6 Months to go!

My ticker says we have 6 months until we say I do!

Woo hoo!

These last 5 months of being engaged have flown. I can't believe it. They have been so exciting and so wonderful. I hope the next 6 months fly by too!

The knot's checkist is kinda stressing me out though. I wish it would stop.

THIS MONTHS TO DOS

		Make sure your maid of honor and best man are aware of what you expect of them -- providing a list of their duties will help.
		Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
		Finalize menu and service details with caterer.
		Finalize your invitation wording.
		Order your invitations and announcements (don't forget plenty of extra envelopes).
		Start thinking about flower arrangement styles you like, and figure out what flowers will be in season on your wedding day.
		Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Be sure to sign a contract outlining what you agreed upon.
		Book a calligrapher (if you are using one).
		Grooms: Start looking to buy or rent tux, suit, or other formal attire.
		Book rehearsal-dinner site.

As you see there are many 'over due' tasks.

Why do I have to order my invitations so early?? And why do I need to tell my Matron of Honor and Best Man what I expect of them...when I'm not even sure of our 'Day Of'-Timeline. And the hotel my out-of-town guests will be staying at-is NOT even finished being built yet. And I've picked out my floral scheme + my deposit paid...but my florist doesn't want to finalize everything until January. And why do we need to book our rehearsal dinner site? Seriously...it all seems a little silly.

I think we can wait a few months for those tasks. Don't you?? I personally think finding my veil, bridal shoes and purchasing Mike's wedding band are WAY more important...

But here are all of my completed tasks...

1. Chose a date
2. Booked the church
3. Booked the reception venue
4. Booked my DJ
5. Booked my Photographer
6. Booked my Florist
7. Ordered/paid for my dress
8. Ordered/paid for all the bridesmaid dresses
9. Chosen floral scheme
10. Picked/bought all centerpieces
11. Was lucky enough to have my Uncle be our Officiant
12. Registered for gifts
13. Have ideas for the rehearsal dinner site.

I think that is pretty good for being 6 months away.....