i don't know where to start, how long does it take for you to sort it all out. and what needs to be done first, and when?
2006-06-07 00:16:24 · 12 answers · asked by VICTORIA H 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Congratulations! Start now, even if its just figuring out themes, colors or writing the guest list. I am getting married next year also and I find myself overwhelmed because there are so many choices. So start now.
2006-06-07 00:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by goodfowlkes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I would register with theknot.com or brides.com. They both have checklists that tell you exactly what needs to be done and in what time frame. It helps weed out what can wait and what needs to be done now. I am planning my wedding for 15 months from now and I am having a problem with places already being booked for the date that I want, so if you are looking to get married during a popular time you want to get the deposits on the important things like a hall as soon as possible.
I agree with one of the other answers. Picking up things as you go helps with the cost, but make sure you keep a running total of everything you spend otherwise you could end up WAYYYY over budget.
Congratulations and best of luck!
2006-06-07 02:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Chris10L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earlier the better. The longer you give yourself means you can pay for things a little at a time to give your checkbook a little break now and then. I went to pay for my reception hall 18 months early and had to push the date back a month, because it was already booked! At least try to pick a date and get your church and hall reserved. That may not be as easy as you think it will, and you'll only need to put down deposits, so don't worry about paying for everything when you book them. As you decide on little stuff, pick it up. I kept everything for the wedding in a foot locker as I bought it, so stuff like candles, decorations, etc is all handy. It saves last minute drama!
...and BTW, nono, I still go out with my friends. I still get drunk when I want to. I can still have a good time. Marriage is NOT the end of your life (like those things mean you have a life anyway)...
2006-06-07 00:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by krisski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with lekchenbo. If you can't hire a wedding planner/ consultant (I couldn't), I really recommend you get your hands on a wedding planner book. Good ones won't cost you more than $25 and they are full of great ideas and etiquette tips, too. Mine was awesome. My husband bought it for me the day after we got engaged. It has checklists and time-lines in it that map out what you should be doing at what time points.
Oh, by the way, congratulations! Good luck with everything!
2006-06-07 04:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by HMLB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! First and foremost, you need to set a date. And I don't mean pick a date. Book your reception. If you are getting married in a church, the hardest thing is going to be matching days with the church and reception hall. Once you have that straightened out, you can go from there reserving the florist, limos, DJ/band etc. My personal opinion is the earlier you get started, the less stress. Don't forget to introduce your parents to his parents. Start looking at dresses, getting ideas. Good luck!!!!
2006-06-07 04:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I planned mine in a year.
1. Choose date
2. Put together guest list to determine how big of a wedding/reception site you need.
3. Book your site (they go fast - that's one thing we ran into a problem with) as early as possible.
4. Go dress shopping - for you and your bridesmaids - my bridesmaids dresses took 3 months to come in. My wedding dress I bought off the rack, so it all depends on the place you get them, etc.
5. Book musician for wedding, dj or band for reception, caterer, photographer
You can also visit theknot.com and there's a checklist there, although a lot of it may not apply to your particular wedding. Good luck!
2006-06-07 00:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we made arrangements 6 months b4 hand.
First pick the venue for the church and party, then you will have a definate date. then you need the caterers and photographers for that day so they can fit you in. You need to know how many people are going to attend, then the rest takes care of itself but the things I mentioned are the most important, oh yes the dress.
2006-06-07 00:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by VIRDS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site has checklists for the bride groom and basically anyone that is involved in the wedding I am using it for mine and it was a lifesaver.
2006-06-07 03:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by beh_sab2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start preparing now.Your going to walk in the aisle once so make the best out of it
2006-06-07 00:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by sky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it now..i planned my second wedding in a month and it turned out ok..but my dad owns a hall and we knew djs..so we lucked out
2006-06-07 01:40:22 · answer #10 · answered by luvmadukes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