2007-06-12 03:04:38 · 20 answers · asked by Megs 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
my boyfriend is goin to Iraq and when he gets back we want to get married right away... We don't wanna be like other couples who get married because they are goin to Iraq..its not right that way.
2007-06-12 03:22:45 · update #1
Heck no its not too early!
My fiance and I started planning January 2007 for a June 2008 wedding!
I feel its a lot less stressful to plan it in advance instead of rushing around at the "last minute" getting things together in a few months time.
Have fun and congrats!
2007-06-12 07:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. Thay gives you time to plan, revise and execute. Always keep a handle on cost containment. You have time to think about a realistic budget and began planning your activities based on that budget. Put together a project plan, with dates, then execute. Remember, quality is better than quantity. As part of your plan, decide on someone who can oversee reception (if you decide to have one). It's important that someone is making sure your guest are being taken care of, to make annoucements, introduce the bridge & groom, know where the first aid kit is, etc... Kind of like a Director of Ceremonies. Even if it is catered. He has to be a responsible person you both agree on and who respects the bride & grooms wishes and who will make sure to consult with you two for direction when things are not quite right. It takes the burden off the bride & groom on the wedding day.
Make sure to include the groom in all the planning. This will be your first real test of how well you two work together to accomplish goals as a couple. You will get a glimpse of how important it is to be flexible and be willing to give and take as a married couple.
On your wedding day, don't sweat it if everything didn't come out perfect, because your guest won't even know it. As long as the Bride and Groom are having a great time on their wedding day, your guest will have a good time.
I hope it all works out with no regrets! Marriage is still the most honorable arrangement between a man and woman.
2007-06-12 11:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by D N 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've got a date for the wedding, it's not too early to start planning. Popular sites are often booked a year in advance, and some things require a surprisingly long time to be delivered.
Even if you're not ready to put down deposits and place orders, a bit of scouting and research now will make your life easier when you are ready. You'll have a better idea of how much various services cost in your area, and what you really like and dislike.
Having plenty of time to do things helped me keep calm while planning my wedding. I could look around, hunt for bargains, and take my time with the big decisions. It sounds to me like you've got a good timetable that can help you relax, too.
2007-06-12 10:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by gileswench 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most of the wedding planners I have looked at start at 1 to 2 years out and have a lot to do during that time. If you want to make sure you can do it soon after he gets back why not swing by the library or bookstore and grab one that you like and start thumbing through it. Just don't set a hard and fast date until you know he's home. My boyfriend's tour just got extended.
2007-06-12 10:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by indydst8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sooner you start planning the better. Most brides nowadays plan a year in advance anyway. I started about 2 years in advance, and i'm glad I did. I'm 4 months away from my wedding and i have everything done already. It's never too early to start.
2007-06-12 10:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Gigi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not at all. I highly recommend the book The Everything Wedding Planning Book. I planned a wedding 1,200 miles from where I was living and it helped me to keep everything really organized. Read it and take post-it notes and stick them on things that need to be done. Then throw them out when it is done. I also recommend buying file folders and making a file folder for each big thing (cake, limo, dj, flowers, reception hall etc.) Keep all your important info and contracts in there and any articles you see in wedding magazines that apply. Good Luck
2007-06-12 10:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Elizabeth L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely NOT too early to start planning. I am getting married next month and got engaged 1 year and 7 months before my wedding and started planning it right away. You will be surprised how much there is to do so get started!
2007-06-12 10:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Minny715 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! You are going to need all that time to make sure everything is settled. First thing to do is find a place to have the wedding because that is one of the fastest things to go. Book all the big stuff so you know you have a place to get married, food and and music.
2007-06-12 11:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by musiclover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, now is the perfect time actually. Trust me on this. I did just that and I am so glad. (wedding is in a month and all I have to do is tie up loose ends and pack for the honeymoon.) Start saving and planning, getting the venues and vendors you want. You'll change you mind a lot on flowers and such things so hold off on choosing exactly what you want for those, just get the vendor set in stone. Happy Planning, and congrats!
2007-06-12 10:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! I spent almost 2 years planning mine! Some people throw them together quickly, but I like time to plan ahead and get things figured out! Also, the sooner yous tart, the less of an "all at once expense" you will be facing. Congrats and good luck!
2007-06-12 10:52:14 · answer #10 · answered by jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