What am I forgeting.....

[brendalin]

Anyone else lay awake at night and wonder what they are forgetting to do.... I am sure that I do not have everything, and that there are things that I am forgetting..... hmmmmmmm......

Maybe a little help from the MRS. CLUB, what did you girls forget, or almost forget?!?!?

[Rainbow Brite]

I actually can't think of anything we forgot. We were super organized with checklists, etc to make sure that didn't happen.

[Jenna5366]

I actually can't think of anything we forgot. We were super organized with checklists, etc to make sure that didn't happen.

Care to share some of those checklists? :D

[NowAShelton]

yes please share!! sometimes i even forget what to put on the checklists!!

[mitch]

yes please share!! sometimes i even forget what to put on the checklists!!


Sometimes i forget where i've put the lists. :bbeek:

I know when i got married back in 1992 i forgot a ton of stuff. But at the end of the day it didn't really matter. And now even though we divorced after ten years i can't even remember what it was we forgot. So it goes to prove that the world keeps turning.

[MrsGrady08]

I actually can't think of anything we forgot. We were super organized with checklists, etc to make sure that didn't happen.


I kept having the same feeling that we were forgeting something. but I can't think of anything that we forgot. we also had several checklists that we kept going over (I will see if I can find any). And if I thought of anything we needed to do or get I wrote it down so I wouldn't forget. And about a week before I got some boxes and labeled one ceremony and one reception. I packed EVERYTHING we had to take in the box for where it needed to go. Also I made sure either me or DH was in charge of everything so we made sure everything got where in needed to go and was done the way we wanted.

[MrsGrady08]

Here is one I found by just googleing "wedding to do checklist". I also kept one in my purse so I could check it anytime I needed to.


12 or More Months Before
Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.
Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.
Create a wedding and engagement budget.
Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.
Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
Choose your wedding rings.
Draw up an initial guest list.
Organize your engagement party.
9–12 Months Before
Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
Book your photographer and videographer.
Reserve a caterer.
Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens.
Book your live entertainment or DJ.
Reserve your florist.
Order your wedding cake.
Reserve any rental items from the rental company.
Register your gift choices at your favourite stores.
Research accommodation for out-of-town guests.
Plan your honeymoon.
6–9 Months Before
Decide on your menu.
Reserve the musicians and soloist for your ceremony.
Reserve your limousine service.
Order your invitations and any other stationery.
Order bombonieres for your guests.
Choose outfits for mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
Check marriage licence requirements.
3–6 Months Before
Finalize your guest list.
Choose the reader for your ceremony.
Finalize your order with the florist.
Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
Make an appointment with your hairdresser.
2 Months Before
Mail the invitations.
Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
Finalize the reception menus.
Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
Have the programs printed.
Purchase gifts for parents and attendants.
Make appointments for nails and make-up.
Schedule final dress fitting.
1 Month Before
Apply for a marriage licence.
Plan the rehearsal dinner.
Meet with photographer and videographer.
2 Weeks Before
Have a party for the attendants.
Draft the speeches.
Finalize reception details.
Call any guests who have not replied.
Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to DJ.
Confirm honeymoon reservations.
1 Week Before
Finalize seating plan.
Determine the order for the procession.
Have your rehearsal.
Confirm accommodation reservations.
Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
Confirm details with the limousine company.
Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
Choose someone to hand out the bombonieres.
Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding.
Write any cheques required for the wedding day.
Pack for your honeymoon.
On the Day
Give the wedding bands to the best man.
Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
Relax and enjoy your special day! After the Wedding
Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.

[Brian's Bride]

This time around, I don't think anything was missed. Last time I was married, I forgot the aisle-runner and I thought it would be the end of the world. But it wasn't. I didn't really have any lists, it was all in my head. We also packed boxes labeled "Ceremony" and "Reception" about a week before the date. My mom was an awesome labeler!!

[brendalin]

I keep making list after list after list..... I don't know why, I just feel like I ma missing something!

I have the tote thing started.... Hopefully nothing will get lost in the shuffle then! Keep the ideas coming ladies!

My friend didn't order napkins for the persoanlized napkins (personally I don't think it is a big deal- I don't even want to do this) I just don't want to forget something BIG

[mitch]

I just don't want to forget something BIG


If YOU turn up and FH turns up.

Then you haven't forgotten anything. :winktongue:

[brendalin]

If YOU turn up and FH turns up.

Then you haven't forgotten anything. :winktongue:

Good call! I should stop worrying about all this CR @ P ! My mom gets me all excited about the smallest stuff! FH better show up!!! :gurn:

[RosieAngel]

Sometimes i forget where i've put the lists. :bbeek:

I know when i got married back in 1992 i forgot a ton of stuff. But at the end of the day it didn't really matter. And now even though we divorced after ten years i can't even remember what it was we forgot. So it goes to prove that the world keeps turning.

