstairs Bathroom (September/October)
-Cake Tasting (DONE)
-Meet with hair and makeup stylists to discuss ideas (DONE)
-Confirm # of hotel guests and OOT Boxes needed with Erin (October)
-Make sure all vendors payments are sent (October)
-Discuss signage with Erin Proud - chair signs, menus, signature drinks, OOT boxes, thank yous, etc (DONE - Erin has full list)
-Outfit for day before, day of, day after, evening after (waiting til October)
-Buy bags for Philly Food Bar (DONE September 27th)
-3rd Meeting with Father Ken (DONE September 24th)
-2nd Dress Fitting (October)
-Order Pretzels (October)
-Buy food for Philly food bar and OOT boxes - Pretzels, Salt Water Taffy, Tastycakes, Hersheys Chocolate, Goldbergs Peanut Chews, Herrs Chips, Bottle Water, Advil, Mints, Gum, (October)
-Buy Bathroom Basket stuff - check Christmas Tree Shops (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)
-Remind Erin about Sparklers
-Confirm hair and makeup arrival times (mid to late October)
-Confirm schedule with Cindy Guessford and Martin's Video
-Confirm with organist and cantor
We still need to discuss:
-Speeches?
-Programs - who will hand out? (Tommy & Simon?)
-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)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Hair and Makeup Trials
Today I had my hair and makeup trials. I could not have been happier with the outcome!
I took today as a vacation day and traveled to the Cheekadee Studio in Chestnut Hill. What an adorable space! Emily has been absolutely wonderful to work with so far. I am so excited that she is my MUA.
Natalie is my hair stylist for the big day and she met us there. The ladies worked hard and made sure I was absolutely thrilled with the final product.
Natalie went first. We tried the first style down which ended up being really pretty. Then we tried the second style which is completely back but still laying on my neck - it's perfect! I can't wait til the big day to see it with my real viel. I brought a trial viel so that it wouldn't matter if it was wrinkled or covered with hair spray.
Then Emily worked her magic with my makeup. GOODBYE undereye circles. WOW!!! I looked so young by the time she was finished. I decided to go with a semi-dramatic look over a natural look. Mostly because the wedding is at night and there will be a lot of flash photography.
That night I literally had to scrub my makeup and lipstick off my face. I just know it's going to last many hours on the big day.
I decided not to post pictures because I want to keep the small details a surprise. I promise it's going to be great!!
I took today as a vacation day and traveled to the Cheekadee Studio in Chestnut Hill. What an adorable space! Emily has been absolutely wonderful to work with so far. I am so excited that she is my MUA.
Natalie is my hair stylist for the big day and she met us there. The ladies worked hard and made sure I was absolutely thrilled with the final product.
Natalie went first. We tried the first style down which ended up being really pretty. Then we tried the second style which is completely back but still laying on my neck - it's perfect! I can't wait til the big day to see it with my real viel. I brought a trial viel so that it wouldn't matter if it was wrinkled or covered with hair spray.
Then Emily worked her magic with my makeup. GOODBYE undereye circles. WOW!!! I looked so young by the time she was finished. I decided to go with a semi-dramatic look over a natural look. Mostly because the wedding is at night and there will be a lot of flash photography.
That night I literally had to scrub my makeup and lipstick off my face. I just know it's going to last many hours on the big day.
I decided not to post pictures because I want to keep the small details a surprise. I promise it's going to be great!!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Our Wedding Rings
Paul and I went shopping for our wedding bands on September 3rd. We both wanted plain bands. Although in the back of my mind, I really want a diamond band, I know our budget is already through the roof so I'm saving it as my only request for our 1 year anniversary.
I decided to order a perfectly plain and thin platinum band to match my engagement ring. It's 2mm in size 4. Here is an example of what it will look like:
Paul picked a Tungsten ring. This is one of the new and alternative metals on the market. I really like the ring he picked.
I decided to order a perfectly plain and thin platinum band to match my engagement ring. It's 2mm in size 4. Here is an example of what it will look like:
Paul picked a Tungsten ring. This is one of the new and alternative metals on the market. I really like the ring he picked.
A timeline update - really knocking things off the list!
Paul and I have been working as a great team to knock some items off our to-do list. Here's an update on what's been done.....
-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 - completed 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)
-Test drive directions (DONE)
-Order wedding rings (DONE - September 3rd)
-2nd Meeting with Father Ken (DONE - September 3rd)
-Schedule dance lessons (Request for help out)
-Pick readers (DONE)
-Order Mothers' gifts (DONE)
-Finalize Invitations (DONE - September 6th)
-Schedule hair and makeup day after (DONE 8/5)
-Contact Parking Lots for discounts (DONE)
-Schedule discussion with cantor and organist (DONE)
-Buy Pauls wedding gifts (Started August 1st)
-Purchase flip flop basket (DONE - July 15th)
-Order tuxedo (to do September)
-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 September)
-Order Paul's dad's gift (to do September)
-Need to buy - garter & cake cutters (to do September/October) champagne flutes (received as shower gift)
-Create song play and do not playlists (to handle in September/October)
-Purchase guest book pens (to do in September/October)
-Find something old, new, borrowed and blue (to do September/October)
-Book nail appointment at Nail Bar (to do September/October)
-Contact Philly Visitor Center for brochures for OOT Boxes (to do October 1st)
-Order food for wedding day to be delivered (contacted caterer - will finalize in September/October)
-Cake Tasting (September/October)
-Meet with hair and makeup stylists to discuss ideas (Set for September 17th)
-Make sure all vendors payments are sent (October)
-Discuss signage with Erin Proud - chair signs, menus, signature drinks, OOT boxes, thank yous, etc (to do September)
-Draft wedding program information (to do in September/October)
-Outfit for day before, day of, day after, evening after (waiting til October)
-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?)
-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 - completed 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)
-Test drive directions (DONE)
-Order wedding rings (DONE - September 3rd)
-2nd Meeting with Father Ken (DONE - September 3rd)
-Schedule dance lessons (Request for help out)
-Pick readers (DONE)
-Order Mothers' gifts (DONE)
-Finalize Invitations (DONE - September 6th)
-Schedule hair and makeup day after (DONE 8/5)
-Contact Parking Lots for discounts (DONE)
-Schedule discussion with cantor and organist (DONE)
-Buy Pauls wedding gifts (Started August 1st)
-Purchase flip flop basket (DONE - July 15th)
-Order tuxedo (to do September)
-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 September)
-Order Paul's dad's gift (to do September)
-Need to buy - garter & cake cutters (to do September/October) champagne flutes (received as shower gift)
-Create song play and do not playlists (to handle in September/October)
-Purchase guest book pens (to do in September/October)
-Find something old, new, borrowed and blue (to do September/October)
-Book nail appointment at Nail Bar (to do September/October)
-Contact Philly Visitor Center for brochures for OOT Boxes (to do October 1st)
-Order food for wedding day to be delivered (contacted caterer - will finalize in September/October)
-Cake Tasting (September/October)
-Meet with hair and makeup stylists to discuss ideas (Set for September 17th)
-Make sure all vendors payments are sent (October)
-Discuss signage with Erin Proud - chair signs, menus, signature drinks, OOT boxes, thank yous, etc (to do September)
-Draft wedding program information (to do in September/October)
-Outfit for day before, day of, day after, evening after (waiting til October)
-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?)
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