Sorry Ladies, this bio is being reconstructed to be more helpful to future (budget minded) brides... don't mind the mess!
Done:
Site
Menu
Photographer
Slideshow for photographer, showing examples of photos I like (marinbride's idea!)
Dress ordered finally... still awaiting its arrival and I know I cut it super close
Save-the-date DIY, sent with Felix Doolittle magnets (partial DIY but see reviews)
Invitations (invitationsbydawn.com, see my reviews)
Invitations sent, calligraphy DIY
Candles purchased and decorated with decorative paper (Papermojo, see reviews)
Entertainment (East Coast Entertainment, Southern Swing, no review yet)
Florals ordered (DIY Fiftyflowers.com, no review yet
Decorative garland and vases ordered (Pottery barn and Flowers & Supplies, see reviews)
Dog Kennel booked
Reverend and chapel booked
Rehearsal dinner planned, DIY invites, sent
BM brunch and GM croquet tournament planned, DIY invites, sent
Wedding cake picked, discussed with bake
DIY post ceremony bells
Bathroom basket
Favors (Dover Publications, see reviews)
Make sign that says "wedding in progress"
DIY Calligraphy Escort Cards
Purchased mother and FMIL's parent's gifts
Earrings (old) and bracelet (new)
Friend brought six pence piece from UK.
change ribbon color on initials that are already covered with silk white hydrangeas
Finish making hair piece
Make favors/order flowers for the bridesmaids brunch (I planned an alfresco brunch underneat a magnolia tree in the front lawn of the weekend property)
E-pics taken, fingers crossed they're good!!
All the parent's gifts and FI's gift!
DIY makeup and hair trial run, not a clown in sight
Table numbers, signs, drink menu and menu printed
Redo programs now that the caterers have changed everything around :)
Make invitations for groomsman's croquet tournament (which is happening during the brunch)
Meet with nanny for guests
First fitting
E-pics delivered to make guestbook
To Do:
Order cigars
Write reviews!
Decide on grooms cake... hmmm
Go on b-weekend (sailing - whoo!!)
Seating Chart
Dress fitting, final
Put tissues in cello wrappers
Wedding announcements
Make tip envelopes
frame last family photos (FI's grandparents, my great great grandparents)
call dog kennel
call RSVP's
