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Nutella, 30 November, 2011 at 21:39 Posted on Planning 0 22

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To all those lovely hitchers out there...sorry this post is so long (and not sure how the format will come out) but could really use some help with my to do list.

Is there anything I've missed?

Are the dates I've got in there about right?

Where I'm missing dates, any advice you can give on when is a good time to sort things would be really handy!!

To Do Timeline/By when Status Notes BRIDE X X X Dress design finalised and initial measurements Mar-12 In progress Arrange fittings Not started Final fitting and collect dress Feb-13 Not started Shoes Not started Garter and underwear Not started Veil/tiara Not started Jewelery Not started X X X X BRIDESMAID X X X Dresses - decide/buy/order Mar-12 In progress Dress fittings Not started Shoes In progress BM's buying own Flower girl dress & shoes Not started Jewelery Not started X X X X HAIR/MAKEUP X X X Decide who will have hair & makeup done professionally Dec-11 In progress Arrange hairdresser and pay deposit Mar-12 Not started Arrange make-up artist and pay deposit Mar-12 Not started Arrange make-up & hair trials for me (will need tiara/veil & pic of dress) Oct-12 Not started Decide on styles for hair Oct-12 Not started Buy any hair accessories needed Oct-12 Not started Confirm final arrangements for the day (timings, locations, final payment etc) Feb-13 Not started X X X X MEN X X X Suit hire for the men Oct-12 In progress Suits chosen but not yet ordered Buy thank you gifts for ushers and best man Nov-11 Not started Return hired suits Post Wedding Not started X X X X FLOWERS & DECO X X X Decide on styles and silk v fresh Dec-11 Book florist & pay deposit Jan-12 Meet Florist @ Venue (if fresh) Oct-12 Agree final flowers to be used and styles of bouquets and arrangements Oct-12 Buy the vases & any other deco's (wooden letters, lanterns etc) Dec-12 Final flowers payment/arrangements Feb-13 X X X X TOG/VOG X X X Book photographer and pay deposit Sep-11 Book videographer (if we have the budget available) Oct-12 Confirm Shot List and final arrangements with Photographer Feb-13 X X X X STATIONARY X X X Save the dates Sep-11 Send save the dates Dec-11 Invitations Mar-12 Write Invites and send Sep-12 Orders of service/day Readings onto Card Feb-13 Table Plan, table names & place cards Buy Guestbook & pen Post box for cards from guests Thank you cards Post Wedding X X X X GUESTS X X X Draft guest list Aug-11 Done Finalise day guest list pre STD's Oct-11 Done Post save the dates Dec-11 In progress Wedding website ready Nov-11 Done Finalise guest list Sep-12 Not started Post day invitations Oct-12 Not started Post evening invitations Nov-12 Not started Day RSVP deadline 02-Dec-12 Not started Evening RSVP deadline 16-Dec-12 Not started Confirm final guest numbers with venue and caterers 02-Jan-13 Not started X X X X RINGS X X X Buy wedding rings ? Not started Get Engagement Ring Cleaned ? Not started X X X X CHURCH/CEREMONY X X X Book church, pay deposit & fill out banns form Sep-11 Done Arrange banns with local church Dec-12 Not started Made contact with vicar Attend the church once a month for 9 months before Jun-12 to Feb-13 Not started Marriage preperation Not started Check with vicars Agree on readings (and ask people to read them) Nov-12 Not started Agree on hymns/music Nov-12 Not started Agree order of service and confirm final arrangements with church and vicars Feb-13 Not started Pay final balance TBC Not started Ceremony rehearsal - confirm with those who need to attend Day before Not started X X X X VENUE X X X Book venue, secure date & pay deposit Aug-11 Done Venue open day/showcase - take parents 30-Oct-11 Done Venue open day/showcase - take bridesmaids? 04-Mar-12 Not started Venue open day/showcase 28-Oct-12 Not started Confirm numbers Jan-13 Not started X X X X CATERING X X X Pay deposit to caterers Nov-11 Done Tasting evening at venue TBC Not started Choose the menu for meal & evening TBC Not started Confirm cake with Mum & buy the topper & decos ? Not started Confirm final numbers to caterers along with any veggies/special requirements 8 weeks before Not started Pay final balance ? Not started Confirm supply of cake stand and knife with caterers Feb-13 Not started venue has tiered stand X X X X ENTERTAINMENT X X X Book DJ Oct-12 Not started Tracks for background music CD Feb-13 Not started Decide on first dance Feb-13 Not started List of requests for DJ Feb-13 Not started Confirm venue to supply giant games in the garden Feb-13 Not started X X X X ACCOMODATION X X X Book house for bridal party night before Dec-11 In progress MIL to book accomodation for groom family night before Dec-11 In progress Arrange guest discounts at local hotels to include on website Nov-11 Done Info added to website Decide who's staying at venue on the wedding night ASAP In progress Confirm venue room allocations with venue Dec-12 Not started Check and finalise all bridal party, groom family and venue accomodations Feb-13 Not started X X X X GIFTS & FAVOURS X X X Favours Not started Kids bags Not started Bridesmaid and Best Men thank you cards Not started Gift for parents Not started Gift for bridesmaids Not started Gift for ushers & best man Not started Gift for readers Not started Gift for Jonny & Cathy Not started Buy confetti/bubbles Not started X X X X HONEYMOON X X X Visit travel agents to discuss ideas & possibilities Jan-12 Not started Set up gift list Mar-12 Not started Book honeymoon Sep-12 Not started Sort out passports, visas, vaccinations, currency etc Oct-12 Not started Pay the final balance and check tickets/arrangements Feb-13 Not started Pack the cases and have everything ready Before wedding Not started X X X X MISC X X X Book time off work Sep-12 Not started Need to get new jobs first! Wedding insurance ASAP Done Bought with john lewis nov-11 Hen do Not started Stag do Not started Confirm all suppliers Feb-13 Not started Confirm transportation to get everything to venue Not started Change of name Post Wedding Not started

