My wedding is set for late March 2007. How soon do you think I need to start making plans? My fiance' is a"go with the flow" type of guy so he really isn't as concerned as I am. I like to pay attention to details so I think now is very important! Also, do you have any ideas on what a first time bride should know.
2006-11-07 02:59:07 · 20 answers · asked by lovebug08 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ideally one year before the wedding. You wonly have six moths 'till the wedding.. what are you waiting for? Book the church and the reception hall now and start looking for invitations.
Congrats and good luck
2006-11-07 03:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say start now. I am getting married in September of 2007 and I have been planning since October of 2005. There are so many details that go into the planning that you should take all the time you can and plan.
2006-11-07 03:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by Butterfly Kisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have started months ago. I was going to have my wedding in Oct 2007, but am changing the date because I need more time. But it all depends on the type of event you are having. Either way I would get on it now, make all your appointments, take a few days off if you can and bang out all the details. Place, flowers, invites, dress, favors, etc... Go to the knot.com they have a lot of helpful advice. Good luck.
2006-11-07 06:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by TrueLibra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASAP, most places are booked up to a year or more. Same goes for the Ceremony held in a Chapel or Church.... see when a date is available and go from there with your place for the reception, it helps to have a couple dates of your choice so you are not limited. Make a list of everything that has to be done, write done everything that you can think of, look at some books for info, and keep your list in one place, check off things as you go along, this helps in your organization of you special day, also gives you a little breathing room so you don't panic thinking you may have forgotten something. You should include your Gromm-To -Be with some chores to do so as not to flood yourself with too much work, after all this is a joint project! Let him help in making his guest list, and stuffing and addressing them for you, let him set up a Tuxedo appointment, give him a list of things you would appreciate him doing for you, just don't over-whelm him, some guys can't handle to many details. Have fun together with this, make it an adventure, finding places to get married, the hall, the caterer, taste testing some cakes ect...make it enjoyable for the both of you. By doing things ahead of time you will have time to relax together. Don't turn away any help from Parents or Friends, welcome it, they would be happy to help or they would not have asked in the first place. Congratulation's and Best Wishes to You and Your Fiance'.
2006-11-07 03:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by MiMi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all its never too early to start planning it takes time to decide what u want for your special day. The sooner the better i say. As for the advice for what u should know the only thing i can say is try not to cry when ur saying your vows.(Your makeup will smudge way bad and i dont think u want to look like u just came out of a horror movie when u go to your reception. And also traditionaly the bride always wears somethin old, somethin new, and somethin borrowed.
Good luck i hope u have a happy and succesful marriage.
2006-11-07 04:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by Reesa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally you should start planning a year in advance. Most reception locations will book 6-8 months out and most churches require 6 months of preparation. First you need a budget and then you can go from there. Start with the locations first, as those are going to be the most difficult to set up. Then get you invites etc (maps, reception cards, envelopes) picked out and made...you want to do this early as well in case of any mistakes )they won't get sent out until 6-8 weeks prior to the wedding). Then you'll need to book a caterer, cake, florist and entertainment.
Whatever you do, stick to your budget!! You have it for a reason and going over is never good...if it out of range, then don't look at it so you aren't tempting yourself.
2006-11-07 03:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start now. I am getting married in April and I have everything booked already. It is best to get everything booked because march is a popular month. I would also suggest buy a wedding planning book. It lays out everything you need to take care of and how soon. Get on the ball!
2006-11-07 03:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start planning now. You might not be able to get the church,reception hall that you want or you may find that everything in your area is taken. It also takes a few months to get bridesmaid and wedding dresses in.
2006-11-07 06:11:16 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting married in march you better start now. some places that you want to book might already have something going on that day. The sooner you start the less stress you will have, towards the end.
2006-11-07 05:31:23 · answer #9 · answered by shortcakes_maple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH GOD, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? I'm getting married in May 2007 and I've been planning since August! Weddings take TIME...get on the ball!
2006-11-07 03:33:14 · answer #10 · answered by Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