Six Months to Go!!!

Y'ALL.  As of yesterday, we are SIX MONTHS from the wedding!!  I am managing to feel thrilled/terrified/nervous/stressed/giddy all at once and it's kind of fabulous!  To say that shit is getting real around here would likely be the understatement of the year.  

Since Day 1, I've had a pretty legit list that has kept me sane/pushed me towards the edge, but it's nice to be able to go back to something and physically check things off, and see what else I have ahead of me to take care of.  Let me introduce you to my personal crazy...

Set a date 

Book church 

Book venue 

Book photographer 

Book florist 

Book DJ 

Book videographer - debating on this one

Book makeup artist and hair stylist - have salon reserved; need to stop in

Book personal trainer 

Ask wedding party to be in the wedding 

Email groomsmen with details 

Create wedding website 

Take engagement photos - Saturday, May 17

Register (Macy's Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel) 

Book flight for TX shower in June 

Book flight for bachelorette party in September 

Buy THE DRESS and my veil 

Choose bridesmaids dresses 

Order bridesmaids dresses - by May 16 

Choose and order groomsmen suits and accessories 

Choose shirt, tie, socks we'll give as groomsmen gifts 

Choose and order ring bearer outfit and accessories (shoes, bow tie, socks) 

Choose and order flower girl outfit (bow, shoes, tights?) 

Buy ring bearer pillow 

Buy flower girl kissing ball (Etsy) 

Book ceremony musicians 

Book cocktail hour musicians 

Book cake baker 

Order save the dates 

Mail save the dates 

Order invitations 

Find pretty stamps (zazzle?) 

Address invitations (calligraphy) 

Mail invitations 

Finalize guest list 

Meet with Father Cannon 

Confirm wedding with Father Cannon or Deacon Maddie 

Schedule pre-cana classes in Duxbury for May 

Buy or register for cake knife and server 

Order cake forks from JessicaNDesigns 

Hotel room blocks 

Order guestbook map 

Buy non-bleeding pens for map 

Price how much/how long it will take to have framed/matted to set out at reception 

Engagement announcement in Temple Daily Telegram and Scituate Mariner - submit in June 

Cake topper 

Calligraphy - PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE 

Take bridal portraits / hair & make-up trial - October

Shop for Mother of the Bride dress 

Buy wedding shoes 

Buy garter 

Grooms Cake  

Buy wedding jewelery (earrings) 

Menu tasting 

Give final selections to Kim - May

Choose and ask three readers - two have been asked, deciding on  third

1st dress fitting 

2nd dress fitting 

Book hotel room to stay in Friday/get ready in Saturday 

Order cute clutch with new monogram (to use again and again!) 

Something Old lace from my mom's wedding gown sewn into mine

Something New my dress

Something Borrowed 

Something Blue 

DIY ceremony programs 

Research printer for ceremony programs/have printed

Custom map

Order thank you notes for shower 

Order thank you notes for wedding 

Book honeymoon 

Look into passport renewals, and vaccinations/travel requirements for HM destination

Collect family wedding photos

Book limo for wedding party 

Book buses for guest transportation 

Decide on wedding favors 

Finalize contents of welcome bags 

Make day-of emergency kit 

Put together bathroom baskets 

Make sign to hang/post on bathroom doors at BRCC 

Menu/thank you for table (DIY) 

Order monogram from Southern Proper for guest book table 

Make canvas with monogram (DIY) 

Buy candles for cocktail hour/reception 

Buy candle holders for tables 

Buy bridal party gifts 

Buy groomsmen gifts 

Order handkerchiefs for Mom, Daddy, Meredith 

Order striped straws for cocktail hour 

Buy wedding bands 

Apply for marriage license 

Put together must-have picture list for CoCo 

Gift for Brian 

Put together must-play and DO NOT play list for Nick/DJ 

Playlists for cocktail hour 

Finalize menu choices with Scarlet Oak Tavern 

Buy going away outfit 

SHOP FOR HONEYMOON-- WHOOP!! 

Select music for ceremony 

Sort out final payments and tips for vendors (include note from Pinterest) 

Buy shower dresses, 2 

Buy rehearsal dinner dress - emailed Lula Kate

Hostess gifts for showers 

DIY sign for signature cocktail 

DIY sign for stationary displays 

DIY table numbers 

DIY card box 

DIY escort cards 

Pick-up marriage license in Boston!! (Thursday, 11/6)

Rehearsal dinner invitations (Minted) 

Bridesmaids luncheon for Friday 

Order koozies for reception 

Order pashminas for cocktail hour 

BACHELORETTE PARTY!! 

DIY signs for our chairs 

Wedding announcement in Temple Daily Telegram and Scituate Mariner 

Pack overnight bag for Saturday night/Sunday morning 

Wedding timeline for day-of 

Weekend timeline for welcome bags 

Order doorknob hangers for welcome bags 

Ask Jenna to be point-person 

Make and laminate vendor contact sheet (to distribute to Jenna, Kim at BRCC, Amanda, parents) 

Bring extra invitation suite for CoCo to shoot 

Create direction cards for guests driving to the reception 

Shoes to change into mid-reception 

Custom monogram 

WALK DOWN THE AISLE AND GET MARRIED!!!! 

Whew!  It makes me tired just reading that thing.  Tons of the little things are easy check-offs, just a matter of sitting down together and getting them done.  My plan is to tackle a few items every week so that it doesn't get too overwhelming, and so far, so good.  

As for tonight, we're ordering takeout Greek food and I'm planning on a nice, big glass of red wine, with a good long run tomorrow morning to start the weekend off right.  We have our pre-Cana class tomorrow from 9am-4:30pm, and dinner and drinks scheduled for after because WE'LL NEED THEM.  

Have a wonderful weekend!!