one (1) week

starting tomorrow, we have official arrived at the one week left until we're married mark.
i'm nervous.
i'm nervous that things wont come together.
i'm nervous that my dress wont fit.
i'm nervous that nobody will come celebrate with us.
i'm nervous that i'm choosing one person for the rest of eternity.
i'm nervous that my hair wont work and i'll just have an ugly day.
i'm just nervous.

we have everything pretty much done- see:

Finalize your wedding guest list. (seth still has about 20 invitations he never got addresse for. sorry..)


Make sure everyone in the wedding party is aware of what you expect of them -- especially your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Provide a list of duties to the maid of honor and a list of to-dos to the best man. sisters= gift table duty

Brides: Decide on the bridesmaid dresses.  all purchased

Grooms: Start looking to buy or rent your tux, suit, or other formal attire. not cheap

Book a hotel room for your wedding night. and the next 3 nights! caesar's place here we come...

Grooms: Decide on your groomsmen's formalwear. Let the guys know and ask them to get fitted for their tuxes (if need be).

Start addressing wedding invitations or drop them off with the calligrapher it's all about labels

Grooms: Give all of the groomsmen the info they need to buy and/or reserve their attire.

Brides: Choose your bridesmaids' accessories (shoes, jewelry) and either buy or pass along purchasing information. oh crap, still gotta do this.

Brides: Put together a wedding beauty plan and make appointments at a nearby spa (massages, facials, etc). If you're considering whitening your teeth, this is the time to do it! brazilian!?

Gather all important documents that you'll need for an international honeymoon (passport, birth certificate, visas, vaccinations, etc).

Talk to your maid of honor and best man about any prewedding party plans (such as the bridal shower, bachelorette party, and bachelor party).

Finalize and confirm any special ceremony songs or ceremony readings with your VIPs (very important extras).

Arrange for all insurance policies to include you and your future spouse: health, auto, homeowner's, and life insurance. after the honeymoon.

Grooms: Choose and buy any accessories you will need (shoes, shirt stays, cuff links, pocket squares).

Brides: Provide a guest list to your bridesmaids for the bridal shower.

Arrange wedding day transportation for you, your wedding party, and guests (as needed).

Brides: Decide on and purchase your wedding veil and wedding shoes prior to your final dress fittings.

As you receive wedding gifts, be sure to update your online registries and record the gifts you get.

Submit your newspaper wedding announcement (if you were planning to).

Research local marriage license requirements. yeah, probably should do this one.

Make a hair trial appointment to make sure you get the look you want on your wedding day.

Grooms: Attend your bachelor party (and be sure to thank the best man afterwards). not a happy girl.

Brides: Attend final wedding-gown fitting.

Set aside some time to write thank-you notes for gifts received at the bridal shower. i should do this pronto.

Decide on what type of guest book you want. Make your own or shop online for guest books and guest book pens.

Have hair and makeup trial runs and finalize your wedding day beauty appointments. Don’t forget to bring your wedding veil to make sure it works with your style.

Work on a "must-play" wedding song list (and "do-not-play song list") for your DJ or band.

Get the marriage license and make appointments for blood tests (if necessary). Check when the license expires.

Confirm wedding-night and honeymoon reservations.

Brides: Get your final haircut, if necessary.

Work out wedding day timing and details (who will get the bride there, where the wedding party will dress, etc) and draw up a day-of schedule. this would be good for me.

Brides: Make sure you have your garter and your "something old, new, borrowed, and blue" if you want to include these customs in your wedding. hmm.. shall i?

Get a head start on those thank-you notes (it will feel great to get a batch out before the wedding). no.

Do all paperwork for official documents if you are changing your name. not until after!



+ our own:

find an apt
get skinnier. ha.
finish my classes by august 9th
pay off our photographer.. almost!

i just can't wait to be on that ship.
ugh.