ORIGINAL: DECEMBER 2010
Wedding to do list:
Hello readers! Being an invitation specialista I thought a wedding stationery to-do list was fitting for all the newly engaged couples out there… (plus a few more for fun!) it starts about a year out from your wedding date. Not to say that a 6 month engagement is no doable. I did it! I sent my Save the Dates right away! Keep in mind that this is a very basic list. There are many out there on www.knot.com, and many others that you can pull more detailed lists from.
10-12 months prior
- Choose a tentative wedding date
- Create your guest lists-for Save the Dates & Invitations (Save the Dates are sent out 6 months before; usually to out of town guests for planning time)
- Choose wedding party
- Gather ideas for Save the Dates & Invitations…. give later to Snazzylime or another wedding invitation designer so they know your personal style. They will create something custom for you.
- Book your reception site
- Book your Save the Dates & Invitations (with Snazzylime of course :)
- Send Save the Dates to your out of town guests
- Look for your wedding dress & bridesmaids dresses
- Finalize contracts with vendors (Photographer, 7 videographer if applicable)
- Purchase wedding rings
- View invitation styles, provided by Snazzyime of course, and choose the layout you like. Snazzylime will take care of wording woes and delivery.
- Gather ideas for wedding favors.
- Confirm dates for bridal showers & bachelorette parties. Snazzylime can also work with your bridesmaids for these invitations!
- Book your wedding programs with Snazzylime, details can be filled in later!
- Finalize guest list and submit quantity to Snazzylime… #more shameless self promotion
- Book make-up & hairstylist
- Mail invitations 8 weeks prior
- Finalize rehearsal plans & order invitations for rehearsal, have menus printed, (Snazzylime can do all of these things-Plus help think of clever ideas for the reception) figure out table numbers, escort cards, programs, and any other stationery items you may require.
- Select music for ceremony, reception and confirm these with band/DJ
- Write thank you note from bridal showers
- Plan bridesmaids dinner/luncheon/or activity to spend some time with them and hand out gifts
- Mail rehearsal dinner invitations
- Call guests that haven’t RSVP’d
- Pick up wedding rings.
- Pick up wedding dress and accessories.
- Finalize vows for ceremony
- Confirm headcount
- Confirm times with vendors, & give headcounts
- Get ceremony & reception items to venues
- Get a mani/pedi
- Rehearse ceremony with all attendants
- Get some rest
- Take a relaxing bath
- Eat a good breakfast
- Enjoy your day!
-Emily :)
