Delegation = Sanity

So, we're at that part in our planning where delegation has become NECESSARY for the preservation of sanity. So far, I've recruited dad, mom, Somer (duh), Chris, Patrick, Jen, and Grandma for tasks because, well, they're AWESOME.

The trick, I'm finding, is to assign folks tasks they're passionate about--that way, they feel less like tasks, and more like a creative, fun contribution. Except, of course, where Chris is concerned--as there are (sorry pea!) a few tasks that just HAVE to get done, even though they're not a lot of fun.

So, here's the plan, thus far. I probably need to delegate more, but here's a start. Not too shabby.

Chris

• Music: Assemble play list of songs for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, send-off, first dance. If possible, find MP3s or iTunes of songs so that we can demo to Elise when we meet her in June/July. Contact Elise about dance leader.
  
• Website Bio
• Suit: Find suit to wear, where to rent, shoes, accessories. In charge of communicating specifics to groomsmen to ensure matching suite. Let Ally know so she can pass this along to dad and Pat.
• Reading Passage for Ceremony
• Alcohol: Pick wedding beer; communicate selection to mom and dad.
• ATrendy Walk-Through: Accompany Ally on ATrendy designer walk-through at Oatlands.
• Toast: Rehearsal dinner?
• Dance Lessons
  

Mom

• Boutonneires: Sew fabric leaves (13 total)
• Escort Cards: Assist with construction, writing, assembly.
• Jen's Dress: Work with Jen on finding a great tailor! Perhaps order a few sizes?
  
• Lace Votives: Assist with lace around glass votives.
• Bridal Shower: Help Grandma plan! Select and send invitations to guest list (provided by Ally).
  
• ATrendy Walk-Through: Accompany Ally on ATrendy designer walk-through at Oatlands.
  

Dad

• Alcohol: Select wine, champagne, liquor, and port for cocktail hour and reception. Arrange to have all + beer delivered to Oatlands. Keep Ally in the loop!
• Toast: Will follow Best Man's at reception.
• Transportation for Grandma: Review Ally's recommendations/research.
  

Somer

• Escort Cards: Assist with construction, writing, assembly.
• Lace Votives: Assist with lace around glass votives.
• Flower arrangements: Help Ally with flower pick-up + arrangement in mason jars with twine on Thursday of wedding week.
• Favor boxes: Help Ally pick-up pies from Mom's Apple Pike Bakery; wrap in parchment paper; seal in boxes; label; fix lace; tie in twine. Have them ready for Kate on Saturday (to add floral decor)
  
• Twine for napkins: Help Ally measure out twine for napkins, have ready for Kate.
• ATrendy Walk-Through: Accompany Ally on ATrendy designer walk-through at Oatlands.
• Bachelorette Party: Plan day/evening. Invite guests.
  

Patrick

• Slideshow for Rehearsal Dinner
  

Grandma

• Bridal Shower: Help mom plan! Select and send invitations to guest list (provided by Ally).
  

Jen

• Accessories: Find shoes, jewelry, etc. to go with expresso gown.
• Dress: Attend fittings.
  

Ally

• Lace votives
• Escort cards
• Favor boxes
• Flower arrangements
• Purchase all lace for votives
• Purchase fabric for bouts.
  
• Rehearsal dinner invitations
• Website proofreading, final lookover, launching, email flashes.
• Wedding Program: verbage, ordering, design, assembly.
• Schedule meeting with Nicholas for final run-through of vows.
• Complete address compilation for calligrapher.
• Purchase postage.
  
• Send out invitations.
• Schedule dress fittings.
• Find manicure, pedicure, hair stylist in Leesburg area.
• Book cabin for week of wedding.
• Finalize contract with Judy on flowers.
• Finalize decor and all materials and furniture placement for dance hall.
• Finalize final guest count for caterer, rental event planner.
• Finalize logistics plan, decor placement for Kate at ATrendy; attend walk-through in September.
  
• Schedule dance lessons.
• Arrange music selection for first dance, father-bride, mother-groom, groom-grandmother dances.
• Arrange golf cart transportation for Grandma, Alice, and maybe Jen.
• Find table card easel stands.
• Consider decor for bar tables--flower chains.
• Select invitations for bridal luncheon--possibly.
• Write toast for rehearsal dinner.
• Purchase shoes and accessories.
• Purchase gifts!
• Write thank you notes as gifts come in.
• Arrange for projector and space for slideshow at rehearsal dinner.
• Rustic signage.
• Seeds/flowers to toss at wedding.
• Purchase decorative umbrellas in case of rain.
• Mail color swatches to female family members.