We get a lot of questions about what to do on your wedding day. Brides want to know what looks best, what we see other brides doing. I really recommend that they look up a local wedding planner, but short of that we provide some help and I'm gonna pass that along to anyone that wants it.
First off for today's entry, a short list of what you will probably need to get started.
#1 You need a DATE and place to get married - Sure it sounds silly to remind you of this, but I've seen brides looking for a place a month or two before their wedding date and not being able to get their first choice.
#2 You need some wedding officiant (minister/priest/judge/justice of the peace) to perform the ceremony. A church and their minister don't always come as a package.
#3 A Guest List - you got to know how many people to expect for food and drink. Of course Wedding invitations are included in this.
#4 Your Wedding party - Don't assume your Maid of Honor is available. Also Remember Gifts for them, extra hairspray, and a backup emergency kit of goodies.
#5 A program for your wedding - who is in it, songs, etc.
#6 A reception hall for the party you want to have.
#7 Decorations and other items for the church - Flowers for the pews, candles, Unity Candles, isle runner, guest book, flowers for mothers, offerings etc.
#8 Decorations for the Reception - Table center pieces, Cake topper, fountains, napkins with your names on them, streamers, glasses for toasts, a cake cutter, and anything else you might see fit.
#9 A good DJ is a must. He is the life of the party
#10 Transportation - Your car, a limousine, a horse drawn carriage are all good options.
#11 Photography and Video Services - When it is all over all you have are your memories, pictures and/or Video.
This list is pretty complete, although I am sure people will add more to it in the comments.
I'll go through a typical wedding in my next post. Be warned it is more involved than you think!!
First off for today's entry, a short list of what you will probably need to get started.
#1 You need a DATE and place to get married - Sure it sounds silly to remind you of this, but I've seen brides looking for a place a month or two before their wedding date and not being able to get their first choice.
#2 You need some wedding officiant (minister/priest/judge/justice of the peace) to perform the ceremony. A church and their minister don't always come as a package.
#3 A Guest List - you got to know how many people to expect for food and drink. Of course Wedding invitations are included in this.
#4 Your Wedding party - Don't assume your Maid of Honor is available. Also Remember Gifts for them, extra hairspray, and a backup emergency kit of goodies.
#5 A program for your wedding - who is in it, songs, etc.
#6 A reception hall for the party you want to have.
#7 Decorations and other items for the church - Flowers for the pews, candles, Unity Candles, isle runner, guest book, flowers for mothers, offerings etc.
#8 Decorations for the Reception - Table center pieces, Cake topper, fountains, napkins with your names on them, streamers, glasses for toasts, a cake cutter, and anything else you might see fit.
#9 A good DJ is a must. He is the life of the party
#10 Transportation - Your car, a limousine, a horse drawn carriage are all good options.
#11 Photography and Video Services - When it is all over all you have are your memories, pictures and/or Video.
This list is pretty complete, although I am sure people will add more to it in the comments.
I'll go through a typical wedding in my next post. Be warned it is more involved than you think!!
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