Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Wedding Hecklist

What I have accomplished so far...











































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Jan 2011 - 7 months to go


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes


Ok


Lose weight, build muscles!


Sunday, January 30, 2011


Jan 1 palang nag start nako, Started at 134.2 or 61K, Lost 2 lbs = 132.2


Ok


Inform your families


Saturday, January 01, 2011


Check


Ok


Set a wedding date and time


Sunday, May 01, 2011


August 20, 2011, Saturday 4pm


Ok


Decide on size and type of wedding


Tuesday, February 01, 2011


Church wedding 100-120 guests only


Ok


Inform your families and close friends


Friday, April 29, 2011


All ppl on the wedding list


Ok


Decide on your wedding budget





Initially thought of 250k mwahaha hayz nangangarap pala ako!


Ok


Start looking for a church and reception venue


Tuesday, February 01, 2011


Don Bosco and Palm Grove Rockwell it is :)


February 2011 - 6 months to go


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes


Ok


Lose weight


Monday, February 28, 2011


Lost 3 lbs = 129.2 or 58.72


Ok


Decide if you need a wedding coordinator


Wednesday, April 27, 2011


OTD only. Grabe ang mga presyo ng mga ito!! Mas mahal pa sa MacBook Pro pag Full Planning! (though wala ako nun hehe)


Ok


Reserve church for wedding ceremony


Tuesday, March 15, 2011


Don Bosco Makati is reserved


Ok


Reserve wedding reception venue


Tuesday, Feb 28, 2011


Downpayment for Palm Grove Rockwell made on Feb 2011


Ok


Select and reserve caterer


Tuesday, Feb 28, 2011


No need to book a caterer kasi meron na in-house yung Palm Grove.


Ok


Food-tasting at Palm Grove of chosen menu


Tuesday, February 01, 2011


We did this Feb 16, 2011 But there were some dishes we changed and added and finalized everything on Feb 27




Reserve officiant for the wedding


May-June







Start interviewing various suppliers


4/30/2011-06/05/11





Mar-11 - 5 months to go


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes


Ok


Lose weight


Wednesday, March 30, 2011


Lost 1.6lbs = 127.6 or 58K


Ok


Discuss and confirm menu details with caterer


Wednesday, March 30, 2011


We also finalized this start of February already.


Ok


Select color motif and theme for wedding


Saturday, April 30, 2011


Periwinkle blue and yellow. Already went to couturier to discuss yey

Ok



Select a photographer/videographer


Sunday, May 15, 2011


Tito E.B. Escudero who else :)










Select a baker, if wedding cake won't be supplied by caterer


July


Alex Franco cakes - super sarap




Select and reserve event stylist


Wednesday, June 01, 2011


I’m still thinking if I’ll get one cause Palm Grove will take care of everything.


Ok


Select and reserve entourage florist


Wednesday, June 01, 2011


Flowers provided by Palm Grove yey!


Ok


Select and reserve church florist and determine floral plans


Wednesday, June 01, 2011





Ok


Choose reception format.


Wednesday, June 01, 2011


It's a buffet dinner c/o Palm Grove, have to finalize color of tables and motif


Ok


Draft a guest list


Wednesday, March 1, 2011


Nakagawa na ng first draft a week after proposal hehe.




Finalize principal sponsors, bridal entourage, etc.





We've made a list for this na, pero we haven't formally asked them yet.



Principal - Wala pa. we are planning 1-2 pairs, kung pwede isa lang!



Secondary Sponsors: Candle- Buchokoy & Cristy Veil - JA & Zier Aileen Cord - Allan & Cheryl :) Maid/matron -Amphy Bridesmaid - Cheche Flowergirl - Bianca Groomsman - Grau Bestman - Ferdie Ring Bearer - Logan Coin Bearer - Zach


Ok


Begin shopping for a bridal gown, headpiece and other accessories


Sunday, May 15, 2011


I wanted Cecilio Abad initially pero chose Gretchen Pichay instead. Happy J




Select muscians for both ceremony and reception


Sunday, May 15, 2011


I’ll get Sonata Strings


April – May 2011 – 3 to 4 months to go





Lose weight


Saturday, April 30, 2011


Bumigat na naman ako due to my 5-day vacay sa Pinas, chicharon, cake, polvoron, pasto, cpk, hungry pac, shakey's pizza and Mojos, Hot chic floss ng breadtalk - lahat yan in just 5 days. And uuwi na naman ako. I only have 2 weeks in April sa SG to lose what I gained! Sheeeeeeezzz!





