I'm a big fan of lists. I have a plethora of them stuffed in my purse and some neatly piled in my desk drawer. I even have a file folder labeled "lists" for the more serious lists in my life. I'm perpetually crossing off accomplished tasks and adding new ones. If there is a piece of scrap paper or a sticky note around, I'm grabbing a pen and writing a list. It's a sloppy way of staying organized, but it makes me feel sane.

While the aforementioned lists are always some variation of the classic "to-do," I've decided to compile a list -- not on paper but right here on my blog -- of things I've already done, in order to get to the "I do's." It's an attempt to make myself feel good about what I've accomplished so far in this year-long wedding planning process.

So here are the things I've checked off, with 252 days to go (according to The Knot). 

Essentials

CHURCH, St. Patrick's, Norristown

VENUE, Normandy Farm, Blue Bell







Vendors

PHOTOGRAPHER , Jennifer Childress, Lansdale

DJ, Schaffer Sound Productions, Media

Apparel

DRESS/VEIL, The Country Bride and Gent, West Point

BRIDESMAID DRESSES, Priscilla of Boston, Ardmore











In progress

VIDEOGRAPHER

STRING QUARTET

SAVE-THE-DATES

And I'll throw this in for good measure--I've also checked out invitations, envisioned my flowers, cake and accessories (some major shoe research has been done) and planned out a DIY escort card project.

CHEERS!