To Do Lists

I love to do lists. Some people hate them, but I love them. I make them for home, work, anything. I even have one… yes for the wedding. I know there is some controversy over wedding to do lists. I understand the stress that to do lists (and the absurdity of most of the wedding industry lists) can cause. However, I don’t follow those lists. I wouldn’t follow a Good Housekeeping list to clean my bathroom, so I wouldn’t follow a list from The Knot to plan our wedding. I do separate it out into months, but I’m not tied down to my list. Here’s why I make my list the way I do. I don’t want to forget things. I make into steps so that I feel like I’ve accomplished something even if it’s not really that much, and it’s flexible. If I don’t finish a task (or start it) in April.. well it will be moved to May. And if I finish an October task in April.. well awesome. So, for me my list keeps me organized and makes sure I get everything done, but it also helps make me feel good because I feel in control. Now my actual list is long, but I thought each month from now until the wedding.. I’d share my to do list with you for the month.

April	Decide on altar décor
April	Talk to Kort re: videography
April	Plan Vow Renewal Ceremony
April	Plan Vow Renewal Reception
April	Reserve New Zion for VR
April	Talk to Kort re: flower girl dress
April	Get 2nd engagement photos made
April	Decide how to deal with the videography problem
April	Make a guest list for VR
April	Discuss menu/rentals with caterer
April	Work on catering contract
April	Buy ribbon, material, paper for toss
April	Work on wedding playlists
April	Work on ceremony music
April	Reception stations (guestbook, etc) logistics
April	Finish program design
April	Mockbooth set up, logistics
April	Make a list of assignments for all attendants
April	Decide how many flowers we will need
April	Update guest list spreadsheet as needed
April	Decide on outdoor photo locations
April	Select dance songs