How to Plan a Wedding

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:PlanWedding

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Introduction Now that you've recovered from the delightful shock of your engagement, take a deep

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Introduction

Now that you've recovered from the delightful shock of your engagement, take a deep breath, grab a notebook and your address book, and then let the countdown to the Big Day begin!

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Steps

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Step One

Envision your wedding from beginning to end. Where and when have you dreamed the wedding would take place? How formal would you like the event to be? What will the wedding party wear? What kind of food would you like to serve?
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Step Two

Pick a date.
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Step Three

Set a budgeta??a??one that is functional and provides for some flexibility. Here is where you must combine fantasy with practicality.
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Step Four

Ask friends and family to recommend a reputable jeweler. Order your engagement and/or wedding rings.
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Step Five

Book the wedding and reception sites.
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Step Six

Meet with the officiant of your wedding. Now is the time to be clear about rules and restrictions regarding the ceremony and ceremony site.
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Step Seven

Select your wedding attendantsa??a??your wedding party can be as big or small as you like.
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Step Eight

Choose a dress and wedding attire for the rest of the wedding party.
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Step Nine

Make a guest list. You may have to compromise on the number of guests if your budget is limited.
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Step Ten

Plan your pre-wedding parties, ceremony, reception and honeymoona??a??consider menus, decorations, favors and music.
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Step Eleven

Interview and hire vendors: wedding coordinator, photographer, video professional, caterer, florist and entertainment.
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Step Twelve

Check state requirements for obtaining a marriage license, and find out how long the license will remain valid.
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Step Thirteen

Take care of the rest of the paperwork, from ordering invitations to signing up with gift registries.

Tips & Warnings

  • Ask your parents early on in the planning stage for their input.
  • Be kind to yourself and your betrotheda??a??this can be an extremely stressful time.
  • Keep a notebook to fill with things like swatches of fabric, notes and vendor contracts.
  • Be sure to take time away with your partner and give attention to your relationship.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Tuxedos
  • Invitations
  • Calculators
  • Notebooks
  • Index Files
  • Calendars
  • Thank-you greeting cards
  • Bridesmaid dresses
  • Wedding gowns
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