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cookiekat · 30 November, 2011 at 21:41
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OMG! I'm off to cry and panic in the corner...
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Nutella · 30 November, 2011 at 21:42
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Tell me about it...! Sorry to scare you! I've scared myself a bit by writing it all down... eeek
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Beginner April 2012
clarabella1972 · 30 November, 2011 at 21:47
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When is the wedding date?
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Nutella · 30 November, 2011 at 21:48
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Good one, i'll add it to my list... although i'm not sure i'm especially fussed on it... half thinking of having blue shoes or knickers anyway, but as for the old and borrowed bit i'm not sure what to do with this.... need to ponder!!
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Nutella · 30 November, 2011 at 21:49
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Sorry, didn't mention it (it is in my ticker though), its 2nd March 2013
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teapotty · 1 December, 2011 at 18:30
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You have thought of absolutely everything!! I'm worried about timings myself (date is October 2013) so thank you for posting this!! It also gives me an idea of what I should be doing!
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Beginner July 2012
50's pin up bride · 1 December, 2011 at 18:44
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Aah, another uber organised Hitcher - makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside ?

Re: dress fittings dates, are you a fairly stable weight / size or do you tend to yoyo? Do you plan on losing weight (or putting any on!) for the wedding? This will affect how close to the wedding you want to get fittings sorted.

You need your veil / tiary before your hair, so aim to get that next Summer. I always think it's a good idea to have jewellery then, too.

Have you booked your tog? Would definitely make that a priority!

Wedding rings - are you likely to have them made especially? We're having ours made to order and have sorted the designs but they say they only take 3 weeks to make, so we're leaving it a bit closer to the time. We're getting married in less than 8 months, so nowhere near as much time as you've allowed!
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Nutella · 2 December, 2011 at 09:44
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You're welcome...I still have that niggly feeling I'm missing something crucial though! What do you have planned so far? 2013 is still a while away but I'm fairly concious that having allowed myself plenty of time to get everything planned I don't then want to end up rushing round at the last minute - and already since I have set the date the 4-ish months have flown by and I just know that in no time at all it will be 1 year to go!

Can't see you on the 2013 brides list yet, if you want to be added heres the thread https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/t/267778.aspx?PageIndex=1
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Nutella · 2 December, 2011 at 09:44
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Duplicate - doh
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Nutella · 2 December, 2011 at 09:49
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Dress - it's being designed and made by a friend of a friend as a made to measure so my fittings will be a little different to 'normal' ones, I still need to find out from her the timescales on when we need to do stuff though *note to self - message her this weekend!* I'm not exactly on a diet or anything but I'd like to get back down to the curvy size 12 I was a year ago if I can....

