| Every bride wants a magical day she can remember | | | | are willing to help you pay for your big day, to make |
| for the rest of her life. A fairy-tale wedding to show | | | | your budget. It would also be nice to let those willing to |
| the love she feels for her husband-to-be. But that kind | | | | help financially a say in planning your wedding. |
| of magic does not just happen. It takes organization | | | | 4. Put together a wedding checklist. Make a list of |
| and planning. | | | | everything you want for your wedding, what you need |
| Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking. You have to | | | | to reserve, buy or borrow. You can either do this |
| keep track of every detail, and arrange everything | | | | yourself or find a list on the internet. Or you can |
| from the photographer to the flowers. If you are not | | | | purchase a wedding planning book from any |
| an organized person, consider hiring a wedding planner | | | | bookstore's reference section. No matter which way |
| or asking a trusted friend to help plan your big day. If | | | | you go, having a list of the things you need to do will |
| you would rather handle the details yourself, then here | | | | help your wedding planning run smoother. Free |
| are some tips to help you make your big day special. | | | | checklists can be found by typing "wedding checklist" |
| 1. Schedule far enough ahead to have the time to plan | | | | into any internet search engine. You will also find many |
| the kind of wedding you want. If you want a big church | | | | helpful planning articles as well as theme ideas. |
| wedding, do not plan your wedding date for next | | | | 5. Do not be afraid to ask for help from your friends |
| month. A big wedding requires time to plan, especially if | | | | and family. Few can go it alone when it comes to |
| your religion requires you to have marriage counseling | | | | planning a wedding. There are so many things you |
| before being married by the minister or priest. | | | | have to arrange and reserve, asking a trusted friend |
| 2. Talk with your husband-to-be about what kind of | | | | or close family member to help you will make planning |
| wedding he would like. This is not just your day; it is his | | | | your wedding easier. |
| as well. Get his input into the kind of wedding he would | | | | The perfect wedding is one where the bride and |
| like to have, and you will both have a wonderful day. | | | | groom can be joined together with their loved ones |
| 3. Decide how much money you can afford to spend | | | | present. Planning such a wedding takes organization, |
| before making your first reservation. Making a budget | | | | time and funds. Following these tips will help your |
| will help keep you from over-spending. You should sit | | | | wedding planning go smother, and your wedding day is |
| down with your groom, and any family members who | | | | special. |