Wedding Wednesday

 A couple weeks ago, I posted a list of everything I have done and have yet to do before our wedding. Mostly, this list helps me remember whats left on the on-going to do list. Are there any April brides out there? If so, how am I pacing on this? I assume everyone plans at their own pace, however it would be nice to know how behind I actually may be ;-)

Set a date

Book venue

Book photographer

Book videographer- not doing one

Book Band for reception

Ask bridal party to be in wedding

Book caterer & bar- included at club

Create wedding website

       Register     

Book florist

Buy wedding dress 

Book ceremony & cocktail hour musicians

Book rentals-

Take engagement pictures 

Select bridesmaid dresses

Have bridesmaids order dresses
Select and order groom & groomsmen attire

Have groomsmen order suits

Select Groomsmen Ties- This. Will. Be. The. Death. Of. Me. (still no progress)
Purchase veil

Book cake baker
Hire coordinator –

Buy cake knife & server- beautiful vintage one is now MINE!

Order save the dates
Finalize guest list    

Send save the dates  

Book officiant  

Pre-marital counseling

Order guest book- our planner came up with the coolest idea I can't wait to do!

Hotel room blocks
Hire a calligrapher- THANKS MOM!

MOB & MOG dress shopping

Find wedding shoes

Find wedding jewelry- keeping it simple!

   Find garter   

Book makeup artist & hair stylist 

Book hair and makeup trial appointment

                                                   Select Reception Food

Take bridal portraits – still deciding on this, necessary?

Dress Fitting- thankfully I think I only need one with the style of my dress, thankfully!

Order ceremony programs

Order invitations- ordered!

Mail invitations- early February

Book rehearsal dinner venue  

  Rehearsal Dinner music

Buy Rehearsal Dinner dress- waiting for Spring stuff to come out!

Bridal Party Transportation

Buy bridal party gifts- picked out for bridesmaids!

Bachelorette party – March! Woop Woop

Bachelor party- Early March

Bridal Showers – Working on this! Early Spring

Purchase wedding bands- picked out!

Put together picture list for photographer

Get marriage license- YAY! 

Order wedding favors- picked out

Book transportation from reception to hotel- next door to reception venue

Book honeymoon – IT’S A SURPRISE!

Honeymoon shopping

Gift for Groom- picked out 

Rehearsal Dinner  invitations- picked out

Music selections to band and ceremony artist

Book wedding night hotel room

Order thank you notes

Getaway Car- booked a vintage Rolls Royce! so excited!
Dance Lessons start at the end of the month!

 Walk down the aisle & say I do!

I try to give my wedding planning breaks here and there so that I don't burn myself out. Some brides say they pour themselves into planning upwards of 3 (!) hours per night. I simply cannot do that. One, my ADD would seriously kick in. Two, I feel like planning is supposed to be fun and exciting and lets be honest, not much is fun and exciting after hours upon hours. Austin's mom is coming into town this evening, I am excited to go over rehearsal dinner details with her! 

This is my most favorite photo I have come across this week. I can't wait to show it to our photographer for wedding day inspiration. Mostly because our reception takes place oceanside, Austin's suit is this exact shade and my veil may or may not be the perfect for this photo opportunity.

I'm off to yoga! Happy Wednesday!

xo,

Katie