Happy Wedding Month!!!!!!!

I actually cannot believe it's here.  And that I have approximately FOUR regular days off before the wedding shenanigans start.

And that I feel like I got a LOT of stuff done on the checklist since my last check-in.  Baby steps?

STUFF TO BUY

• Wedding Jewelry - I think I'm ordering a smaller pair of earrings on Etsy - the chandeliers are just too much.  
• Garter - ain't got time.
• Guest Book - still haven't decided on anything
• Finalize Flower-Girl Dresses - We've hit a major snag.  The dresses were "in stock"... then "delivered in 2-3 weeks"... now back-ordered 4-6 weeks.  As in... multiple weeks past my wedding date.
• Flower Girl Shoes - Target to the rescue...
• DIY Toasting Flutes - I've got an idea....
• Bridesmaids Gifts – all ordered, just need to assemble.
• Rehearsal Dinner Dress - found one, now I just need some accessories and a cute jacket.
• Cake Stand and Server - borrowing MOH's
• Gifts for Parents - maybe just write them a sweet card?

PLANNING

• Videographer.  My dreams are slowly going away here. 
• Rehearsal Dinner - working on head count
• Total up RSVPs - like.... today.  I really have no clue where the head count is at.  Due Friday!
• Music List to DJ - maybe finished?  I should probably ask Mr. RH.
• Rehearsal Dinner Activities - fun game with prizes?
• Find out if I passed the Natural Family Planning class
• Update Wedding Website - I did a little work here...
• Update Registry
• Find a Makeup Artist - I found someone to do MY makeup.... the bridesmaids, maybe not.
• Hair Trial - Wednesday before the wedding
• Makeup Trial
• Second Dress Fitting
• Meet with Florist and Finalize Flowers, Centerpieces
• Start to Create Centerpieces - just need to pack them up to be transported
• Address and Mail Invitations
• Photo Wish-List for Photographer
• Bridal Party Transportation from Wedding to Reception
• Bridal Emergency Kit – put it together. 

PRE-WEDDING

• Bachelorette Party
• Bridal Shower 
• Shower Thank-You-Notes
• Moving Into Newlywed Apartment
• Get Marriage License
• Have Lace Bolero/Wrap (required by church) Tailored 
• Order Engagement Photo Canvas - no idea if these will actually arrive on time.  I feel like the 1 day holiday is actually going to make them late
• Confirm Rehearsal with Priest, Bridal Party
• Wedding Day Itinerary and Schedule (for family and bridal party)

WEDDING

• Choose Readings for Ceremony
• Write personalized “intentions” for ceremony. 
• Find Ceremony Readers, Gift Bearers
• Pick Ceremony Musicians, Music. 
• Ceremony Programs
• Say “I Do”
• Verify Getaway Car Transportation  (Wedding Week-Of)

RECEPTION

• Candy Bar – order candy, find containers to use, labels, etc
• Tasting for Reception Venue
• Head Count and Final Menu to Caterer – September 6^th
• Seating Chart, Escort Cards
• Kid-Friendly Reception Entertainment
• Make “Card Box” for Reception
• Order Sparklers for Sparkler Exit
• Coordinate who will be responsible for gifts after wedding - MOH's parents, my dad
• Tips for Staff

POST-WEDDING-LIFE

• Honeymoon - booked plane tickets.... 
• Need to Book a Car for the week...
• Arrange for Tuxes to be Returned 
• Thank You Notes

I feel like things have changed a lot since the last list... but yeah, still a LOT left un-checked.  GULP.  And basically 4 days off before the wedding to do it all.

Pray for me.