1-2 Weeks To Go!
- Arrange parking for the reception.
* We aren't going to have a problem with this. We were able to map out the best way for the caterer to come and go with the food - which was really my only concern.
- Finish and print ceremony programs.
* I plan on completing this sometime this week. I'm not in a huge hurry - knowing I've already designed the program and only have to press print.
- Get marriage license.
* Originally we were going to get this Monday afternoon - but now it has been pushed to Tuesday. Coming off a busy weekend, a night to catch up on laundry and clean (yes, Dad - I'm cleaning our room.) is needed!
- Do paperwork for official documents if you are changing your name.
* I won't officially become a Davis, until after our honeymoon. It just isn't possible for me to change my social security card, driver's license and passport in a matter of four days.
- Work out wedding day timing and details and draw up a schedule.
* Done. After the salon fix, it needed to be tweaked - and will be sent to those necessary this week.
- Brides: Pick up the veil and/or headpiece.
* Check! Mom finished up the pieces to my veil last week...
- Give final head count to the caterer. Confirm set-up instructions and menu items.
* Complete! :) I have just a few items to follow up with Jamie about - but after that we're good to go until Friday the 4th. CRG has worked with Laurel Hall to have our non-food deliveries sent on Thursday the 3rd - giving us the opportunity to begin setting up right away on Friday.
- Call location manager and make sure your vendors all have access to the site when they need it.
* This is more our responsibility versus our "location manager". Because we have chosen to use a caterer not listed on Laurel Hall's preferred list - I have been the bounce-back communication between the two. I have on my list to send out the Directions Card to our vendors, giving them the gate access.
- Confirm headcount, delivery time, and location with the cakemaker.
* This is still a MUCH needed Must Do...as in priority #1. We have just a few last-minute questions, knowing our final headcount number.
- Brides: Practice walking in your wedding shoes.
* Check and mark. I'm currently wearing them as we speak. I fear having blisters on our wedding day...f-e-a-r.
- Call guests who haven't RSVP'd for the wedding and rehearsal dinner. It's okay to do this, you need a final headcount!
* I'm starting to sound like a lovely, broken record - BUT...done! Of the 50-some number of invitations we sent out, only two needed to be contacted.
- If you're having a receiving line, determine the order you want everyone to stand it.
* Eric and I really haven't talked about it. And, really - I don't think we're going to talk about it. After the ceremony - we'll definitely have a receiving line - but I don't think it's necessary to mark standing spots.
- Determine any wedding day assignments for members of the wedding party, and make lists/info sheets as needed.
* Consider this their "info sheet" - Dan: Get Eric to Laurel Hall on time and dressed. Amanda/Dana: If anything goes "wrong", don't tell me.
- Start putting together the seating plan, if you're having a seated reception meal.
* Mom is completely against this - but it's probably the only thing she's going to lose throughout the entire wedding. I've drafted up a seating plan that fits perfect. I love the number of our guests lists - which is giving us a fun way to place the tables!
- Finalize seating chart. Buy material for and make place cards.
* Apparently, I'm a little behind...but, to go along with the note above - we have place cards that match our wedding invitations. I will begin to print those after Eric and I look through the seating plan together.
- Grooms: Pick up your tux and try it on.
* This would be the best time to fill you in...today I received a phone call from Men's Warehouse, going over the final details for the guys and their attire. Each tux will be available for pick-up on Thursday the 3rd.
- Shop and pack for honeymoon.
* I could make an excuse to shop for any reason, on any day! However, when it comes to packing - this isn't necessary this early. Having the opportunity to pass up the stress of planning and packing for our honeymoon the day after - was the #1 reason we chose to wait until the following weekend.
- Touch base with your officiant and give him/her rehearsal details and wedding day schedule.
* Completed - like two weeks ago! :) I have listed Judge Barton on the mailing list of the Wedding Weekend Timeline & Details - that way he's aware of what time we'll be arriving to Laurel Hall.
- Confirm delivery locations, times and final arrangement count with your florist.
* This one is pretty easy...Mom, are you open Friday the 4th?! :)
- Prepare your toasts or thanks to friends and family.
* We'll wing this one...OK, maybe not - but if I even start to write something, I'll bubble up into an emotional mess.
- Fax transportation providers a schedule and addresses for pickups on the wedding day.
* David, from Hoosier Indianapolis Limousine, has been to Laurel Hall multiple times. He, too, is listed down to receive a copy of the Directions Card. As for the hotel shuttle, I need to fax the confirmation sheet - which will include the gate code.
- Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors.
* Dad...get out the pocketbook! :) Just kidding...well, no, not really - but you get what I mean.
- Grooms: Get your final haircut.
* Eric starts classes at Franklin College (yay!!) on September 1st. However, Wednesday is considered his "open day" - as in, he's not in class. I'm hoping he uses that day to get his haircut. But, that's his option.
- Distribute wedding-day directions, schedule and contact list to all parents, attendants and vendors.
* I feel like I've been answering this question all day...consider it done.
- Designate who will meet, greet and handle each vendor on the wedding day.
* My plan is to stay as calm as possible - therefore, I've designated my mother to handle this. I'll be around, therefore if anything is placed where it shouldn't be - I'll politely just move it myself. But, overall - there's not much I'm too worried about.
- Brides: Get a manicure and pedicure and confirm big-day beauty appointments.
* My girls and I are scheduled to have our fingers and toes done Thursday. Friday would have been ideal - but with setup, the rehearsal and dinner all in one day - Thursday just sounds much better!
- Designate someone to collect the wedding gifts (and any cash) brought to the party.
* Mom...Dad...anyone?! (Wow - their names are popping up left and right?!)
- Confirm date, location, time and playlist with band/DJ and/or ceremony or cocktail hour musicians.
* I'm breaking this into two...I've confirmed the rehearsal time and show-up time for the ceremony musicians. Now, we just have to find a time to sit down with DJ Ryan and plan our Reception Timeline. I don't have a clue where to begin...but, I've heard - DJ Ryan is a pro.
- Put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes and give to a designated family or friend to distribute on the wedding day.
* Friend?! No, I don't think Dad would go for that...however, I'm not sure he's too safe with Mom handling money either!! :)
12 days, 11 hours, 23 minutes and 54 seconds
2 comments:
Brian W. anyone?! I'm disappointed, Em.
That mother of your's will do a super great job at your wedding!!!! You are probably right about not letting your dad be in charge of handing out the money. You are better off letting your mom take care of it all!!!!
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