How hard is it to plan a wedding?
436599
1. Set a date\n2. Put together guest list\n3. Book wedding site & reception site\nThose are the 3 most important first steps...go to theknot.com and they have a checklist of what needs to be done every month.  It has tons of stuff on it, so remove the stuff that you won't be doing (it covers a lot, which doesn't always apply to every bride)
209355
I THINK YOU SHOULD WAIT A LITTLE LONGER BEFORE YOU PLAN A WEDDING TO MUCH STUFF HAPPENS IN REALATIONSHIP LIKE THE OTHERSIDE OF THEM WILL APPEAR SLOWLY AND YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE THAT SO WAIT A LITTLE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ABSOLUETLY POSITIVE GOOD LUCK
207538
Make as many things yourself as you can.  Look at the wedding isles in places like Walmart. \n\nThey have invitations that you can just print out or there are tons of site on the internet to look at for ideas to do yourself easily. \n\nMichaels.com has many ideas for making silk flower arrangements with all the step by step instructions.\n\nEnlist your family and friends for help.  If you know somebody that can make a cake or take pictures.  If you have a local school that has photography class see if one of them would be willing to do it for experience or a professional starting out for the experience.  \n\n4 of us made all the food for a family members wedding the night before.  Or have a deli make up serving tray and all you would have to do is ask a few people to put it on the serving table.\n\nInstead of a dj make mixed cd's before hand and just play them straight threw or ask a family member that loves to play music.  You would be surprised at the amount of people that would be honored to do things for your wedding.\n\nCongratulations and best of luck!
149006
I have a site that you an request a free book about how to and thingss needed for wedding ? and a book for new mothers about babys and there first 5 years too..\n\ngo to :\nhttp://www.statefarm.com/lifevents/married.htm\n\nNEar the bottom you will see this: For current customers\n(Contact your agent for the login ID and password.)\n\nDon't let the actual planning of the wedding cause you undue stress. Order our Wedding Planner to save you time … and headaches.\nClick on the wedding planner  it will open up ..\nIt will than ask you for your name and password ..\nEnter:\nUser Name: good\nPassword: neighbor \n(WATCH - this is USA spelling)! \n\nHOpe that helps ya out some :)\nHappy Going
581996
Start planning the basics now like what hall you have in mind and what church. start looking around at prices and churches might need to book a bit in advance. Just take your time and  check out all the details. Before you know it the big day will be here. And because you have taken your time and planned out everything to go off with out a hitch it will be the best day.\n\n The bridal shower should be 6 months before the wedding date.\n\nStart discussing with your fiancee what you both really want in this wedding and fix a budget. Colours and themes and stuff
76985
How simple?\nYou can get married at the courthouse for the cost of the license and maybe a small fee to the judge.\n\nAdjusted for inflation, my wedding cost $1400 dollars.  That covered the chapel at a local church, the minister, organist, our rings, some flowers and the "reception". The only people that attended were our immediate families, 12 people. It was an early morning ceremony and afterwards we all went out and had brunch in a private dining room at a local restaurant. My wife made her own dress from a pattern. It was simple -- resembled a monks robe with a cowl. It cost her the price of the material and her labor. We were students, we paid for it ourselves, so we had to keep the price down.\n\nWhen you start having receptions, massive flowers, bridesmaids, DJ's, open bars, then the cost is going to climb.
764203
I didn't myself - you dont realise what a control freak you are until it comes to your wedding.  I wanted to be in charge of every little deal because I didn't trust else as much as myself to get what I want.  I'm a very strong minded person and know my own mind so was best left in charge.\nI loved every minute of planning my wedding, it's part of the fun of getting married - I'd do it over again in a heartbeat.
684742
It depends on what time of year you prefer, and what day of the week. The most popular months are: April-Oct, and most popular day is Saturday. I would say you're probably safe if you have 6-9 months to go. But, your best bet is to just contact churches and reception sites as soon as possible, especially if you're interested in a particular range of dates in the Spring and Summer months.\n\nGood luck, and have a wonderful wedding!
