The Timeline: from Mind to Paper

Disclaimer: I know I have left out some items, but this gives a bit of an overview of the major things that need to be done. Things will be added, taken out and adjusted the more we get into planning the wedding.

May 2011 - July 2011

• Browse ceremony and reception areas
• Interview and secure an official teaching job

August 2011:

• Start my job
• Decide on ceremony and reception areas to set down payment for them

September 2011:

• Find an officiant
• Start finding a dress
• Browse for photographer
• Browse catering options

October 2011:

• Book an officiant
• Book a photographer (hopefully)
• Browse florists

November 2011:

• Book a photographer deadline
• Book a florist (hopefully)
• Browse musicians and book them (should be done in this month because we know pretty much who we would like and they're friends)
• Browse DJ's
• Book caterer deadline

December 2011:

• Book a florist deadline
• Book musicians (if we don't in November)
• Book DJ (hopefully)
• Start officially planning Texas Tour Honeymoon

January 2012:

• Book DJ deadline
• Start to book honeymoon hotels

February 2012: (not much here due to TMEA)

• Address invitations but don't send yet.

March 2012: (not much here due to UIL)

• Mail invitations (six months marker)

April 2012: (not much here due to UIL)

• Organize seating for reception
  

May 2012:

• Deadline for wedding gown
• Deadline for bridesmaids gowns
• Nathan Graduates! Yay!

June 2012:

• All things decorative for reception
  
• Buy Nathan's wedding ring (super excited about this one!)
• Nathan starts to move his things to my apartment getting ready for after we're married :D
  

July 2012:

• Bridal Shower
• Put together reception centerpieces/decorations (planing a get together of women to help put things together)
  
• Groom and groomsmen tuxes

August 2012:

• Get married!