Im planning a wedding for sept. of next year what do i REALLY need to be doing right now?

Question

I've started looking for locations but nothing seems to fit our needs. I dont seem to have much input from my finace'and my family and friends dont see why im even bothering so early . What can I do right now and what can wait til later?

Answer 1

Things that have to be done 1 year early:
1. Choose your attendants (male and female) basically you are deciding how big of a wedding you want. (1 maid of honor, 1 flower girl, 1 ring bearer, 1 bridesmaid or more).
2. You need to talk with the person who is going to marry you. Some churches require that you talk to them before you set the date.
3. Where you are going to have the reception. This has to be done in advance because these places especially the ones you really like book up a year in advance.
4. You need to find your caterer (same rule applies they book up fast when they are really good).
5. You need to find your photographer (same rule they book up fast when they are good).
6. DJ's or Bands - they can book up fast as well. As well as ceremony musicians. These groups can book up and what you really want is then not available.

6 months in advance:
1. The bakery that will make your cake. (You then have 6 months to go cake tasting).
2. The florist (you can look at all their books and start deciding what kind of flowers you want).
3. Dresses for yourself and girls (but with regards to dresses for yourself start watching for sales, you can get the dress you really like but not have to pay full price).
4. Transportation - are you going to drive yourselves or are you going to rent a limo.

If you sign a contract with the people now, you get this year's prices as well as getting the places and people you want. Do what you feel is right.

Answer 2

You never to early to start planning your wedding. I started a week after I was engaged. Besides a year goes quickly.
1. What you want to start doing is try to figure out what type of wedding you and your fiancee want and can afford.
2. Than start talking about the date.
3. Look at ceremony places and reception halls.
4. Book both at the same time.
5. Choose your wedding party attendants

Well there is a lot more you need to do and the more time you have to do everything the better off you'll be. Try this web site and look at there check list this site helped me with my wedding and helped my cousin a lot too.
http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/planning

Answer 3

It depends on what type of wedding you're thinking of. It's never too early to get your gown ordered, so that's something you can start shopping for. If the location you're wanting is a very popular one, you can book that too, but most places may not book until a year out. Start working on your guest list, but I'd wait until January to send out a "save the date" card, since people won't have calendars until then. Go to www.theknot.com and www.weddingchannel.com, both sites have time lines that will tell you what to do and when. Good luck and best wishes planning your wedding.

Answer 4

The first thing you need to do is looking for locations for your ceremony and booking it. If your going to spend some money, the best places are normally booked right at a year. Secondly, pick out your caterer and figure out if your going to have heavy horderves or a meal. Plan how many people are going to be invited and if they are going to bring guest. About eight months, you need to pick out your dress, because most places have a six to eight week delay on bridesmaids and wedding dresses. Lastly pick your invitations and please rsvp, and then get your limo. Oh, yeah, if your going to plan a honeymoon, you should go ahead an book that now also. Try not to stress out to much and make sure you have fun on your wedding day because it just about you and your soon to be and no one else!

Answer 5

Finding a place to hold the ceremony and the reception.... Some place are booked years in advance. Also start making out some kind of guest list. I am getting married this September and I am still hunting for addresses. Don't feel bad my fiance' family were the same way and we announced our engagement this April.

Answer 6

You need to start looking for a location for your ceremony and reception. It's never too early to start planning especially since the date is set. The more things you have taken care of now the better you're off.

Answer 7

secure the location for the church and reception, then find a caterer, baker, minister, etc... A lot of venues fill up early. I am getting married in 3 weeks. We started looking at locations last September (11 months ago) and some of them were filled up a year in advance.

Answer 8

I'm no expert on weddings, but you are way too early for organizing it. What you should be doing, is enjoying yourself.
A couple of months before the deadline, maybe earlier for hiring the hall, if it's a big wedding, and any bridesmaid dresses etc, that take time to make.
But other than that, just have fun with your future hubby. Time enough to stress, next year.

Answer 9

Depending on your area, you may need to start looking for the ceremony/reception site. Most places like theknot.com tell you to start looking and book a place a year in advance.. so you're right on track.. although those guys say wait.. I say you're right on time.. if you havent bought your wedding planner book then start there..

Answer 10

Talk with your partner about your expectations for the ceremony. Some places need to be booked far in advance. And costs can be gigantic, so get an idea as to what you two want and start pricing it.