I don't know anything about weddings, & I'm 23 yrs. old. I feel embarrassed. I only went to 1 wedding in my life, & I feel ashamed to not know what goes on during weddings. Basically, I don't know anything about weddings.
2007-07-29 15:35:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
All the answers have some good advice. The only thing I would add is that it's okay to not do everything a wedding book says you should. You can skip things, the timeline can be whatever you want, and make sure you stick to a budget unless you have money coming out your ears. Don't take debt for a wedding into a new marriage. Good luck and congrats.
2007-07-29 17:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by ∞Infinity∞ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, congratulations! Don't feel embarrassed about asking - I know so many people nowadays that don't know the first thing about any special events, such as baby showers, teas, etc.
First of all, head to your local library and check out some books on weddings. Go ahead and talk to your fiance about when and where the two of you would like to be married, and how big the budget will be....word of advise, with today's economy, you will remember the smaller wedding just as much, if not more, than a big, expensive, elaborate wedding...plus, you will save a bundle in case something happens down the road.
Be realistic with your expectations and budget. Head to a wedding store and check out the prices on dresses. Stores, like David's Bridal, will often have very nice sales, so you could purchase a dress for as little as $150.00. If you are petite and short, like me, the flower girl dresses are often made exactly like the bride's dresses, plus the cost is alot less, and you don't have to spend a fortune having the dress altered to fit you. Depending on the time of day and time of year, think about how comfortable your dress will be....and how long you will be wearing it. My dress was not elaborate, but I was about to sweat to death because it was hot and humid, not to mention the high hilled shoes I was wearing were killing my feet!
Talk to family members, friends, and a photographer to see pictures, etc. The photographer is probably the one person you will definitely want to spend money on. Simple can be made into elegant for little money...and many grocery chains will make cakes. Also, don't make your guests wait too long after the ceremony to cut the cake! Good luck :)
2007-07-29 22:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by luvwaterandmtdew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my best friend got engaged, I went to Barnes and Noble and picked up a wedding planning book. It had everything in there, down to the exact way everyone was supposed to stand in a Christian/Jewish/Any other kind, wedding. I'd suggest that. Also there are lots of web sites that will help you with budgeting and priorities in planning. Good luck and congrats on the engagement!
2007-07-29 22:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull support from everywhere: friends, family, etc. people who might know something about weddings. look at wedding magazines and website like theknot.com. go to bookstore and browse planners and books, start getting in the know of things. good luck, have fun, try not to stress and remember it is all about your new life together with your fiancee. congratulations!!
2007-07-29 22:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by adri_ortiz84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get onto Google and start searching. There are lots and lots and lots of sites that can help you plan a wedding. I know, because I just planned one and it went off without a hitch...er....um....I mean they got hitched. theknot.com and theweddingplanner.com are great places to start.
2007-07-29 22:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mawia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there something you haven't told me? Huh? Is there? Fess up now.
TheKnot.com has real good advice and links.
2007-07-29 22:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a wedding planner
2007-07-29 22:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by punky89 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get engaged, plan a date, pick your colors, decide where you wish to have your wedding. choose your attendances, then flowers, photographer, food, decor, ext.
2007-07-29 23:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend used theknot.com. It has checklist for you
2007-07-29 22:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by YUMMY1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