Where do you start to plan a wedding ?

Answer 1

The date, then which halls/churches/receotion areas will be available on that date. Has to be first. Cant have a wedding if theres no where to have one! :)

Answer 2

Decide together When; how much of a budget; who to ask; how many; & where to host it.

You set a date. If it's a church wedding, the first thing you do is book the church, as many are booked up a year or two ahead.
If a civil one, check available dates for your ceremony, and what notice they need you to give them.

I guess you start with the two of you making lists of who you will ask. To keep it small, you can leave out all children, or keep it only to immediate family & close friends. Or you can add some work colleagues - but some might feel left out not to be chosen - you could have an open invitation to them to attend the celebration later in the evening, but not the service or meal afterwards.

Once you know how many are going to be in the party, you can then budget for that, look at places large enough to host the celebration, check what dates they have free, decide who sits where at dinner, choose flowers, music, make reservations, buy x invitations. Book your honeymoon, arrange for time off from work! Hire your suit, she chooses a dress. Choose the rings!
Book a photographer. Maybe buy insurance in case plans fall through or the venue goes out of business, if it's a big budget.

You probably need a best man who can talk in public without offending anyone or being too shy to address a gathering. She might want bridesmaid/s along. Sorry, I'm assuming it's not a same-sex wedding but most of this applies either way.

There are lots of websites with checklists for all the optional details.

Answer 3

There's no hard and fast rule as to which order you need to do things in, but I would suggest that before you organise a thing you work out the following:

Budget - set it and stick to it
Guests- how many - this will affect your choice of venues, and possibly the whole style of the reception.
Dream - make sure you both are agreed on what sort of wedding you want to have...

Then you can get going on the organising. A great website for checklists and the like is www.confetti.co.uk - it is a UK site but a great deal of the information is useful particularly on the planning and ideas side and you can join the forums to talk about things with other people who are going through the same process.

Answer 4

Set your budget...first thing, then if you have the money, get a planner or hire a best friend to take care of some things for you. If not, go to Hallmark and by a wedding planner and follow it to the "T" ...Or do the alphabet..A-Z take one piece of paper for each letter..write down everything that starts with an "A" involving your wedding on that paper and number them in accordance to prioritizing for it. Then do the rest. "W" is at the end and that will be the wedding. These are things that help me...I am starting to plan events like this and I suggest you use one of them [e-mail]

Answer 5

First decide on where the ceremony will take place and plan the date. Then find the reception hall you want with that date open. From experience I can tell you this is a frustrating task. Keep in mind the wedding is about the ceremony, not the party after. Try not to make yourself or your fiancee nuts during this process. Don't sweat the small stuff. Congrats!

Answer 6

I just got married 1 month ago. The first thing I suggest is to set a date then a budget. Then, book the place for the ceremony and the reception. After that comes all the other stuff.

*Find your wedding party (best man, maid of honor, pastor, ect.)
*Decide what colors to use
*Pick the flowers and book the florist
*Start looking for dresses and tux for all wedding party
*If you are having the reception catered book that and decide what foods you want.
*pick out the bride's and groom's cake
*meet with who ever is marrying you and decide on your order of service
*Decide who you are inviting and write their names and addresses down
*pick out and order invitations
*Make final decision on Tux and dresses
*plan for your honeymoon (make any reservations)
*Make sure you keep anyone involved in your wedding well informed! It makes everything run better!
*sometime in the middle of all of this you will need to go to stores and register for gifts. (towels, bedding, kitchen appliances, really anything you may need) Let people know where you register.
Some places, when you register, give you a wedding checklist for you to keep so you can kinda know when to do everything

Here are some sites for you to check out

http://www.wedalert.com/content/planning/calendar.asp
http://www.wedalert.com/content/planning/checklist.asp
http://www.wedalert.com/content/planning/budget.asp
http://www.wedalert.com/content/planning/expense_breakdown.asp
http://www.wedalert.com/content/planning/marriage_laws.asp

Answer 7

Have you hear of Deborah McCoy?

She is US foremost wedding planning authority.

She helped my sister with the wedding planning and then got her in wedding planning business.

You get personal attention, which is really great!

Great girl :-)

Answer 8

Maybe establish your budget first. Decide on civil or church do, traditional full white wedding or more casual, venue, theme, flowers n invites etc. Congratulations and good luck x

P.S - Don't forget this day is for you and your fiancee so don't be bullied into what everyone else thinks you should choose etc

Answer 9

Congratulations on your engagement! Best of luck to you both.

Below I'm going to paste some worksheets for you. You should be able to copy and paste them without any trouble. I used to be an event planner for many, many years and these always helped my couples.

