Hey LuLu! I'm a HUGE list maker. I make lists for everything. Here's a few lists.
To Do/Get:
PAPER ITEMS
o Large Photo Signature Frame
o Reception Cards
o Accommodation Cards
o Schedule of Events Cards
o Monogram
o Invitations
o Response Cards
o Favor Tags
o Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
o Programs
o Table Number Cards
o Place Cards
o Thank You Notes
o Card Box
o Menu Cards
o Memorial Wording
BRIDE APPEARANCE
o Necklace
o Wedding Band
o Shoes
o Clutch
o Dress
o Crinoline
o Sun Dress
o Veil
o Garters
o Hairdresser/Make-up Artist
o Minnie Veil & Mickey Top Hat
GROOM APPEARANCE
o Tuxedo
o Wedding Band
FLOWERS
o Bouquet (1)
o Bouquet Toss Bouquet (1)
o Maid of Honor Bouquet (1)
o Brides Maid Bouquet (1)
o Grooms Boutonniere (1)
o Best Man Boutonniere (1)
o Groomsman Boutonniere (1)
o Fathers Boutonniere (2)
o Grandfathers Boutonniere (2)
o Mothers Corsage (2)
o Grandmothers Corsage (2)
o Pew Floral (12)
o Centerpieces (4)
o Hankies (6)
DECORATIONS
o Rose Petals
o Aisle Runner
o Unity Candle
o Unity Candle Holder
o Memorial Candles
o Memorial Candle Holders
o Memorial Picture Frames
o Toasting Flutes
MISCELLANEOUS
o Photographer
o Videographer
o Officiant
o Bridal Party Gifts
o Cake Topper
o Cake Cutting Set
o Bubbles
o Bells
o Place Card Holders
o Favors
o Wedding Music Play List
Packing List: ("Borrowed" from a fellow DisBride)
CARRY ON
(BOTH BRIDE & GROOM WILL HAVE A CARRY ON TO DIVVY THIS UP)
Passports and driver's licenses
Plane tickets
Copies of all contracts
Vendor contact info
Lists of guests and travel info, arrival times, hotels where they will be
Copies of wedding insurance policy
Credit cards, only ones we will use
Hotel reservation confirmations
Photocopies of medical and or
trip insurance coverage
Phone number of doctor, house sitters, credit card companies
Envelope of $1 bills for tipping (we are bringing about $75 worth)
Wedding day jewelry, including wedding rings
Wedding vows
Wedding dress
Veil
Groom's suit
Cell phone & charger
Camera & extra batteries/memory stick
Extra wedding invite
Copies of WC emails
Sunglasses
Ipod & charger for ceremony (with burnt cds of music for backup)
CHECKED BAG 1
All Brides clothes
Silk bouquet & boutonnières
Wedding day undergarments
Bras
Shoes
Purse
Bathing suits
Sleepwear
Grooms gift (wrapped)
Some glass ceremony items
CHECKED BAG 2
All Grooms clothes
Grooms shoes
Grooms accessories
Some glass ceremony items
Ring holder shells
CHECKED BAG 3
Razor & shaving cream
Brides makeup
Bride and Grooms perfumes
Shout wipes/Tide stick
Lotions
Band-Aids
Nail file/clippers
Visine
After-sun care
Insect repellant
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Deodorant
Bobby pins
Safety pins
Makeup remover
Cotton swabs/Makeup brushes
Hair brush and accessories
Hairdryer
Curling iron/straightener
Shampoo/conditioner/styling products
Slippers for the room
Sewing kit
Travel mirror- to see your hair on the wedding day
Glade plug in-for room
Watch: for telling time at the pool (no clocks anywhere)
Ziplocks
CHECKED BAG 4---DONE
Welcome bags and contents
Menus
Guest book & pens
Thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips
Place cards
Cake Topper
CHECKED BAG 5
Table décor (candles, flowers, table runner, etc.)
Ceremony accessories (sand ceremony)
Fix it kit: Sharpies, tape, scissors (X2), glue, extras of all materials used to make favors, double sided tape, cardstock, ribbon, tacks for flowers
Extra thank you cards
Wedding planning folder with guest list and wedding details
TO DO:
*Make a photocopy of passport and driver license to carry, and scan/email another copy to yourself. That way, if you lose these documentations, you'll have some form of proof and will be easier to get the replacement
*Make list of all important phone number for TA, WC, flight number, etc.
*Make list of all guest room numbers, phone numbers, etc.
*Call your credit card companies and inform them you will be in Mexico so they do not freeze your account due to suspicious activity.
*Inform your bank you will be in Mexico, if you plan on using your ATM card. You can ask them to temporarily raise the max on how much you can withdraw per day.
*Pre write Thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips
HTH!
