A list a mile long

By Marjorie

One of my bridesmaid’s dresses is in China. My flower girl has a black eye. The church scheduled the annual Fall Bazaar for the same weekend as our wedding, and rehearsal dinner plans had to be changed just three weeks before the big day.

Needless to say, the wedding is just 20 days away and plenty of things still need to fall into place. So in a last-minute scramble to get all my ducks in a row, I must charge on and get through it for just 20 more days.

And in order to do that, I advise every bride to make a master to-do list. Not only will you be able to visualize all the things that still need to be done, but a making a to-do list can prevent a frenzied bride from forgetting the smallest, yet most important details.

Also, a to-do list can provide you with a sense of accomplishment. And even though the list appears to only get longer, and longer … and longer, you will still be able to cross things off and feel like things are getting done.

As an example for other brides-to-be, I have provided my to-do list. Not only will you see all the things that start creeping up less than three weeks before the big day, but hopefully you will feel more secure as you notice I still have a lot to do!

• Place the order with the caterer for rehearsal dinner

• Call and bug relatives who haven’t sent in RSVPs

• Meet with the church organist to plan ceremony music

• Design and print ceremony programs

• Call and secure official start time with the photographer

• Call the reception hall with final head count

• I still need a veil – schedule a time to try dress on and pick out veil at same time

• Find my jewelry, bridesmaids’ jewelry and something for the flower girl

• Buy ring bearer pillow and flower girl basket

• Find a guest book, cake-cutting utensils and champagne toasting flutes

• Think of bridesmaids’ gifts and then buy them

• Send out bridal shower thank-yous

I’m sure I’m forgetting a million things, but from the looks of it, I better get busy!