Monday, October 12, 2009

How Early is Too Early?

We are 7 months out from the wedding and I have a pretty lengthy to-do list.



How lengthy you ask?



Well here you go:

1. Bird cage embellishments (platform, moss, flowers, large topiaries with “Just Married” sign)
2. Love Birds for the bird cage (pattern in ‘favorites’)
3. Large topiaries
4. “Just Married” sign
5. Planters with grass for flip-flops
6. “Merci” favor bags
7. Cookie buffet (assortment of cake plates, cookie tiers, ribbons with markers… and cookies!)
8. Tea-dyed sheet music
9. Centerpiece containers
10. Luminaries for cocktail tables (if raining, lining entry way and foyer)
11. Cocktail napkins - why our songs are our songs
12. Wishing tree (tree branch, crystals, wishing tags)
13. Escort cards (small envelops with G clef inside in a bed of grass/moss)
14. ‘What to do in the city while waiting for the reception’ cards
15. Ceremony programs
16. Pom-poms for ceremony pews/seating


Due to lack of storage space at my FSIL's house, I think it might be best that I start with small projects.


I also worry that I might be starting these projects too soon. Not so much because of the time factor but because I have changed my mind on several elements of the wedding. And with our tight budget, there is not much room for error.


So I came up with a plan: Research, develop copy/wording, purchase supplies and do a cheap-o test run.


I will research products and price for each project and find recipes for our cookie display. Then I will develop the copy for the programs, cocktail napkins, signage, etc.. I can test the luminaries with paper lunch bags, make a test pom-pom and test the cookie recipes for the holidays!

Now I can satisfy my DIY itch!

What project did you start first? Did you make a game plan?

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