Quoted for truth.

Now I've never been married before, but, as a lot of you know, I've been a BM 6 times. Brides freak out over a bagillion little details that can enhance the wedding, but don't really matter at the end of the day.

I'm embarrassed to say that I can't remember a single favor I received, a single centerpiece that decorated the tables (except for the live fish displays at one, which horrified me), whether custom linens were coordinated with bridesmaid dresses which were coordinated with the cake trim which coordinated with MIL's shoes... and I KNOW how much thought and money go into these details. I justy don't remember them.

I do remember the vows and the love in the couple's eyes... I think that's the most important thing to remember. :) Everything else is no big deal.

[Jenna5366]

I had posted a link to a great article a few days ago, about this very thing. Not sweating the small stuff, and what was really important. The posts in this thread have pretty much summarized it. :)

[Tadswife]

I didin't forget anything, I to labeled all the boxes..and dropped everything for the reception the day before. My sister couldn't find her shoes, flower girl basket and ring pillow for hers.. :rofl: We later found them in her dh trunk right after the ceremony:rofl:

[NowAShelton]

i agree that the wedding ceremony is about the two people and their love. however like that article said, the reception especially is a party. and i like my parties to be spontaneous and fun, but still have an idea of what to expect. thats the OCD part of me i guess...i think thats how im looking at it...,

[TangoWedding]

We forgot a corkscrew, so our toasts never happened...the bottle and glasses just sat on our table, unused. No one even noticed or cared. :bblol: We also didn't bring a cake cutter, that was easily solved with a *gasp* knife.


I also forgot to tell someone, anyone everything that needed to be done. Everyone knew a little here and there, but when we were busy getting ready, some stuff got forgotten: table linens for the dance room were misplaced and took forever to find...somehow, the bartender didn't know we had TWO kinds of mojito mixer, so he only made one kind most of the night...all of the boxes of croissants were hidden under a table, so they didn't even get served...

Nothing major at all. My only regret (besides the DJ from hell) was that we didn't think to make someone aware of all the details. And even then, that's one VERY small regret. It was perfect, regardless.

[Rainbow Brite]

Here is my All Things Wedding (http://www.katycartee.com/AllThingsWedding.rtf) document. Maybe it'll give you some inspiration :)

[emredhead76]

Hi ladies,

I will be glad to share a countdown list that I give to all my brides.

www.thelinkup.com/shared/countdown (http://www.thelinkup.com/shared/countdown)

I don't have an emergency kit list since I provide that for all my brides or I would share that as well.

Here is a sample day-of schedule that I use during my meetings with my brides. Just add the time and additional to-do items. By the time I get ready for a wedding this list is usually about 6 pages by the time I include all of the little things that someone has to be responsible for. :laugh:

www.thelinkup.com/shared/schedule (http://www.thelinkup.com/shared/countdown)

I agree that it is important to have someone know and in charge of all the small details, including being able to make decisions should something go wrong. Then you can relax and enjoy the day a little more.

[bettyjolovesmike]

i am always making lists too
but just do the best you can and everything will be ok

[Brian's Bride]

And don't forget your wedding license! It took six days to process before we could pick it up. So get that at your 30-day mark (the earliest in WI you can get it) so you don't have to worry about it! We picked ours up two days before the wedding. THAT was cutting it a little too close!

[mitch]

And don't forget your wedding license! It took six days to process before we could pick it up. So get that at your 30-day mark (the earliest in WI you can get it) so you don't have to worry about it! We picked ours up two days before the wedding. THAT was cutting it a little too close!

Wow, we've had our licence since April when we booked the Wedding. Just goes to prove how different countries do different rules.

[brendalin]

And don't forget your wedding license! It took six days to process before we could pick it up. So get that at your 30-day mark (the earliest in WI you can get it) so you don't have to worry about it! We picked ours up two days before the wedding. THAT was cutting it a little too close!
Thanks for the reminder! I am going to put it on my claendar to go get it on the 30 day mark!

[redrosesredroses1977]

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[redrosesredroses1977]

For anyone that might need a little help planning, keeping track of everything, I found an AWESOME website that helps with EVERYTHING!!

http://www.ezweddingplanner.com/

This is the best website EVER created IMO! It has helped me keep track of my guestlists, addresses, checklists, it even emails me when something on my checklist is behind or not done by the pre-set date on the list. It has a page where you can plan out your seating arrangements, list and keep track of your vendors, plan out and keep track of you budget, list your events (wedding, rehearsal dinner, bachelor and bachelorette parties), list and manage your gist registries, list your food choices. And so much more that I really can't list here. Like I said, it helps with absolutely everything.

LOVE IT!!!


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