Are you engaged and planning your wedding? If so,
congratulations! This can be a very exciting time, but it can also be a lot of
work. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, so it's important to take the
time to plan everything out correctly. This guide will help you get started on
the right foot.
Set your budget
The biggest piece of advice that anyone will give you
is to set a budget. Once you have your budget,
it will help enlighten you on what's realistically possible for your wedding.
A destination wedding might be out of the budget,
particularly if you want a large wedding. The number of guests will directly
impact the cost of the wedding – you need more food, drink, larger venue and so
on.
Find your venue
Finding the right venue will determine almost any
other aspect of your wedding. You might find the perfect one, but it is only
available at the price you can afford in autumn, or perhaps the perfect place
won’t hold as many guests as you were hoping. Start looking for venues early,
and make sure to visit each one personally.
Make sure you understand their cancellation policies, as
well as their policies with regards to decorating.
Sort your food
& drink
There are loads of good wedding reception caterers out there. Just find one that suits you and
your budget.
You'll also need to decide what you want your food and
drink to be. You can have a nice sit-down dinner, or you could skip the course
system completely and serve only appetizers.
Send your invites
Once you have your venue, food, and drinks sorted out,
you can start to send your invites. It’s often a good idea to send out save the
date notices to people you particularly want to be there before sending out the
official invites to all those invited. Remember to allow a lot of time for
RSVPs and put a date for replies on the invite. Prompt non-returners so you
don’t have any last-minute problems. Remember to keep a record of who has been
invited and if they are coming!
Book your
entertainment
If you want entertainment at your wedding, like a
band or DJ, then book them now. Keep in mind that the busier they are, the more
expensive they'll be. Call around to different companies so that you can get a
good idea of what you can expect for your budget.
Take care of the
legal stuff
There are some legal requirements you need to fulfill,
depending on the country you're in. For example, if you're getting married at
your reception place, contact them and make sure that they've got all of their
paperwork properly filed with the government.
Register for gifts
Some people like to do this right away because it
helps couples figure out what they need, and it can make things easier down the
line. This usually involves choosing a wedding registry or gift registry.
Pack for your
honeymoon
Make sure you check with your partner first to see if
there's anything on the honeymoon wish list that they want! You'll also want to
pack all of your clothes and anything else you might need.
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