The best thing to do is network with couples who were recently married. Ask to see letters of recommendation from past clients. When selecting your cake, taste samples, view their photo book. If you don't like any of the designs see what they can do special for you.

Keep in mind, do things the way you want them do be done. One of the most elegant weddings I had the honor of being a part of was so simple but it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies and receptions I had ever attended.

Last tip for you....Don't spend alot of money on your wedding save that money for the down payment on your house instead. Trust me in the end you'll be happy you did.

Wedding Budget Worksheet
The first thing a couple should do is try to work out a budget for their Wedding. Your costs can vary greatly depending on which aspects of the wedding are more important to you. Also, you may be fortunate enough to have a kind relative or friend provide free services that will further affect the budget.
Reception
Food _________
Drinks _________
Cake _________
Location Fee _________
Service Fee (wait staff, bartenders, valet) _____________
Rentals (tables, chairs, etc.) ___________
Decorations (other than floral) _____________
Other: ____________
Total for Reception: ___________
Attire
Bridal Dress __________
Tuxedos __________
Headpiece, Veil _________
Jewelry (other than wedding rings) __________
Shoes _________
Garter _________
Accessories _________
Other: _________
Total for Attire: _________
Photography/Videography
Photographer __________
Videographer __________
Albums ___________
Other: _________
Total for Photography/Videography: ____________
Music
DJ's ____________
Band/Musicians for the Ceremony __________
Band/Musicians for the Reception __________
Other: __________
Total for Music: _________
Miscellaneous
Marriage License ________
Taxes ________
Tips ________
Other: _________
Total Miscellaneous: __________
Floral/Decorations
Bouquets _________
Boutonnieres _________
Corsages for the Mothers ___________
Ceremony Flowers _____________
Reception Flowers, Table Centerpieces ___________
Cake Table __________
Other: _________
Total Floral/Decorations: __________
Stationery
Announcements __________
Wedding Invitations __________
RSVP Cards __________
Calligraphy ____________
Thank You Cards __________
Stamps __________
Reception Napkins/Matches ___________
Other: ___________
Total Stationery: ____________
Rings
Bride's Wedding Ring ___________
Groom's Wedding Ring __________
Other: _________
Total Rings: _________
Transportation
Transportation to the Ceremony __________
Transportation to the Reception ____________
Guests Transportation ____________
(Trolleys, Vans, Buses) ____________
Other: ____________
Total Transportation: ____________
Gifts
Wedding Favors ___________
Gifts for the Bridesmaids ____________
Gifts for the Groomsmen ____________
Gifts for the Parents ______________
Gifts for Each Other ____________
Other: ____________
Total Gifts: ___________
Ceremony
Ceremony Location Fees ____________
Officiant's Fee or Donation _____________
Other: ____________
Total Ceremony: ______________


Wedding Day Emergency Kit

A checklist of things every bride should have on hand on her wedding day.Be prepared! Print this list and check off items as you assemble your kit.
Grooming
¨ hand lotion, wet wipes¨ curling iron, hot rollers
¨ tissues¨ hairdryer
¨ cotton balls, cotton swabs¨ brush, comb
¨ makeup ¨ hairspray, hair gel
¨ makeup remover¨ bobby pins, hair elastics, barrettes
¨ nail polish in shade worn¨ headband or clips for pulling hair back while applying makeup
¨ nail polish remover¨ toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
¨ nail file¨ mouthwash
¨ tweezers¨ baby powder
¨ small grooming scissors¨ deodorant
¨ small hand towel¨ perfume
¨ lint brush
Attire
¨ “throwaway” garter¨ safety pins and a sewing kit with thread the color of bride’s and attendants’ dresses
¨ clear nail polish for runs in pantyhose¨ masking tape or sewing tape (for last-minute ripped hems)
¨ extra earring backs¨ small scissors (for thread)
¨ extra buttons¨ club soda or other stain removal solutions
¨ flat shoes for the reception¨ iron
¨ extra pantyhose
Health/Medical
¨ antacid¨ bandages
¨ antihistamine, cold remedy, any prescription medications¨ upset stomach remedy
¨ aspirin, pain relievers¨ feminine hygiene products (tampons, panty liners, etc.)
Miscellaneous
¨ extra copies of directions to reception¨ small flashlight
¨ breath mints¨ folding utility knife
¨ cell phone and home phone numbers of all wedding participants¨ duct tape
¨ contact information for all vendors¨ ______________________________...
¨ snacks¨ ______________________________...
¨ cooler with juice, sodas, and bottled water¨ ______________________________...
¨ champagne, glasses¨ ______________________________...

Answer 10

age 8 ?

girls usually think of wedding that early.