WEDDING TIMELINE
AT LEAST ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE
* Announce your engagement and send announcements to the local newspaper. Casual announcement to Family & Friends/ Pamanhikan in June * Plan an engagement party. none * Select and engagement ring with your fiance if he has not purchased one. Jhe provided in his "surprise" proposal at Mt. APO * Choose wedding date. Dec 12, 2012 change to Dec 13, 2012 |
* Decide type of wedding desired (traditional, big/small). Small & Intimate * Decide time of wedding and reception. Afternoon, consideration for the travelers * Choose desired location for wedding ceremony. a. Iba Zambales b. Subic/Olongapo c. Bataan d. Tagaytay / Batangas * Choose desired locations for reception. a. Iba Zambales b. Subic/Olongapo c. Bataan d. Tagaytay / Batangas * Set wedding budget and decide how wedding will be financed. undecided |
AFTER DECIDING, THEN BOOKING...
* See if ceremony and reception locations are available and book them. Church ocular 3 June 12 Chapel on the Hill Batulao -reserved 6 June12 * Choose individual who will officiate your wedding ceremony. Fr. Milo of Our Lady of all Nations * Make a list of your Principal Sponsors including names of proxies in their absence. Done * Schedule individual visits to chosen Principal Sponsors to personally inform them about the wedding and ask them if they are accepting the offer/responsibility. -to schedule * Make a list of your Bridal Entourage (Maid of Honor, Best Man, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Secondary Sponsors, Flower Girls, Boy Bearers) and inform them. Done * Make a list of your Ceremony Participants and other special roles during the ceremony and reception (Readers/Lector, Commentator, Offertory Group, Emcees, Person to attend to the Gift Table and Reception, etc). -pending |
* Canvass and gather quotations for Food Caterers. Make a pencil booking if you like the place. Madel's cuisine - Reserved 12 July 12 * Attend to scheduled Food-Tasting event by the reception venue or make a personal appointment. Madel's cuisine - 7 July 12 * Interview/Choose a wedding planner/coordinator if you plan to consult with one. ZRM Events management services, planning & coordination (OTD) -reserved 30 June 12 * Canvass and gather quotations for Photographer / Videographer and then make a pencil booking if you like him/her. FRESHMINDS PHOTO & VIDEO -reserved 18 June 12 * Canvass and gather quotations for Florist and then make a pencil booking if you like him/her. ANGEL TOUCH FLOWERS & STYLE (Entourage & Chapel only) -reserved 10 July 12 * Canvass and gather quotations for Baker and then make a pencil booking if you like him/her. HEARTS & BELLS -reserved 24 June 12 * Canvass and gather quotations for Musicians and then make a pencil booking if you like him/her. -pending * Canvass and gather quotations for Couturiers and then make a pencil booking if you like him/her. AUNTIE MYRNA * Count the number of guests by making an initial list of family, relatives and friends. not more than 100 pax * Filter the names of guests together by performing an elimination process to reach desired number of guests according to your budget not more than 100 pax * Start preparing your extensive guest list indicating names, contact numbers and addresses of each guest. with initial list * Send SAVE THE DATE to invited guests. attached to Formal invitation |
10 TO 12 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
* Decide if unity candle ceremony is desired. Done * First meeting with priest/minister. Done - Nov 17, 2012 * Schedule Marriage Counseling if required. -pending * Request from priest/minister a copy of ceremony content for the missalette/ceremony booklet. sample on hand, verify w/ designated priest * Begin writing vows. -pending * Choose ceremony music (prelude, processional, solos, recessional, postlude, etc.). -pending * Choose and hire Musician/s for ceremony/reception. Finalize details of music and songs. -pending * Confirm booking with chosen Reception Venue and make a deposit. DONE * Confirm booking with chosen Photographer and finalize package details for pre-nuptial and wedding day coverage. Make a deposit if required. DONE * Confirm booking with chosen Videographer and finalize package details. Make a deposit if required. DONE * Confirm booking with chosen Florist. Make a deposit if required. DONE * Confirm booking with chosen Baker. Make a deposit if required. DONE * Confirm booking with chosen Couturier. Make a deposit if required. DONE * Pick out tuxes or barongs for groom and groomsmen/ushers/fathers. -pending * Interview / Choose Hair and Make-Up Artist and schedule trials and appointments for bridal portrait, pre-wedding parties and wedding date. trial makeup on prenup date |
* Choose/book desired location for rehearsal dinner. -pending * Look for and book (reserve) block of rooms at nearby hotel for out-of-town guests. DONE @ VILLA CRISTEL -reserved 3 July 12 * Choose/Order wedding invitation design, thank you cards and misalettes. (DIY) * Start gathering all information and copy/text needed for the invitations. (DIY) * Choose/Hire Caligrapher. none * Update guest list. -pending * Get directions to church, from church to reception, and from church to rehearsal dinner. -rehearsal dinner, pending * Make list of attractions/things to do (in town where wedding is) to include with directions for out of town and balikbayan guests. DONE (see website) * Plan honeymoon and book all lodgings/transportation/event tickets. -pending * Check passports/visas (if needed). PASSPORT DONE * Discuss if a bridal registry is desired and what items would be on it. no bridal registry |
