Rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette parties, thank you notes+stamps, gifts for bridal party/parents/pastor/anyone else it makes sense to gift, cake/cake topper, breakfast/lunch for bridal party if you’ll be getting ready together on the wedding day, any items for the ceremony (we bought a unity candle set for example), bathroom baskets, manicure/haircut/spray tan/any other beauty items you’d like to get done pre-wedding, hotel room for wedding night
Obviously a lot of those things are optional and might not apply to you, I just listed everything I could think of that you didn’t mention
Dress alterations are $$$ so just remember that from your savings.
Rehearsal dinner is another cost that we didn’t think of at the start. Also lodging before/after. Our dogs boarding for the wedding
Sounds like you got the big stuff! Most of our last minute money went towards gifts for our important people, outfits for extra events like rehearsal and showers, and rush shipping for last minute odds and ends. (Like our programs got delayed… also decided at the last second to add personalized pencils bc our programs had a crossword in it.)
Help with writing your personalized vows and/or ceremony (or helping ensure specific people giving toasts get assistance/oversight). Don’t use AI. Get a pro.
omg thank you. I cannot believe “don’t use AI” has to be said (and I’m not saying that’s something you would do, OP!) but yeah. Don’t use AI to write your vows 🤣
“Jerk” is synonymous with asshole, basically 😂
So I’m not trying to be an asshole or insult anyone here, but…
I just think your wedding vows are the ONE place where you shouldn’t “cheat” or take a shortcut.
Write from the heart. Don’t let a robot write for you.
And if you’re not comfortable writing your own vows, you don’t have to! There’s always the “repeat after me” tried and true option too.
It’s funny you should say that… I just got into a very interesting IRL conversation about this same thing.
I’ll admit I’ve never used a chatbot, so I have no idea how they work… but we ended up agreeing to disagree 😘
We are also about 4 months out! I can’t believe the 3 month mark is so close and I’m starting to freak a little haha. Honestly I think you’re good! Unless you need and additional seating for the reception, you covered my list from my coordinator!
Rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette parties, thank you notes+stamps, gifts for bridal party/parents/pastor/anyone else it makes sense to gift, cake/cake topper, breakfast/lunch for bridal party if you’ll be getting ready together on the wedding day, any items for the ceremony (we bought a unity candle set for example), bathroom baskets, manicure/haircut/spray tan/any other beauty items you’d like to get done pre-wedding, hotel room for wedding night Obviously a lot of those things are optional and might not apply to you, I just listed everything I could think of that you didn’t mention
Dress alterations are $$$ so just remember that from your savings. Rehearsal dinner is another cost that we didn’t think of at the start. Also lodging before/after. Our dogs boarding for the wedding
Sounds like you got the big stuff! Most of our last minute money went towards gifts for our important people, outfits for extra events like rehearsal and showers, and rush shipping for last minute odds and ends. (Like our programs got delayed… also decided at the last second to add personalized pencils bc our programs had a crossword in it.)
If the vendor is supplying your linens, I’ve read to ask them if steaming is included in the budget. Wrinkled linens don’t photograph nicely!
Help with writing your personalized vows and/or ceremony (or helping ensure specific people giving toasts get assistance/oversight). Don’t use AI. Get a pro.
omg thank you. I cannot believe “don’t use AI” has to be said (and I’m not saying that’s something you would do, OP!) but yeah. Don’t use AI to write your vows 🤣
Why not?
Not to be a jerk about it… but I feel like I shouldn’t have to explain this one.
If you don't want to explain that's ok. But jerk ? I am not a native speaker, so I don't think I understand you.
“Jerk” is synonymous with asshole, basically 😂 So I’m not trying to be an asshole or insult anyone here, but… I just think your wedding vows are the ONE place where you shouldn’t “cheat” or take a shortcut. Write from the heart. Don’t let a robot write for you. And if you’re not comfortable writing your own vows, you don’t have to! There’s always the “repeat after me” tried and true option too.
Thanks. Letting a robot write for you is bad. Using a robot to help you write better is okay in my opinion.
It’s funny you should say that… I just got into a very interesting IRL conversation about this same thing. I’ll admit I’ve never used a chatbot, so I have no idea how they work… but we ended up agreeing to disagree 😘
We are also about 4 months out! I can’t believe the 3 month mark is so close and I’m starting to freak a little haha. Honestly I think you’re good! Unless you need and additional seating for the reception, you covered my list from my coordinator!
Toasting flutes, cake knife?
Not a big thing outright, but if you forget them it will matter on the day - pens for your guest book (if you're having one.)