The Checklist, Take 3

Every month on the 6th or 7th, it's time for an overview of the schedule.  Never knew that a wedding had accountability measures, did you?  There's a reason why I'm the assessment guy at my school...

Anyway, here's the performance audit of the wedding plan, as performed by the bridal consulting firm Sinder Ellis Bahl, LLP

January

1. Finish engagement announcements to those who don't already know
2. Set date and location
3. Develop invite list
4. Write wedding budget
5. Choose wedding colors
6. Choose bridesmaid and best man

Auditor's report for January:  the couple has had solid outcomes on these measures, with only #6 open to question.  There are reports that they have begun to work on the nature of the ceremony itself, which will lead to a resolution of Task 6 as well.

February

1. Officiant for wedding
2. Host for reception
3. Select and order wedding rings
4. Create gift registries

Auditor's report for February:  the couple has fulfills Tasks 1-3, but seems incapable of addressing item #4.  It's possible that the team may require additional staffing to complete that task.

March

1. Professional photographer
2. Select and book music for reception
3. Design ceremony and vows

Auditor's report for March:  the couple has successfully achieved Task 2, with excellent results. They are, however, in arrears on items #1 and #3.  Auditor suggests accomplishing both no later than April 18th.

 April

1. Shop for wedding dress and accessories
2. Create and mail wedding invitations
3. Place order for Cypress Grove "cheesecake"
4. Flowers for the reception
5. Reserve tent/canopy for reception
6. Reserve tables/chairs for reception
7. Place order for wedding cake
8. Place order for drinks
9. Get marriage license
10. Choose and buy thank-you cards

Auditor's report for April:  the couple achieved items #4 through #6 by the beginning of the month, and the completion of item #2 seems close at hand.  Task #7 has partial completion, but since the specification has changed, there are now additional steps to that task which still await the couple's attention.  There is no reason to expect delays on the remainder.  However, Item #1 seems worrisome, as the bride receives conflicting advisement from multiple stakeholders.  Auditor suggests that discussion on Item #1 be closed no later than April 18th, 2011, and that in the possible absence of consensus, the couple move forward with their own best judgment.

Report signed April 7th, 2011
Sincerely,
Wanda F. Thelmecket
Senior Auditor, Sinder Ellis Bahl LLP