Two Spiders Get Married
Planning checklist
Before June 4, 2010
__X__ Send Engagement Announcement by email to friends
__X__ Set Wedding Budget
__X__ Set Wedding Date
__X__ Decide type of Wedding (Informal or Formal)
__X__ Determine number of guest to be invited
__X__ Select Ceremony Site
__X__ Select Reception Site
__X__ Choose Caterer
__X__ Choose Photographer
__X__ Choose and order Wedding Gown
__X__ Select Officiant (Pastor) for wedding ceremony
June 4, 2010 – August 4, 2010
__X__ Take Engagement Photos
__X__ Select Baker (Wedding Cake)
__X__ Have parents meet
__X__ Ask bridesmaids to be in the wedding
__X__ Select a florist
August 4, 2010 – September 4, 2010
__X__ Register
__X__ Select Hair & Make-up Artist
__X__ Reserve room for wedding night
__X__ Search for rehearsal dinner venue
September 4, 2010 – November 4, 2010
__X__ Compile guest list
__X__ Final Selection on Wedding Rings
__X__ Finalize Menu October 1, 2011
__X__ Select Bridesmaid Dresses
__X__ Book rehearsal dinner venue
November 4, 2010 – December 4, 2010
__X__ Order rehearsal dinner invitations
__X__ Mail Save-The-Dates
__X__ Hire DJ
__X__ Buy veil
__X__ Buy undergarments
December 4, 2010 – January 4, 2011
__X__ Final fitting
__X__ Plan honeymoon
__X__ Get all accessories
January 4, 2010 – February 4, 2011
__X__ Plan details of decorations
__X__ Order invitations and stationary
__X__ Ask groomsmen to be in the wedding
__X__ Hair and make-up trials
__X__ Have Formal Wedding Portrait taken
__X__ Make out a photographer's Checklist
February 4, 2011 – March 4, 2011
lazy - didn't do anything
March 4, 2011 – April 4, 2011
__X__ Let GM know about tuxes
__X__ Send Engagement Announcement to Newspaper
__X__ Have Mothers choose their own dresses
__X__ Choose Tux
__X__ Get your Hair Trimmed
__X__ Pick-up wedding rings – make sure they fit
April 4, 2011 – April 23, 2011
__X__ Confirm final details with Baker
__X__ Have invitations addressed
__X__ List of songs to DJ
__X__ Write Thank-you notes
__X__ Mail wedding invitations
__X__ Update registry
__X__ Reserve rentals
__X__ Reserve Wedding Transportation
__X__ Favors?
__X__ Order wedding cake
__X__ Music list for important events at reception
April 23, 2011 – May 4, 2011
__X__ get haircut
May 4, 2011 – May 18, 2011
_____ Get your teeth cleaned/whiten
_____ Assign Wedding day helpers
_____ Arrange for a professional to preserve and heirloom your Gown & Bouquet
__X__ Confirm final details with Florist
__X__ Confirm final details with Photographer
_____ Confirm final details with Officiant
_____ Confirm final details with Caterer
_____ Confirm final details for Wedding Transportation
_____ Confirm final details with Bridal party
_____ Confirm final details with Rental Equipment Company
_____ Confirm final details with Musicians
_____ Double Check Attire and Accessories for Bridal Party & Yourself
_____ Confirm schedule for Hair & Make-up Artist
_____ Order alcohol
_____ Print ceremony programs
_____ Obtain marriage license
__X__ Write Ceremony program
__X__ Confirm & Finalize details with Florist
__X__ Buy gifts for WP
_____ Plan Bridesmaid luncheon
__X__ Review plans for Wedding Ceremony & Reception
_____ Confirm Rehearsal Program with Officiant
_____ Confirm RD Guest count with Restaurant
_____ Finalize Wedding Day Schedule (Itinerary)
_____ Confirm Transportation Schedule
__X__ Select readings for ceremony
_____ Change mailing address if moving
__X__ Finalize ceremony music
_____ Finalize ceremony details with Officiant/DOC
__X__ Make wedding day schedule
_____ Learn what to do to change name
_____ Finalize seating plan
May 18, 2011 – May 23, 2011
_____ Call guests that have not yet RSVP'd
_____ Send shot list to photographer
_____ Compose toasts
May 24, 2011 – June 1, 2011
_____ Pick up tux
_____ Arrange for Postal Office to hold or forward your email during honeymoon
_____ Confirrn honeymoon reservations
_____ Provide caterer with final head count (May 28, 2011)
_____ Review all seating arrangement with ushers and helpers
_____ Pack for Honeymoon Trip
_____ Arrange for Bridal Party, Parents & Family and Photographer to all meet at a designated location (when taking pictures prior to the Wedding ceremony)
_____ Put tips in envelops
_____ make a list of everything to bring on wedding day
_____ Confirm details with vendors
_____ Make sure vendors will have access to reception site
_____ Confirm details with Officiant
June 2, 2011
_____ Paint nails
_____ Pick-up Rental Tux for Groomsmen (Groom or Bestman)
June 3, 2011
_____ Give WP anything they need for Wedding Day
_____ Attend Wedding Rehearsal & Dinner
Wedding Day
11:00AM B hair and MU w/Joyce
2:30PM G and men pics
2:45PM begin setup as Tuckahoe
3:00PM B and maids pics
4:00PM Ceremony begins (35 min)
