The List

Ok, it's about time I put one together.... If I see what I've done already, then I see what still needs to be done, I can give myself a whole NEW version of anxiety stimulated heartburn. I'm one of those extremely anal people, I like ALL my ducks in a row. I like to know that, yes, I am capable of getting everything done perfectly. Right down to the nitty gritty stuff that no-one notices. Sad, I know.
So here goes with the inevitable heartburn. I should call this my heartburn list!

Done:
Booked - reception/ceremony venue, florist, photographer, limo
Decided on - favours, colours, rough outline of menu for dinner, first dance, father/daughter dance, Bridal Party, Master of Ceremonies, one of the readers in the ceremony.

To do: (someone pass me the Tums...)
Book: planner, DJ, Officiant, ceremony music, Videographer, Decorator, Baker, Printer (lol), hair stylist (Sam?) makeup artist, Mani/Pedi, honeymoon, wedding night hotel room, newspaper engagement/marriage announcement.
Order: Favours, extra flowers for receiving line and at the house, wedding dress and accessories, BM dresses, suits for the men, alterations on all attire, cake cutting knife and serving set, toasting flutes, wedding bands, marriage license, cake topper, guest book, attendants gifts, gift for Rob, gifts for our parents.
Make/plan: GUESTLIST!! Bathroom baskets, emergency kit, BM's luncheon, gown preservation, speeches, seating arrangements, weight loss regimen (that's a whole other post!).

Ok, so now that I'm completely in full blown panic attack mode..... I can move on!
I know most of you are looking at that list and saying: "That's not a lot considering the time you have left". But people, please remember, as stated before, I am COMPLETELY anal, and I want everything to be done perfectly. I'm also seeing the time go by, my list is really lopsided, and I'm not seeing the weight change from one side to another. I also fear that Rob and I will get complacent, you know - we have time, we don't have to do it now... and then BAM we're at the alter with no one there to marry us - didn't have time to find an officiant!

To add insult to injury, I had my first wedding nightmare last night. It was something completely ridiculous - the placecards weren't set up. This is why I am panicking about the lack of wedding co-ordinator!! But, before this entry in my blog becomes TOO long winded, I'll stop writing... the differences between MY must have list and ROB'S must have list are too much of a touchy subject to try and address now!