I don't know where to start to plan my wedding. I need help!?
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The first thing you need to do is decide on the date you want to hold the affair and how much money you/your family want to spend. The next is to decide on the type of venue you want: a very small affair at home, in a garden setting, with 50 people; intimate, casual and small affair (80 people or less, let's say); medium sized with about 100-130 people, or large, with 150 people and up.\n\nYou could hire a wedding planner and they will do almost everything for you, but it is an added cost on top of renting the hall (they provide the food, but you pick out what you want), hiring a band or DJ, photographer, etc. There is nothing quite like planning the event yourself though- it is a lot of work, but it is yours.\n\nIf you decide to do it yourself and have decided upon a date, start by looking around at wedding halls to see what types of venues they offer and how much they cost. Sometimes they offer packages that include music and other services: photographer, table flowers, etc., in addition to the catering services but sometimes they don't. Write a list of questions you have so that you are prepared. As a separate note: Your groom will have to tip the people hired for the wedding, including waiters and waitresses, the bartender, DJ, etc. \n\nOnce you've decided what space you want, you need to reserve the space immediately because space books up quickly. I am an event planner (not weddings though, but I know the event business)and I urge you to make sure you reserve the place quickly.\n\nYou can always do a home wedding, especially if cost is a concern, and they can be quite nice. However, remember that if you do someting like this you are responsible for renting tables and chairs for your guests, hiring waiters and clean up staff, hiring a band or DJ, photographer, florist, a caterer, arranging to have someone remove the garbage, especially if you live on your own and are leaving the next day for the honeymoon, and making sure your sinks and toilets are working properly. When I got married the second time 6 years ago, my kitchen sink got clogged from the clean up crew! We couldn't unclog it and the water sat there for 3 weeks while we were away. So, this is something to consider.\n\nAs for the other stuff, like bouquets, etc. First, you need to decide what kind of dress you want to wear (along with headpiece, veil, etc), and how many bridesmaids you want (Match the number of bridesmaids to the number of groomsmen your groom wants). Think about the color theme of the wedding (this applies to your tablecloths and napkins, too, as well as the girls' dresses). The number of bouquets is based on the number of girls in the wedding, as are the number of lapel flowers the men will wear. Don't forget lapel flowers for your father and the groom's father, corsages for the mothers, etc. \n\nDo you want a ring bearer and a flower girl? Color choice and flowers apply to them, too.\n\nBefore I forget: Make sure you buy two pairs of shoes. One pair will be dressy, and perfect for the ceremony, while the other should be flats - perfect for dancing. If you only wear heels I can guarantee you that your feet will kill you after a while. You will be moving around a lot - for pictures, greeting guests, etc..so be prepared. Don't forget to pick out your earrings, and start thinking about your makeup, etc.\n\nYou will have to go for numerous dress fittings (as will the girls), so be prepared to devote a lot of time for this. The guys will have to be fitted for their tuxes that the groom needs to choose.\n\nIn between this, you will buy rings with your partner! That's always fun... and of course, you and your fiance need to decide where you want to go for the honeymoon.\n\nBest wishes!
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smh. If you dont know what goes in a wedding, how are you gonna survive marriage. but hey thats neither here nor there. Since you already have a baby, you might as well get married. You can google, wedding planning, You need to hire a preacher/pastor/reverend, get things set up with your city hall or town hall, to actually be married legally, you will sign the documents at the wedding. You need to send invites and have the people RSVP and by that, you will be able to tell, who is coming so you can have enough chairs in the wedding and reception. Plates, forks, spoons, decorations, dresses, shoes makeup, Have a list on the invitations asking 3 choices of what people want to eat (chicken, beef, fish)
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Your backyard, park, friends house or community center is a great place and free, most of the time. Assign different dishes to different family members and ask someone to wed you guys. A DJ or band can be booked easily by going to a local high school and finding some kids who play for some cash. Also, go to a college and get a photographer to shoot the wedding pictures--still shots and video. Invitations, party favors, table center pieces and place cards can all be done yourself by visiting your local craft shop like Michael's or fabric stores like Jo Ann Fabrics. Good luck! Remember, stress ruins everything so try to relax at the end of each busy day!
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If you're in the beginning phases of planning a wedding (which it sounds like you are), your best bet would be to talk to your fiance so that you can determine what you both want in your ceremony and reception.  Start broad: come up with what time of year you want to get married (winter, summer, etc.), what kind of place you'd like to get married (church, beach, etc.), and how big you'd like it to be.\n\nOnce you've narrowed down your options, go to a planning website like www.theknot.com, www.wedalert.com/, or www.brides.com.  They'll give you options on ideas, and you should be able to use their interactive planning calendars too.\n\nUse the given dates to plan dress shopping, invitation sending, and everything else.  They may even have a budget calculator to make it even easier!\n\nBest of luck to you...\n~mm~
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Check out www.theknot.com. It is the best wedding planning website out there! My husband and I used it for EVERYTHING! You can search local vendors too, which makes it really easy and specific. Good luck!
