Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Our timeline - a full update

A lot has been accomplished over the past few weeks. I'm behind on taking pictures and posting, but hope to catch up over this weekend.

Here is my summary To-Do List:

-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)
-Book Group Brunch for next day (DONE - September 28th)
-Order tuxedo (DONE)
-Custom Stamp (DONE)
-Order Cake Topper (DONE - waiting for arrival)
-Need to buy - garter (DONE) & cake cutters (something borrowed) champagne flutes (DONE - received as shower gift)
-Create song play and do not playlists (DONE)
-Find something old, new, borrowed and blue - DONE (Old - Mom Mom's Purse, New - Dress, Borrowed - Cake Cutter, Blue - a tiny blue tag in my garter)
-Book nail appointment at Nail Bar (DONE)
-Cake Tasting (DONE)
-Meet with hair and makeup stylists to discuss ideas (DONE)
-Buy bags for Philly Food Bar (DONE September 27th)
-3rd Meeting with Father Ken (DONE September 24th)
-Discuss signage with Erin Proud - chair signs, menus, signature drinks, OOT boxes, thank yous, etc (DONE - Erin has full list)
-Apply for the marriage license (DONE)


Still need to do:
-Order Fur Wrap
-Discuss transportation options (Started - working with Erin Proud)
-Contact Philly Visitor Center for brochures for OOT Boxes (DONE - to be sent after Oct 15th - call if not rec'd by October 30th)
-Outfit for day before, day of, day after, evening after (DONE except for evening after)
-Collect family pictures (Started in September - complete by October 30th)
-Pick champagne/scotch for reception
-Buy box pencils for reception
-Purchase guest book pens (October)
-Create must take photo list (October)
-Buy Pauls wedding gifts (Mostly DONE - just a few more details to buy)
-Work on programs (Sent to Erin Proud - September 27th)
-Schedule dance lessons (Scheduled for Oct 23rd)
-Order Paul's dad's gift (Paul to do October)
-Order food for wedding day to be delivered (waiting on invoice)
-Print 3 8x10 Vertical Pictures for Card Box (October)
-Print Large Poster Picture and Frame for Entry (October)
-Mirror for Upstairs Bathroom (October)
-Confirm # of hotel guests and OOT Boxes needed with Erin (October)
-2nd Dress Fitting (October)
-Send out invites for Brunch
-Pick brunch sandwiches
-Order champagne for Brunch
-Check in with friends/family for hair/makeup timeline
-Order Pretzels (October)
-Gifts for Readers, Greeters, Programs, etc (October)
-Gift for Father Ken (October)
-Buy food for Philly food bar and OOT boxes - Pretzels, Salt Water Taffy, Tastycakes, Hersheys Chocolate, Goldbergs Peanut Chews (DONE), Herrs Chips (DONE), Bottle Water, Advil, Mints, Gum (October)
-Buy Bathroom Basket stuff - check Christmas Tree Shops (October)
-Buy cigars for cigar bar (October)
-Buy goodies for hotel room (October)
-Buy coolers and goodies for cooler for wedding day (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
-Make sure all vendors payments are sent (October)
-Confirm hair and makeup arrival times (mid to late October)
-Confirm schedule with Cindy Guessford and Martin's Video
-Confirm with organist and cantor

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