I've never even been to a wedding! I still need everything what do I need to do?
2007-03-19 23:59:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Very Casual with a few friends and close family, Invitations are fine and so is my dress but thats about it, I have no one to plan it for me unfortunately
2007-03-20 00:12:59 · update #1
It's a little late to be full-out planning a wedding, since most people spend a 12 months or more full-out planning a wedding. Here's a list of things to do based on a 12 month timeline. Either you'll need to do them in a month, or you'll need to cut out some things.
12-6 months before:
* Announce engagement.
* Decide on date and time.
* Decide on style of wedding.
* Start idea scrap book.
* Establish budget with families.
* Book ceremony, reception location.
* Book the officiant.
* Decide on number of guests.
* Choose attendants.
* Book caterer, musicians, florist.
* Book photographer.
* Book transportation.
* Choose and order wedding dress.
* Set up gift registry.
6-3 months before:
* Choose wedding rings.
* Choose and order groom's attire.
* Order attire for male attendants.
* Arrange dress fittings for gown.
* Confirm bridesmaids' dress orders.
* Order invitations and other stationery.
* Write personal vows and readings.
* Order wedding cake.
* Plan rehearsal dinner.
* Choose attire for rehearsal dinner.
* Book room for wedding night.
* Book honeymoon.
* Reserve blocks of rooms for guest accomodations.
3-1 months before:
* Complete guest list.
* Address and send wedding invitations.
* Choose music and playlist.
* Draw up seating plans.
* Reserve rental items.
* Purchase wedding favors for guests.
* Order final flower arrangements.
* Organize delivery of wedding cake.
* Book hair stylist and makeup artist.
1 month before:
* Choose gifts for attendants
* Pick up wedding rings.
* Choose presents for each other.
* Confirm all services.
* Discuss music with musicians.
* Send wedding-day schedule to all service providers.
* Send invitations for rehearsal dinner.
* Attend final fitting of wedding gown.
* Have hair styled as trial run.
* Arrange for blood tests, if necessary.
* Borrow items for wedding.
* Organize cake table decorations.
* Give photographer required photo list.
* Get paperwork in order.
* Confirm honeymoon reservations.
* Write thank-you notes.
2 weeks before:
* Obtain marriage license.
* Prepare announcements.
* Arrange final cleaning and pressing of wedding attire.
* Write place cards for reception.
* Arrange transportation from reception to wedding-night location.
* Make list of wedding day needs.
* Buy traveler's checks for honeymoon.
* Send schedule to wedding party.
* Order birdseed, petals or confetti.
* Ask maid of honor to follow up on missing RSVPs.
* Write more thank-you notes.
* Create ceremony program.
1 week before:
* Pick up gifts for attendants.
* Discuss seating with ushers.
* Confirm final guest numbers and seating arrangements with caterer.
* Practice toasts and speeches.
* Break in wedding shoes.
* Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
* Place fees in envelopes for services.
* Get manicure/pedicure.
* Confirm final details with vendors.
* Arrange for attendants to take care of wedding attire after reception.
* Pack for honeymoon.
Wedding day order of events:
* Hair is styled.
* Bride, groom and attendants get dressed.
* Transportation for bride and bridesmaids arrives.
* Transportation for groom arrives.
* Groom leaves for ceremony.
* Groomsmen leave for ceremony.
* Bridesmaids leave for ceremony.
* Bride and her father (or escort) leave for ceremony.
* Guests arrive for ceremony.
* Ceremony begins.
* Ceremony ends.
* Wedding party arrives at reception.
* Photographs are taken.
* Guests arrive at reception; receiving line begins.
* Music begins.
* Food is served.
* Speeches and toasts.
* Cake is cut and served.
* Bride and groom depart.
In addition, there are many wedding planning websites. Here's a few well-known ones. Good luck!
www.theknot.com
www.brides.com
www.weddingchannel.com
www.weddingplanning.com
www.wedalert.com
2007-03-20 00:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by lilmissmiss 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You said you are supposed to be getting married next month.
Is there something going on that you are not sure about?
When someone says supposed to be it means it's tentative, and other impending situations could change that.
If it is then rethink this. Get it all straighted out, and then you'll have more time to plan a better wedding with the great advice you've already received.
Tell your fiance you would like to reschedule at least 2 months in order to get the wedding planned, as it will be a day to remember always.
He shouldn't have a problem with that.
2007-03-20 08:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Credit Expert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things that you should have finished months ago include: a ceremony / reception space; a caterer; a clergy person or other officiant; invitations; a cake; your dress; your groom's tuxedo (for evening weddings) or morning coat (for daytime weddings); your bridesmaid's dresses; the groomsman's suits; flowers; DJ / band; photograher.
You haven't told us what kind of wedding you're having (formal? casual? religious? secular? theme?) or how many people you're inviting, nor how much money you want to spend. I started planning my wedding 18 months before the date, and most planning guides advise about one year. If you haven't sent invitations yet, then you're already too late. Fill in some details and we can be of more help.
2007-03-20 07:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are seriously going to plan a wedding in a month then your best bet is to find a nice country club or something similar that has a wedding coordinater on staff. It is usually a little more expensive but in my opinion the only way to pull off something decent in such a short amount of time without wanting to run away and never come back.
2007-03-20 08:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by kauai_lvr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We planned a wedding in two weeks.
Went to a silk flower shop, $100. bought all of the flowers for the day. Including the brides and bridesmaids flowers.
Went to Walmart, purchased ribbon, mesh and birdseed $20.
Cake topper, wine glasses (for toasting the bride & groom), picture frame and invitations (all matching) $80.
Cake from Walmart $30.
On E-Bay, purchased new wedding dress and bridesmaid dress $80.
Wedding bands also new from E-bay $300.
Everything arrived three days before the wedding.
The bride and groom were very happy!
Hope this helps.
2007-03-20 08:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did one for my sister in 5 day, even found the dress which was a miracle...You must have the place for the ceremony, officiant and reception if you invites are done...You need to figure out flower wise what you want and need, food, cake, drink, entertainment...Do you have tables, chairs, decorations??? You need to find someone close to you that has had a wedding to help you...We can suggest all types of things on here, but unless you are there where your at, in this short of time, its better if you have someone there....Good Luck
2007-03-20 07:57:57 · answer #6 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should be the only one to plan your wedding. I'm getting married in October and I wouldn't want anyone to plan it. It should be you day and you do everything that you want. If you leave it up to other people to decide they are going to pick out everything they like and nothing that you like. Don't turn this time into a stressful one. There are plenty of people that will do that for you. Instead, be happy and excited. Make everything happen the way you want it to and don't let people tell you what is best for you. You are the only one that knows that.
2007-03-20 09:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by angeleyes102786 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can afford it...hire a wedding planner, but it takes at least 3-4 months to plan a wedding...even a small one because the cake, flowers, food etc all has to be ordered in advance...your gown and the gowns of attendents must be fitted. Your best bet is to move your wedding date back so you can plan better...or get married in a civil ceremony
2007-03-20 07:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had this same problem.... so I just found someone else to do it for me (my mother) - I just gave her some money and said "do whatever you can with this amount" hey it wasn't great, but I didn't have to think about anything or get all stressed out, and she loved it... most people should have a family member who loves messing with wedding plans.
2007-03-20 07:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In a month? That's not enough time to have a nice traditional wedding, perhaps you could do something very, very casual or simply get married at city hall or I hate to say it, Vegas.
2007-03-20 07:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy a bridal magazine. They usually have checklists of all the things that need to be done.
Also, since you only have a month to plan, probably the simpler the better.
2007-03-20 07:04:00 · answer #11 · answered by cldb730 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