There’s a point in every wedding planning where a bride throws her hands up and is just ‘over it’. Over the decisions, over the comparisons, other figuring out where the money is coming from..and sadly I think our feature bride Abbey has reached that point!

Never fear Abbey, Polka Dot Bride is here! While we can’t take away the melancholy feeling we can help you with your massive to do list!

  • Registry- Can start online with fiance anytime, Abbey is thinking of The Wedding List Company– easy, will take a weekend and she won’t have to leave her lounge room!
  • Manicure/Treatments- Abbey can do this anytime or do it herself!
  • Photo- Biggest to do! Narrow down available photogs!
  • Video- Abbey wants to organise a family friend to video the ceremony
  • Musicians- Organised a group to play at ceremony
  • Reception Music- Will use own CDs (must make)
  • Cake- Decide on Design, Abbey’s mother’s friend is making it
  • Flowers- Half done! Bought silk bouquets
  • Celebrant- Abbey’s mother’s friend (must lodge paperwork and meet with her)
  • Dress- Waiting for sister to come over and help choose on a shopping trip!
  • Accessories- Chosen jewels!
  • Veil
  • Hair artist- Abbey decided on wavy down style
  • Makeup Artist
  • Shoes- Decided on green shoes, must find more!
  • Honeymoon-
  • Bridesmaids dresses- Abbey is waiting for her sister to travel over to choose dresses, she would like to find green dresses
  • Accessories
  • Shoes
  • Hair- Decided on up-style
  • Flower girl
  • Ring bearer
  • Transport- Cars are arranged
  • Stationery- All arranged! Must think about order of service booklets etc
  • Rings
  • Menswear- Send fiance to do this!
  • Accommodation- reception venue doubles as a B&B
  • Menu
  • Wines
  • Favours- Decided on biscuits in small pots with green ribbon
  • Readings
  • Decorations
  • Lingerie
  • Parents gifts
  • Gifts for attendants- Bridesmaids are getting gift boxes filled with Bridesmaid t shirts and other goodies, Groomsmen still need to be done
  • Emergency kit- Purchase from Bridal Survival
  • Night before wedding accommodation
  • Music selections Dancing instruction for first dance