What is the first thing to do for a wedding…?
November 20, 2009
When my wedding is going to be in April 9, 2011? Should I start planning it or is it too soon? Help!!!
Me and my husband to be are from New York. That is where the wedding is going to be.
Would like thank u to everyonel!!
Great for the big help!!
It is NEVER too early to start planning!! The more you do now, the less you have to do when it gets closer and more stressful.
The first thing I did was buy a wedding planner book. It was a lifesaver. It tells you what you should be doing every month up until your wedding. Definitely after picking a date is to find a venue where you would like to hold your wedding with a rough estimate of how many people will be attending. After you book that, you are ready to find all the details that go with it. Guest list, color schemes, centerpieces, cake bakery, dress shopping, bridesmaids dress shopping, photographer, etc.
It will all fall into place, it is just nice to have that planning book to keep track of reciepts, due dates of bills, a budget tracker, guest list.. but most of all what you should have done month to month.
Good Luck, wedding planning is so fun!
10 Responses to “What is the first thing to do for a wedding…?”
Do you have a husband picked or just a date picked?
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By Pwner on Nov 21, 2009
book the venue first! You will need to book where you are having the ceremony and the reception. They seem to fill up pretty quick and you will be relieved to have that part out of the way.
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By female726 on Nov 21, 2009
It is NEVER too early to start planning!! The more you do now, the less you have to do when it gets closer and more stressful.
The first thing I did was buy a wedding planner book. It was a lifesaver. It tells you what you should be doing every month up until your wedding. Definitely after picking a date is to find a venue where you would like to hold your wedding with a rough estimate of how many people will be attending. After you book that, you are ready to find all the details that go with it. Guest list, color schemes, centerpieces, cake bakery, dress shopping, bridesmaids dress shopping, photographer, etc.
It will all fall into place, it is just nice to have that planning book to keep track of reciepts, due dates of bills, a budget tracker, guest list.. but most of all what you should have done month to month.
Good Luck, wedding planning is so fun!
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Just married and planned for 2 years!!
By JUST MARRIED! 10-17-09 on Nov 21, 2009
Yeah, get cracking on the venue and it’s also a good idea to keep your eye out for dresses (but don’t buy anything yet)…
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By doodler on Nov 21, 2009
You start planning April 2010. Many vendors will not book your wedding more than one year in advance.
In the meantime? Use the wedding checklist and budget calculator at the Knot.
http://theknot.com/
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By Suz123 on Nov 21, 2009
Start heres a checklist for your wedding
Facility Caterer
Wedding Party Gifts Menu
Gifts for Each Other Bartender
Bar/Liquor Dishes
Tables & Chairs Glasses
Decorations Toasting Glasses
Tablecloths & Napkins Coffee Cups
Centrepieces Teapot
Flower Arrangements Music
Coat Check Sound System
Custodian Valet Parking
Limousine Coordinator
Special Occasions Permit
Marriage License Officiant Fee
Programs Wedding Rings
Guest Book Table Outdoor Sign
Sound System Pen & Guest Book
Chairs Alter Arrangements
Pew Bows/Decor Music
Unity Candle/Holder Pillars/Pedastal
Arch Aisle Runner
Kneeling Bench Candles
Photographer Videographer
Backdrop Parking
Gratuities Picture & Stand
Marriage Certificate Photo Permit
Special Occasions Permit Flower Girl Basket
Boutonnieres Ring Pillow
Corsages Bouquets
Limousine Decorations
The Location The Caterer & Menu
Flatware Tables & Linens
Chairs & Covers Dinnerware
Hors d’hoeurves/snacks Napkins
Glassware Water Pitchers
Toasting Glasses Coffee, Tea
Lemon, Lime, Milk Creamers, Sugar, Sweetner Wedding Cake/Groom’s Cake
Coffee & Tea Makers & Servers Punch Bowl
Cake Topper/Decoration Cups, Saucers & Spoons
Bartender Cake Knife
Candles & Holders Liquor & Mixes & Ice
Decorations Guest Favours
Centrepieces Valet Parking
Transportation Music/Sound System
Security Serving Staff
Tent Dance Floor
Bride’s Bouquet Boutonnieres
Pew Bows Throw Away Bouquet
Centrepieces Headpieces
Bridesmaids Bouquets Aisle Runner
Centrepieces Alter Arrangements
Archway Corsages
Stationery
Announce Engagement Calligraphy
Reception Cards Wedding Invitations
Reply Cards Place Cards
Lined Inner Envelopes Colour Printing
Special Printing Personalized Note Pad
Scroll Rings Bookmarks
Printed Return Sticker Programs
Matches Maps
Save the Date Card Napkins
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By HarryPottersnaumber1fan on Nov 21, 2009
Congrats on your engagement. It’s not too early to get started on the basics, but don’t go overboard right away.
The very first thing that you need to do is compile an accurate guest list, then decide on what kind of wedding you have in mind. There is no point in renting a facility to accommodate 300 if you are only going to have 150. The next thing that you need to do is find out who is paying for what. Are you and you fiance paying for everything? Or can mom and dad pitch in? After that, set a realistic budget. You may need to phone around to a few vendors to get realistic prices. Spend the next few months researching different vendors to make sure that the ones you end up using are worth the money you will pay them.
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By Majestic on Nov 21, 2009
Definitely think about booking the church and/or venue. Do your research, find some options, and check them out.
You can do some general planning, style of the wedding, what do you want for centerpieces on your reception table, do you want a buffet or sit down dinner. You can start on the guest list.
Know that styles change with the season, companies stop production on items, discontinue others. The bridesmaid dresses you looked at now might not be there in April next year for you to buy. Same with things like toasting glasses, invitations.
You could buy and set up your planning equipment, loose leaf notebook, scout the local library and the bookstore for books that might help.
Look at some websites, ourwedding.com and the Knot are both good. Get a to do list going.
Congrats!
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By riversconfluence on Nov 21, 2009
Don’t even set your date until securing your venue. This is generally the first vendor that couples hire. Your other large vendors/items (photographer, officiant, florist, dress) can be obtained around the one year mark (depending on your location) and the rest after that.
By Maureen Thomson on Nov 23, 2009
Be sure to keep us updated – this is looks very interesting!
By Pat on Dec 16, 2009