shitty wedding prep
seriously, i have got to be the only bride on the planet who thinks it's an absolute chore to plan her wedding.
checklist taken from Patty (thank goodness for fellow brides!)
1. Church
o Book church and chosen date
o Arrange for flowers and unity candle (we're not having a unity candle lighting ceremony)
o Choose wedding priest (this is one of the important things to do! a celebrant can make or break the ceremony)
o Attend canonical interview
o Attend pre-cana seminar
o Submit church and legal requirements (we've ROMed here, so all that's left to do are organising the church requirements and getting our NSO marriage certificate)
o Submit names of lectors and commentators
o Submit names of principal sponsors
o Have misalette approved
o Submit name of photographer and videographer
2. Reception
o Book reception venue
o Discuss menu and schedule taste test -
o Discuss reception details (flowers, waiters, etc) (i've emailed Sonya's regarding this but I have a huge feeling they wouldn't be able to follow my details... i know they will fail miserably. trust me on that.)
o Buy wine
3. Photo
o Book photographer
o Schedule studio and outdoor prenup
o Choose prenup pics for tarpaulin (we're not having our faces blown-up and plastered on a huge piece of material)
o Choose prenup pics for AVP
o Prepare list of mandatory shots
4. Video
o Book videographer
o LCD projector (c/o Lia)
o Prepare music for on-site AVP
5. Couturier
o Book couturier
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Meet with designer for gown designs
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Have all gown measurements taken
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Schedule first fittings
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Schedule final fittings
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Pick up gowns
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
6. Motif
o teal and yellow
7. Principal Sponsors
o Choose principal sponsors
o Prepare gifts for Principal Sponsors
§ Cloth - Ninang’s cloth
o Inform principal sponsors and schedule visits (thank goodness for my Mum!!)
8. Entourage
o Choose members of the entourage
o Inform members of the entourage
9. Semi- Coordinator
o Choose coordinator
o Give final instructions to coord
o Turnover all contracts and details to coord
o Schedule final production meeting with all suppliers
10. Hair and Make-up Artist
o Choose HMUA
o Schedule prenups
o Book HMUA
o Discuss schedule on wedding day
11. Cake
o Choose cake supplier
o Discuss details with cake supplier
o Order cake souvenirs 2 weeks before the wedding
12. Host/Strings/Sound System
o Choose band for church and reception
o Choose emcee
o Give repertoire to quartet or band
13. Hotel
o Choose hotel
o Reserve rooms for wedding day (I hope Sonya's did already, I've emailed them a couple of times regarding this)
14. Invitations
o Inform supplier
o Prepare draft of invitation
o Finalize invitation
o Prepare count for invitation
o Actual printing of invites
o Address invitations
o Wax seal invitations
o Send out invitations
15. Souvenirs (not having specially made souvenirs)
o Inform supplier
o Choose souvenir
o Prepare draft of souvenir
o Finalize souvenir design
o Prepare count for souvenirs
o Actual printing of souvenirs
o Gifts for principal sponsors
16. Wedding Rings
o Choose design
o Actual making of wedding rings - have rings engraved (our wedding rings are done, just needs engraving... what to write?)
17. Florist (Church)
o Book florist for church
o Choose design
18. Florist (Bride/Entourage Flowers)
o Book florist for Bouquets
o Choose design
19. Event Stylist
o Book Event Stylist
o Take note of reception layout
20. Bridal Car
o Bridal car
o Family van
21. Guest List
o Draft guest list
o RSVP
o Finalize guest list
o Finalize seating layout
22. Reception Program
o Draft reception program
o Finalize reception program
23. DIYs
o Misalette
24. Honeymoon (Europe it is, just have to confirm with our travel agency)
checklist taken from Patty (thank goodness for fellow brides!)
1. Church
o Book church and chosen date
o Arrange for flowers and unity candle (we're not having a unity candle lighting ceremony)
o Choose wedding priest (this is one of the important things to do! a celebrant can make or break the ceremony)
o Attend canonical interview
o Attend pre-cana seminar
o Submit church and legal requirements (we've ROMed here, so all that's left to do are organising the church requirements and getting our NSO marriage certificate)
o Submit names of lectors and commentators
o Submit names of principal sponsors
o Have misalette approved
o Submit name of photographer and videographer
2. Reception
o Book reception venue
o Discuss menu and schedule taste test -
o Discuss reception details (flowers, waiters, etc) (i've emailed Sonya's regarding this but I have a huge feeling they wouldn't be able to follow my details... i know they will fail miserably. trust me on that.)
o Buy wine
3. Photo
o Book photographer
o Schedule studio and outdoor prenup
o Choose prenup pics for tarpaulin (we're not having our faces blown-up and plastered on a huge piece of material)
o Choose prenup pics for AVP
o Prepare list of mandatory shots
4. Video
o Book videographer
o LCD projector (c/o Lia)
o Prepare music for on-site AVP
5. Couturier
o Book couturier
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Meet with designer for gown designs
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Have all gown measurements taken
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Schedule first fittings
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Schedule final fittings
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
o Pick up gowns
§ Bridal Gown
§ Groom’s suit
§ Ento Gowns
6. Motif
o teal and yellow
7. Principal Sponsors
o Choose principal sponsors
o Prepare gifts for Principal Sponsors
§ Cloth - Ninang’s cloth
o Inform principal sponsors and schedule visits (thank goodness for my Mum!!)
8. Entourage
o Choose members of the entourage
o Inform members of the entourage
9. Semi- Coordinator
o Choose coordinator
o Give final instructions to coord
o Turnover all contracts and details to coord
o Schedule final production meeting with all suppliers
10. Hair and Make-up Artist
o Choose HMUA
o Schedule prenups
o Book HMUA
o Discuss schedule on wedding day
11. Cake
o Choose cake supplier
o Discuss details with cake supplier
o Order cake souvenirs 2 weeks before the wedding
12. Host/Strings/Sound System
o Choose band for church and reception
o Choose emcee
o Give repertoire to quartet or band
13. Hotel
o Choose hotel
o Reserve rooms for wedding day (I hope Sonya's did already, I've emailed them a couple of times regarding this)
14. Invitations
o Inform supplier
o Prepare draft of invitation
o Finalize invitation
o Prepare count for invitation
o Actual printing of invites
o Address invitations
o Wax seal invitations
o Send out invitations
15. Souvenirs (not having specially made souvenirs)
o Inform supplier
o Choose souvenir
o Prepare draft of souvenir
o Finalize souvenir design
o Prepare count for souvenirs
o Actual printing of souvenirs
o Gifts for principal sponsors
16. Wedding Rings
o Choose design
o Actual making of wedding rings - have rings engraved (our wedding rings are done, just needs engraving... what to write?)
17. Florist (Church)
o Book florist for church
o Choose design
18. Florist (Bride/Entourage Flowers)
o Book florist for Bouquets
o Choose design
19. Event Stylist
o Book Event Stylist
o Take note of reception layout
20. Bridal Car
o Bridal car
o Family van
21. Guest List
o Draft guest list
o RSVP
o Finalize guest list
o Finalize seating layout
22. Reception Program
o Draft reception program
o Finalize reception program
23. DIYs
o Misalette
24. Honeymoon (Europe it is, just have to confirm with our travel agency)