August brides

August 18th here!! I'm so behind.........

I've got:
Venue (incl. catering and bar)
Dress
DJ
Photographer/Videographer
Hotel block
Rehearsal dinner venue
Groom's wedding band

Still need:
Tuxes
My wedding band
Bridesmaid dresses
Florist
Cake
Invitations
Hair and makeup
Day after brunch venue/catering
Alterations
Favors
Music selection!!

Hello ladies, August 11th here. I have venue, photographer, dj, cake, catering, tables, chairs, starting centerpieces, working on invitations. Questions what date should I set for the rsvp to be returned by?

View Quoted Comment I know David's bridal has an awesome clearance selection and even $99 dresses

All we have left is planning the rehearsal dinner, picking our music for our dj, a florist, and jewlery. We need alterations but we arent starting those until the beginning of August.

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If you are willing to take a little risk, I suggest Weekend Wedding Dresses on Etsy. Emmi does a fabulous job, your dress is custom made for you (like you give her your ideas and you design it together) and at least mine was $800, only took a few months and is gorgeous.

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Oh hush! I'm August 18 too and I think you are quite far along. If you feel overwhelmed you could ask your venue for a list of suggested vendors. As for me, I still need favors, invitations (so it's good to know I'm not alone), groom outfit (that's his job), photographer and florist/centerpieces.

View Quoted Comment Man I'm Aug 10 too and I feel SO far behind

August 11 Bride here....feel like I have a million and one things left to do!!

Things I've done:

- dress

- caterer

- venue

- bar

- florist

- decor

- lighting

- photographer

- church booked

- officiant

- DJ

- Cake

- Ceremony string trio

- Honeymoon resort

Things Left To Do:

- hair and makeup (getting quotes from people now)

- videographer (don't think I have the budget for this which makes me want to CRY)

- invitations (getting samples in this week)

- hotel block (emailed some places)

- limo (getting quote)

- signage (emailing someone)

- favors (no idea)

- wedding bands (getting those in a few weeks)

- bridesmaid dresses (ugh)

- groomsmen/groom apparel (ugh)

- Honeymoon flights (prob book in may)

- Honeymoon excursions (need to get on this asap)

Anything else I'm forgetting?!

View Quoted Comment Sounds like you're doing pretty Good! I wish we had the budget for a videographer too. My dad will be recording the ceremony after walking me down the aisle so at least I'll have that.

I just got engaged on March 15th and we're getting married on August 11, 2018. I have 143 days to the wedding and the only things I have done are finding a venue, picking my colors, scheduling a bridal appointment, and ordering my wedding shoes. I'm freaking out. THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO! Can I just quit my job for a few months so I can plan.....? HaHaHa

The only thing I have left to plan are decorations (centerpieces), hair and makeup and favors. I also need to buy some little things like cake topper and pay for my photographer but I think I'm doing good so far! August 26th

August 18th bride here and I still have attire for the men, cake, flowers, wedding ceremony order, wedding band for him, gifts for wedding party, centerpieces, not sure what else but I know a few more things.

August 5th bride, so far I have
my venue/ food included/ liquor
2 dresses
centerpieces that I will be designing
Cake
Dj
Favors
bridesmaid thank you gifts
All Decorations
Card holder
Invites were mailed today


there is so much more to do, not sure if I’m goin to have a professional photographer or videographer, it’s just so super expensive and the FH just got laid off so had to cut cost on something smh but staying positive and pushing forward.

Best wishes to all August brides and congratulations

Don't forget those little details for your reception site, like chairs, chargers, centerpieces. Some of those might need to be rented if your place doesn't have them already.

Hair and makeup has been the hardest for me to book. I have a small budget and am having trouble finding options for under $400! That's an outrageous amount of money to spend for me!

What about plans for the honeymoon?

View Quoted Comment Wow seriously?! That's insane. I found my makeup artist through a coworker, her cousin does professional makeup. Have you tried asking friends if they know anyone?

View Quoted Comment Flights and resort are booked. Were heading to Hawaii the day after the wedding.

I WAS an August 10th bride, but all the planning (see lists in everyone's posts above) had me so overwhelmed that we decided to toss it all aside and elope! I had gotten a lot done, too, but luckily hadn't written too many deposit checks. Was able to cancel venue, caterer, photographer, and HMU with no financial loss. I'd already paid for most of the cake, so I'll have an awesome birthday cake this year! Still have to see about the florist. I wonder if they could ship my flowers to me.

Anyway, so now I'm starting all over on an August 8th elopement in Key West. Don't let the term "elopement" fool you! Still tons of planning to be done. But this time it feels much more like it's for me and FH and not for everyone else. It makes a world of difference.

August 3rd here! Doing a destination wedding in Jamaica. Luckily the resort helps you with most vendors such as food and photography. Although some brides choose outside vendors. We don't want to pay that $450 vendor fee on top of the regular vendor cost.

I am currently working on DIY wedding decor which I am going to bring with me, since the resort we chose is very expensive with their decor. I am also doing silk flower bouquets from Wedideas on Etsy. They look so real. Plus I'll be able to keep my bouquet as a keepsake!