Lose weight


Monday, May 30, 2011


Goal - 124.3 or 56.5K


Ok


Choose a couturier for entourage and child


Thursday, April 28, 2011


Ysabelle's Bridal-Factory


Ok


Measurement-taking for female and child entourage


May-June 2011





Ok


Have your pre-nup pictorials


Tuesday, March 01, 2011


Tapos na :) c/o Ronnie Arangali, March 18-20 in SG




Shop for bridesmaids' gowns and accessories


Thursday, April 28, 2011


Might go for Ysabelle's Bridal shop :)




Meet with your baker for cake concept and arrange for a tasting session





I'll leave it to Tita Alice basta yung color dapat Blue Yellow




Purchase wedding rings


Sunday, June 01, 2011


Wala kami nakita sa SG :(




Start working on your invitation wording and design





Will just choose a design from templates provided.




Schedule a trial-make up session


April 27-May 1, 2011


Will have a trial with Eddie Bruan and Lanie Acedillo.




Reserve hair and make-up artist


Wednesday, May 15, 2011


Wala pa, trial muna syempre but my choices are: Madge Lejano, Eddie Bruan, Lanie Acedillo, Shu Uemura. I am eyeing E.B.




Finalize and order invites


Wednesday, June 01, 2011







Have first fitting for bridal gown


Thursday, April 28, 2011


This time, I really have to go to New Manila for this L No more Serendra meetings with Gretch …sigh.




Start looking for souvenirs


4/29/2011- May 15, 2011







Finalize flower arrangements with church and entourage florist


Friday, July 15, 2011







Get directions and/or map to church and reception. Include them in your invitations


Wednesday, June 01, 2011







Look for musicians


Sunday, May 15, 2011


Will get Sonata Strings


Ok


Decide if gown and veil will be preserved, and make the necessary arrangements.





No need




Finalize guest list and compile addresses


Sunday, May 15, 2011


Super limited guests so I hope madali nalang ito


June 2011 – 2 months to go


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes





Lose weight


Thursday, June 30, 2011


120 or 54.54k




Finalize requirements of Don Bosco


Wednesday, June 1, 2011


1) Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates (obtained "For Marriage Purposes Only"), - check 2)Marriage License, 3) Certificate of Attendance to Discovery Weekend, 4) Permission of the Bride's Parish Priest, 5) List of Principal Sponsors, 6) Name, Position and Qualifications of Officiating Priest/s My gas, minsan iniisip ko civil nalang talaga :S




Obtain marriage license


Wednesday, June 15, 2011


As early as April, ginagather ko na ang requirements




Submit church requirements and have your canonical interview with SSA parish priest





Baptismal and Confirmation certs have been submitted, yun palang


Ok


Register gift preferences





No Registry :)




Have 2nd fitting for bridal gown


Thursday, June 30, 2011







Start planning for your honeymoon. Research on ideal destinations.


Thursday, June 30, 2011


Initially thought of Maldives (pero 10 hours one-way travel) since almost the same price as El Nido so I am choosing El Nido na, mas madaming mapupuntahan Miniloc and Lagen!




Schedule fittings with bridal gown couturier and schedule delivery or pick-up dates


Wednesday, June 15, 2011


Had my measurements taken on April 8, 2011 and next one April 28




Start looking for groom's shoes and accessories.


Wednesday, June 15, 2011






Start making a ceremony program


Wednesday, June 1, 2011


I have something in mind na, the simpler the better


Ok


Finalize and send out Save-the-Date cards





Will not have this na




Post marriage banns in respective churches


Wednesday, June 15, 2011


Have to do this June.




Attend Discovery Weekend Seminar





Tuesdays lang ito sa Don Bosco and I am scheduled to work on Tuesdays!!! My gasness




Reserve hotel room for wedding preparations and wedding night





Manila Pen, ShangriLa, Dusit, New World, Ascott, A-Venue Suites? (Aberdeen court nalang kaya?) Ang mahal magpakasal!!!




Finish inviting members of the entourage







July 2011 – 1 month to go





Lose weight


Saturday, July 30, 2011


117 or 53.18




Finalize details with Events Stylist (prepare mock-up centerpieces, etc.)