4:45PM reception begins
5:15PM B and G arrive / intros
5:30PM B and G dance
5:35PM F/D Dance and M/S Dance
5:45PM Blessing by Randy followed by dinner
6:45PM Anniversary Dance
6:50PM Open Dancing
8:30PM Cake cutting
9:30PM Departure of B and G
9:45PM Guests gone
10:45PM Cleanup complete
__X__ Send Engagement Announcement by email to friends
__X__ Set Wedding Budget
__X__ Set Wedding Date
__X__ Decide type of Wedding (Informal or Formal)
__X__ Determine number of guest to be invited
__X__ Select Ceremony Site
__X__ Select Reception Site
__X__ Choose Caterer
__X__ Choose Photographer
__X__ Choose and order Wedding Gown
__X__ Select Officiant (Pastor) for wedding ceremony
June 4, 2010 – August 4, 2010
__X__ Take Engagement Photos
__X__ Select Baker (Wedding Cake)
__X__ Have parents meet
__X__ Ask bridesmaids to be in the wedding
__X__ Select a florist
August 4, 2010 – September 4, 2010
__X__ Register
__X__ Select Hair & Make-up Artist
__X__ Reserve room for wedding night
__X__ Search for rehearsal dinner venue
September 4, 2010 – November 4, 2010
__X__ Compile guest list
__X__ Final Selection on Wedding Rings
__X__ Finalize Menu October 1, 2011
__X__ Select Bridesmaid Dresses
__X__ Book rehearsal dinner venue
November 4, 2010 – December 4, 2010
__X__ Order rehearsal dinner invitations
__X__ Mail Save-The-Dates
__X__ Hire DJ
__X__ Buy veil
__X__ Buy undergarments
December 4, 2010 – January 4, 2011
__X__ Final fitting
__X__ Plan honeymoon
__X__ Get all accessories
January 4, 2010 – February 4, 2011
__X__ Plan details of decorations
__X__ Order invitations and stationary
__X__ Ask groomsmen to be in the wedding
__X__ Hair and make-up trials
__X__ Have Formal Wedding Portrait taken
__X__ Make out a photographer's Checklist
February 4, 2011 – March 4, 2011
lazy - didn't do anything
March 4, 2011 – April 4, 2011
__X__ Let GM know about tuxes
__X__ Send Engagement Announcement to Newspaper
__X__ Have Mothers choose their own dresses
__X__ Choose Tux
__X__ Get your Hair Trimmed
__X__ Pick-up wedding rings – make sure they fit
April 4, 2011 – April 23, 2011
__X__ Confirm final details with Baker
__X__ Have invitations addressed
__X__ List of songs to DJ
__X__ Write Thank-you notes
__X__ Mail wedding invitations
__X__ Update registry
__X__ Reserve rentals
__X__ Reserve Wedding Transportation
__X__ Favors?
__X__ Order wedding cake
__X__ Music list for important events at reception
April 23, 2011 – May 4, 2011
__X__ get haircut
May 4, 2011 – May 18, 2011
_____ Get your teeth cleaned/whiten
_____ Assign Wedding day helpers
_____ Arrange for a professional to preserve and heirloom your Gown & Bouquet
__X__ Confirm final details with Florist
__X__ Confirm final details with Photographer
_____ Confirm final details with Officiant
_____ Confirm final details with Caterer
_____ Confirm final details for Wedding Transportation
_____ Confirm final details with Bridal party
_____ Confirm final details with Rental Equipment Company
_____ Confirm final details with Musicians
_____ Double Check Attire and