I need to catch up! Everything that is highlighted in bold, has been done, or is being worked on..I still have a lot to do!

1 - 2 Months Before

Have your first bridal gown fitting. Remember to bring stockings, shoes, the appropriate bra, hair accessories, jewelry, a camera, and your mom or best friend.

Finalize ceremony readings and songs, and review with performers.

Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer.

Meet with your officiant to finalize the ceremony, including 
attendant formations.


Begin writing your vows if applicable.


Begin writing thank-you notes for bridal showers and early wedding gifts, and update your registry at the same time.



 Research where to get your marriage license.

Prepare a photo and video shot list, naming important family 
members and guests.

Begin whitening your teeth for your wedding day.



 Consider liability insurance for your reception location.



 

2 - 3 Months Before



  Finalize guest list and submit invitations to calligrapher.



  Book makeup artist and hairstylist.



  Order your wedding favors.



  Candles, baskets, ring pillow… it’s time to start browsing and purchase wedding accessories!



  Consider signing up for dance classes.



  Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu.



  Find gifts for each other, your attendants, your shower hostess, and your parents.



  Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen.



  Prep for your honeymoon – do you have everything you need?



  Choose your getaway! Finalize wedding transportation.



  Take care of business: Look into joint bank accounts, insurance, and merging your money.


Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians, singers.



  Check that there are enough options left on your registry, and update your wedding website.



  Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort cards, and any other stationery accessories.



  Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day.
 -I still have 20 more to print, assemble and mail out! yikes, only 2 weeks before the rsvp due date!

 

Thank God it's Friday!! So, I have a few exciting things to do this weekend.
Friday- Possibly get my hair done and mail out my "save the dates"
Saturday - Take the kids to the circus and attend one of my bridesmaids daughters birthday party.

Happy Birthday Miss. Layla!!


Sunday - Meet with my BFF's (Ladawn) sister to discuss wedding plans for my BFF!!
Lastly, on Sunday I plan to go over what's left on my wedding check list.

 Needless to say, I have a busy weekend ahead of me.

Lets  discuss wedding checklist. It seems as if it is a neverending list of wedding related things to do. I really haen't been following a typical wedding checklist, but since I only have 8 months to go from here on out, I plan to follow one,so that I don't miss out on important tasks that need to be completed. So, to all my fellow bride-to-be's, I thought it would be nice to share a wedding checklist with you. I'm at the 6-9 month mark, so I will only list months 6 - 12 months out.

All things bolded and underlined have been completed so far!

Happy Planning!

Wedding Checklist

Source:
 http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/planning/checklist/12-10months.asp

10-12 Months Before

  Introduce both families and officially announce your engagement.

  Find out who pays for what and start a budget.

  Create a guest list and manage it with our easy-to-use tool.

  Compare calendars and select a tentative date.

  Choose your wedding party.

  Create a wedding website to share your engagement.

  Consider whitening your teeth for your engagement parties and photographs.

  Conduct interviews and hire a wedding coordinator if applicable.

  Decide if you want premarital counseling.

  Start looking photos of wedding dresses for inspiration.

  Send your engagement photo to the local paper. n/a

  Begin thinking about where you want to honeymoon.

  Visit and book your reception site, and arrange for parking.

  Visit and book your ceremony location, including rehearsal time.

  Create a save-the-date guest list.


6 - 9 Months Before

  Alert out-of-town guests of wedding date and/or send a FREE
  save-the-date email.

  Find a bridal salon and begin trying on wedding dresses and veils.
  Bring stockings, heels, a strapless bra, and a hair clip to
  each appointment.

  Get in shape for your wedding gown by starting an exercise routine. (LOL, I'm trying!)

  Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing.

  Start looking at floral designs and interview florists for style
  and cost.

  Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers.

  Research wedding photography and interview wedding
  photographers/videographers.

  Get ideas for music and interview bands/DJs.

  Finalize flower and décor ideas, and select a florist. Include
  specifics of each floral arrangement in your contract.  

 Sign a caterer.

  Order your gown and wedding veil.

  Shop for and select the perfect bridesmaid dress.

  Book your honeymoon!

  Find out if your ceremony location requires liability insurance.

  Finalize contracts with your wedding photographer and
  videographer.

 Book your DJ/band.

  Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes,
  lingerie, purse, and gloves. (Yes, I only have my shoes..LOL)

  Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony ideas.

  Start thinking about all of your gift registry options.

  Select three hotels in varying price ranges and reserve rooms for
  out-of-town guest.



So it appears that I am just about on track!!! wish me luck!!!