Friday, July 01, 2011


Meet Bing of Palm Grove Rockwell




Meet with Baker to finalize cake details


Friday, July 01, 2011





Ok


Decide what alcohol/wine will be served in the reception





Red wine for the bagets and mango wine for oldies




Finalize supplier for groom's attire


Friday, July 01, 2011






Start making music arrangements





We HAVE to give it to them end of May/early June.




Meet with officiant/s to discuss ceremony structure and contents


June 15-30, 2011







Start writing thank-you notes.










Finalize liturgical entourage








Ok


Begin working on your wedding vows





No vows for me :)




Book transportation for bride and groom. (bridal car)










Discuss music selections with entertainers


Saturday, July 30, 2011


2 weeks before ng wedding




If wanted, get something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue.





My gown is definitely something new. My undies can be old (and blue hihi )para lang may masabing old




Finalize details for all vendors and give reception site a list of all suppliers





Wedding coordinator, whoever you will be, I will entrust these to you




Have 3rd fitting for bridal gown


Friday, July 01, 2011





Ok


Plan despedida de soltera





Not for me.


Ok


Be sure to get any immunizations you will need for the honeymoon





No need for this since we won’t travel to places where we could get diseases.


Ok


Get blood tests and check on results





No need




Start making seating arrangements for the reception


Monday, August 01, 2011






Have final production meeting with Musicians Make a play (& do-not-play) list.


Saturday, July 30, 2011







Make a detailed wedding day schedule for suppliers, officiants and wedding party





Yung wedding coordinators na bahala dito




Design and print your wedding programs





I have a print out, will just hand it over to Wedding coordinator




Finalize seating plan with Wedding Coordinator. Make place cards.


Friday, July 15, 2011


Don't wanna cram so dapat June - July meron na




Finalize wedding announcements


Friday, July 01, 2011







Meet with Videographer to discuss on-site Audio Visual Presentation


Saturday, July 30, 2011





Ok


Start addressing and stuffing invitations. If wanted, get a calligrapher.









Finalize honeymoon details


July 15-30, 2011







Finalize and order groom's attire


July 15-30, 2011







Have final fitting for bridal gown


July 15-30, 2011







Arrange final fitting for bridesmaids' dresses


July 15-30, 2011







Purchase a wedding guestbook


Friday, July 1, 2011






Send out invites


Friday, July 1, 2011







Finalize and print misalettes


Friday, July 15, 2011







Make the necessary honeymoon reservations


June-July 2011







Buy flower girls' baskets, ring pillow and other accessories


June-July 2011


Ysabelle will provide these




Advise best man and matron of honor to prepare reception speech/toast


June-July 2011


Nagparinig na ko kay Matron 3 days ago :)




Meet with Coordinator to finalize reception program


July 2011







Pick up wedding rings, make sure they fit


June-July 2011







Do all the necessary paperwork for change of name (of bride) and civil status


June-July 2011


Oh gas




Pick up groom's attire and make sure it fits properly


July 2011





August – 0 month


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes





Lose weight


Saturday, August 20, 2011


114 or 51k (105 lbs. is not achievable for me, mag mumukha na daw akong bungo) so 114 nalang yey!!




Have bridal gown delivered


Friday, August 19, 2011







Contact expected guests who haven't RSVP'd yet









Finalize the guest count for reception and give the number to the caterers





Well hindi mahirap coz I only have few




Begin to break-in your shoes


August 2011


Oh my, I should buy as early as May na!




Attend bachelor and/or bachelorette parties


August 2011


I'll never know if I'll have one as I am here in SG.




Begin beauty regimen


August 2011


Jan palang nag start nako, still having breakouts though




Have final meeting with photographer and videographer. Present him/her with a list of "must-take" photos/shots/videos.










Confirm payment amounts due with your vendors. Review final details with your vendor (delivery time, location, final guest count, etc.)


August 2011







Finalize seating arrangement.


August 2011





1 day before


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes




Weigh myself




I should at least weigh 115 lbs.




Confirm wedding night and honeymoon reservations, begin packing










Confirm transportation arrangements










Have final haircut for groom









Finish packing for honeymoon





After the wedding na.




Make checklist and pack everything that will be brought to the hotel









Arrange for someone to bring home the gifts after the reception









Have manicure and pedicure for bride









Turn over all essential items, including payment to suppliers, to wedding coordinator





Day itself when they got to the hotel.


WEDDING DAY!!!!!


Status


Task


Due Date


Notes




Hug each other










Kiss each other










Enjoy!











Eat!





Most brides do not eat on their wedding day! Ako KAKAIN ng madami!


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