My boyfriend proposed to me in December of 2006. We are planning on having the wedding in October of 2008. I have no idea what to do from here. Give me some tips and ideas please. I have picked the colors Blue, Silver and Purple but have decided that the bridesmaids and groomsmen will only wear the blue and the silver and purple with be in the reception area and with the flowers. Any tips and help would be greatly appreicated.
2007-04-04 03:39:16 · 17 answers · asked by Angelintraining 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Well, you need to pick out your dress, pick the date, find the site(s) and then everything else will kind of fall into place.
Check out this site:
www.theknot.com
2007-04-04 03:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hear you! I am getting married in Nov 2008 and it can be very stressfull! I have to tell you that you have got to get planning NOW! Some places book two years in advance and if you don't want to spend a fourtune you need to start finding places to book. The average wedding in the US costs $27,000 and that is what the industry is geared twords. I don't know about you but I am not spending that much but that means a lot more work looking at more venues and being more conserned with the prices of things and doing a LOT more reasearch. The best thing I can tell you to do is go to a bookstore like Borders and get a bridal organizer. I was giveing one as an engagment gift and it has been the best thing I could have. It shows timelines and budget sheets and EVERYTHING you need to know to plan a wedding if you get the right one. Good Luck!
2007-04-04 04:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by Stephany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I may be prejudiced by my industry, but if you are really stumped, find a wedding planner. Lovegevity offers free wedding consultants. (Lovegevity is the parent company of WPI, a certification program for wedding professionals). Many of these consultants are recent graduates or senior members of the program. Some have been in business for many years, but are getting or renewing their certification.
A wedding consultant can sort through your ideas and bring them to life. They can also be your advocate on your wedding day. The last thing you want is to be worried about paying the DJ and the Officiant on your special day.
Another option is to locate a chapel that offers full service. They will sit down with you and work out many of the details of the day. them they will handle everything on the day of your wedding.
Hope this helps.
2007-04-04 04:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by wedding planner tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick an exact date
Book a church - NOW
Book a reception spot - NOW
Get a DJ
Cake
Invitations
Guest Favors
Wedding Dress
Wedding Shoes
Limo
Photographer - book him now if possible
Guest book
Pastor/Officiant
And plenty of other little things that you will think of along the way.
Good luck and congradulations!!!
2007-04-04 04:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either get a book at your local book store (this REALLY helped me) or you can find lists on-line (theknot.com is a good one). The best book I got (so you don't waste money) is the everything wedding book (the link to it on amazon is below). This book has everything that you could think of and more. It has timelines of when things should be done and how to do them. It has helped in SO many ways!
2007-04-04 05:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by Yoyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caterer
Photographer
Flowers
Dresses
Bridal Accessories
Site rental
Minister
Alcohol permit
Music
Reception DJ
First step, pick an exact date. Second step, pick a place and find out what they charge and when they need their money.
Start with that, the rest will follow! Congratulations and good luck!
2007-04-04 03:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick up a Martha Stewart Living Weddings magazine...
inside of it is usually a planner/checklist that will get you thinking and planning and the rest of the magazine will inspire you and give you ideas.
2007-04-04 04:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by Gigi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are tons of websites that can help you. check out theknot.com for starters.
my bridesmaids wore silver dresses and my flowers had a lot of blues and and purples in them. I was really happy with the way they turned out and we got a lot of compliments on them.
2007-04-04 03:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by corgigal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent out a bed and breakfest for the weekend...they have wedding packages that include food, photo, minister, cake. They have nice garden weddings. I have seen packages for about $2,500 includes the room and you don't have to rush around. Its all done in one spot and when your done you can honeymoon there as well. Nice and sweet without rush rush wedding plans
2007-04-07 15:13:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well a wedding is about showing how much you love them, and.... when isit, and where is it? Im a DJ so i might be able to do a disco 4 u?
2007-04-04 03:47:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