Advice from experienced brides needed!

I know I'm not supposed to be here, but you guys have been through it all and should have all the answers. I am coming up to the two month mark, and I totally feel like I am completely forgetting to do something! Aside from meeting with the caterer, band, florist, etc to choose menus, etc., what were some of the things you had to do at this point in the planning. I am getting so paranoid that I forgot something!!!!!! Thanks to all!!

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If you're getting married in church, church booklets. Fix your bubbles, rice, rose petals, etc. bundles. Wrap all your favors. GO FOR YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE!!!! Passports, etc. Go for your makeup/hair trial.

Last year at this time, I was in your exact shoes and I'm trying to remember what I had on my list. I probably still have the list, so if I find it, I'll post more stuff! LOL

When and where is your wedding?

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Fittings - pantyhose, undergarments, jewelry, etc.
Hair/Makeup
BP gifts
Parent gifts
FI's gift
Favors
Rings
License
Programs
Toasts
Wedding night hotel
Hotel goodie bags
Vendor insurance required at hall?
Confirm, Confirm, Confirm everything. At least twice!!

So. many. little. things.!! I'm sure I've forgotten some things!! It's been a year since I was at the 2-month mark!!

Ah, the excitement!!

Best of luck, from another Octobergirl!!

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Hey Kathi, you got married the day before me!! So we're both celebrating 10 months this week!!! Where was your reception?

Octobergirl, Kathi's right!! Make sure you confirm everything!!! Also, all the stuff you need to bring to your hall, write your names and date on the boxes, so that they don't lose them or mix them up w/another wedding!!! How exciting!! Good luck!

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I think Debbie and Kathi covered everything, so I'll just say early congratulations, and enjoy your last 2 months of engagement! Marriage is WONDERFUL, but being egaged is a whole different kind of magic.

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Debbie -

My wedding was at Coral House! I can't believe it's been 10 months already!

I'm planning my mom's 65th birthday/retirement party at the Milleridge this October and loving it!! Less pressure and so much fun!!

Happy 10 months to us!!

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I knew I could count on you guys. Keep it coming!

I am getting married at the Carlyle. I know a couple of you guys were there too. Thanks again!

Kathi

I must have been half asleep when I posted yesterday because you got married the day AFTER me and I knew that, but I wrote the wrong thing -- duh!! Hello!! I still can't believe it's almost a year already -- didn't it just FLY right on by??!!! I have to start planning something for my parents 40th anniversary Sept. 1, you just gave me a good idea -- maybe dinner at the Miller Ridge!! Thanks! Happy 10th to you too!!!

things to do..

Ck your rsvps to see if there are any stragglers...and then call them or have your fiance do it. You need to know- because you will soon need to get a head count to the hall- and you dont want to be out any xtra $$

Ck to see which guests will need hotel rooms. Hopefully you have already made arrangements at a local hotel. COnfirm your expected head count there too- and your rate. AND>>>ask them how many staff members will be there the day that your guests arrive. There was only one teenage kid at the recpetion desk when my guests arrived...and he could not handel checking them in and answering the phone at the same time!!!

make your welcome/goody baskets for each of the hotel rooms.

have all your clothes laid out/chosen- for your honeymoon ..and tolietries/sunscreen/film/etc

confirm w/ the florist- what they are making, when delivery is, that they will place the centerpieces on the tables, etc

Confirm with the clergy/rabbi...

Make up your programs

Confirm your weding rehearsal dinner site...see what balances may need to be paid

Write up your song list for the band/dj

write up your list of must have pics- and list people's names for the photog.

ENJOY THIS TIME!

The MONTH before my wedding I had pratcially no sleep. WE closed on our house,did repairs, did the floors in the house, moved me out of my apt, rob out of his, I made up the baskets, made the cetnerpieces and the favors, the program, picked out special cards fopr ROb and his parents, etc.

ENJOY!