2006-10-14 17:58:00 · 14 answers · asked by fi h 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
ahh.. the all too seldom question. i guess you just do. you have to take time out from any other activity to plan this. or hire a wedding planner.
2006-10-14 18:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to plan the wedding out far enough in advance to allow time to do the things that you need to do.
No matter what, there isn't going to be enough time, so you will need help. make HIM do some stuff, the stuff you know he'll enjoy. DJ, Bar, maybe the food from the caterer, and finding the hall(s) are good ones for grooms. You can give final OK before signing checks, but at least he gets to do something and it's not lame crap like flower shopping (sorry, old wounds).
I did the things that I mentioned, and helped my (now) wife with what I could of her 90% and we had the best time. We were the last to leave our party and even did some of the bartending. That was the coolest. I got to talk to more people and there was less pressure to talk for a prolonged period of time since there was a line of drunks wanting to be drunker. Plus, the ones that you want to talk to will be through line more often than the stiffies that only drink soda and eat your expensive catered meal.
Consider working the bar for a while, seriously. We did body shots, we were hooking friends up on dates and even found three sets of swingers to set together for the night. Who knew?!
2006-10-14 18:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by PunkPanther 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how you feel about organizing your wedding. If it is something you want to do then you need to do the following:
1 buy yourself a monthly planner. after buying it 2 sit down with it and select your least active day. We all have one we just don't realize it until we look for it..3 Select a day that you will use to schedule evening and afternoon appts. ( this can be done if u get off work no later than 5 or 6 pm) only use this day to schedule appts. that way u do not tire yourself out. 4. Draft your friend who loves/lives to shop (we all have one)give her a list w/ some limits and let her loose. 5. If you live in or very close to a city shop for your dress on a Sunday. Most shops are not as crowded on Sunday. but before u visit the shop go online to the bridal designers peruse their gowns online print pictures or write style number and bring w/ u to the bridal salon. It helps tremendously and cuts down on a lot of time.
If none of this appeals to you and the thought of doing all of this running around for a one day event that is going to last a couple of hours is stressing you out and pushing your pressure up. Hire a wedding planner!! they are more than worth the money if you don't want to spend the time energy and effort.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
2006-10-15 21:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by missnuarlens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of places now have web sites go on line and request info and they'll either send it to you or email it to you. If it's a place you want then schedule an appointment after you get out of work or depending on your hours before work. Also ask in your fiance can help with calls and setting up appointments. All the appointments I made were after 6pm. It can be done you need to put some effort into it.
2006-10-15 07:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by Waterlily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.theknot.com has some great guidelines for you to follow. I'm working full time plus and still finding time to plan. You just need to budget time well and follow a schedule. www.theknot.com has a great guideline that tells you what you should be doing at what time during the planning process and it keeps you in check. (i.e. it tells you what you should have completed at the 12 month point, what you need to do at the 9 month point, etc.)
Organization is the key. It can be done!
2006-10-14 18:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by PT&L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can hire a wedding coordinator - but too much $
You can always plan ahead so you do a little at a time. Ask friends and family for help. And have your fiancee help too, it's not just your wedding.
2006-10-14 22:50:42 · answer #6 · answered by Veronica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it by not being too specific on what I wanted, and trusting alot to family. I didnt require particular flowers (the florist knows what they are doing, I told her use the nicest colors and whatever was in season), the DJ I told to use the 3 songs I required, then use his choice of popular music. The place was a restaurant that supplied food and the reception area, they decorated... etc.... trust others to do their jobs.
2006-10-14 18:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by julez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a little every day, get family/friends/your fiance to help out. People do this all the time...it's a matter of MAKING the time. My best friend and her fiance stayed up until almost midnight everynight planning things to make their time.
2006-10-14 18:08:10 · answer #8 · answered by schaianne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself plenty of time and try to find a friend or close family member that could help you along the way. Good luck!
2006-10-15 14:38:24 · answer #9 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weekends! I'm doing it now, it's hectic but somebody has to do it. Also, I do a lot of research on the brides boards, check them out.
2006-10-14 18:33:37 · answer #10 · answered by salleey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