22803
Get your location, set the date and time\nAsk your best friend if she'll stand up with you...the groom is on his own! Skipping the Bridesmaid Chorus line simplifies planning since you only have to shop for dress/shoes/hairstylist for yourself and one other girl. Find a photographer (try the local college...a senior photography student may be available on much shorter notice and will be thrilled at the opportunity)buy a bunch of one use cameras to let guests take pics, too.\n(If you have the wedding around 1 0r 2 in the afternoon, you can have just  champagne for the toast then cake, punch and finger foods without looking cheap at the reception, much easier than dealing with finding a caterer on such short notice)\nThe dresses should be chosen and ordered as soon as possible, to allow for any needed alterations.\nDo your invitations (Craft stores and office stores have some beautiful "do it yourself" invitation kits...get one more package than you think you'll need to allow for a couple getting messed up. Mail them 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding.\nVisit bakeries and grocery stores to choose and order your cake (many grocers can make a cake just as beautiful as the fanciest bakery for a fraction of the cost and in far less time)\nAlso at the craft store, they'll have pretty little favours and lots of different ways to decorate or package them. Consider the possibility of using silk flowers for decorations, then you'll only need a florist for the Bridal bouquet and groom's boutenierre (I'm sure that's spelled wrong.\nAll that should keep you busy until a month before the wedding... Get the rings and the license.Send the groom and his best man to get measured for their suits and to reserve the ones they choose (If you can't trust him to dress himself....?)Reserve a big punch bowl and glasses at a party rental place.\nGet the dresses so you can try on the shoes underthings with the dresses (you don't have time for mistakes or changing your mind!) make any needed appointment for hair and nails.\nBy now you should have some idea of your head count... buy the ingredients for punch, figure on a quart per person, plus a gallon to be safe. For the champagne one bottle per four guests should allow for two glasses of bubbly per person, plenty for the toast...you don't want folks tipsy in the middle of the day any way.\nHit a deli to order cold platters, they can advise better than I can what quantities you'll need....buy the pretty paper plates and napkins.\n\nOne week before the wedding, the bridal couple should go out and do something that has nothing at all to do with the wedding.\nBREATHE!\n\nAll my best wishes for a lovely day and a long and happy marriage.
573766
Well I think any date you pick is going to be crowded you have plenty of time to plan if you start now so it shouldn't be a problem. I tried very hard to work around people/dates when I got married, You know birthdays anniversary's other weddings funerals etc... I found it is almost impossible especially if you have a big wedding in a good weather season. I would say try not to worry about it but do get started if you want the best!
1021126
no matter how much you plan, organize and control there is something that will not go as expected.\n\nif you are too worried about what is going to go wrong you won't be able to enjoy your day.  the most important thing you should remember is that you are marrying the one you love...bask in the moment, smile and enjoy yourself.  if you can't do that you will only remember the worst that happened.
438826
I just recently got married myself, and I don't think it is anything you can plan out. Just remember to keep each other happy. There is a ggod book I just finished, its called Power of a Praying Wife, it has helped me out a lot.
550
The first place you should start is to visit:\nwww.theknot.com\nThey have more information than you could ever find anywhere else.  From engagement to honeymoon, and everything inbetween.  I'm planning my wedding right now, and it has helped me a lot!!!  Good luck!
668152
Get a wedding planner book. They have checklists with all the things you need to do.
249034
Darlin', going into hock to put on a wedding is a terrible way to start a marriage...plan the wedding you can afford, or wait until you're in a bit better shape financially. You can always plan as bang up, all out festive a party as you want to for your anniversaries, or do up the "wedding of your dreams" to renew your vows ten years down the road... Celebrating your love and having a festive, memorable wedding does not have to mean spending a fortune.\nPlease consider doing something a bit less costly so you don't spend the first years of your marriage trying to pay for the wedding.
667557
You can't expect the rough roads you will encounter.  No marriage is perfect.\nExpect differences, then talk to work them out.  Take the time to know each other and reserve time for this.  This will save ALOT of heartache and may prevent bitterness toward each other.\nNo one said marriage was easy, no one said it would too difficult to overcome.  \nIt takes sacrifice and work and true commitment to the other for it to succeed.
445639
First of all, keep in mind that this is YOUR wedding.  But also be able to compromise too.  Another thing on your wedding day don't stress out, enjoy yourself.  Someone told me while i was planning my own wedding that i shouldn't worry about something going wrong because in the end, not one person would notice except me, cause i planned the wedding.  And you know what i took her advice and my wedding day was perfect, except for a little rain. I enjoyed every minute of that day. So my advice is sure it only happens once in your life but don't make yourself miserable just to please everyone else. IT'S YOUR WEDDING, SO ENJOY IT. CONGRATS!!!!!