| Planning a wedding is no doubt one of the most | | | | account for the unexpected like weather conditions. If it |
| stressful things in ones life. Having an organized plan | | | | rains you will have to move the guests inside if you |
| when it comes to the ceremony, reception, and | | | | are planning an outdoor wedding. Of course the bride |
| honeymoon can help relieve at least part of the stress. | | | | will need to find her wedding dress and the groom will |
| There are many areas in which to focus on and | | | | need his tux if you are going the traditional wedding |
| sometimes little details get overlooked. The best way | | | | route. |
| to do this is to have a plan in place to keep both the | | | | As time draws near you will probably start to feel a |
| bride and groom focused on the wedding and not the | | | | little more anxious and start wondering what you have |
| preparation. | | | | forgotten. Don't worry just look at the list you created |
| The first thing that needs to be done is to set budget | | | | in the beginning. Don't forget the details like the music |
| for the wedding. Many times a wedding will put | | | | for the wedding and during the reception. The |
| financial strain on the newlyweds before they have a | | | | invitations are important as well. Make sure you send |
| chance to begin their life together. Setting a reasonable | | | | the invitations out well in advance so most people can |
| budget will lessen the tension of the financial aspect of | | | | make arrangements to be at the wedding. Guests are |
| the marriage. Write down everything that needs to be | | | | important to consider in the planning stages so the |
| purchased or rented for the wedding. Include anything | | | | venue will be suitable to hold all of the guests. The |
| that is desired for the wedding. Next, separate the | | | | more guest you invite to the wedding the larger venue |
| items into needs and wants and prioritize each list. Get | | | | it will take to seat them and the more money it will |
| prices for the items on the list and mark them off the | | | | cost for the venue and food for your guests. |
| list. It is always good to allow 5-10% extra in your | | | | There are many more details in planning a wedding |
| budget for the unexpected items that may show up. | | | | than we can list here. The main thing to remember is |
| Now that the budget is set it is time to shop for the | | | | to create a step by step plan in writing. A wedding |
| items on the list. Reserve the items or purchase them | | | | guide or a wedding planning book can definitely help in |
| and mark them off your list. If you have a wedding | | | | the planning process of the wedding and can help you |
| date farther in the future you may have time to shop | | | | remember things you might not otherwise think about |
| around for better deals or sale items. Don't wait until | | | | during the process. Create a detailed plan and stick to |
| the last minute! Make sure to reserve the location in | | | | it and you will find a less stressful and even a more |
| which the wedding ceremony will take place and | | | | joyous event. |