I decided since becoming engaged that I wanted to share my wedding planning process, ideas, or whatever crazy things are going on until our wedding date. I am obviously new to planning a wedding, so feel free to share tips and advice! I have been obsessed with reading other wedding planning blogs and posts too!
Today for my first post on this subject I wanted to share my to-do list! I am a bit obsessed with lists and checking things off of them. I have one in my DIY wedding planning binder (this will be my next post in this series)
This is just my overall major to-do-list as of now, I'm sure I'll find more things I need to do in the months to come.
We just put down our deposit and secured our date for our wedding ceremony and reception! That was our major step, and now that it is finally done I cannot wait to start planning!
Set the dateBook our wedding and reception venueMake wedding page or websiteBook photographerTake engagement pictures (next month in June we will)Order and send out Save the DatesRegisterBed Bath and Beyond, Target, KohlsTry on and buy wedding dressand bridesmaid dresses- Groom and groomsmen tuxes/shoes
Cake tasting and bookingChoose linens and decorations with venueGet my rings resized- Finalize guest list
- Rent arch for ceremony
- Book DJ or PA System
Book our ceremony officiant- Buy wedding shoes and jewelry
- Book makeup artist & hair stylist (In the process)
- Hair and makeup trial
- Purchase wedding band for Joe
- Mail invitations
Meeting with caterer to pick out menu- Ceremony and reception music selections
- Buy bridesmaids and groomsmen gifts
- Candy bar and decoration shopping.
- Make décor (pinterest) for wedding and reception
- Book Hotel Room
- Marriage license
- Order and send out thank you cards (After)
So very exciting!! Enjoy this time as much as possible and try not to stress about the small stuff. Your wedding will be amazing! When is the date?!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Morgan! Our wedding date is October 11th!
ReplyDeleteYeah for planning it is kind of fun no? Our date is Feb 20th, 2015 so I feel like we have plenty of time :-)
ReplyDeleteYes it is a lot of fun! That is perfect amount of time to get everything all planned!
DeleteAhhh enjoy this tim, it goes too fast!! I got married last summer and planning is half the fun :)
ReplyDeleteOh it's been so much fun! We just went to a cake tasting last night and that was obviously so much fun!!
DeleteYay!!! This is too exciting!! You should look into Postable.com and Zola.com. Wish I lived in Cali, I could help since I am in the process of starting a wedding planning business now!! :)
ReplyDeleteI know I wish you did too! I have a feeling we'd get along so great! Thanks for the websites, I'm always looking for new resources!!
Deletethe checklist is important it really helped me not forget anything! October weddings rock :)
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with all things weddings. Fun fact: I've wanted to be a wedding planner/bridal consultant before. I am excited to read your wedding posts :)
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ReplyDeletexoxo