Veil/tiara/jewellery - noted thanks, will start to think about this once the dress design is agreed.

Tog is booked I just forgot to update it on the to do list

Rings - planning to get from high st off the shelf but maybe with engravings, we've had a little look already but not bought yet, will look to get them ordered maybe oct/nov next year unless we see a good deal before then - do you think thats enough time?

Thanks!
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skrob · 2 December, 2011 at 10:38
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You need your veil / tiary before your hair, so aim to get that next Summer. I always think it's a good idea to have jewellery then, too.
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Mrs_imp · 2 December, 2011 at 11:19
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I don't have anything constructive to say... but your to do list scares me! It makes me realise how disorganised I am!!!
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1234ABC · 2 December, 2011 at 11:35
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I haven't got much to add, but i am in awe of your to do list.

I sent all my invites out at once, is there a reason your doing these a month apart? more out of curiosity than anything else!
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freckles87 · 2 December, 2011 at 12:47
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Your list has just terrified me Nutella! It seemed to take an age just to scroll past it! Our date is just over 2 months after yours and I am nowhere near as organised as you are.
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Nutella · 2 December, 2011 at 13:27
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Sorry to scare! I'm a bit OCD when it comes to planning and my job involves planning for events so I'm the opposite, if I don't have a list and know what I need to do when then I'm scared!

RKB - no special reason for sending the invites seperatley although I won't have much time to write them out before I need to get them in the post due to work so I figure best to get the day ones out sooner. Also gives me the chance to upgrade evening guests if I get no's back before I send those out without it looking like I'm upgrading them IYSWIM!
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freckles87 · 2 December, 2011 at 13:56
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Just one thing, do you think you're giving enough time to book the DJ? We're using one provided by the venue, so I haven't looked into it, but I would assume that decent ones in the area would get booked up quicker? Just a thought.
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Nutella · 2 December, 2011 at 14:05
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I agree! However the DJ is one of OH's only jobs to do, he's got mates who are DJ's and I think he's going to ask the same guy who did his 30th party last year but he's insistant that theres no need to worry about this yet! IMO if he knows who he's going to ask then why not just ask them!!! So the to-do list date is the date by which he must have someone booked or I will just do it myself!!! Lol
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freckles87 · 2 December, 2011 at 14:14
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Haha, fair enough. At least he knows some people that could do the job. I agree, he should ask now. I think it's just a man thing, OH is being the exact same way about picking his best man and I'm getting questioned by one of the potential guys constantly, about who he is going to choose. I think it's a man thing to drag their feet.
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Shamy · 24 February, 2012 at 00:28
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Extremely comprehensive list Nutella, I might just have to borrow some elements of it ?

I did notice you seem to have Gift for ushers & best man listed twice, once under 'Men' and once under 'Gifts'. Thought it might feel nice for you to take something off instead of having to add something on ?
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Kitles123 · 24 February, 2012 at 02:25
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What a great list, think I may use some of this too.
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Blonde Viki · 24 February, 2012 at 08:05
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Great list!

My small suggestions would be:

1- split the cake and topper into two separate tasks, you're likely to have two different suppliers for them (?) and you might get the topper well before you've made a final choice about your cake or vice versa!

2- just on the grooming/pampering pre-wedding... Perhaps think about putting on a reminder to get a haircut in the couple of days before the wedding? This is based on the assumption that your hair/make-up lady on the day isn't doing it? Ditto making an appointment to get your nails done in the run up, if that's what you plan!

3- as above but for the groom! If he is going to pop to a barber on the morning of the wedding, might be an idea to book it so he definitely gets in and out in time to be at the church!

4- other miscellaneous decorations? I know you probably don't need a reminder as such (as I've found I just tend to acquire wedding related stuff without prompt) but maybe add something to remind you to think about how you want your tables decorated if you are having anything beyond the floral arrangements?

This is all based on things I'm thinking about so feel free to ignore if irrelevant!
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Peppr Potts · 24 February, 2012 at 10:10
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This list is amazing! I've been floundering a bit recently and feeling like the wedding is so far away and i don't know what i'm supposed to be doing when... this list helped A LOT so thank you muchly! ?
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