We just got assigned to make up a "wedding" for my marriage and family class and we have to plan an actual wedding, including wedding party, attire, gifts, registry, engagement, basically anything and everything to do with a wedding...
If you have any suggestions as to what is esscential to planning a wedding, I would apreciate it greatly! Thanks
2006-10-02 09:23:49 · 16 answers · asked by *~Jessica~* 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
marriage & family class = home ec kind of class
2006-10-02 09:30:00 · update #1
I'm not doing this as research, I'm doing this to get an idea of what people think is important for a wedding or easy ways to budget or plan or whatever....
2006-10-02 14:44:18 · update #2
What is essential - bride, groom, marriage license (some states may still require a blood test, mine doesn't), officiant, witnesses (usually two, but again different localities may have different rules), location.
Not required:
traditional 'wedding' dress
tuxedo
rings
bridesmaids or groomsmen
flowers/decorations
reception
To find out fees for marriage license call your county's register of deeds - they can also tell you if there is a waiting period or blood test required.
You can run prices based on personal preferences:
location - church, park, other
reception - do it yourself, catered buffet, full sit down dinner
attire - tux rental, tux purchase vs. wearing something you own (same with wedding dresses - although they sell some nice ones on ebay - I bought a new one last year for $60 that I used as a halloween costume, couldn't believe it!)
Good luck with your class!
2006-10-02 09:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds fun!
Some things to think about are:
Location of wedding (church, park, national forest, beach)
Location of reception (hotel, hall, under tents in the park)
Bride's dress, groom's tuxedo, bridesmaid's dresses, flower girl's dress, tuxedos for the male attendants and best man.
Food for the reception, wine, cake, etc
Entertainment for the reception (band, DJ, etc)
Decorating the reception and the wedding (candles, flowers, ribbons, etc)
The best thing would be to purchase or check out a wedding planning book, or get a few wedding magazines. They are full of all kinds of ideas and things to think about when planning a wedding.
Hope this helps!
2006-10-02 16:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the easiest way to do this is go and buy a bridal magazine or two. You'll have pictures of the different types of wedding attire as well as information on budgets, rings, reception ideas, guest favours...pretty much everything you may need for this project of yours.
2006-10-02 19:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like fun, definitely go to the library or bookstore and look at some of the wedding planning books (Martha Stewart has a fun organizer thing) Also you could set up a wedding website for your "couple" at weddings.com. Also www.theknot.com is very helpful for picking out sites, photog, etc.
2006-10-02 16:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at the free planning guides at www.customweddingsolutions.com They should have everything you need. They have lists for attendant duties, a month by month planning guide and some others that will help you.
PLUS they sell accessories and gifts and invites so you can get some ideas and prices there too.
2006-10-02 21:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy-of-Twins 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jessica, I'm a teacher and have to tell you this is really not the best place to do your research. You will have much more accurate and honest information from doing interviews with people in your family, friends, neighbours, etc., as well as book research, or net research. Just a suggestion for you....
2006-10-02 20:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you on a budget for your class? If not, great!
You can go to the Knot.com for a very detailed list of everything that needs to be done for a wedding. You can customize it for what your teacher expects from you, and then check them off the list as you "plan" them!
2006-10-02 17:20:53 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a cheap copy online or borrow from the library the book: Miss Manners on Weddings. You'll get mega extra credit points for having appropriate etiquette for everything.
2006-10-02 18:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm getting married next summer you need to get dresses yours, bridesmaids, & flower girls. tuxes for groom, groomsmen, ushers, and your fathers. flowers for the boquets, buteniers, center pieces. you have to get a photographer sign a contract saying exactly what you will get how many pictures and what kind of poses you want. a d.j. once again you need a contract stating exactly what music is going to be avalable and which songs you are going to play. you havr to pick a song for you and your husband to dance to, the dollar dance, father daughter dance. book a hall and a church, limos if you want. you need a caterer, again contract saying when they will be there setting up the food exactly what food is to be served. where to get your hair done, and all your acccesories.invitations need to be sent out. i think that's everything
2006-10-02 16:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by mistyhitsman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow sounds like a pretty interesting class. I just recently planned my own wedding and found this website quite useful.
http://brightweddingideas.com/planning.htm
Happy planning! :)
2006-10-03 19:30:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