To Do List

Ahh...the dreaded To Do List...I'm currently reading "Diary of a Mad Bride" and as her to do list grows, I've realized that I should make a more detailed one than The Knot has and I have no idea when some of these things need to be done, so putting them in a time frame seems silly. Also, it'll feel good to cross stuff off!
  1. Choose wedding date
  2. Tell boss wedding date.
  3. Vacation time for honeymoon
  4. Decide on a honeymoon.
  5. Get minister.
  6. Choose venue
  7. Make guest list
  8. Choose maid of honor
  9. Choose bridesmaids
  10. Choose best man
  11. Choose groomsmen
  12. Buy girl's rings - Math got me a GORGEOUS diamond (though we may change the setting), and for a band I'm going to use one of my Grandma Leslie's anniversary rings.
  13. Buy guy's ring
  14. Buy wedding dress - Getting close...the dress has been started
  15. Choose bridesmaids'/groomsmaids' dresses
  16. Choose groomsmen's/bridesmen's tuxes
  17. Choose groom's tux
  18. Order wedding cake
  19. Hire caterer
  20. Buy shoes - After buying about 4 pairs of shoes, I think I've decided on ceremony shoes, reception shoes, & after party shoes.
  21. Music for reception
  22. Order ceremony flowers/bouquets (bride, bridesmaids, flower girl)
  23. Plan rehearsal dinner
  24. Invites to rehearsal dinner
  25. Hire musicians for ceremony N/A
  26. Decide on dress code - it's going to be semi-formal. I'm wearing a tea-length dress but Math might do a top hat and tailcoat! hehehe
  27. Get marriage license
  28. Hire videographer
  29. Hire photographer
  30. Get table decorations - we're working on this one. English Garden Theme.
  31. Get boutonniers for men (groom, groomsmen, dads)
  32. Get corsages for women (moms and grandmas)
  33. Buy invitations
  34. Make invitations
  35. Decide on liquor selection
  36. Postage for invitation/ mail sample invite
  37. Choose hairstyle and makeup
  38. Buy gifts for attendants
  39. Buy thank you notes
  40. Announce wedding in newspaper - and people actually SAW it!! (some co-workers, my HOA lady, an old friend's mom, Zoë's daycare teacher, parents' neighbors).
  41. Buy headpiece
  42. Buy traveler's checks for honeymoon (?)
  43. Check passport exp date/order new
  44. Order tables/chairs
  45. Make budget
  46. Divide expenses
  47. Make seating chart if necessary N/A
  48. Decide on menu
  49. Decide on cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres
  50. Get guestbook - we got multiple ones and they're SO cute!!
  51. Decide on dinner service style - hors d'oeuvres all night, baby!
  52. Decide # staff-guest ratio
  53. Decide vegetarian or meat
  54. Reserve band/photographer/videographer meals
  55. Make photo list
  56. Choose hotel for wedding night
  57. Hire limo/bike taxis? - how cool would bike taxis be, really!? =)
  58. Find hotel for out-of-towners one of two!
  59. Verify handicap accessibility
  60. Choose processional music - 
  61. Choose recessional music
  62. Choose cocktail music
  63. Choose reception music
  64. Set up ceremony service
  65. Write vows
  66. Schedule manicure/pedicure/massage/facial o.O 
  67. Choreograph  first dance
  68. Get waltz lessons
  69. Decide on cake toppers
  70. Notify Groomswomen on dress choice
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