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Planning
Your Wedding
by Shawn
Each
woman dreams of her own wedding. No matter what your dream, a
small intimate wedding, or a grand extravaganza, she wants it to be
perfect! This is where planning is the key to having a great
wedding.
1. Put together a wedding planning
checklist. A
couple of options are purchase a wedding planner guide or get your own
personal Wedding Website Planner. The wedding planning checklist
assumes that you have nine months or more to plan your
wedding.
If your wedding is less than nine months, don't worry you can catch up
quickly.
2. Set your budget. This is a good
idea, since
there are hidden costs such as taxes, gratuities and other items that
can easily add up to thousands of dollars. You will need to
divide your wedding into categories in order to break down the costs of
each area. These categories are ceremony, wedding attire,
photography, videography, stationery, reception, music, bakery,
flowers, favors, decorations, transportation, rental items, gifts,
parties, and miscellaneous.
3. The
selection of your
ceremony site is very important. The site will depend a lot
on
the formality of your wedding. To save money have
your
ceremony and your reception at the same site. Be sure to ask what the
site fee includes, prior to booking the facility. You don't
want
any surprises. Be sure to consider all issues such as
proximity
of the ceremony site to the reception site, parking availability,
handicapped accessibility and time constraints.
4.
Make your ceremony unique and personalized. Here are just a
few ideas to personalize your wedding ceremony:
Release
butterflies after being pronounced "husband and wife."
Release
white doves in the air after being pronounced "husband and wife."
Light a unity candle to symbolize your two
lives joining as one.
Invite the groom's parents to
be part of the processional.
Ask a friend or family
member to perform special readings.
Hand a rose to
each of your mothers as you pass by.
5.
Your wedding attire can be a source of anxiety or sheer joy.
Remember, its your wedding. Go out and find that dress that
makes
you feel beautiful. A key point is to order your
gown at
least four to six months before your wedding. A
couple of
tips to save money on your wedding dress is to rent a gown, buy one
second hand or bid on a gown through e-bay. Other cost involved in your
wedding attire are alterations. Don't get them done months and months
before the wedding as your weight may fluctuate. You should
allow
about four to six weeks for alterations to be completed, as this may
require several fittings.
Other items you
will potentially need are:
Headpiece
& Veil-Select a length which compliments the length of your
train.
Gloves Jewelry-Remember, "something old, something new, something
borrowed, or something blue" Stockings-Keep a second pair on
hand. Garter-Don't forget the groom toss! Shoes-Comfort, comfort
Hairdresser-Experiment before the wedding, you don't want any
surprises. Makeup artist-Trial run first! Manicure/Pedicure-This is
such a nice way to relax before your wedding, go ahead just do it.
6.
Make sure to hire a photographer that has experience with
weddings. Get to know him/her first. You must have
a
comfort level with your photographer, since this will reflect in all of
your wedding pictures. Check our the work that they have done
previously. You will be able to tell if they have the style that you
like. Be sure to check references. Find
out if they
were on time, cordial, properly dressed and whether they performed
there duties as expected.
7. A good
videographer is
inconspicuous and knows how to capture all the important moments of
your wedding. Make sure to hire a videographer who
specializes in
weddings. Talk to several and compare the quality, value and
price.
8. You need to order your
invitations at least 4
months before the wedding. You should begin creating your
guest
list as soon as possible. Ask your parents and the grooms
parents
for a list of people they would like to invite. You and your
finance' should make your own list. All invitations should be mailed at
the same time, 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
Other
stationery you may or may not need: Response Cards Reception Cards
Ceremony Card Pew Cards Seating/Place Cards Rain Cards Maps Ceremony
Programs Announcements Thank-You Notes
9.
Your reception
party where all your guests come together to celebrate your new life as
a married couple, should reflect the formality of your wedding. You
have two basic types to choose from a more formal type which charges a
per person fee, which is inclusive except for alcohol. The second type
is renting a room and you are responsible for the catering of the
reception which includes food, beverages and linens.
10.
Your music will consist of ceremony music and reception
music.
The ceremony music will includes prelude, processional, ceremony,
recessional, and postlude. The reception music is very important, and
should be planned carefully. The music will create the atmosphere of
your wedding day. If you are on a budget a DJ is probably the
better way to go.
11. Your wedding cake can
be ordered from
a bakery or a caterer. Be sure to make and appointment for
sampling and looking at the photographs of other wedding cakes that the
baker has created. Find out if there are cake delivery and
set-up
fees. Decide what type of cake top you would prefer, a
traditional cake top or fresh flowers. Don't forget your cake knife and
toasting glasses, these items should compliment your overall setting.
12.
Your flowers should compliment the season, your wedding gown, your
color scheme, your attendants' attire and the style and formality of
your wedding. You need to select your flowers well in advance of your
wedding to insure availability. Confirm your final order and delivery
time a few days before the wedding.
The flower
arrangements you
may need are: Bridal Bouquet Tossing Boquest Maid of Honor's Boquet
Bridesmaids' Boquet Maid of Honor/ Bridesmaids' Hairpiece Flower girl's
Hairpiece Bride's Going Away Corsage Family Memeber's Corsages Groom's
Boutonniere Usher and Other Family Members' Boutonniere Main Alter
Altar Candelabra Aisle Pews Reception Site Head Table Guest Table
Buffet Table Punch Table Cake Table Cake Cake Knife Toasting Glasses
13.
Your decorations and favors will set the theme of your
reception. Decide what you want as a theme and
decorate
with that in mind. Some options are candles, mirrors, and
flowers
for centerpieces. Add shell to make it a seaside or beach
theme
perosonalized votive candles can make a very romantic centerpiece.
Balloons are a great way to add a festive feeling to your
wedding. Just be creative and remember to color coordinate
with
your wedding color scheme.
14. There are
various options
for transportation. The most popular is a limousine, since it is big
you can accomodate several people. You could also choose a
car
that expresses your persoanlity as a couple. Check out the
company that you decide to use, make sure that they are fully liscensed
and have liability insurance.
I hope you have enjoyed
these tips on planning your wedding. May your wedding day be a
beautiful one.
About the Author
This
article is courtesy of ZanyBride Wedding Favors
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