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Tara & Diana's Tasks: 

New Tasks assigned 9/8 Due 9/22 

• Review marriage license and any requirements for the location of your wedding.

• Establish the rehearsal dinner guest list and estimated guest count.

• Consider Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.

• Confirm hotel reservations for out of town guests and add additional rooms to your block if needed.

• Discuss ceremony personalization / preferences with your officiant and select any ceremony readings.

• Confirm your rehearsal dinner location.

• Order rehearsal dinner invitations as needed.

• Purchase wedding bands.

• Pick up your wedding bands.

• Choose accessories, such as shoes and jewelry, for Partner 1's Guests of Honor and purchase them or share the information with Partner 1's Guests of Honor.

Invitations - ordered, sent, and currently collecting RVSPs online

Hair and Makeup - booked. The contract is uploaded to the portal.

Transportation - booked. The contract is uploaded to the portal.  

Wedding Bands - purchased and picked up

Rehearsal Dinner - will be booked soon/ironing out final details. We set it for 11/10 (the Friday before the wedding), I wanted to confirm with you whether City Hall is available that Friday for a walkthrough with our wedding party.

Wedding Ceremony Traditions/Things that we've decided to have

1. "In Remembrance" for Tara's brother

2. Selected readings - Tara is currently picking these out

• Mail: 8-10 weeks prior (depending on mail date. During the holidays, plan for 10 weeks minimum) Due 8/30

• RSVP Date: 4 weeks prior to wedding date Due 10/5

If contract includes invitation assembly and RSVP tracking, the box of invitations and RSVPs can be sent to BURST Event Co 1144 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Budget - Budget is set in the tracker, let us know if you want to discuss

Guest list - complete

Honeymoon - planning to wait on a big trip until our 1 year anniversary, will be doing a couple night staycation in the hotel we book for getting ready.

Wedding Traditions - Create a list of any traditions or wedding customs that you want to incorporate into the wedding. Due 2/15, still discussing.

Floral needs - Discuss general floral needs, floral and color palette preferences and begin to collect inspiration design photos. Due 1/24, not started, will work on it tomorrow. Will probably want a call with you for ideas.

Tara's Attire - undergarments

Diana's suit - update when arrives  

These are the vendors you are independently booking photographer, videographer, entertainment, stationery/calligrapher, baker, room blocks, transportation provider, and officiant.

Transpo:

Signature transpo 

Discuss guest transportation preferences if needed, including pickup locations and schedule. Likey uber

Discuss Wedding Party transportation preferences as needed, including pickup locations and schedule.

If separate transportation is required, discuss transportation for Diana Kaiser to the ceremony.

If separate transportation is required, discuss transportation for Tara Hensle to the ceremony.

HMU: Blush & Braids / Feeling Pretty 

Payments Due: None at this time

Beverly Tasks:

Source, tour, interview, negotiate, & contract rentals - TBD based on catering inclusion

Classic linen & napkin included if booking w/ B&V

Venue inclusions

The following amenities are included with your rental fee: 

• 30 custom hardwood dining tables (8’x42”)

• 300 wooden chairs

• 6 – 24” diameter highboys

• Ambient, custom LED lighting 

• Wedding Suite/Green Room

 Source, tour, interview, negotiate, & contract florist/ decorator. - BURST floral will schedule a consult after the remaining Phase 1 vendors are contracted

Phase Goal Dates:      Phase 1     Ends 2/10 Break   2/11 - 3/10      Phase 2    3/11 - 6/10     Break     6/11 - 7/10     Phase 3     7/11 - WD!