I'm new to this, getting married in 05, been engaged for 1 yr. Just started planning it, going alright so far, but I could definately use some advice. No one around me has ever planned a wedding, so I'm out in the cold. If aneyone has suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.
groovypeg
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get your self a really good wedding planning book or wedding planning software. learn excel! my friend did everything on a spreadsheet and she said it saved alot of time. i would also buy some wedding magazines they always have a checklist of what to do. i am in the same situation. i am the first in my immediate family to get married. the hardest part is not knowing how much everything costs.
ChristineC68
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Setting a budget and working out finances would be the next steps. Talk to your fiance (FH) and your families about how much everyone will contribute to the wedding and work out a savings plan.
Assume everything is more expensive then you think - we were in the same place you are now, trying to save for something when you don't know how much it is.
Try to get an estimated guest list - just an estimate number is good for now for when you research catering halls.
You and your FH should decide what type of wedding you want - spring, summer, evening afternoon, formal, semi-formal, etc.
Then it would be time to set the date and start looking for ceremony & reception sites!
Congrats on your engagement!! Good luck with your planning!! You found the PERFECT place for help, support, ideas and friends!!
AmyKay
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Good luck and welcome!!
radiostar
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Don't listen to advice from NON-Brides. Make this your new online home. The brides around here are better than gold.
Jen2704
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Welcome to the boards
karenJ
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Radiostar took the words right out of my mouth! Stick to this site and you will learn a whole lot!! I call this site my online wedding problem solvers. It is phenomenal. The gals on here are the best
I am the first in my family to have a wedding but luckily I have very recently married friends with ideas on what not to do for my wedding. Seriously, as part of a casual conversation, I asked recently married couples what would they would have done differently for their wedding and you would be amazed how much insight you can get.
I priced around a lot for all the major vendors and I am glad we did since we ended up saving some money on one thing that could have been used for other things. Also read all contracts carefully before signing.