Accessories for Bridal Party & Yourself
_____ Confirm schedule for Hair & Make-up Artist
_____ Order alcohol
_____ Print ceremony programs
_____ Obtain marriage license
__X__ Write Ceremony program
__X__ Confirm & Finalize details with Florist
__X__ Buy gifts for WP
_____ Plan Bridesmaid luncheon
__X__ Review plans for Wedding Ceremony & Reception
_____ Confirm Rehearsal Program with Officiant
_____ Confirm RD Guest count with Restaurant
_____ Finalize Wedding Day Schedule (Itinerary)
_____ Confirm Transportation Schedule
__X__ Select readings for ceremony
_____ Change mailing address if moving
__X__ Finalize ceremony music
_____ Finalize ceremony details with Officiant/DOC
__X__ Make wedding day schedule
_____ Learn what to do to change name
_____ Finalize seating plan
May 18, 2011 – May 23, 2011
_____ Call guests that have not yet RSVP'd
_____ Send shot list to photographer
_____ Compose toasts
May 24, 2011 – June 1, 2011
_____ Pick up tux
_____ Arrange for Postal Office to hold or forward your email during honeymoon
_____ Confirrn honeymoon reservations
_____ Provide caterer with final head count (May 28, 2011)
_____ Review all seating arrangement with ushers and helpers
_____ Pack for Honeymoon Trip
_____ Arrange for Bridal Party, Parents & Family and Photographer to all meet at a designated location (when taking pictures prior to the Wedding ceremony)
_____ Put tips in envelops
_____ make a list of everything to bring on wedding day
_____ Confirm details with vendors
_____ Make sure vendors will have access to reception site
_____ Confirm details with Officiant
June 2, 2011
_____ Paint nails
_____ Pick-up Rental Tux for Groomsmen (Groom or Bestman)
June 3, 2011
_____ Give WP anything they need for Wedding Day
_____ Attend Wedding Rehearsal & Dinner
Wedding Day
11:00AM B hair and MU w/Joyce
2:30PM G and men pics
2:45PM begin setup as Tuckahoe
3:00PM B and maids pics
4:00PM Ceremony begins (35 min)
4:45PM reception begins
5:15PM B and G arrive / intros
5:30PM B and G dance
5:35PM F/D Dance and M/S Dance
5:45PM Blessing by Randy followed by dinner
6:45PM Anniversary Dance
6:50PM Open Dancing
8:30PM Cake cutting
9:30PM Departure of B and G
9:45PM Guests gone
10:45PM Cleanup complete
Breakdown of percentages to the nearest 0.5%
(based on 196 invited, 177 attending)
Reception site fees: 13%
Caterer: 31%
Drinks: 5.5%
Cake: 2%
Rentals: 5.5%
Set-up fees: 3.5%
DJ: 4%
Flowers and decor: 6%
Photographer: 12%
Gown: 1.5%
Alterations and steaming: 1.5%
Veil/undergarments: 1%
Hair/tip: 0.5%
Make-up/tip: 1%
Church, DOC, organist: 4%
Officient: 0.5%
Marriage license, cardbox, thank-you notes and favors: 0.5%
Invitations: 1%
Postage: 0.5%
Tips: 4.5%
Caterer: 31%
Drinks: 5.5%
Cake: 2%
Rentals: 5.5%
Set-up fees: 3.5%
DJ: 4%
Flowers and decor: 6%
Photographer: 12%
Gown: 1.5%
Alterations and steaming: 1.5%
Veil/undergarments: 1%
Hair/tip: 0.5%
Make-up/tip: 1%
Church, DOC, organist: 4%
Officient: 0.5%
Marriage license, cardbox, thank-you notes and favors: 0.5%
Invitations: 1%
Postage: 0.5%
Tips: 4.5%
