Start
of Wedding Preps
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| Our Wedding Files in Google Drive |
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| Our WWF! Wedding Working File |
Okay...
so after the engagement from our trip, I started reading blogs and joining support
groups such as GirlTalk in FemaleNetwork and W@W so I can have a pretty much
clearer picture of what to do. Besides, I really wanted to be hands-on in this
preparation.
What I did first was to create a folder in Google Drive so I can save all the things that I need to remember and do. I also created an excel file (WWF) to primarily see the budget - our expected expense and real expense, the suppliers - who are booked, how much is the downpayment, how much is the balance, list of entourage, list of guests, etc.
From
the past months of reading and reading and reading :D - I have learned A LOT. Aside
from the supplier’s reviews and feedback I got from GTalkers and WaWies, I had fun
talking to other past brides and brides-to-be. :D
One of the things I learnt is this:
I
initially thought that there are only a few wedding suppliers to be booked! It’s
like, book the church, venue, caterer, P/V – and that’s it! You’re gonna get
married. It's not as easy as I thought... As I read all the comments in my support
groups, I realized that it’s not only a dozen of suppliers and to-do list, but a looooooooooooooooot
more!
So
here is the checklist that I have compiled for the wedding preps:
Booked?
Done?
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Wedding
Suppliers/To-Do List
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Church
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Venue
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Caterer
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Photography
- Prenup
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Videography
- Prenup (for Save The Date)
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Photography
- Wedding Day
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Videography
- Wedding Day
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Cocktails
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Invitations
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Entourage
Flowers
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Church
Flowers
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Reception
Flowers and Styling
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Drapes
and Swags
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Cake
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Lights
and Sounds Equipment
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Projector
and/or LED screen
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Host
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Wedding
Coordinators
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Bridal
Gown
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Groom's
Suit
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Bridal
Shoes
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Groom's
Shoes
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Mothers'
Gowns
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Father/Brother
Suits
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Entourage
Gowns - Secondary Sponsors & Bridesmaids
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Entourage
Gowns - Flower Girls
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Hair
and Makeup - Bride and mothers
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Hair
and Makeup - Secondary Sponsors & Bridesmaids
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Grooming
Service - Groom
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Bridal
Robe
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Bridal
Jewelries
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Bridal
Backup Shoes / Flat Shoes
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Bridal
Kikay Kit
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Groom's
Porma Kit
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Prenup
Stylist
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Prenup
Hair and Makeup
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Wedding
Rings
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Band
/ Musicians
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Bridal
Car + Flower
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Photobooth
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Wedding
Favors - Guests
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Wedding
Favors - Principal and Secondary Sponsors
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Missallette
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Bible
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Candles
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Arrhae
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Ring
Pillows
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Veil
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Church
Offertory
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Marriage
Paperworks
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Hotel
- Bride (+entou for preps)
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Hotel
- Groom
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Hotel
- Immediate Families
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Family
and Crew Meals
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Game
Props + Prizes
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Other
Stuff to check too:
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Theme
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Motif
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Photos
of Pegs/Inspiration
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Personalized
Hanger
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Personalized
Cord
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Personalized
Ribbons for Packaging
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Fireworks
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Small
Sparklers
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Branding
/ Design
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Sintra
Board / Tarpaulin Signages
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Thank
You Cards
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Will
You Be My gifts and cards
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Car
Rental for Relatives
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List
of Entourage and Guests
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Photos
of Pegs/Inspiration
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AVP
- Growing Up
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AVP
- Travels
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AVP
- Prenup
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Bridal
March Song (Church)
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Songs
if Needed (During and After Program)
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Food
Tasting
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Trial
MakeUp
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This is my current list. I have the option to omit some of it. While other days,
I have to add some whenever there’s something new or the ones I forgot. It’s just
my guide. :) Everything still depends on the budget you are working with. Hope it helps! :)
If
you would like to be a member of W@W or GirlTalk, you can drop a comment and I
will guide you through.
Happy
preps!
Cheers!
Cha
Carlo & Cha
11.17.17
