Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
DFTW Recap {Part 5} ~ Grand Floridian & Frank's Studio
Today, we hopped the monorail to the Grand Floridian Resort for
breakfast at 1900 Park
Fare and then a visit to Frank’s Studio.
After breakfast we checked out the Gingerbread House & shop and walked around the hotel , function rooms & beach for a while, before heading over to Frank’s and the Wedding Pavilion.
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Our much awaited Frank's Studio Visit .......
Loved Frank's!!
Joe & Rosie were so sweet and the cakes are amazing! as were all the favor & invitation samples!!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Ultimate Planning Checklist Review
Well….how did we go???
2 destination wedding celebrations, 2 weeks apart, on different sides of the world !!
2 destination wedding celebrations, 2 weeks apart, on different sides of the world !!
First was our home weekend celebration in the Hunter Valley and then our Destination Wedding in Walt Disney World Florida, onboard the Disney Cruise Line ship “The Magic”!
It was a huge undertaking as not only did we organise both celebrations but also the travel plans & itineraries for our guests that travelled to the USA with us. Our budget was tight and we had to drop off a few planned things (including my shower/kitchen tea & the bachelor/bachelorette parties) so as not to run to far over budget.
However, with the benefit of hindsight while these would have been fun the only thing I really wish we done was take an external photographer on the cruise with us, as the on-board service was terribly amateur and disapointing.
My checklist started in black and once completed the items for Hunter Valley Wedding are Pink and items for our Disney Wedding are Blue
18 Months - completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ Set Wedding Date
§ Set preliminary budget
§ Research and visit ceremony sites
§ Research and visit reception locations
§ Meet with different officiates
§ Think about a color scheme or theme
§ Meet with and book a Day of Coordinator (DOC)
§ Have your engagement ring appraised and Insured
§ Begin to think about bridal party
§ Groom – begin to think about bridal party
§ Start looking at Wedding Dress ideas
§ Sent out engagement announcements
§ Engagement Party
§ Create Wedding website
§ Attend Bridal Shows/Showcases
§ Make a list of vendors to contact
§ Prepare preliminary guest list
§ {Disney} Begin Wedding research
12 Months - completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ Set final budget
§ Select a ceremony location
§ Select a reception location
§ Select an officiate
§ Select a photographer
§ Select a videographer
§ Organise accommodation for guests
§ Organise accommodation for us
§ Finalise colour scheme or theme
§ Think about centerpieces & bouquets
§ Meet with different bands or DJ’s and select one
§ Select and ask bridal party members
§ Groom – select and ask groomsmen and best man
§ Make & send Save the Date’s (along with guest information)
§ Think about where we want gift register
§ {USA} Begin honeymoon research
§ {Disney} Set Wedding Date
§ {Disney} Ceremony & trip Save the Dates
§ {Disney} Think about a colour scheme & theme
§ {Disney} Prepare preliminary guest list
9 Months - completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ Decide whether you want to have a band or DJ
§ Select a florist (bring pictures and floral ideas to appointment)
§ Think about number & type of cars
§ Give maid of honor the guest list for your bridal shower
§ Send bridesmaid newsletter – DIY Project
§ {Disney} Create gift registry
§ {Disney} Add gift registry details to wedding website
§ {USA} Start guest itinerary research
§ {USA} Begin thinking/collecting welcome bag items
§ Finalise guest list
§ Select and order/make invitations – DIY Project
§ Purchase stamps for invitations (have them weighed)
§ Purchase envelope seals – DIY Project
§ Order mother of the bride/groom dresses
§ Purchase tiara/headpiece/hairpins
§ Order veil
§ Engagement shoot (booked for Sept)
§ Order your wedding gown
§ Order bridesmaids gowns
§ Order flower girl dresses
§ {Disney} Select and order/make invitations – DIY Project
§ {Disney} Order USA your wedding gown
§ {Disney} Select a ceremony location
§ {Disney} Cake & Champagne Location
§ {Disney} Select a reception location
§ {Disney} Select an officiate
§ {Disney} Organise Cruise accommodation for guests
§ {Disney} Organise Cruise accommodation for us
6 Months - completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ Select & book cars
§ Order Cookies
§ Schedule hair trials
§ Schedule makeup trials
§ Arrange guest transportation
§ {Disney} Check passports
§ {Disney} Update your registry and check for any discontinued items
§ Shop for and order wedding rings
§ Purchase wedding day jewelry
§ Purchase ring pillow
§ Start facials
§ Select and order wedding cake
§ Plan ceremony (writing vows, music selections, readings, etc.)
