You’ve now taken the plunge and said you to his marriage proposal. You’re excited but have some trepidation about the next step. Embarking on wedding preparations can be a daunting experience. But don’t worry there is help at hand. This beginner’s guide to wedding planning will give you a good starting point for planning the biggest celebration of your life.cheap wedding dresses

The First step is to consider the date. Do you want an autumn wedding or do you prefer the symbolism of a springtime celebration. Whichever you choose you need to allow yourself enough time to book your venues as most a booked months in advance.

The budget is the next step in planning your wedding. How much you are willing to spend will determine the type of wedding you’ll have. Big or small. Extravagant or simple. A fully catered event or a cocktail party. To put a budget together you should estimate the cost of everything and then try to keep to your budget. Make sure you expectations and budget are realistic.

Research suppliers and vendors you think you might use for your wedding. Below is a suggested checklist with timelines.

12 TO 24 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

- Announce your engagement to family, and then friends
- Decide upon a budget and list who will pay for what
- Determine wedding style and degree of formality of your wedding
- Meet with clergy. Arrange for pre-marital counselling or classes suggested by clergy
- Select ceremony site (have alternative plan if wedding is held outside)
- Select reception site (have alternative plan if wedding is held outside)
- Set date and time of wedding and reception

Note: You must coordinate your ceremony site, reception site, date and time of wedding, budget and size of the wedding before any other definite plans can be made

- Both families begin to compile guest lists. (Set a definite date for final lists.)
- Develop a record-keeping system for all wedding details, contracts, etc.
- Develop a record-keeping system for guests, invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes
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6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

- Select colour scheme and wedding theme
- Select photographer/ videographer
- Select music for ceremony
- Select reception entertainment
- Select florist
- Select limousine service or other transportation
- Select caterer (if not provided by reception site)
- Select and order wedding cake
- Choose your attendants including bridesmaids and groomsmen.
- Shop for your gown, veil, headpiece, jewellery and accessories
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Note: You should order your gown at least 7 months before your wedding date.
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- Select bridesmaid’s gowns

Note: These gowns should also be ordered at approximately same time as your gown. Obtain a swatch of fabric to coordinate all other wedding colours.cheap wedding dresses

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