hopefully, I will be =) .... especially when it comes to our wedding preparations. Ewan ba pero I'm still at a "tamad mode" for the past few days... whether work-related or wedding-related. I badly needed a wake up call lalo na at October na pala! Let me try to list down the items we have done and those we should start working on already...
CHURCH
* have to pay the balance upon submission of all documents
* scheduled to apply for marriage license on October 9
* my marriage banns/permission from parish for pick-up tomorrow (October 4)
* his marriage banns/permission from parish for pick-up on October 9
* all other documents secured
* missalette approved by the parish priest - for final printing
* to schedule the Canonical interview upon submission of all documents
RECEPTION VENUE
* have to pay the balance (when we settle our balance with the church)
* finalize venue lay-out. met with Teddy of Flowers and Events & Peng of Tamayo's to discuss initial lay-out last September 17 (Sunday) but still have to know the final count of guests so we can finalize the venue lay-out. target date: November 24
HOTEL PREPS
* made reservations at Discovery Suites
* Ney still has to decide if he and his family will be staying at Discovery Suites on the 15th. Teddy is convincing him to do so.
PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
* studio pictorial done. still thinking whether to use the pictures for our guestbook.
* still have to decide whether to get the Thank you cards or signature frame
* balance to be paid on wedding day
FLORIST - nothing to worry!
* balance to be paid on wedding day
* It really pays to have the same supplier for different services. It makes your dealings a lot easier.
HMUA - nothing to worry!
* balance to be paid on wedding day
BRIDAL CAR - nothing to worry!
* c/o Tamayo's
CATERER
* will provide the doves, wine for toasting, guestbook (have to check whether I asked Peng to take this out from the package?), table numbers & placecards for VIP tables.
* met with Teddy & Peng and finalized our color motiff, guest table's centerpieces, couple's backdrop and additional tables needed.
* also met with Cecile Maglalang (our emcee) and discussed our programme. still have to finalize the garter & bouquet games.
* have to pay the balance at least 2 weeks before our wedding day when we also have the final count of our guests.
SOUVENIRS
* scheduled to meet with Meme Natores on October 14 so we can get a sample of our souvenirs
CAKE - nothing to worry!
* finalized design with Emily Uy of Sugarbox
* have to ask about terms of payment
WEDDING RINGS - nothing to worry!
* with me na for safekeeping
HONEYMOON - nothing to worry!
* yup! we're all set to go!
... did we miss anything? please let us know. we still have to buy or well take care the following:
1. his shoes
2. offertory candles and candles for lighting
3. host?
4. fruits (for offertory... if we do decide)
5. guestbook & pens
6. menu (at least 2 menu cards per table as we are having a buffet)
7. placecards for all guests (if feasible)
... I'd like to believe that yup, we are still on track! and I can no longer contain my excitement, nervousness as the day draws closer. Yahoo!!!
