I just realized that my wedding is only 81 days away, and am having a small fit. I have been having nightmares about not having everything done. Can you think of anything I'm forgetting? I've already:
Booked/Confirmed Church
Done Pre-cana
Met Priest
Arranged Music
Booked/Confirmed Reception Hall (food & drink included)
Booked DJ
Booked Cake
Booked Florist....meeting in April
Bought Dress
Bridesmaids/Flowergirl dresses ordered
Bought Rings
Booked Photographer & Videographer
Ordered Invitations
Booked Limos
Finalized Guest List
Registered
Arranged Rehearsal Dinner (In-Laws doing this)
Picked Readers (but not readings....ideas?)
I know I need to:
Find Shoes
Figure out hair
Find bridal party gifts
Do favors (father's helping....home-made wine sound good?)
But what else? What am I missing?
Thank you for any help you want to give. Holy crappola, 81 days!
2007-03-13 07:48:45 · 21 answers · asked by Just tryin' to help 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Thanks, all.
Just want to add that perhaps the reason I'm so nervous is because I haven't given the WEDDING much thought, I've been to busy thinking about my life after (which I can't wait to begin).
And I do have the honeymoon booked, too.
2007-03-13 08:56:34 · update #1
try 11 days! thats anxiety! lol! Honestly it sounds like you have it covered, does your reception place cover things like napkins and forks and plates and all? thats the only think I can think of.....and the wine sounds amazing, I went to a wedding where everyone got a bottle of their "special reserve"-homeade wine and it was the best stuff ever!
2007-03-13 08:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by ASH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be a good idea to decide with your photographer what specific pictures you want to have to remember your wedding by, and it always helps to rehearse the pictures along with the wedding rehearsal. As a photographer, I know that the photography can be a hassle if you just expect it to happen. Help your photographer by knowing who needs to be in front of the camera and when. A wedding director can take care of this for you if you go over it before hand, so you can just enjoy the moment. Sounds like you've done a great job. Now relax and enjoy the ride. You're in love. You're living a dream.
2007-03-13 15:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by rachel r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great Job! Looks like you have most of the important stuff done. Have you figured out the honeymoon details yet?
Check out the website www.ezweddingplanner.com
The have a very detailed planning list and you can check off all the things you have done; disregard what doesn't apply; and see if there is anything missed. It's a really neat site and will help you plan for the seating arrangements and everything. I am using it to prepare for my wedding next year.
Congrats and good luck! I am sure everything will be beautiful!!
2007-03-13 15:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never planned a wedding (yet!), so I can't offer a lot. It sounds like the major things are set.
Something I can think of are bridesmaid gifts. Most brides give necklaces or a small gift to the bridesmaids, same for the groom and his men.
I would suggest going to a library or book store and flipping through a wedding planning guide. Take a piece of paper and pen and just write down ideas you may have overlooked!
Congrats in 81 days!
2007-03-13 14:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by agentm006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a deep breath...in......out.....ok. relax!!! Do you have one of those bridal checklists? Sounds like you have almost everything done. The one thing you should do is book a spa day a couple of days before the wedding so that you book in a time to relax. Get your manicure and pedicure and/or a massage. Remember, the wedding is only 1 day. The marriage lasts a lot longer.
2007-03-13 15:49:27 · answer #5 · answered by rockjock_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are like this NOW you are never going to make it thru your wedding day!!! You just need to take a breather and realize, even if you do forget something, your wedding will still go fine, you will still be married, and it will still be the greatest day of your life! You have 81 days....so just try to chill and take it one day at a time. Good luck and congrats! Have your dad make an extra bottle of wine for you RIGHT NOW...and drink it...and enjoy it... =0)
2007-03-13 15:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by SupaDupa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chill out..You seem like you have completly under control..
When I got married I was nervous as hell, but I would do it 10,000 time over...If you love your future husband, you wedding will be great, The day is for the two of you..don't stress over it...I know that easier said than done...But when it is crunch time and your freakin out..just remeber why you are getting married..
Good luck and may you have a life time of happiness
2007-03-13 14:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me put it this way...I'm getting married Saturday and you're more preared than me. :)
You're fine, try not to stress. Prepare yourself mentally in case things don't work out perfectly. I had to change my cake a couple weeks ago due to flower problems (it had flowers on it that didn't come in the right color, of course I picked the cake with a computer generated flower). I just got my chair covers ordered today. AND I'm sick with the flu now. So yeah, things will happen. Just relax & know you're doing a good job.
2007-03-13 15:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by layla983 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a deep breath and think of it this way...if you forget anything, will you be any less married? As long as you don't forget to invite the official to perform the ceremony, then that's the main thing isn't it? The rest is just extra. âº
Congratulations and may the marriage be long and satisfying for you both.
2007-03-13 14:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For reading, go with the traditional reading from St. Paul - I think it's totally beautiful.
I'd start worrying about you not having your invitations yet - when I ordered ours, there was a mistake and we had to send them back to be re-done. Hope yours are okay.
Make sure your undergarments are sorted out!
Dress for next day? Are you having a gift opening? For me, I took my dress, but forgot a slip!
2007-03-13 16:44:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