The Checklist, Take 4

We've just received our May 7th report from 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 belatedly begun work on the ceremony.  While not completed, progress has been made — the Sinder Ellis Bahl CrisisGuide™rating has been reduced from DIRE to TENUOUS. 

February

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

Auditor's report for February:  Item #3, the wedding rings, has also been augmented by the finalized design of the engagement ring.   Although the engagement ring is traditionally completed prior to the wedding rings, the Auditor is reassured to see that they all exist, regardless of order. 

Item #4 has become a major stumbling block.  The CrisisGuide™rating remains at DIRE, and will be elevated to CALAMITOUS if not resolved by May 15th.

March

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

Auditor's report for March:  As noted, Item #3 is now TENUOUS.  Item #1, however, has now been elevated to our highest CrisisGuide™rating, IMPENDING DISASTER.

 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:  Items #2, 4, 5, 6, 7 are complete.  Items #3, 8 and 10 can be completed by May 15th.  Item #9 requires both parties to be present on a weekday in the Middletown Springs (VT) Town Clerk's Office, which seems unlikely during May.  Sinder Ellis Bahl LLP accepts no responsibility for the state of Item #1, which has been classified at IMPENDING DISASTER for more than two months.

May

1. Wedding favors for guests
2. Plan rehearsal dinner and guest list
3. Buy new suit
4. Buy gifts for bridesmaid, best man, mother of the bride
5. Write and print wedding programs
6. Send wedding announcement to Middletown Springs Magnet, Rutland Herald, New York Times.

Auditor's report for May:  Item #3 completed and hidden away from bride's prying eyes.  However, shirt and accessories not yet acquired. Other May tasks easily accomplished during the remainder of the month, unless delayed by other IMPENDING DISASTER items. 

Overall Status

Auditor recommends that both parties take an immediate leave of absence from their places of employment in order to complete the remaining wedding tasks in a timely fashion.

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