Are you getting married for the first time and you think you can't plan your own wedding? Well put your fears to rest.
Once you read this article you will think differently.
After all people have been getting married for centuries planning their own wedding because the reality is the wedding is all about the two of you and not all the pomp and circumstance.
But the key to making sure your wedding is everything you want it to be is allowing yourself plenty of time.
With that said this article is about giving you some information on how to plan your own wedding.
So your future husband proposed.
You said YES and now you need to set the date.
You will need to book the big ticket items at least a year in advance so keep that in mind when setting the date.
The Big Ticket Items are: Church or where ever you plan to have the ceremony.
Reception Hall Caterer Photographer/Videographer Transportation (Limo, Horse drawn carriage, etc) These wedding services and venues need to be booked ahead due to the fact that they are used for other events.
The next thing on your to do list is search for your other wedding services that you will need for your big day.
These services include the following: Florist ( already have some flower choices in mind along with what your wedding colors will be) Invitations Your printed wedding programs ( sort of a play-by-play breakdown of your wedding ceremony) Decorations (for the church and reception) Baker ( for your wedding cake) Bridal Attire ( your wedding dress, Bridesmaids dresses/ Grooms tux and Ushers/ Flower Girl/ Ring Bearer) Approximately two months before your wedding day you will want to consider where you want to register for your bridal gifts.
You will want to think about the things that you will need to furnish your home the two of you will be sharing as you start your new life together as husband and wife.
Some things you might want to consider are: Flatware (Pick something that you both like as you will be using it on a daily basis) Dinnerware (again pick something that you both like as you will be using it on a daily basis) Household items Kitchen items Bathroom items Approximately six weeks before the wedding you will want to send out your invitations along with an R.
S.
V.
P.
so you can let your caterer know about how many will be attending.
These tips gives you an approximate time line as well as what wedding services you will need and how to plan accordingly.
In the mean time you will need to purchase the incidental wedding items and supplies for your ceremony and reception.
These items include: Toasting Glasses Ring Bearer Pillow/ Flower Girl Basket Cake Knife & Server Set Garter Belt Guest Book Unity Candle Anyway you get the idea of what the incidental items are.
The good news is you can purchase all of these products online so you don't have to waste time and gas going from place to place to place.