Planning Your Wedding - The Basics
Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2009
by Pam Kazmierczak
http://www.wedding-planning-101.com
Planning a wedding does not have to be stressful. You can be the sweet, wonderful bride to be instead of the overly stressed out one. How? Easy. Get organized and stay that way. Conquer the tasks and know what needs to be done. Where do you start? Start at the beginning.
Okay, let's get started on planning that wedding. The first step is to tell everyone this fabulous news. Whether you decide to tell people in person, have an engagement party or send out announcements you need to decide how to let everyone know.
If you have absolutely no idea when you want to get married you might want to start by narrowing down the choices. You could make a list of possible dates and go from there. You might want to think about any dates you want to avoid, such as holidays and other family members special days and occasions. Many brides and grooms start with a month or season and narrow down their choices from there.
Once you announced your engagement and set the date you need to determine how much money you have for the rest of the wedding. I understand that this is by no means a fun task, but it really needs to be done. You need to know how money you have to spend and who is paying for what.
Now that you have some of the basics done and you know how much money you have to spend it is time to choose your ceremony and reception site. The type of places you choose depends on your budget and the type of wedding you are having. For instance a bride who is getting married on the beach will choose a different ceremony or reception location and type than someone who is getting married in her family's place of worship.
Choosing the reception site is as important as the ceremony site. In fact, most receptions are considerably longer than the ceremonies. You may even choose to get married somewhere that accommodates both receptions and ceremonies such as hotels.
Many brides get stresses during the planning process, this is normal. The best way to plan is to keep it simple, utilize lists and become organized. Read and research on anything you are unsure of and do not be afraid to ask questions. It is your wedding, make sure your are happy with your day.
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