How To Plan A Wedding

Posted on January 1st, 2009 by monsterguide

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After years of dating, your boyfriend finally presented you with a lovely engagement ring. Once you got over the shock of his proposal, you now realize that you have to plan a wedding. It’s going to be your most memorable day, but you know how tedious planning it will be. If you haven’t got an idea where to start, don’t fret. Here’s how to plan a wonderful wedding.

Hire A Wedding Planner

Just because it’s your wedding doesn’t mean you’ve got to plan everything on your own. Nowadays, there are reliable individuals you can turn to that’ ll cater to all your wedding planning details. A wedding planner will take care of all your wedding concerns, From the grandest aspects, like the venue and reception, to the simplest details like the wedding favors and place cards. They’ll be with you from start to finish.

Ask your married friends and relatives for experienced wedding planners they can recommend. Choosing a planner depends on several factors, like:

Your budget - Hiring a planner means you shell out more cash, since you’ll need to pay the planner for her services, too.
Your schedule - Your schedule must coincide with that of your planner.
Your preferences - Your wedding planner should always meet all your expectations for the wedding, especially the theme you have in mind.

If you don’t have enough money to spend on a planner, you can just ask people around you to help you out. Your friends and family members are sure to be more than willing to help you on your special day.

Set A Budget

Your budget determines the whole wedding. Remember that everything you do or need for your special day requires money, so from the start, you must know how much you’re willing to spend. Set a reasonable and realistic budget. The bigger the budget, the grander your wedding can be. Having a budget also assures that you don’t go bankrupt because of the event.

Set The Date

This is one of the most important considerations when you’re getting married. Do you want to get married right away, or will it be a long engagement? Setting the date helps you determine how much time you have for preparation. Find a reasonable date when you and your husband-to-be are both available, and which you think will be most agreeable for your guests. For example, weekends are better options, since fewer people will have to take time off from work. Set the ceremony time as well.

Aside from the wedding date itself, you should also make sure you set the date for other important wedding events, like the rehearsal dinner, the bridal shower and the bachelor party.

Reserve The Venue

Another consideration you have to remember is the venue for your special day. The venue you like must be available on the date you have in mind. If not, you must adjust one of these two considerations. The venue should also fit the budget you set.

Some people reserve two venues for their wedding: the church and the reception. Others just hold the ceremony and the reception in one place. If you plan on having two venues, make sure they’re easily accessible and not too far away from each other. If you only opt for one, make sure they have enough people to accommodate your requests.

Prepare Your Lists

An organized planner always lists everything down. Lists let you see the various aspects you have to consider, at a glance. For an event as special and extravagant as a wedding, there are several important lists you need to prepare.

Guest List - Make a list of everyone you’re expecting to attend the wedding, months in advance. Knowing the number of guests lets you know the budget you need to allot. If you’re on a limited budget, sit down with your planner and your fiancé and try to narrow down the list.
Gift Registry - It’s common for couples today to register themselves in stores to make sure they receive gifts they want, and to make it easier for the guests to pick out their present.
Wedding Accessories - List down all the wedding items you need, including the favors, the flower arrangements, and invitations.

Send The Invitations

Your invitation’s design and theme depend on your wedding theme and color motif. It can be very extravagant or fairly simple. Make sure you properly address every invite, and that you put in your contact numbers, so the guests can RSVP. You can also include where you are registered.

Send the invites as early as you can, probably a few months before the actual day. This will give your guests enough time to clear their schedule, get gifts and prepare their outfits.

Prepare The Wedding Accessories

Whether they are fancy or very simple, there are some items that are never missing from this type of celebration. You should make sure all the different accessories needed for your special day are taken care of. These include:

Wedding Ensemble - The bride should be fitted for her wedding gown months before the event, and make sure the designer can make another creation in time for the wedding. The groom should also do the same for his tuxedo. The gowns and tuxedos of the wedding entourage should also be prepared.
Menu - Pick out the dishes and drinks you plan on serving during the reception.
Wedding cake - The cutting of the cake is an important part of the ceremony, so make sure this detail isn’t missed.
Wedding favors - Your guests shouldn’t leave without tokens of your appreciation. Your favors must match your theme.
Flowers - These lovely decorations are a must for weddings. Determine which arrangements and what flowers you’ll have in your venue. The bride and her bridesmaids must also have the proper bouquets.

A Wedding is special for any loving couple, but stressing over it too much isn’t a good thing either. Remember these simple tips when planning your own wedding. You’ll be able to walk down the aisle and say “I do”, without many worries on your mind!