4 TO 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
* Make appointment for Pre-Nuptial Shoot or Bridal Portrait. October 7, 2012 Batulao & Royal Tagaytay w/ Freshminds * Make hair/nail appointment for Pre-Nuptial Shoot. Free trial make-up for prenup * Find out from minister/priest if flower girl can drop flower petals on floor in sanctuary. POSSIBLE * Find out from church venue if guests can throw birdseed, rice, etc. upon exit of the couples POSSIBLE * Plan your grand entrance at the ceremony/reception (guests throwing birdseed, bubbles, petals, butterflies) no throwing for the grand entrance, After the ceremony, before exiting the Church - PETALS * Choose/Buy/Make favors or souvenirs to give guests. DONE * Choose/Buy/Make favors or gifts to give Principal and Secondary Sponsors. -pending * Choose/Buy/Make favors or tokens to give all male and female entourage and other people with special roles. -pending * Choose reception food and finalize all details with caterer. -pending * Finalize with couturier chosen wedding gown design and female entourage gown designs. DONE. with inspiration board * Have your body measurement appointment with the couturier together with your entourage. Arrange for the individual schedules of other participants who cannot make it on the scheduled group appointment. DONE * Hire limo driver or arrange other transportation to/from ceremony and reception. -pending bridal car * Buy wedding attire accessories such as gloves, earrings, necklace, purse, shoes, cufflinks, etc. -pending * Buy wedding shoes. -pending |
* Pick out/order wedding bands/rings. -pending * Select reception decorations and table centerpieces such as candles, flowers, balloons, arches, etc. w/ pegs already * Meet with florist to choose type of flowers for ceremony and reception and any other accessories. discussed thru email * Buy ceremony accessories if couturier's package does not include them (ring bearer's pillows, secondary veil and cord, etc). -pending * Meet with baker to choose flavor/s and style of wedding cake. SCHED NOV 18 * Make/print directions and map for ceremony and reception to include with all wedding invitations. -pending * Make/print maps to rehearsal dinner to include with rehearsal dinner invitations. -to sched * Update again your guest list. -pending * Submit wedding invitations and finalized guest lists to Caligrapher no Caligrapher, DIY only * Register gift preferences with one or more bridal registries at nearby and/or nationwide store. no bridal registry * Get measurements from groom/ushers/fathers/groomsmen for tuxedos. DONE |
3 TO 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
* Submit all required documents for legal documentation. -schedule on October/November * Attend to all marriage counseling, canonical interview and other seminars required by the priest/minister. -schedule on October/November * Confirm Pre-Nuptial Shoot Appointment. DONE * Confirm trial make-up appointment with Hair & Make Up Artist shceduled on the day of the Pre-Nuptial Shoot. confirmed on October * Distribute all wedding invitations to invited guests via door-to-door or postal delivery. -schedule on October or November |
* Bride's family to start planning for the Despedida De Soltera. none * First wedding gown fitting. -pending * Entourage to schedule first gown fitting. -schedule on October * Buy/make birdseed roses/birdseed packets/bubbles/etc. -pending * Decide on living arrangement once married. |
2 TO 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
* Get Pre-Nuptial Shoot taken. DONE * Determine wedding band inscriptions and have them engraved. -pending * Design program layout (or have a printer do it). -pending * Determine reception layout (i.e. how many tables, chairs, etc.). -pending * Determine seating arrangement at reception if it's a sit-down dinner. -pending * Determine seating arrangement at rehearsal dinner with groom's mother if desired. -pending * Make a layout of the Bridal March entourage sequence during the procession. -pending * Determine seating arrangement of entourage in the ceremony. -pending |
* Plan for your reception activities and assign coordinators for it (toss games, audio-visual presentation of bride and groom's story, photo booth, dance after all reception traditions, dove release, etc.) -pending * Choose reception music (1st dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance etc.). -pending * Find out if smoking is allowed at reception hall and how to prevent it if desired. Please do not smoke * Make rough draft of list of duties of all involved (Coordinator, Emcee, etc.). -pending * Finalize vows and memorize (if necessary). -pending |
2 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
* Book rooms for out-of-town guests at hotel. For family & some friends an accommodation is provided by the couple * Go over rough draft of duties with all involved in wedding. -pending * Determine order/timing of events at reception (cake-cutting, garter toss, etc.). -pending * Second gown fitting with couturier. -pending * Buy honeymoon clothes and going away outfit if necessary. No need, we have plenty of clothes * Buy/decide outifit on pre-wedding parties (Despedida De Soltera, Rehearsal Dinner, etc). No need, we have plenty of clothes * Attend to your pre-wedding celebrations (Bridal Shower for bride, Bachelor Party for groom) -pending * Determine the "something borrowed, ...blue, ...old, and ...new" to wear on wedding day. -pending |
