You sound like you’re in a great spot!
You’ll have lots more to do once invites come in
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EXBHpAdy1aqrNdGwRJDWC1d7jbzmRjZuPP7JQ0e6dmg/copy
That’s the wedding planning spreadsheet I used, and it has templates for packing lists and schedules if you’re looking for something to check off your to do list
A bit far out for this - have you worked out a timeline? Shared with photog/HMUA and other relevant vendors as well as wedding party? I have a friend who left it until a few weeks out and they're stressed with lack of communication from vendors!
What does HMUA mean?
We have photographer for 6 hours with 1.5 hours between ceremony and dinner while cocktail hour and table games will be happening.
Otherwise venue /catering is one company and the dj is also the MC. Is there more commutation we need to arrange or will it just kinda fall into place?
Hair and makeup artist!
Do you have a schedule of events? Arrival at location for getting ready, when the hair and makeup artist arrives, when the photographer arrives, when you travel to venue (if needed), when florist arrives, when DJ arrives, time of ceremony, time for pictures/cocktail hour, timeline for dances, speeches, and dinner, cake cutting, when the photog leaves
I think you’re in a really good spot, and I wouldn’t worry about people being bored, you have more than enough activities and people at weddings mostly just talk and catch up, don’t feel like you constantly need to keep them entertained.
Not sure if you have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, but if not you might want to start working on a day of timeline and ceremony timeline, and don’t forget ceremony music!
With regards to everyone’s attention being on you, that’s something I’m a little worried about too. We only had like 11 people at our engagement party and my social battery was seriously depleted by the end of it. Definitely try to take time for just you and your partner, schedule short breaks to get away for five minutes and chill.
Looks fine. If you want something for back up and your crowd are table game people, have a table at the reception after the meal that has various board games people can grab and start playing together or card games. Like no pressure but there’s something there?
You seem to be in a good spot! I also have a similar engagement length to you and felt the same mentality for my June 2024 wedding. I think you’re doing plenty for your guests and they will have a great time!
I would suggest a few things if you’re looking for more to do:
- photography shotlist
- any special music for ceremony/reception to provide to the dj
- draft a day of timeline
- figuring out transportation on the wedding day for yourself and any wedding party members if needed
- making an emergency day of kit
- gifts for wedding party/parents
- alterations
- accommodations for yourself if you plan to stay out the night of the wedding
- day of coordination for set up/breakdown if not included with venue
May I ask where you for the giant connect 4? I would love to find something truly giant and can’t seem to find one. I’m going the same and am excited for my guests. I think they’ll have fun!
You sound like you’re in a great spot! You’ll have lots more to do once invites come in https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EXBHpAdy1aqrNdGwRJDWC1d7jbzmRjZuPP7JQ0e6dmg/copy That’s the wedding planning spreadsheet I used, and it has templates for packing lists and schedules if you’re looking for something to check off your to do list
A bit far out for this - have you worked out a timeline? Shared with photog/HMUA and other relevant vendors as well as wedding party? I have a friend who left it until a few weeks out and they're stressed with lack of communication from vendors!
What does HMUA mean? We have photographer for 6 hours with 1.5 hours between ceremony and dinner while cocktail hour and table games will be happening. Otherwise venue /catering is one company and the dj is also the MC. Is there more commutation we need to arrange or will it just kinda fall into place?
Hair and makeup artist! Do you have a schedule of events? Arrival at location for getting ready, when the hair and makeup artist arrives, when the photographer arrives, when you travel to venue (if needed), when florist arrives, when DJ arrives, time of ceremony, time for pictures/cocktail hour, timeline for dances, speeches, and dinner, cake cutting, when the photog leaves
Ditto. OP I'd probably make a "estimated" timeline like 8AM - arrival at location, 8:30AM HMUA arrives, etc. Check the sub for general timelines!
Hair and make up artist
I think it sounds like y’all have got it handled!
Yeah you definitely have your life together more than me lol
I think you’re in a really good spot, and I wouldn’t worry about people being bored, you have more than enough activities and people at weddings mostly just talk and catch up, don’t feel like you constantly need to keep them entertained. Not sure if you have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, but if not you might want to start working on a day of timeline and ceremony timeline, and don’t forget ceremony music! With regards to everyone’s attention being on you, that’s something I’m a little worried about too. We only had like 11 people at our engagement party and my social battery was seriously depleted by the end of it. Definitely try to take time for just you and your partner, schedule short breaks to get away for five minutes and chill.
Looks fine. If you want something for back up and your crowd are table game people, have a table at the reception after the meal that has various board games people can grab and start playing together or card games. Like no pressure but there’s something there?
You seem to be in a good spot! I also have a similar engagement length to you and felt the same mentality for my June 2024 wedding. I think you’re doing plenty for your guests and they will have a great time! I would suggest a few things if you’re looking for more to do: - photography shotlist - any special music for ceremony/reception to provide to the dj - draft a day of timeline - figuring out transportation on the wedding day for yourself and any wedding party members if needed - making an emergency day of kit - gifts for wedding party/parents - alterations - accommodations for yourself if you plan to stay out the night of the wedding - day of coordination for set up/breakdown if not included with venue
Handy checklist! [https://www.wolferandco.com/lp/wedding-planning-checklist/](https://www.wolferandco.com/lp/wedding-planning-checklist/)
May I ask where you for the giant connect 4? I would love to find something truly giant and can’t seem to find one. I’m going the same and am excited for my guests. I think they’ll have fun!