The Countdown Checklist

Updated 8/7/2015 Updated 9/10/2015 Updated 9/16/2015 With less than two months left, we’re really down to the wire here considering we...


Updated 8/7/2015
Updated 9/10/2015
Updated 9/16/2015
With less than two months left, we’re really down to the wire here considering we’re doing all the planning ourselves and didn’t hire a whole lot of vendors. I’ve listed out the remaining things we’ve got to do, which doesn’t necessarily include all of the things we have left to buy.

August
Pay off cake-August 1
Order favors-August 15
Plan rehearsal dinner-August 20
Decorate tosser bags-August 30
Create bouquets and boutonnieres-August 30
Buy rings- August 30
Honeymoon packing list-August 30
Spray paint table for sand ceremony-August 30
Spray paint any cake stands, extras-August 30
Finish signs and banners-August 30
Select/buy gifts for parents, personal vendors, wedding party-August 30
Buy undergarments, garter, and accessories-August 30
Buy speakers-August 30
Create playlist-August 30
Ceremony readings-August 30
Write vows-August 30 (We decided not to write our own).


September
Final hair and makeup-Sept 1
Lose 10 pounds-Sept 10
Order/finalize Andre’s gifts-Sept 10
Buy tossers- Sept 10
Create programs-Sept 10
Timeline for weekend/day of-Sept 15
Marriage license-Sept 15
Buy honeymoon items-Sept 15
Pack for honeymoon-Sept 18
Get nails done-Sept 19
Shave or wax-Sept 19

These dates are tentative as to when things should be done by, not specifically the day that they should be done on. I’m really hoping that I haven’t forgotten anything, but let me know if you think anything seems to be missing!


xx,

Kayla Whitter is a 30-something INFJ and Hufflepuff. She enjoys reading avidly, binge-watching tv shows, and occasionally venturing out into the world. She can often be found drinking coffee, and eating burritos or Chick-fil-a.

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  1. UnknownJuly 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I just got married in December and I know how stressful it can be. Hang in there you've almost made it. Looks like you have it all under control!

    Briana @ www.myblessedexistence.com

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    1. Kayla | A Paper ArrowJuly 24, 2015 at 11:14 AM

      I sure hope I do. The more I think about, the sicker I feel!

      Congratulations on your (somewhat) recent marriage!

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