Down to the wire

OK, so most couples would probably be relaxing and getting ready for the insanity to come. But I'm a Christmas-Eve shopper to the bone, and I've unfortunately dragged Amanda into my insanity. Certainly the Knot thinks we should be making only superficial preparations at this point; several of the items left on our checklist are from last month’s list. Whoops.

So here are some things we still have to get done, about 32 hours before the wedding.

Music
We’ve got three playlists, one for downstairs (dancing and high-energy), upstairs (more chilled out, classic rock, jazz and motown) and a third that will be played during the cocktail hour following the reception. I’m about 90 percent done with these; the songs are all selected and categorized, I just need to put them in the right order.

Program
This is mostly written, but needs some design flourishes. And to be printed. Amanda and Julie will be finishing it this morning.

Guestbook
OK, this one’s really up in the air. We’ve had some good ideas involving a photo album or creative scrapbooks, but haven’t really put anything together. As much as we want to have something cool and different, the guestbook might just get sacrificed on the alter of convenience. Anyone know where I can buy one?

Vows
Mine are done; Amanda is still putting on some finishing touches.

Wedding day scheduling and assignments
We’ve got a pretty good idea of who needs to be where when, but we should probably write this down so everyone is on the same schedule. Amanda and her wedding party will be getting ready at Murphy’s, the boys at my apartment. Which might necessitate the aforementioned window unit (see previous post). We also need to make a final decision on what everyone’s jobs are (who takes care of the presents, does the tipping, grabs the guestbook at the end of the night, etc.) Again, we’ve got a pretty good idea on this, but should really formalize it and write it down.

Looking good
Amanda and Co. have mani/pedi appointments today, and I’m getting a haircut this afternoon. The girls are going in for their big hair appointment tomorrow afternoon, of course, and I also have an appointment to drop in and get styled. What, you think I’m doing my own hair on my wedding day?

Rehearsal
This is one thing we’re right on schedule with. I mean, that’s what the rehearsal dinner is for, right?

I guess that’s not so bad. Hopefully there’s nothing large and glaring I’ve forgotten. I mean, what are the odds of that?