I've been to 2 weddings my whole life, but never knew what goes on behind the scenes.help pleaseIm planning a friends wedding and need some advise.?
Go to the library and get a book or two on wedding planning. People who can help you are: the Pastor, the florist, the caterer, and your mom's best friend who has been to many many weddings but you never thought to ask her because she's an older lady.Im planning a friends wedding and need some advise.?
The answers you have received are all helpful. Organization is absolutely your key ingredient for success. The average wedding entails 250+ hours of planning.
There are tons of great books and websites (I suggest, www.weddingchannel.com, www.theknot.com and www.realsimple.com) out there for you to study, however, being that you are so new to this, you may want to consider consulting with a wedding coordinator/planner. They can help you with everything or just certain parts - the right coordinator can be invaluable. (Make sure you interview 2-3 and check references.)
They can help you establish a budget and to-do list and give a great start if you prefer to handle all the planning yourself. You may also find it very useful to consider hiring a coordinator for month-of or day-of services.
Best of luck!!
Pamala :)
If you go to a bookstore and peruse the wedding section, there are a lot of ';planning'; types of books that can help you remember all those little details, places for receipts, appointments, etc. I also kept a spreadsheet of our budget as well as the guest list. Oh, and www.theknot.com is great too! You can register and it gives you reminders of when to do things and has lots of lists and helpful hints and stuff. Just try to have fun and not to stress. It will be beautiful no matter what happens.
Church
Music/Organist/Soloist for ceremony
Venue for reception
Flowers
Cake
DJ
Alcohol
Dress
Shoes
Veil
Jewelry
Undergarments
Something old, new, borrowed, %26amp; blue
Toasting glasses
Cake cutters/servers
Caterer
Decorations
Table favors
Bubbles/rice
Guest book and pen
Gifts for attendants
Photographer
Videographer
Pastor/Priest
Table center pieces
Table linens
Chair covers
Limo
Bartenders
Honeymoon plans
Thank you cards
The key is to be very, VERY organized!
Try visiting this online forum http://www.weddingcup.com. Since it is focused on wedding, you have a better chance to find your answer there. This is a common place for couples and wedding professionals to exchange their ideas. You can search for similar question, post your questions there or chats with others who seek the same interests.
well lets see...
ATTIRE
Wedding Gown
Gown Preservation - Carrying Bag Bridal Tiara %26amp; Veil
Bride's Shoes
Hair %26amp; Make Up
Groom's Tux
Groom's Shoes
Best Man Attire
Groomsmen Attire
Maid of Honor Dress
Bride's Maids Dresses
Flower Girl Dress
Ring Bearer Suit
Alterations
Cleaning
Pressing
Religous Attire
Jewelry Accessories
PERSONAL WEDDING ACCESSORIES
A Wedding Theme
Wedding Accessories Collection
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Sixpence for the bride's Shoe
Garter
Tossing Garter
Hankie
Bridal Purse
Emergency Kit
FOR THE CEREMONY
Wedding Bands
Wedding Vows
Jewelry Gifts for Kids
Unity Candles
Unity Candles
Other Ceremonial Candles
Candle Holders
Flower Girl Basket
Ring Bearer Pillow
Guest Books
Pens
Flowers
Aisle Runner
Pew Ribbons
Religous Items
Gifts for Officiant
Honorarium for Officiant
STATIONERY
Save the Day
Invitations
Reply Cards
Location Map
Program
Place Cards
Menu
Thank You Cards
Envelope Seals
Printed Napkins
Stamps
FLORALS
Bride's Bouquet
Maid of Honor Bouquet
Flower Girl Basket
Bride Maid's Bouquets
Corsages
Boutonnieres
Floral Arrangements
Centerpieces
Cake Table Decorations Memorial Table Flower
FOR THE RECEPTION
Guest Book %26amp; Pen
Champagne Goblets/Flutes Cake Tops
Cake Server Set
Garters
Bridal Purses
Heart Shaped Mirrors
Table Covers
Table Bouquet Centerpiece Gifts for attendants
Wedding Favors
Bells
Ribbons %26amp; Balloons
Decorations
PERSONAL ASSISTANTS
and Contact Information
Officiant
Wedding Coordinator
Best Man
Maid/matron of honor
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Wedding Attendants
Dress maker
Florist
Decorator
Caterer
Photographer
Videographer
Baker
Ceremony Location
Reception Hall
Rental Agent
Travel Agent
Accommodations
Limo Driver
Bar Tender
Musicians/Soloist/DJ
Calligrapher
Other
REMEMBER TO
Obtain a marriage license.
Arrange for blood tests.
Obtain a passport.
Get Visas.
Notify the following of a name and address change:
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security
credit card agencies
utility companies
banks
your employer
the post office
professional associations
the Registrar of Voters
the DMV - car registration
your insurance companies
the military
academic institutions
GIFTS
Engraveable Gifts
Personalized Gifts
Gifts to One Another
Gifts for Parents
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Kids
Gifts for siblings
Gifts for Best Man
Gifts for Maid of Honor
for Wedding Attendants
for Out of Town Guests
Gifts for Officiant
Honorarium for Officiant
Tips for Service Providers
PHOTO %26amp; MEDIA
Newspaper Announcement Wedding Web Site
Videographer
Photographer
Personal Guest Cameras
Film %26amp; Developing
Photo Framing
Photo Albums
FOOD/BEV %26amp; HOSPITALITY
Engagement Pary
Rehearsal Dinner
Pre-Reception Snacks
Bar
Non-bar Beverages
Wedding Cake
Ceremony Site
Reception Hall
Guest Accomodations
MUSIC
Musicians/Soloist/DJ
Prelude
Ceremony
Reception
Cutting Of The Cake
First Dance
Mother - Son Dance
Father - Daughter Dance
Father - Daughter Dance
goodluck!! :)
this is actually a month-by-month to do list for the bride, but it has everything you need+
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/web鈥?/a>
good luck!!
Here's the compete guide on wedding --%26gt; http://weddingreceptiondecorationidea.co鈥?/a>
also get a budget together before you go spending crazy
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