§ {Disney} Send out 1st edition WDW Cruise newsletter
§ {Disney} Check on guest list for WDW and send out information packs to those attending
§ {Disney} Purchase cake serving set
§ {Disney} Purchase toasting flutes
§ {Disney} Organise ring box
§ {Disney} Select and order wedding cake
§ {Disney} Plan ceremony (writing vows, music selections, readings, etc.)
4 Months - completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ Purchase / make ceremony decorations (pew bows, personalized aisle runner, etc.) – DIY Project
§ Shop for or make favors
§ Order / make tags & custom labels for favors – DIY Project
§ Start wedding gown fittings
§ Decide on bustle (one point, two point, French, etc.)
§ Purchase all undergarments for gown including a slip, stocking, garters, etc.
§ Purchase wedding day shoes
§ Purchase comfortable shoes for reception (slippers, sneakers, flip flops, etc.)
§ Purchase a guest book or frame for sign in picture
§ Purchase cake topper
§ Schedule ceremony rehearsal
§ Book rehearsal dinner location
§ Order / make rehearsal dinner invitations – DIY Project
§ Decide where you want to take photos after the ceremony
§ Plan back up locations for ceremony and photo sessions in case of rain
§ Purchase flower girl basket
§ {Disney} Arrange for Photo session in WDW
§ {Disney} Arrange & purchase Honeymoon add ons / check Honeymoon register
§ {Disney} Check on guest list for WDW and send out extra information packs to those attending.
§ {Disney} Shop for and order contents for fish extenders
§ {Disney} Order / make tags & custom labels for favors – DIY Project
§ {Disney} Purchase wedding day shoes
§ {Disney} Purchase comfortable shoes for reception (slippers, sneakers, flip flops, etc.)
§ {Disney} Travel booking & itinerary prep for guest group
3 Months - completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ Buy any ribbon or packaging you will need to wrap wedding favors
§ Purchase bridal party gifts
§ Purchase bridal party jewellery
§ Purchase Bridesmaids shoes
§ Purchase Bridesmaids clutch
§ Purchase flower girl shoes
§ Purchase flower girl clutch
§ Purchase flower girl jewellery & tiara
§ Purchase flower girl gifts
§ Purchase ring bearer gifts
§ Purchase parent gifts
§ {Disney} Organise favors with Rosie from DFTW Floral
§ Meet with officiate and go over ceremony in detail
§ Send out invitations (don’t forget to have them hand cancelled)
§ Groom - order tuxes and have all groomsmen measured
§ Groom – buy groomsmen and best man gifts
§ Meet with reception location and finalise menu
§ Send out rehearsal dinner invitations
§ {Disney} Send out 2nd
edition WDW Cruise newsletter
§ Purchase items for slipper
basket (slippers, baskets, ribbon, bags, tags)
§ Schedule hair color appointment
for week before wedding
§ Meet with florist and
finalize floral details - how many centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, place
card table arrangement. Also design and types of flowers and view/approve
sample centerpiece
§ Order table linens and check on tiffany chairs & colours
§ Organise Popcorn Bar (glass jars, popcorn, bags, scoops & signage) – Changed to Candy Bar
§ Purchase items for place cards
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{Disney} Organise Day Spa for wedding day
§ {Disney} Send back planning package
§ {Disney} Buy any ribbon or packaging you will need to wrap wedding favors
§ {Disney} Finalise Photo session in WDW
§ {Disney} Check on DCL reception location & order cake
§ {Disney} Send back planning package
§ {Disney} Buy any ribbon or packaging you will need to wrap wedding favors
§ {Disney} Finalise Photo session in WDW
§ {Disney} Check on DCL reception location & order cake
2 Months – completed! WOOO HOOOO
§ {Disney} Organise MK Shoot flowers with Disney
§ Shop for items that will go in out of town gift bags
§ Wrap and finish all favors
§ Select first dance song, bridal party entrance songs, mother/father dance songs, cake cutting songs, etc. and give to Band or DJ
§ Create must play and do not play list and give to Band or DJ
§ Organise vendor information packs (contact numbers, instructions, photo’s)
§ Write up vendor questionnaire (meals, allergy requests)
§ Finalise seating arrangements
