So here I am, almost 1/3 of the way through my wedding to do list challenge when I find
this. Its got 103 items on it. It has 33 items more than the list I am working from, which is stressing me out. True, this list like most lists are full of nonesense but its also got important items that are not on the list I am working on.
CRAP.
And so, its time to see how my progress adds up with thier list. (My progress is in purple)
At Least One Year in Advance
First decide on the basics...
! Choose wedding date
check!
! Decide type of wedding desired (traditional, big/small, etc.)
check! (semi traditional and very big.)
! Determine what religion the service will be performed in, if any
check! None. I would burst into flames entering a church. Spiritual and non-denominational.
! Decide time of wedding and reception
check! 3pm ceremony, 4pm reception. Ends at 9. That way people can drive the 71 miles home.
! Choose desired location for wedding ceremony
check!
! Choose desired location for reception
check!
! Set wedding budget and decide how wedding will be financed
check!
Then hire the individuals from whom you will need their services on the wedding day...
! Choose/hire individual who will perform your wedding
check!
! Interview/Choose photographer and then book him/her
check!
! Interview/Choose Florist and then book him/her
check!
! Interview/Choose caterer and then book them
check!
Next section ten to 12 months I should have complete because I am 7 montsh away. Here goes nothing...
Ten to Twelve Months in Advance
! Decide how large/small wedding party will be
done
! Choose/order wedding dress and veil
Dress done, veil not so much.
! Begin looking at invitations
bought and recieved
! Set honeymoon budget
uuuuhhhh. im broke.
! Announce engagement to friends and family
yeah, ive been engaged for almost 4 years - they got the memo.
! Put engagement announcement in local paper
ditto. plus i can't afford it.
I am doing ok, but a quick look at the 6 month section lets me know I might be behind. Crap - now I have to combine lists.
DAMN YOU MARTHA!