Wedding Checklist (Jan. 2012)

Due to our need to fix our wedding preps for 2013, we have prepared a checklist that we'll go over each month to revisit.

Ceremony
Church: scouting stage
Priest: NA
Commentator: NA
Readers: NA: probably the guests
* First Reading
* Responsorial Psalm
* Second Reading
* Prayers of the Faithful
Bible: NA
Offertory candles: craft it (DIY), research stage
Unity Cord: craft it (DIY), research stage
Bearers' pillow: craft it (DIY), research stage
Flower girl basket: craft it (DIY), research stage
Matches: craft it (DIY), research stage
Arrhae: craft it (DIY), research stage
Music: NA
Pen: craft it (DIY), research stage -{panda wrapped w/ yellow ribbon + peacock feathers, buttons, beads}


Reception
Venue: craft it (DIY), research stage - {Makati Parks and Garden, Great Eastern Hotel}
Caterer: research - {Mama Chu and Ate Jude's mom}
Cake for Cutting: NA - {Red Ribbon, Conti's}
Host/Emcee: NA - {one of our guests}
Lights & Sounds: research stage
Entertainment: research stage


Attire
Bridal Gown: research stage
Bridal Shoes: research stage
Garter: craft it (DIY), research stage
Bride's Jewelry: craft it (DIY), research stage
Bridal Headpieces/Veil: craft it (DIY), research stage
Groom's attire: research stage
Groom's shoes: research stage
Groom's Accessories: research stage
MOH Dresses: research stage - {2 MOH}
Groomsmen: research stage
Bridesmaid dresses: research stage
Flower Girl: research stage
Bearers: research stage


Photo/Video Coverage
Pre-Nup (E-Sessions): scheduled w/ Johan Nery (Jen's BF) and Jessa Baccay (GTalker)
Photo: craft it (DIY), research stage
Photo Slide Show: AVP (personalized)
Parents' Album: scheduled w/ chosen photog.
Main Album: scheduled w/ chosen photog.
Video: scheduled w/ chosen videog.
Wedding Teaser: scheduled w/ chosen videog.
SDE: scheduled w/ chosen videog.


Stationery
Monogram: craft it (DIY), research stage
Invitations: craft it (DIY), research stage
Save-the-Date Cards: craft it (DIY) vs. digital, research stage
Thank you notes: craft it (DIY), research stage
Misalette: craft it (DIY), research stage - {might be provided by the church}
Wedding Program: craft it (DIY), research stage
Table Numbers: craft it (DIY), research stage - {virtues, wishes}
Escort Cards: craft it (DIY), research stage


Flowers
Bride's bouquet: craft it (DIY), research stage - {craft it to have a remembrance}
Corsages: craft it (DIY), research stage - {dyi w/ fabric}
Boutonniere: craft it (DIY), research stage - {w/ peacock and buttons}
Reception centerpieces: craft it (DIY), research stage
Altar pieces: research stage - {clarify if the church can provide these}
Aisle flower: research stage - {clarify if the church can provide these}
Throw away bouquet: craft it (DIY), research stage
Rose petals: research stage
Bridal car: research stage - {some car rentals shoulder the flowers}


Tokens and Souvenirs 
Principal Sponsors: research stage - {min. 6, max. 8 >> wine?!?}
Secondary Sponsors: research stage - {6 adults + 4 kids, 4GM, 2MOH}
Guests: research stage - {DIY or sweets}


Miscellaneous
HMUA: research stage, scheduled but will still look - {ChuChie Ledesma's offer ranges to 8k, will look for MV Balo, etc.}
OTD: research stage 
Hotel for preps: research stage 
Bridal Car: research stage 
Transportation (for the families):  research stage 
Suppliers' Meal: research stage  - {if w/ Chu, might ask her to add more heads or meals for these guys}


DIY Projects
Flowers:
* Bride's bouquet:
* Corsages:
* Boutonniere:
* Reception centerpieces:
* Throw away bouquet:
* Flower girl's bouquet:
Bearer Pillow - Coin:
Bearer Pillow - Ring:
Bible Cover:
Boutonnieres (for Male Ento):
Bridal Shoes - I Do Sign:
Candles:
Doughnut / Cupcake Tower:
Matches:
Monogram:
Save-The-Date:
Offertory - candles:
Offertory - flowers:
Offertory - fruits:
Pen for Signing of Contract:
Photo Slideshow / AVP:
Place Cards:
Prenup Portraits:
Table Names:
Table Names Frames / Holders:
Wedding Program:


Documents and Seminars
Marriage License:
Groom's Birth Certificate:
Bride's Birth Certificate:
Grooms' Baptismal Certificate:
Bride's Baptismal Certificate:
Groom's Confirmation Certificate:
Bride's Confirmation Certificate:
Cenomar:
Canonical Interview:
Pre-Cana Seminars:
Public Banns:


See you list next month!


Posted on 1/8/12 at 6:35 AM

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