30 day Check in!

To Do/ In Progress:

• Get RSVPs from everyone!
• Finalize the reception menu and service details with the caterer. - once we get the final head count - we still need to hear from 25 people!
• Have second dress fitting and schedule subsequent dress fittings 
• Pick up and pay for marriage license 
• Book the rehearsal dinner site and finalize menu plans.
• Book the farewell brunch
• Book a hotel room for the groomsmen and bridesmaids
• Book a hotel room for the wedding night. 
• Design and print up programs
• Brides: Choose your bridesmaids' accessories (shoes, jewelry) and either buy or pass along purchasing information. - working on it!
• Pick out and purchase veil 
• Brides: Put together a wedding beauty plan and make appointments at a nearby spa (massages, facials, etc). If you're considering whitening your teeth, this is the time to do it!
• Design and purchase wedding bands. 
• Purchase wedding dress underwear! 
• Finalize and confirm any special ceremony songs or ceremony readings with your VIPs (very important extras).
• Pick all wedding music including entrance pieces and first dance song
• Talk to people you'd want to do special performances or readings as part of the ceremony.
• Merge bank accounts
• Schedule any extra photography sessions you want. a day-after session in your wedding clothes; a rock the dress session before or after the wedding; or even a boudoir photography session. - still have to schedule bridal session 
• Buy groomsman socks 
• Arrange wedding day transportation for you, your wedding party, and guests (as needed).

• Buy coffee bar cups and lids
• Choose and reserve all tables, chairs, and any other wedding rentals you'll need for the reception - The tent measurers will be coming out friday!
• Make seating chart and print place cards
• Purchase table number frames, scan old photos and print table number photos
• Start taking better care of yourself. Get in wedding day shape by eating right, joining a gym, and/or even hiring a personal trainer. - 3.35 miles everyday plus rabbit food. Except for the last few days where I've been sitting on my behind stress eating. 
• Make sure everyone in the wedding party is aware of what you expect of them -- especially your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Provide a list of duties to the maid of honor and a list of to-dos to the best man. This is a moving target so I think it'll always be in progress
• Start planning the rehearsal dinner. Look for rehearsal dinner sites in your area and provide the host with contact information for your attendants and any other guests. E and I picked a rehearsal dinner site but it was vetoed - it's now back on the table! who knows
• Hash out your wedding flower proposal. Decide on your floral style, choose the right wedding flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Once you're certain the contract outlines everything you agreed upon, sign it. We're working on picking out flowers but don't know how many flowers we're going to need or where we should order them from yet.
• Order florist supplies
• Order flowers to be delivered to the house 
• Buy or rent ceremony decor and reception decorations that aren't included in your flower proposal (chuppah, aisle runner, program basket). We've collected most of our Mason jars, globe lights, finished the aisle kissing balls and are working on the tent kissing balls! We need to order our card cage, flower girl baskets, cake stand, LED lights. 
• Finish purchasing candy buffet candy
• Order enough wine, beer and champagne to stock the reception bar
• Write and finalize ceremony vows
• Decide on a guestbook 
• Send out rehearsal dinner and brunch invitations 
• Book a photobooth if we're using one
• Create a must play list of songs
• Create a must shoot list of photos

Done:

• Purchase Engagement Shoot clothing
• Have engagement photos taken  - February 21st, 2011!
• Grooms: Give all of the groomsmen the info they need to buy and/or reserve their attire.
• Talk to your maid of honor and best man about any pre-wedding party plans (such as the bridal shower, bachelorette party, and bachelor party).
• Brides: Confirm delivery date for your wedding dress and schedule your dress fittings. My first fitting was February 18th
• Grooms: If you are purchasing a suit, visit the formalwear shop to get measured.
• Grooms: Choose and buy any accessories you will need (shoes, shirt stays, cuff links, pocket squares). - we purchased everyone's tie as a gift and got their shoes comped
• Buy scoops and tongs.
• Pay for Ketubah and ring block
• Have a hair trial appointment
• Have a make up trial appointment
• Start thank you notes