i do not know where to start. Please Help!!!!!
2007-01-23 07:43:34 · 13 answers · asked by raindrops 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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First you need to figure out a few things. First would be your budget, how much money do you have and how much are you willing to spend. Also take into consideration if you will be getting money from any parents.
Next, what kind of wedding do you want? Big or small(you'll want to make a preliminary guest list to get a round about number of guests). Church or not? Summer, fall, winter or spring?
Then you pick you date, be sure to have a back up date in case your day is taken.
Talk to your church or minister the start scouting reception sites.
Best advice:
Get a three ring binder and make separate sections with plastic page holders for contracts and such. It will help you alot to be really(almost analy) organized. The binder will become your best friend
Get some bridal magazines and page through looking for ideas of different things. Put them in your binder and keep them as you go along.
Go to a bookstore and find a wedding planning book that suits your needs and wants. There are alot to choose from, so take your time and look at them dont just grab the first you see.
Lastly you will find the internet is a great tool. If you have something in mind chances are great that you will find what you want online.
BEST WISHES!!!!!
2007-01-23 08:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martha Stewart's website has the checklist below that can be helpful, and there are books that walk you through everything too. I definitely suggest using a dedicated notebook to keep everything organized. First you will need to decide when you will be getting married so that you can give yourself a timeline. Then you and your fiance should decide whether you want a small or large wedding, formal or informal. Think about where you want it to take place - some states have all of the licensed wedding officiants available online and you can get their phone numbers to find the right person, if you don't have one designated. Good Luck.
http://marthastewart.com/images/pdf/wedding_workbook.pdf
2007-01-23 08:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by autonomous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick a date and locate church/reception site. Have an alternate date in mind as church/reception hall may be booked. Definitely decide on what type of wedding. Large, small. Bridal party. Budget is very important. When you have made some of these decisions look for invitations, cakes, DJ's, florist, etc.
You and soon to be need to have a firm dollar amount. Weddings cost. You will be surprised at all the incidentials you don't think about til they come up. Begin shopping for your dress, bridesmaid dresses, etc. Soon it will just all begin to take shape.
2007-01-27 06:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with your fiancé and start throwing ideas around. What kind of wedding do you want to have - big vs small, formal vs informal, church vs secular, indoor vs outdoor? Are you going to have a reception? What is your budget? How many people would you invite? As your plans start taking shape, you will have a better idea of how to proceed. There are a lot of options, so figure out what appeals to you most, how it can fit into your budget, and go from there. A lot of potential wedding/reception sites can provide you with help and advice on planning your wedding - but first you need to have a general idea of what you would like. Try http://www.theknot.com to get you started. Congrats.
2007-01-23 07:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your Wedding. I agree first thing should be the budget and guest list. Then research ceremony sites and reception halls. Don't forget the marriage liscence. Oh and who will marry you. Then the theme if any for your wedding and your colors. Wedding dress, your attendants and decorations. Check out wedfavorbudget.blogstream.com What state are you in?
2007-01-23 07:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by sleaalcrjr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a book store (Barnes and Noble) any book store will do. THey have wedding planning guides. They divide things up into different areas, tell you when things need to be done in relivence to the time of the wedding(months away) and lay out questions for you to ask the different venders so you make sure you are getting your moneys worth. I bought one from barnes and noble and it has helped out tremendously! good luck and congrats
2007-01-23 09:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Crys L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try checking out sites like theknot.com or theweddingchannel.com, they give free online planners and ideas with timelines that really help. Try thinking about colors and the time of year you want to be married in and then start thinking about dresses and guests list... it's a start and everything just fills in from there. Good luck`
2007-01-23 07:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by jaws1013 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 02:36:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by setting a date. Then find the church and hall you will want to have all this at and then. go to www.weddingchannel.com they can give you step by step help and if not go get a wedding planner book at your local boarders or book store. Good luck.
2007-01-23 07:52:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should start with your budget, definitely.
Then a guest list.
Make a list of what you would like to offer your guests.
This can help you to determine whether you need to cut your guest list, or cut your priorities.
2007-01-23 07:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