How do I make sure that I have done everything to get ready for a wedding?
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The website www.theknot.com has a great checklist that you can use as a guide.  I took that list and added it to what I had already compiled on a Word document.  Keep a small notebook handy for when you leave the house...just in case you think of something missing from the list you can jot it down.  Otherwise, if  you're anything like me, you will think of it at the grocery store and forget all about it when Oprah is on!
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8-10 weeks prior to the wedding date but if you have a large amount of out of town guests or out of country you should sent those out slightly earlier or make sure save the dates are sent out early so these guests can look into vacation time and flights.
253921
Decide which type of religion fits you and your fiance the best. Then decide what parts of a wedding are vital to you. Another good idea to analyze your thoughts would be by doing a side by side comparison.
814114
I bought my wedding dress and have been making plans.
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BE ORGANIZED... make your TO-DO list... be disciplined enough to follow it... prioritize... identify the stuffs that are the most important... if its time to work, WORK... don't linger... don't deviate from your schedules... then award yourself when you finally meet the deadline... give yourself a pat in the shoulder and treat yourself to a spa... or simple pleasures in life... like a quality time with your gf/bf, an ice cream... chocolates... or a nice, uninterrupted sleep... GOODLUCK!
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Ideally one year before the wedding. You wonly have six moths 'till the wedding.. what are you waiting for? Book the church and the reception hall now and start looking for invitations.\n\nCongrats and good luck
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If you're in the beginning phases of planning a wedding (which it sounds like you are), your best bet would be to talk to your fiance so that you can determine what you both want in your ceremony and reception.  Start broad: come up with what time of year you want to get married (winter, summer, etc.), what kind of place you'd like to get married (church, beach, etc.), and how big you'd like it to be.\n\nOnce you've narrowed down your options, go to a planning website like www.theknot.com, www.wedalert.com/, or www.brides.com.  They'll give you options on ideas, and you should be able to use their interactive planning calendars too.\n\nUse the given dates to plan dress shopping, invitation sending, and everything else.  They may even have a budget calculator to make it even easier!\n\nBest of luck to you...\n~mm~
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I would start with a budget. There are a ton of sites out there (theknot.com probably being the most popular) that offer budget planners. Figure out what is important to you...you should get to spoil yourself just a little on your wedding day! \n\nAlso dont be afraid to ask friends and family with special skills if they wouldnt mind lending a hand. For example, my brothers girlfriend's sister went to culinary school, Ive only met her a few times, but she is happy to make my cake (more as a favor to her sisters boyfriend, but Ill take what I can get!) \n\nI just made my hopefully all-inclusive budget, here are the things I included:\n\nReception Dinner - if you have it at a relatives house or hall, you might be able to have family prepare the meals and save money on the site and food costs.\n\nReception Alcohol- limit it to beer and wine and see if you can provide the alcohol yourself if you have it at a restaurant or inn.\n\nRehearsal dinner- try bbq or pot luck\n\nwedding rings\n\ndress, alterations, & accessories- try a consignment shop, or if youre a size 6ish try sample gown sales.\n\nphotography- try posting bulletins at local colleges for photography majors and ask to see their portfolios\n\nDJ- I have heard people hooking ipods up to stereo systems, although I dont know how well that would work\n\nInvitations- you can get pretty basic ones from target/walmart/kmart/etc for cheap that arent bad\n\ncake- have a small one for show, and buy sheet cake from a grocery store to serve\n\nCake Accessories- you can register for the cake topper and knives and hope to get them for your bridal shower, or use your parents or grandparents and they will have added meaning!\n\nwedding party gifts\n\ncenterpieces- Im thinking of ordering bulk flowers from sams club or costco, and getting a friend to take care of it to cut costs\n\ntransportation- if a family member has a nice car opt for that over the ridiculously priced limo\n\ngrooms attire- go for a suit over a tux\n\nHoney Moon- go somewhere close enough to drive to\n\nmarriage license- usually around $50\n\nwedding favors- these are optional any way, but if you want to have them donate a small amount to charity and let the guests know that you have made a donation to charity in their names in leiu of a wedding favor (no one has to know how much, and Im sure you local fire dept or animal shelter would appreciate even a $50-100 donation)\n\npostage- for save the dates (optional), invites, rsvp, and thank you (you may be able to cut costs by asking guests to rsvp online)\n\ninsurance- YES YOU NEED THIS! if someone gets into an accident after driving home drunk from your wedding guess who they will sue! everyone! the bartender, the restaurant, and you! plus, its good if something unexpected happens, i.e. the electricity goes out at the reception site, etc. its only about $100, see if you can get it through your home owners policy, or look online, Im sure there are sites.\n\nHope that's helpful and not overwhelming! Good luck and congratulations!
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Get one of those marriage planner books. They have checklists of everything you could imagine.
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everything, pay attention to every detail and consider it. dont let anything slip it could be bad
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I am using the Knot Wedding Planner. The ideas are good and it has great checklists. I like it a lot, but you may have to supplement it with a three ring binder with pockets as it doesn't have pockets. Congratulations on your engagement!
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From what I understand, it can be planned in a year's time.  You can find wedding planners that give you step by step instructions on what to do each much, so you won't get overwhelmed.  But on another token, I've seen people get engaged and wait at least two year or so, to get their debts caught up and all so they can actually have a 'fresh start'.  Good luck.
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How about planning a wedding and a honeymoon?
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Your responsibilities include:\n\nArranging for the bachelor party\nGetting the groom to the church on time (not too drunk. lol)\nHolding Brides wedding ring in yr pocket during ceremony, till needed.\nMaking a toast to the happy couple during the reception.\n\nI'm sure there are many more.
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Think of anything and everything that can go wrong and anything and everything that people might be bothered by and address those issues.  Always have a contingency plan (like if it rains, like if somthing is not in stock...)  Make a list of everything that has to be done...start planning way before the event.
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You help her get ready at the wedding and then if others, like the bridesmaids, ring  bearer/flowergirl, ETC.
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U dont need to prepare anything...just be confident and try not to stammer ..whatever u say ..u say it loud enough for everyone to hear and take the initiative all the time