How do I plan a wedding in two weeks?

Question

My fiance and I have been together for 2 years and we just decided to tie the knot two weeks from tomorrow! I've never done this before and am at a total loss! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We are moving out of state after the first of the year and want to get married first. Neither one of us has much for family or friends here, so the list will be quite small! We already have a pastor and church ready. I don't know what goes into a wedding, so I just don't know where to start. I'm also terrified of missing important details along the way!!!

Answer 1

I had a very small wedding that could have been planned in two weeks or less.
First...don't go beserk. Make a small guest list.
Second. Find a place to have it. Depending on where you live, this time of year, where I live, its best indoors. Find a small chapel. I had mine where my mother in law used to work.
You can always get married by candle light.
Next, wear something simple. You don't need bridesmaids or groomsmen. Choose one person to stand with you and fiance'.
As for the wedding cake, I was able to have my cake ready in 3 days. I simply chose to have 2 tiers taken off the cake and it turned out to be very beautiful but simple. Do your own invitations. Go to office depot or walmart and get the ones you design yourself. As for napkins, go to walmart or hobby lobby, get the color you want and take them to a hallmark store. They will print your lettering on them for $15.

I did my wedding for $200. If you need anymore advice. You can email me at [e-mail] and I'll help you out.

Answer 2

wow...you are insane! two weeks is barely enough time to tell your family and friends about it. I had a close friend plan it in a month, and that was pushing it. What they did was hand deliver all of the invitations. they had the wedding at their church and were married by their pastor so that wasn't too difficult to arrange. they had the reception at a family member's house...they did a big pig roast and had a bonfire and everything. it was pretty cool. The one thing that i would worry about ifyou have a church and pastor...is that it is sometimes difficult to find a decent photographer and get a wedding cake done in that short of time. Other than that...ask around at churches if you don't have your own...a lot of times they may have some in near future due to cacellations etc. You should keep it simple so that it doesn't look rushed, and last of all...just make sure to keep your own personalities in it...the wedding is just the beginning, the marriage is what you need to plan and focus on. Congrats and good luck and God bless!

Answer 3

You can easily plan a wedding in two weeks if you keep it simple. There is no reason to have a huge, lavish wedding. My firm belief is that people who go for the show are hiding the fact that their relationship isn't all that great. They'll end up divorced. So far I've been right every time. The bigger the wedding the sooner the divorce. I've never been wrong.

I'm not sure what your goals are as far as guests and such. When we got married I bought invitations from Target. I used my grandmother's house for the reception. She cooked. I bought my own decorations from Target. My wedding cake came from Dairy Queen. My dress was from a department store and cost like $60. We had a small outdoor ceremony with only a handful of people there. But we invited the rest of friends and family to the reception which was the following day. We took our own photos and had a friend videotape. It was so simple. I heard my cousins criticizing it. But one of them is now divorced and the other will be soon. So...

Answer 4

Wow...2 weeks. I had a year and didn't think I had enough time. I was in school full time and working to pay for everything. I say take off as much time from work as you can, and ask all your friends to help. Having a small intimate wedding and a reception with all your close friends is all that matters. Looking back on my own wedding I can't tell you how many times I just wanted to "get to the wedding." I hated all the planning...after all it's what you two are saying by getting married that counts...not how big of a party you plan for your reception that count. Keep it simple.

Answer 5

How do I plan a wedding in two weeks? First I would like to say....Thank you for putting this in true Question Form! (have you read some of these questions? Not many are written with proper grammar.
You keep it simple. You plan it the way YOU want.
To me, the more simple and intimate, the more beautiful it is and the more romantic.
I hope you kept it small...but if you didn't, do what makes you happy and everyone else will feel your excitement.
If you have a lot of people, you can always go on line and find a party planner, they are BIG helps....if you have the money.
Good luck and Congratulations!!!

Answer 6

Lil Sinny , Write a list of what you want then cut that in half to what you really need. Ask your best friend to help and go over the list with her. Start with the Church or if of a different faith the place you want the wedding. Then the flowers go to your favorite flower-est and ask for help designing your flowers. Then the reception hall. A place that's convenient and practical for both families and easy to find at last minute. Have the family over for dinner and make the formal announcement to both sides it will be easier and less money than traveling both ways to see Mothers and Fathers. One thing I always think of to do is pray God has a way of working somethings out before you know it. And Congratulation and ENJOY THIS ITS SUPPOSE TO BE FUN TRY NOT TO STRESS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG FINED A PILLOW AND SCREAM IN IT NOT AT ANYONE ELSE WHO IS TRYING TO HELP. RELAX

Answer 7

Congradualations!!
It all depends on how much money you have and what kind of wedding you have. First call around...where you want it, flowers ect. ALso if any short cuts you can take...invitaions printed off computer, or store bought where you write in info. Make a list of everything you want and who you want there and go down the checklist when you have finished something. Also, try to find a dress that doesn't have to be altered or anything..perfect just the way it is that way you don't have to wait for that either.
I hope this helps. good luck.

Answer 8

My husband asked for a month, when I said yes he had me at the altar in 11 days.

First find out what you need to get your marriage certificate, we ended waiting for 3 days while they verified my right to marry and identification. Get your marriage certificate.

At the same time find a list of judges unless you already know someone legally authorized by the state to marry you.

Call for a cake and get a nice place for a party.

A dress can be purchased off the rack, and flowers put together by a couple of girlfriends.

More than anything remember marriage is what comes after, the wedding is just a formality.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

Ooo, way to go on waiting 'till last minuet! Look up a good wedding planner, maybe that'll help. If you can't afford one, I'd choose the "theme" color first, then where you're going to get married, then who you're going to invite, then make the invitations, buy the dresses, decide where you're going to have the reseption, and tie together any other details you want. This gives you two days per task, so I'd hurry, or try two at a time. Good luck!

Answer 10

It depends on what size of wedding, are you having a reception or dance? I planned my wedding on theknot.com. It's free and they give you ideas and checklists. Make sure that you check the marriage license laws for your area. I had a week waiting period, so you would have to go get it and pick it up a week later.

Make sure that you let everyone that you want there when, where, etc. Get the clothing, accesories that you want. Order any flowers if you want them. Get a band/dj if you are having a dance. Get a caterer if you are having food. Those are the major things.