| Congratulations - you're getting married! Now begins | | | | want, they may have more ideas for you to consider. |
| the fun and hard work of your wedding planning. Once | | | | A good starting point for your wedding planning is to |
| the excitement of your engagement dies down you | | | | talk about what is most important to you both for your |
| will be faced with the daunting but exciting task of | | | | wedding. Being able to prioritize those elements which |
| planning the most special day of your lives. It may | | | | are most important to you will help you to allocate your |
| seem overwhelming at first but planning your wedding | | | | budget and build all other details around them. |
| doesn't need to be difficult just take on board the | | | | Think carefully about your wedding date. Do you want |
| following hints and tips to help you plan the party of a | | | | to get married in a certain season, such as a spring |
| lifetime. | | | | wedding or perhaps you would like a wedding during a |
| Do begin your wedding planning as soon as possible | | | | holiday period such as Christmas. Consult with family |
| after you get engaged. Many vendors and venues are | | | | and friends about any dates which may conflict with |
| booked well in advance and you may face a wait of | | | | other events or anniversaries, especially if they are |
| two years for your preferred choice. A typical | | | | people you really want at the wedding with you. |
| wedding planning period is 18 months although it is | | | | Choose two or three dates in case your choice of |
| possible to plan a wedding in a much shorter time | | | | venue is fully booked on your first date. |
| frame. | | | | Download free tools from the internet to help you with |
| Wedding planning will require a great deal of decision | | | | your wedding planning such as a budget planner and |
| making. From the wedding date to the color of ribbon | | | | checklists. The budget planner will help you to allocate |
| on the wedding favors, there is a lot to be decided. | | | | money to each element of your wedding day helping |
| Talk to each other about what kind of wedding you | | | | you to stay within budget. Planning checklists will list |
| both want, do you want a religious ceremony or a civil | | | | each element of your wedding in a time ordered list. |
| one? Does a destination wedding appeal? Do you | | | | Usually these will cover an 18 month period and include |
| want a big traditional wedding or an intimate, informal | | | | a wide range of elements for a wedding. Use them to |
| day? If you have differing ideas try to reach a | | | | help keep you organized and on track to have your |
| compromise which suits you both and although, this is | | | | wedding preparations in place by the big day. |
| your wedding, do talk to your parents about what you | | | | |