When12 months$0.00
Begin compiling guest list
We are thinking of inviting people from overseas, we have to give them time!
Begin researching caterer
Ask Tantine G for costs and if she would do what's on the list Ask quotes: La Fournil de Vila Top Shots Peche Mignon Sera Sands
Begin researching photographer
Valerie - yes confirm dates
Brainstorm the bridesmaids and maid of honor
Maids of honour: Marc & Avalon Brides maids: Tanya D, Celia, Madeleine and Tanya L
Choose a date
Chose 22/01/2020 but ceremony will take place on the 25/01. It's also Chinese new year
Choose the groomsmen and best man
Thomas Best Man Toby Nick & Josip Groomsmen
Research wedding dress and veil styles
Research wedding invitation designs
Start collecting ideas for the wedding style
SIMPLE - TROPICAL - COLOUFUL
When10 Months$0.00
Begin researching music!
Download music! Old and new
Book photographer
Establish a fitness routine
Mail E-Invites
Research favours and Thank You Cards
Favours and thank you: hand fans from the Chinese shop. Check with them if discounts if more than 10 bought! And engrave!
When6 Months$0.00
Book transportation to and from venues
Our own cars…?? Don't want people to see me arrive at the venue.. instead down the aisle (like a fairy ahahahah)
Brides Maids attire and accessories
Ladies and Marc have a good idea of what I'd like. Just don't forget the lei for the guys
Cake! Discuss more seriously
Make sure you have:
- Cake prices
- cake stand
Choose bridal party attire and accessories
Ladies: dress from Lulu's in Dark Forest Green, white head pieces and their second dress Marc: Like groomsmen Groomsmen: Navy blue pants, white dress shirts with leis Groom: His chosen attire with a colourful buttonhole
Choose cake style and schedule tastings
Choose groomsmen attire
Confirm with all Teams that they started compiling their list of links for music.
Create & order E-Invite
Done
Develop system for organizing RSVPs
Guest gifts - Engraving
To follow up with Top Signs re engraving quotes and to have it done long BEFORE wedding (V FACTOR)
Guest gifts - hand fans
Need to buy more fans
Obtain/renew passports if necessary
Both passports expire after 2021
Order in decoration
- Photo props
- Center table decos
- Balloons for winning team
Purchase wedding bands
Go try them on - they have been ordered already
Purchase wedding dress
Research florists
Me, tantine G and her team
Research wedding day hair and makeup styles
Thinking of having a:
- Half up for TH and Ceremony
Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc
Discuss with tatie goiset Check what else is needed
Schedule dress fittings
Since i'm doing it with T, i'll make an appointment near her house
Wedding shoes
When4 Months$0.00
Book the florist
If you've decided not to go with a wedding planner! (It was in the package)
Check on music download
Choose flowers for wedding party, venues, cake, attendants
Tropical and bright! Confirm if i should contact a flower company or not
Helpers on the day
Check with Tantine if extra help is needed on the day
Order thank you cards
If you haven't had time, check if Avalon and Marc can help. Send money later or offer to have an envelope ready for them here
Order wedding cake
Start compiling a short-list of venues
- Home (LOOOOVE the idea but worried with related expense to this)
- Amalfi (- not too sure about this one considering Brits Rental! Expenses related and ABOVE ALL: NO COOKIE AT AMALFI!
- Banana Bay
Talk about engagement photo
Discuss With Val this weekend
When3 Months$0.00
Announce the engagement
FB post: Would like to do it 2-3 months before the wedding
Book caterers
Book officiant - ceremony BEACH
Anna's husband: discuss length of ceremony
Book officiant - Town hall
Dance - Start finalizing
Finish rehearsals
Finalize reception menu
Finalize wedding day timeline
Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony
Order menu cards
Order Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Plan reception seating arrangements
GAME idea! Make sure the signs are thought of and organized
Purchase misc items for ceremony (guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow, etc)
Ring bearing Box
Check with Gordon re Jeff and box
When2 Months$0.00
Apply for marriage license
- Got the papers just need to lodge them now
Begin writing vows
Call vendors to confirm date, times and location
Create "wedding day" schedule and send to vendors and officiant
I NEED HELP HERE - NO IDEA WTF I'M SUPPOSED TO DO???
Decide "Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue"
Experiment with hair and makeup
Finalise game groups
Finalize fittings and attire for bridesmaids (and other family)
Just check everyone has their outfit and their colour outfit
Finalize fittings and attire for groomsmen (and other family)
Just check everyone has their outfit and their colour outfit
Lay out the content for Wedding Programs
Mail Invitations
Review ceremony details with officiant
When1 Month$0.00
Final dress fitting
Follow up with guests who haven't yet RSVP'd
Get playlists to DJ/Musicians
Organize green coconuts
Discuss VT with Es and place order for # of guests
Pick up marriage license
Pick up wedding rings
Ask if Julie can do this
Start making 'H'
When2 Weeks$0.00
Delegate wedding day duties: gift table, guestbook, etc
Get final haircut and color
Give final count to caterer
Organize a bus for guests
Idea is to Get a bus to be there and ask guest to pay an extra 500VT for anyone needing to use their services. NOT TAXI
When1 Week$0.00
Give photographer/videographer their instructions
Lay out wedding clothes
Ask Julie to have them
Prepare final payments to vendors
Prepare wedding day emergency kit
Wedding rehearsal
See your man one last time before the biig day