* Get wedding bands inscribed. -pending * Hire babysitter to watch any children during wedding ceremony. No need * Call to inform all people who need to be at rehearsal. -pending * Buy guest book and pen. -pending * Make itinerary of wedding day for all involved. -pending * Choose songs for video (background music for intro/pre-wedding). -pending * Get started on "thank you" notes. -pending * Ensure formal-wear shop has all tuxedo measurements. -pending * Get a full physical and dental check-up. -pending * Consult with Dermatoligst and have facial cleaning sessions. -pending |
1 MONTH IN ADVANCE
* Order flower arrangements for rehearsal dinner tables if desired. * Attend to your Despedida de Soltera, Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner. * Find out if reception caterers will make a basket of food for you to take to your hotel after reception. * Determine who will be in the limo (i.e. just newlyweds or attendants/parents too??). separate for the entourage & family * Determine when items needed at reception (toasting glasses, etc.) will be taken there. * Show final program to minister/officiant and organist to check for accuracy. -pending * Decide if gown will be preserved and where. * Decide if bouquet will be preserved and make arrangements. -YES. contact someone who preserve wedding items * Ensure band/DJ has equipment/music needed to play your chosen reception music. -pending |
* Pick up wedding bands. -pending * Ensure home/renter's insurance covers wedding bands or buy additional jewelry insurance. * Confirm honeymoon reservations. -pending * Check registries to make sure shower gifts and/or early wedding gifts have been marked off. * Record gifts as you receive them and send "thank you" notes. * Open joint checking and savings accounts. * Change beneficiary to fiancé for will and life insurance policy. * Inform car/home/renter's insurance of marriage (discounted rates may apply). * Make list of all places with whom bride needs to change name and submit changes. |
2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
* Final meeting with florist - overview and give him/her map to ceremony and reception sites. SCHED NOV 25 * Final meeting with reception venue/caterer. -pending * Final meeting with videographer - overview, give him/her music and map. -pending * Final meeting with photographer. Give him/her list of photos, styles and VIPs you want taken. -pending * Final conversation with band - overview of times & special songs, mail him/her/them map. -pending * Mail directions to limo driver and confirm times. -pending * Meet with rehearsal dinner caterers for final details. -pending * Print programs. -pending * Print rehearsal dinner maps (extras in case guests forget map that came with dinner invite). * Finalize and print list of duties for each person involved. -pending |
* Print itinerary of wedding day (copies for all at rehearsal). -pending * Confirm nail/hair appointments. * Print list of reception dances for emcee/band/DJ. -pending * Arrange pick-up/delivery of gowns to entourage. * Coordinate with couturier delivery & preservation of wedding gown at the bride's dress-up site. * Confirm hotel reservations for wedding night. -pending * Confirm hotel reservations for guests. -pending * Determine personal wedding morning itinerary (time to wake up, time to leave for church, etc.). -pending * Groom's hair appointment. * Submit wedding announcement to local newspaper for publishing day or weekend of wedding. * Move belongings to new home. -pending |
1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
* Make bride's emergency kit. * Pack for honeymoon. * Get traveler's checks for honeymoon; exchange money to foreign currency now if desired. * Fill out first page of guest book. * Take marriage certificate to minister/officiant. * Give best man the clergyman's fee (if to be paid day of ceremony, otherwise pay this week). * Finish centerpieces for guest tables at reception if it's a last minute duty (i.e. need fresh flowers, etc.). * Give final guest count to reception facility and/or caterer. * Remind groom/fathers/ushers/groomsmen to pick up tuxedos and barongs * Ensure delivery of flower arrangements for wedding rehearsal dinner have been made. * Put all items you need for dress-up site, ceremony and reception in 3 separated boxes labeled accordingly. * Prepare tips and gratuities and put them on separate envelopes. Entrust someone (if having no coordinator) to safe-keep them and hand them to all people concerned. * Wax appointment for legs and underarm. |
on "Vacation Leave" mode bawal ang trabaho beauty rest time na :P |
DAY BEFORE
* Take the Reception Box containing favors, centerpieces, cake knife and server, toasting glasses, CD's, and birdseed roses to reception hall. * Give mom lipstick to keep in purse on wedding day for bride (or prepare bride's purse). * Check-in your hotel room (if you are booking in one) with your pre, during and post-wedding attires and things needed. * Make sure Ceremony Box containing all items needed at the ceremony hall is with you for picture-taking purposes. Bring along a copy of the wedding invitation, wedding band, etc. too. * Do some pampering. Have your nail and massage appointment. * Shave your legs/underarm if you haven't done waxing a week before. * Rest and eat well. |
MORNING OF WEDDING DAY
* Wake up early and have a hearty breakfast. * Take a long relaxing bath. * Make your coordinator or entrusted assistant to follow-up with all suppliers. * Hair & Make-Up Appointment * Smile and look fresh on pictorial. * Enjoy your big day!!! |