plan a wedding from beginning to end
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Getting married is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful if you are not prepared. Between booking a location, choosing a dress and setting up a gift registry, planning a wedding from beginning to end can take months. Sit down with your partner and decide on the wedding details -- large and small -- to ensure your wedding goes smoothly and is enjoyable for everyone involved.
Things You'll Need
- Invitations
- Bridal gown
- Tuxedos
- Bridesmaid's dresses
- Flowers
- Entertainment
- Cake
- Recording equipment
Instructions
1
Decide on a date. The first thing you'll need to plan is the day you want to be married. Take into account the season and day of the week you want the wedding to take place so guests who live far away have enough time to travel. Also note what holidays occur around the wedding date- November weddings can be difficult to schedule because of Halloween in late October and Thanksgiving at the end of the month.
2
Plan a budget. You'll have more of an idea of the type of wedding you can plan if you know what you can afford. Divide the budget by setting aside funds for the wedding ceremony costs, which will include hiring a celebrant and buying flower arrangements. Reception costs will include everything from appetizers to entertainment.
3
Pick a location. Decide where you want the ceremony to take place, as well as the reception afterward. If you want to hold the ceremony in a church, make some calls to see if the dates you want are available. If holding the reception in a public venue, call ahead and arrange a visit to see what packages are available and how much of a deposit is needed for holding the space.
4
Pick members of the wedding party. You and your fiance should choose bridesmaids, groomsmen and other members of the wedding party months ahead of the wedding. Inform each person of their duties beforehand and ask for help when it comes to organizing certain aspects of the wedding, such as booking tickets for the honeymoon, picking up flowers or arranging the rehearsal dinner.
5
Choose a dress. The perfect wedding gown can take months to find so start your search early. Look online for designs you like or consider visiting a bridal store. If you want a tailor-made gown, choose a dress-maker early so alterations can be made before the big day. Also make sure to choose the bridesmaid's dresses when hunting for the perfect wedding gown. Take note of the season and theme of your wedding to decide what colors and designs are best.
6
Set up a gift registry. Go to your favorite stores and set up a gift registry by choosing household appliances and gifts that you and your partner are interested in receiving from family and friends. You can notify your wedding guests of where you are registered when sending out invitations.
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Invite your guests. Give your guests plenty of time to know about the wedding- send out invitations at least a couple of months before the ceremony. Spend an evening with your partner making a guest list as well as seating arrangements for the wedding so everything is planned well in advance. You can avoid a lot of stress before the wedding day by getting invitations and seating arrangements taken care of months in advance.
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Organize the reception. Choose a menu, cake, entertainment, table arrangements and a photographer to capture the event. Some reception venues may supply a personal chef or cake designer to assist you with the day. Shop around to get the best deals, but don't wait too long if you're working with limited time. If you are on a strict budget, consider serving just hors d'oeuvres or using a family member to play the role of videographer.
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Plan your honeymoon. Once the planning of the big day has been taken care of, spend some time searching for honeymoon deals. Be sure to check what destinations are best for the time of year you'll be visiting. "Weather.com" recommends the Florida Keys from January through May and the Bahamas from November to April. Pay attention to hurricane seasons, flooding and any kind of civil unrest when planning an international honeymoon.
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