Doesn’t it feel great to be engaged? You must be looking forward to the wedding! When planning your wedding, though, there are some things you need to start with. If you have no idea how to begin, look at the list below.
- Make the announcement
- Tell everyone who matters that you are finally getting married! For some, that will be the best news they have heard all year, while others will be disappointed. Either way, let everybody know!
- Fix your wedding date
- Agree on the wedding date with your partner so that you can start working on the details. Once you set the date, work backward, creating a timetable of activities that lead up to the wedding day.
- Set a budget
- Work out a budget with your partner, taking into account your resources and the timeframe you have. With a budget in place, you will find it easy to control costs when planning your wedding. Make sure you stick to the budget.
- Open a wedding folder
- What goes into a wedding folder? First, contacts of prospective wedding vendors and samples of their work. Second, ideas on décor, colors, and themes. Third, articles on weddings that you may find useful when the planning becomes more intense. Lastly, put in a copy of your budget and your timetable. A folder will help you get organized.
- Start on the guest list
- The worst thing that can happen on the wedding day is for you to realize you forgot to invite some people. To avoid this, start working on your guest list early enough. Begin with those who matter most to you.
- Hire a wedding planner.
- Hire a skilled wedding planner to take the stress out of planning your wedding. Get someone who knows the industry well and has good customer reviews.
- Decide on the wedding party
- The best time to pick out your wedding party is at the very beginning. Once again, sit down with your partner and agree on how many people you want. Balance between family and friends so that nobody feels left out.
- Pick out your wedding dress.
- Selecting the perfect dress takes time, so start early. If you intend to have your wedding dress tailored, identify the design promptly so that the tailor finishes the job way before the wedding. Browse the internet and look through wedding magazines until you settle on the perfect dress.
- Figure out your wedding theme
- What colors do you both want, and how do they fit in with your wedding theme? What design details can you use to enhance your chosen theme? How will the colors reflect your personalities?
- Select your venue
- Do you want an outdoor ceremony, or a church wedding with the reception at a different venue? Choose what works for both of you and majority of your guests, then make the booking. The best venues are usually reserved months in advance.
Are you now ready to start planning your wedding? Great! Follow the hints above, and you will be on the right track. Happy planning!
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