Final Countdown: 2 Months

Your wedding is 2 months away! You are checking of your final tasks and anticipating the final countdown. Hopefully you enlisted an event coordinator to take on the stress and ensure all of those little details, that you can skip over due to stress, is checked off!

1-2 Months Away

• Develop system for organizing RSVPs
• Apply for marriage license (research requirements for your state)
• Finalize wedding day timeline (ceremony and reception coordination)
• Finalize seating
• Finalize playlists with DJ
• Finalize fittings and attire
• Book appointments at spas and salons
• Book transportation
• Final dress fitting
• Confirm honeymoon reservations
• Pack for honeymoon
• Write Thank You notes as gifts are received
• Order Wedding Programs
• Follow up with guests who haven't RSVP's
• Give final count to caterer
• Break in wedding shoes
• Purchase wedding accessories
• Decide and purchase wedding party gifts
• Finalize Bridal Shower plans

The First Dance: Choosing a Song

Photography by Kevin Weinstein

By: Amber Cooper (@TheHoneyLife)

For many couples the first dance is where they can finally decompress and take in their newlywed status, if only for a few minutes. After much socializing and picture-taking, to be in the arms of your beloved as your guests quietly look on can be a true "Cinderella"-moment.

Here are 15 of my favorite songs (in no particular order) for The First Dance:

1. "Like a Star" - Corinne Bailey Rae
2. "The Look of Love" - Diana Krall
3. "Spend My Life With You" - Eric Benet
4. "All of Me" - John Legend
5. "The Only Reason" - JP Cooper
6. "Whenever Wherever Whatever" - Maxwell
7. "Our Love is Easy" - Melody Gardot
8. "Unforgettable"-  Nat King Cole
9. "Collide"-  Nayanna Holley
10."Baby It's U"-  Brian McKnight
11."Imposible Vivir Sin Ti" - Buena Vista Social Club
12."If I Never Get To Heaven" - Javier
13."Lovers Rock" - Sade
14."That's Where It's At" - Sam Cooke
15. "So Amazing" - Luther Vandross

As you can see I'm a bit of a classic R&B/jazz-head. If you're more of the country or classic rock-type check out these posts from The Knot!

Wedding Songs: 35 Country-Flavored First Dance Songs
Wedding Songs: 33 Rockin' First Dance Songs

Wedding Websites

In the age of technology, it is no surprise that a newly engaged couple would want to use technology in their wedding planning. The use of a wedding website provides convenience and easy access to information for the couple and their guests.

Provide all wedding logistics on your website: date,  location, wedding registry, and travel information. The wedding website provides access to information for your guests to never lose. Some websites also allow you to put an RSVP option on your page.

But, the wedding website is not only for logistics; It is a chance to share your wedding story! Customize the page to your preference. Include your engagement pictures, as well as the happy times through the years. 

Don't forget to share the information! You don't need all of the details on the page to share it with guests. Start the website and make sure to put the website link on your save the dates or invitations. 

Here are some sources that offer the option to design your FREE personal wedding website: weddingwire.com, mywedding.com, theknot.com