Do you want a traditional wedding in a church or a civil ceremony in a registry office or licensed wedding venue? Some venues may not be suitable, to big or too small, so you need to make a shortlist and visit them all - remember to get their available dates!Have you a special date in mind or have you dates that you need to avoid because they clash with something else? Don't forget the sporting calendar, as a special event could ruin the day. I forgot to check and got married when England were going for the Triple Crown! No-one was available for photos as all the male attendants were sitting in cars listening to the radio! I did put Jerusalum on the hymn list which was sung heartedly.
Work out what you can afford and stick to a budget, (add 10% for contingency for that thing you "just must have"). How many guests will you be inviting? Allocate a cost to each individual item, eg. Trumpet/Mermaid Wedding Dresses, reception, music, flowers - you will find some items for less than budget and some over - so don't fret when some things break the budget - there will be savings elsewhere.
Have you already got a place in mind? Look at it from the point of view of a wedding venue and not the Xmas party!! What will you do if the weather is bad - where will the photos be taken? The venue may have a portfolio of previous weddings, so ask to see it. They can usually recommend photographers and entertainment for you, they may also have their own in-house wedding planner.
If your reception venue is not providing a caterer, get a short-list of preferred caterers and sample taste some menues before finalising for your big day. Popular caterers get booked up way in advance, so sort this out 12 months before, if you can. Same for the Wedding Cake - these usually need to be ordered 10 months before the day.
Choose your bridesmaids, best man and any ushers. Start looking at wedding dresses and bridal gowns, also for your bridesmaids. Some dresses need to be ordered at least 6 months in advance so they can be made, and then fitted personally to you.You should book early if you want a particular photographer. The best get booked up early. They should be able to present you with a gallery of their work, and you need to decided if you want contemporary style photos or traditional poses. A mix of the both usually works well - traditional satisfying the parents so they can display photo on mantlepiece, and the wacky ones for your bedroom wall!!
Work out what you can afford and stick to a budget, (add 10% for contingency for that thing you "just must have"). How many guests will you be inviting? Allocate a cost to each individual item, eg. Trumpet/Mermaid Wedding Dresses, reception, music, flowers - you will find some items for less than budget and some over - so don't fret when some things break the budget - there will be savings elsewhere.
Have you already got a place in mind? Look at it from the point of view of a wedding venue and not the Xmas party!! What will you do if the weather is bad - where will the photos be taken? The venue may have a portfolio of previous weddings, so ask to see it. They can usually recommend photographers and entertainment for you, they may also have their own in-house wedding planner.
If your reception venue is not providing a caterer, get a short-list of preferred caterers and sample taste some menues before finalising for your big day. Popular caterers get booked up way in advance, so sort this out 12 months before, if you can. Same for the Wedding Cake - these usually need to be ordered 10 months before the day.
Choose your bridesmaids, best man and any ushers. Start looking at wedding dresses and bridal gowns, also for your bridesmaids. Some dresses need to be ordered at least 6 months in advance so they can be made, and then fitted personally to you.You should book early if you want a particular photographer. The best get booked up early. They should be able to present you with a gallery of their work, and you need to decided if you want contemporary style photos or traditional poses. A mix of the both usually works well - traditional satisfying the parents so they can display photo on mantlepiece, and the wacky ones for your bedroom wall!!
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