§ Prepare must take photo list (& samples) give to photographer
§ Make final vendor appointments & distribute information packs
§ Host bridesmaid’s lunch
§ Make or order menus for table – DIY Project
§ Break in wedding day shoes
§ Make sure you have something, old, new, borrowed and blue
§ Purchase or make card box
§ Purchase items for bathroom baskets
§ Have second dress fitting
§ Buy a wedding gift for h2b
§ Organise welcome party at Crown
§ Organise Sunday brunch & how/when supplies will be delivered & stored
§ Think about contingency plan for brunch in case of bad weather
§ Groom – have a discussion with your best man about his responsibilities
§ Groom – buy a wedding gift for your b2b
§ {Disney}Organise Visa for Us & Guests
1 Months – completed! WOOO HOOOO
§Finalise wedding day hair ( also MOB, MOH and bridesmaids)
§Finalise wedding day make up ( also MOB, MOH and bridesmaids)
§Organise DOC to have midnight snack delivered to our room
§Prepare out of town welcome bags – DIY Project
§Make place cards for reception – DIY Project
§Write up DOC information pack, run sheet & instructions
§Meet with DOC to go over wedding day timeline
§Call guests who have not RSVP'd
§Obtain marriage license
§Prepare bathroom baskets
§Have final dress fitting
§Arrange boarding for scratchie
§ {Disney} Double check honeymoon reservations & travel arrangements
§Make sure engagement ring & wedding band are on home insurance policy
§Organise packing for Wedding & Honeymoon - See Travel Checklist
§Prepare out of town welcome bags – DIY Project
§ {Disney} Call WDW Florist & have welcome pack sent to Hotel rooms
§ {Disney} Send out final information
pack to Guests
2 Weeks – Completed
§Have final hair colour appointment for wedding
§Meet with and give final payment to all vendors (go over all details and day of timeline with them for the wedding day)
§Arrange for transportation to the airport
§Prepare day of emergency kit
§Prepare any speeches or toasts for rehearsal dinner
§Give bridal party wedding day packs
§Wrap bridal party gifts
§Write thank you card to all bridesmaids and
§Pick up wedding gown
§Make sure you have all bags and items for honeymoon ready (passport, airline tickets, traveller’s checks, etc.)
§Groom – email groomsmen and best man with wedding day timeline and all info needed for wedding day
§Groom – arrange breakfast for groomsmen and best man for wedding day
§ Arrange for transportation to the airport
Week Before
§Host bridesmaid’s lunch
§Give reception location final count/seating chart of people attending
§Make sure programs, menus; place cards, etc. are all completed
§Have rings cleaned for wedding day
§Have a massage to relax
§Groom – get your hair cut and a manicure
§Groom – go with groomsmen & best man to pick up suits.
§Place tips for each vendor in envelopes
§Make sure wedding gown and veil are pressed and have no wrinkles
A Few Days Before Hunter Reception
§Prepare and drop off box to the reception with accessories such as guest book, table
§cameras, toasting glasses, cake topper, menus, favors, etc
§Prepare and drop off OOT boxes to Hotels
§Make sure wedding gown and veil are pressed and have no wrinkles
§Arrange breakfast for wedding day when we are getting ready
§Bring all items to ceremony location (unity candle, programs, cry packs, etc.)
§Attend ceremony rehearsal
§Attend rehearsal dinner
§Bring camera to rehearsal dinner
§Check on supplies for Sunday Brunch & get anything that is missing
§Groom – speak with offending family members, re loading of photo’s onto public forums &FB
Day Before – Hunter Reception
§Go get manicure and pedicure with bridesmaids
§Lay out all wedding items (jewellery, shoes, stockings, dress, veil,
§tiara/headpiece/hairpins, handbag with powder and lipstick, etc.)
§Groom – give rings to best man
§Attend Welcome Party
Hunter Wedding Day
§RELAX, HAVE A GRREAT DAY
Day After
§Attend weekend brunch
§Put top of wedding cake in freezer
§Groom – make sure all tuxes get back to tuxedo shop
2 Weeks After
§Have gown preserved
§Begin name change process
§Have favourite wedding photo framed
§Send honeymoon pictures & song selections to videographer
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