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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!
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My suggestion is look for a really good dj/mc in your area.  This is the person who will truly make you and your guests have a great time.  \n\nThere are so many things you can plan at your wedding...do all of the traditional chicken, hokie pokie, macarena, hustle... also as the person above me suggested the "married the longest" dance (or also called anniversary dance) as well as dinner table trivia where the dj/mc announces the serving of dinner to tables only if the table can answer the trivia question. \n\nGo over everything with your entertainment and also ask for their suggestions.
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Try the links of this group.  If you don't see one that works for you, send a message to the group with location and date, someone will bite.\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/weddingofficiants/links\n(Individual site links are towards the bottom)
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From what I understand, it can be planned in a year's time.  You can find wedding planners that give you step by step instructions on what to do each much, so you won't get overwhelmed.  But on another token, I've seen people get engaged and wait at least two year or so, to get their debts caught up and all so they can actually have a 'fresh start'.  Good luck.
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Reception- All that is required at a wedding reception is punch and wedding cake. You can purchase a small wedding cake and serve inexpensive sheet cake (from Sam's or Costco) to the guests. As long as your reception doesn't take place at a meal time, this is totally acceptable.\n\nPrint your own invitations- You can get them from Target and other similar stores, 40 for $20.\n\nKeep things informal- The less formal, the fewer details, and therefore, much less expensive. \n\nBuy a used gown and have it altered.\n\nInvite fewer guests- Obviously, the fewer the guests, the less it will cost you and you can do more.\n\nInexpensive centerpieces- Floating candles in a simple bowl.\n\nThink "simple elegance"... Find a reception site with beautiful architecture as opposed to fancy amenities. This will add to the beauty of the wedding without you spending more.\n\nHave the ceremony in a public park, garden, beach, etc. or the beautiful home of a friend...\n\nI'd be interested in hearing more about what kind of wedding you want. I'd love to offer more specific ideas! Good luck.
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Yeah... have a nice wedding/ gathering outside in a nice park or something like that.  Make it nice and casual but still nice, walk barefoot down the aisle, and ahev a whimsical ceremony.  I am sure that you could ask the person who will be marrying you to do so at this location.
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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
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It's up to each couple.  Most guys don't care much about the planning of the wedding.  However, if a guy does want to help, there are things he could be very helpful with such as:\n\n-Choosing a band or dj\n-Planning the honeymoon\n-Helping to choose the wedding cake flavors\n-Helping to choose the food for the reception\n-Choosing his tux and the groomsmens tuxes\n-Writing his vows\n\nEvery couple is different and every groom is different.  My husband planned the honeymoon and chose his tux.  That was the extent to which he cared to be involved and that was fine by me because I had alot of specific preferences and he didn't have many at all.
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Get a coordinator local to the area you are getting married in to help.  Typicall the Day Of Packages include final vendors confirmations, which it sounds like you need for some piece of mind, as well as coordination of your rehearsal and running the day of your wedding to ensure things are running in a timely manner and nothing is overlooked.  \n\nMy company covers all of Southern California and that is what is included in our package and if it isnt offered you should be able to customize a package with a coordinator that includes what you do need help with.  Good luck!
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First pick a day! then find you Pastor,Justice of the pease,Who ever you are going to have Marry you! That is usually the hardest part to get set.Make sure they are available the day that you want. Marrige license tend to expire within 60 days I think so figure that into the day you have set with your "Pastor".Week days are cheeper if your going for an inside wedding/reception.Out side is even cheeper. We did out side.Do you have or want a theme? Example: Hawaiian Theme go to Oriental Trading on line,it is a part/novelty company they have tons of party supplys in bulk. Based on you theme/ colors what kind of dress. In our wedding that was the most expencive.My bride's maids agreed to buy there own dresses,they actually had fun picking out matching dresses. We bought shirts for the Grooms men (We Know Guys)If you want it done right do it your self. and who knows what they would have came back with! any way...\nCake I did my own cake. 3 teirs white and chocolate. White frosting.My frosting recipe(feel lucky!) Mix powdered sugar and unsalted butter and only a table spoon of vanilla with about a cup of milk.Awsome frosting!The rest could be purchased at a rental place near you based on how much you are ready to spend. A big rental place is usually good about helping with number of guests and how far you can go on your budget. This is all if you choose to do an out doors wedding.\nHopefully I have been helpful. If you need any more advice e-mail me brudneyflower@yahoo.com
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First of all, buy a dress on sale.  Also, get married in a church. The flowers should be simple. Shop around for bargains.  Instead of a large sit down meal, do a cake and punch reception. You can get a cake from Albertson's or Stater Brothers. They will do an excellent job for a low price.  We had musician friends play at the reception and a friend agreed to MC.  Keep it simple, but elegant.
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The very best recomondation I can give is to visit, www.theknot.com\nNot only will you find fashionable accesories and hair clips you can find and plan everything for your wdding as well. It is a must for any bride! Conrats and I hope your wedding day is perfect!