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Question: What exactly goes into planning a wedding?

(Posted by: Eleni on 2009-12-30 21:43:51)

I mean, like a fully detailed list. Theres probably a few things I havent yet thought of in regards to planning a wedding.

Posted by: Tinkerbella19 on 2009-12-30, 22:07:38

Ceremony venue (deposit paid or permission gained if it is an outdoor ceremony) Reception venue (deposit paid) Decision on whether you would like an outside caterer or the venue to cater Decision on times for ceremony and reception and what meal or snack you will be serving Will you pay for alcohol? DJ or band (deposit paid) (make sure the reception place has the right things for either of these, enough room, enough powerpoints etc) Flowers, bouquet for you (may want to consider 1 that you can throw and another that you can keep), bridesmaid bouquets, flowergirls, button holes for men, corsages for mother of bride and groom. Celebrant or priest organised Notice of intent to marry signed and paid Wedding rings ordered Passports are up to date for any overseas honeymoon Lingerie, shoes, jewellery and wedding dress Hire fees or buying fees for bridesmaid, groom and groomsmen attire Centrepieces and table settings Wedding cake, cake topper and something to cut the cake with Bonboniere (wedding favours) Invites organised with RSVP date talk to local hotels for good deals to offer out of state guests Rehearsals organised Bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts Wishing well or gift registry organised Cars to transfer you to and from places Photographer and videographer Equipment like microphones, speakers, chairs for ceremony organised Seating plan organised and ready to go as guests RSVP Definately get the venue first, then the dress, flowers, cake and entertainment. After that everything else can fall into place.

Posted by: RedneckGirl on 2009-12-30, 21:54:11

Planning a wedding is soo stressful! I had to plan mine in probably 4 months. Here is a list of things you would need to make sure you have done. - Flowers for you, bridesmaids, flowers girl, and flowers for the men's tuxes - A reception hall - Wedding favors - If your decorating the reception hall, you will need flowers for there or something you would like on each table - If getting married in a church, make sure you have the date picked with them and see how much you wil need to give the officiant. - DJ or Band - Make sure to send out Save the Date cards about 4 months before the wedding and then the invitations a month before the wedding. - Make sure your dress fits and have no stains, or tears in it - Pick songs out for the wedding and reception - Order the cake ahead of time and make sure to get the cake topper - Transportation for after the wedding I think that is basically all. It all depends on what kind of wedding you are having. If your having a formal wedding, catholic wedding, casual wedding...it all pretty much goes with the kind of weding your having. I hope I helped out abit! And Congrats!! Good luck with planning, its a pain, but in the end its all worth it!!

Posted by: mrsbtobe on 2009-12-30, 22:18:22

Well for me personally: 1. a lot of unnecessary drama 2. sh1t load of money 3. alcohol 4. tears 5. stress 6. rage at times If I could do it over I would elope.

Posted by: tammee on 2009-12-30, 23:27:52

Gowns (bridal, maid of honour, flower girl dresses), tuxes (flowers that go in pockets or sashes) flowers pictures (during ceremony, after ceremony, reception) music (for wedding AND reception) church or JP? (payment for them) Invitations to wedding AND reception (how many guests) Food items for reception, wine, beer, drinks, snacks, midnight luncheon (do you need a license for the alcohol???) Gifts for all the people involved (maid of honours, best men, musicians, caterors, volunteers for the beer/ wine venue, mother-in-laws, flower decorators, hall decorators, any volunteers at all) Reserve the place where the reception will be held Don't forget about your vows (if you're making your own) Who's going to help clean it up??? Who's going to help set it up??? Church and hall How is the reception going to be served??? Line up? Everyone sitting down? Head table has their own food? Cake? Homeade? Real or fake? Utensiils??? Gift opening day....day after? Day of the wedding? Thank you letters for the gifts! Do it within 2 months or the people start getting angry

Posted by: Maybaby on 2009-12-31, 10:59:46

Go to theknot.com its a free wedding planning site and it has everything you need to think about when planning a wedding = )

Posted by: Lois on 2010-01-02, 01:51:13

Here's a detailed list: Announce the engagement Select attendants Agree on a budget Decide how expenses will be shared Decide type/ style/ formality of wedding Decide on date of wedding along with backup dates Shop for and reserve the ceremony location Shop for and choose the reception location Plan details of the reception Decide color scheme of wedding Shop for and choose a caterer (if not already provided) Shop for and choose a photographer Shop for and choose entertainment for the reception Make a guest list Shop for and choose a bridal gown Discuss gowns with bridesmaids, order gowns Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests Inform mothers to select their dresses Register wedding gifts Shop for and choose a florist Shop for and choose formal wear for men Shop for and choose a wedding cake Pick out rings/ bands with fiancée Investigate wedding insurance Shop for and choose wedding transportation Design programs Shop for and choose stationary, invitations, napkins, etc. Determine the need for dance lessons Confirm the men’s formal wear has been ordered Check on the wedding dress Shop for and choose wedding accessories Discuss the rehearsal dinner with your fiancé Make beverage arrangements for the reception Shop for and choose bridal accessories Shop for and choose going-away outfit and honeymoon clothes Work out a detailed timeline of the wedding day Write wedding vows; meet with minister to go over the ceremony Purchase bride’s, groom’s, attendants’ and parents’ gifts Check for marriage license requirements; obtain license Arrange to get passports, visas, vaccinations for honeymoon Finalize details at your venue Finalize details with caterer Shop for and choose a rehearsal dinner location Select wedding music and share selections with your band/ DJ Choose bridesmaid shoes and accessories Finalize details with photographer and/ or videographer Confirm wedding cake details with baker Confirm your order with the florist Prepare maps for the ceremony and reception Address invitations and correct postage; mail Plan the guestbook placement Confirm with shop they’ve received measurements of male attendants Shop for and reserve hairstylist, work on styles Shop for and reserve makeup artist, work on makeup Fitting for all wedding apparel Delegate responsibilities for your wedding day Write wedding speeches (groom, best man, father of the bride) Organize a date for picking up any hired outfits Confirm your transportation reservation Give rings/ bands to a jeweler for engraving and cleaning Plan preservation for wedding/ bouquet Attend to business and legal details Call any guests that haven’t responded Confirm head count with the catering hall Complete floor and seating plan for the reception Begin packing for your wedding day and honeymoon Pick up wedding rings; check engravings and sizes Begin breaking in your bridal shoes Final confirmation of all rental delivery dates, times and services Make sure all the clothing for the bride and bridal party are ready Invite wedding party guests to rehearsal dinner Confirm arrival time for all attendants Pick up marriage license Confirm reservations for honeymoon and rehearsal dinner Confirm reservations for accommodations for out-of-town guests Confirm reservation for your transportation company Give everyone invited to the rehearsal dinner details Review any seating details with ushers Remind men to pick up formal wear and shoes Organize wedding attire Go through list of things to do Check arrangements for the gown and presents to be taken home Check arrangements for the suits to be returned Organize your bridal attire Review your guest list for the receiving line Have the rehearsal dinner Give rings to best man and cash to pay any suppliers