T-Minus 7 Months....

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As of yesterday, there are officially 7 months until The Big Day.

Holy c.r.a.p.

As I began to think of all the things on my to-do list yesterday, I would say I started to flip the eff out.

There are so many details to be taken care of - big and small.

And while I feel like I keep chipping away at the list, I'm realizing that, with my growing family, I've got a growing list of friends and family members that I'd like to keep in touch with - and my days off are starting to reflect that.

As much as I'd like to have an intensive wedding-planning cross-it-off-the-list day, I'm realizing that unless I take an unplanned vacation day to do just that.... it's probably not going to happen.

Deep breaths.

So, I stole this checklist from Tess, added things I could think of... and now I think I have a nice, rough checklist of things that need to get done, some sooner than others. 

• Seta Date
• BookChurch
• BookReception
• Book Photographer
• Book Videographer - there's an email in my inbox I've been ignoring.  SOON!
• Book DJ for Reception
• Ask Bridesmaids
• Ask Groomsmen
• Create Wedding Website - it's started.... it just needs finished.
• Register
• Florist
• Wedding Dress
• Engagement Pictures
• Pick Bridesmaid Dresses - dear God I need to just pick
• HaveBridesmaids Order Dresses - see above
• Select Groomsmen Attire
• HaveGroomsmen Order Tuxes - in progress
• Buy a Veil - in Etsy cart, having a hard time pulling the trigger
• TakeEngagement Photos
• Decideon Cake
• WeddingCoordinator
• Save-the-Dates - ordered
• FinalizeGuest List - and I think we even have all their addresses.  WIN!
• CakeKnife and Server - um, what?
• Toasting Flutes - we registered for some... should I just buy them?
• Pre-MaritalCounseling - had our first meeting with the Priest.  OY.
• SchedulePre-Cana Class - April
• ScheduleNatural Family Planning Class - gosh, but I'd rather have a root canal
• GuestBook - I'm thinking I want something that we can frame and hang on the wall.  Etsy?!
• Book Hotel Rooms - hahahahahaha
• Figure Out Parents’ Wardrobes - dads are getting black tuxes we picked out.... I think Mr. RH's mom is on her wardrobe.  Check?
• WeddingShoes - I still need to order them
• WeddingJewelry - I have 2 sets of earrings picked.... just need to try on with dress
• Garter
• Book Hair for Bride
• BookHair for Bridesmaids
• Book Makeup Artist - this is HARD.
• Book a Tasting for Reception Venue
• WelcomeBags for Hotel Guests - my guests are scattered, this is going to be a PAIN.
• BridalPortraits - is this something I should be planning on doing?
• Hairand Makeup Trials
• FirstDress Fitting - I need to figure out when this needs to happen.  But I need shoes first.
• SecondDress Fitting
• CeremonyPrograms
• OrderInvitations
• Mail Invitations
• BookRehearsal Dinner Venue - delegated to Mr. RH.  I love him.
• RehearsalDinner Music/Activities - um, crap.  We're supposed to have entertainment?
• BuyRehearsal Dinner Dress
• Transportationfor Rehearsal Dinner - I'm thinking our own cars.  Not fancy!
• Bridesmaids Gifts - I'm thinking jewelry and their hair/maybe makeup?  Is that not enough?
• Groomsmen Gifts
• Bachelorette Party
• BachelorParty -  not my problem
• BridalShower - I miss my mom.
• BuyWedding Bands
• Photo Wish-List for Photographer - see pinterest, etc.
• Get Marriage License
• WeddingFavors
• BookTransportation from Wedding to Reception - why are there no nice rental places in this small town?!
• Figure out Transportation from Reception to… not hotel! - UGH.
• Honeymoon - probably not until 2014
• Gift for Groom - need ideas
• Cardfor Groom on Day-Of - picked out on Etsy.
• RehearsalDinner Invites - can't I just text them?
• MusicList to DJ
• WeddingNight Hotel Room –see also: hotel debacle, not happening.
• Order Thank-You Notes
• Say“I Do” 

If you need me, I'll be over in the corner rocking back and forth and sucking my thumb.  Just like the first week of preschool if you ask me!

Happy Friday!!