Sadly, my pen drive has gone for good, luckily I've never deleted a wedding related email, so I've been able to get a lot of the stuff I lost from there. Unfortunately all of the photos I had of me trying on dresses (not including the ones posted here) were on there, and everything I either found on the net, or created myself has gone
It's ok though, I'll move on.
We sent our LOA away yesterday, so the ball is definitely rolling. Here's an updated timeline/checklist.
18-12 months
· Narrow down your choices for ceremony and reception space. Since availability can vary it helps to pick your top 3 times and locations.
Done
· Book photographer and pay deposit.
Done
12 months
· You can tentatively hold space for your wedding. With theme park locations, Ariels or Atlantic Dance Hall you can sign the contract at this time. Other places must wait until the 8 month out mark.
Done
· Collect photos, swatches and ideas and compile them in a planning diary.
Done
· Reserve an officiant.
· Start searching for formal wear and bridesmaid dresses.
· Discuss wedding registry ideas.
Done
· Start compiling a guest list, including addresses.
Done
· Decide what transport youd like for the wedding day.
· Decide whether you want to schedule a Magic Kingdom photo shoot.
· Insure the engagement ring and have matching wedding band created.
· Order gown.
· Send home made Save the Date
Done
· Start looking into DVC 2 bedroom villa rental.
Decided not to do
11 months
· Book DVC rental
Decided not to do
9 months
· Select resort locations for your guests and create a room block.
Done
· Create a wedding website.
Done
· Finalise you guest list.
Done
· Create gift registries, including a Honeymoon registry with Disney.
· Look into laser hair removal.
· Book international flights.
Done
8 months
· Your contract will be issued outlining all space details, hotel rooms, policies and procedures. Review all details and sign. This needs to be sent back in with a non-refundable deposit of US$2000.
Done
· Email your guest list to your consultant so Save the Dates can be sent.
Done
· You will receive a comprehensive planning kit once the contract has been received by your consultant.
· Get a hair trial
· Finalise invitation wording.
· Reserve hair and makeup for wedding day.
7 months
· Review the planning kit and narrow down your selections.
· Book your own stay at Walt Disney World.
· You will receive a bridal pack including extra save the dates.
· Order invitations.
· Buy gifts for attendants and parents.
· Book honeymoon
· Write up newsletter for guests to be sent at 6 month mark.
· Book flights from Orlando to Cancun
6 months
· Prices can be confirmed now.
· Organise rehearsal dinner.
· Research and purchase wedding insurance.
· Start work on music play lists.
· Consult dermatologist.
· Consult an eyebrow specialist.
4-6 months
· If you cannot personally visit any details can be discussed over the phone or by email.
· Finalise menus.
· Choose linen and napkins.
· Pick flowers and arrangements/decorations
· Get teeth whitening done.
· Send newsletter/information pack to guests.
· Purchase grooms ring and get engraved.
· Start getting monthly facials
· Stop eating chocolate.
· Begin dance lessons.
3 months
· Make sure attendants have bought/hired their formal wear.
· Make sure passports, visas and ETSA is in order for international travel. Check guests are all set too.
· Purchase toasting flutes.
· Organise for dress steaming on day of wedding.
90 days
· Full minimum expenditure is due.
· Organise a seating plan.
· Prepare bride and groom emergency kits.
· You need something old; something new; something borrowed; something blue.
6 weeks
· Contact the suggested court house to arrange your marriage certificate. The license is good from when its received for 60 days.
· You will receive a detailed final budget.
· The last day for guests to make hotel reservations is at the 1-month mark. Call Wedding Group Reservations to see who has booked. Check to make sure everyone has made reservations.
· Confirm all final payment amounts for your vendors.
· Make arrangements for pets and plants.
30 days
· Full balance of estimated budget is due.
· $1000 of you deposit is applied to your estimated budget.
· Signed copies of the Banquet Event Orders are due.
· All vacant rooms in the room block will be released.
· Last day for any entertainment reductions or cancellations.
· Prepare your photography shot lists of photos you want of the wedding.
· Double check your floral choices.
· Confirm all reservations.
· Determine and assign and wedding day jobs to attendants or trusted people.
· Get final hair cut if needed.
· Start packing for wedding and honeymoon
4 days
· Final guest count for rehearsal dinner is due by 12:00pm.
· Remind attendants of rehearsal dinner time and details.
· Organise tipping envelopes.
72 hours
· A final guarantee is needed for all food and beverage wedding functions.
· Final guest count for wedding is due by 12:00pm
· Freeze moistened tea bags for puffy eyes.
· Drink lots of water
24 hours
· Attend wedding rehearsal and dinner.
Wedding Day
· Eat
· Allow time for hair and makeup appointments
· Dont forget the rings and marriage licence.
· Have dress steamed.
4-6 weeks after wedding
· The final bill will be mailed to you.
· The additional $1000 deposit will be refunded to you if no extra charges have been incurred.
So everything is more or less going to plan
too bad he's not a "bajillionair" or I could have been off with all his money long ago!! 
which I'm really excited about, but trust my luck for the AU$ to plummet right when I need to be sending in a $2000 deposit 
LOA! Awesome! Now it is all really real! 
I think I just killed my wedding planning pen drive with ALL of my information on it... 
Unfortunately I find this incredibly funny interspersed with angst at all of the stuff I've lost.
