How far in advance should I plan for my wedding?
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I've had 15 months to plan and it's been plenty of time.  I would say your going to have more than enough time to plan the wedding but at least start the major plans a year in advance.
1098650
www.theknot.com \n\nFirst make your guest list.  One for engagement party (if you're going to have one), one for wedding, one for reception. . . Then, trim it down.  Decide on a budget, then decide if you want to DIY (Do it yourself).  Pick everything from that budget:  The venues, caterers, rentals, dress, accomodations, florals, etc.  Decide on a date before you pick the above mentioned things.  It's easier to schedule a wedding that's at least a year away, because the dates you want are more likely to be open.  I could go on and on. . . just go to the theknot.com, maybe get a coordinator or some software.   You'll be fine, congratulations!!
1091576
However long it takes to plan the wedding.  If a couple is engaged than they are in agreement to getting married.  Why wait 2-3 years?  I've never understood long engagements.  When I was engaged I was looking at having our wedding 1 year later.  My mother in law asked why and I didn't have a good answer.  Only thing I could say was I thought that's how it was suppose to be done.  I was able to book the church and reception hall we wanted and we got married 6 months later.  I am so glad I didn't set some far off date.
536646
The first thing you need to do is decide on the date you want to hold the affair and how much money you/your family want to spend. The next is to decide on the type of venue you want: a very small affair at home, in a garden setting, with 50 people; intimate, casual and small affair (80 people or less, let's say); medium sized with about 100-130 people, or large, with 150 people and up.\n\nYou could hire a wedding planner and they will do almost everything for you, but it is an added cost on top of renting the hall (they provide the food, but you pick out what you want), hiring a band or DJ, photographer, etc. There is nothing quite like planning the event yourself though- it is a lot of work, but it is yours.\n\nIf you decide to do it yourself and have decided upon a date, start by looking around at wedding halls to see what types of venues they offer and how much they cost. Sometimes they offer packages that include music and other services: photographer, table flowers, etc., in addition to the catering services but sometimes they don't. Write a list of questions you have so that you are prepared. As a separate note: Your groom will have to tip the people hired for the wedding, including waiters and waitresses, the bartender, DJ, etc. \n\nOnce you've decided what space you want, you need to reserve the space immediately because space books up quickly. I am an event planner (not weddings though, but I know the event business)and I urge you to make sure you reserve the place quickly.\n\nYou can always do a home wedding, especially if cost is a concern, and they can be quite nice. However, remember that if you do someting like this you are responsible for renting tables and chairs for your guests, hiring waiters and clean up staff, hiring a band or DJ, photographer, florist, a caterer, arranging to have someone remove the garbage, especially if you live on your own and are leaving the next day for the honeymoon, and making sure your sinks and toilets are working properly. When I got married the second time 6 years ago, my kitchen sink got clogged from the clean up crew! We couldn't unclog it and the water sat there for 3 weeks while we were away. So, this is something to consider.\n\nAs for the other stuff, like bouquets, etc. First, you need to decide what kind of dress you want to wear (along with headpiece, veil, etc), and how many bridesmaids you want (Match the number of bridesmaids to the number of groomsmen your groom wants). Think about the color theme of the wedding (this applies to your tablecloths and napkins, too, as well as the girls' dresses). The number of bouquets is based on the number of girls in the wedding, as are the number of lapel flowers the men will wear. Don't forget lapel flowers for your father and the groom's father, corsages for the mothers, etc. \n\nDo you want a ring bearer and a flower girl? Color choice and flowers apply to them, too.\n\nBefore I forget: Make sure you buy two pairs of shoes. One pair will be dressy, and perfect for the ceremony, while the other should be flats - perfect for dancing. If you only wear heels I can guarantee you that your feet will kill you after a while. You will be moving around a lot - for pictures, greeting guests, etc..so be prepared. Don't forget to pick out your earrings, and start thinking about your makeup, etc.\n\nYou will have to go for numerous dress fittings (as will the girls), so be prepared to devote a lot of time for this. The guys will have to be fitted for their tuxes that the groom needs to choose.\n\nIn between this, you will buy rings with your partner! That's always fun... and of course, you and your fiance need to decide where you want to go for the honeymoon.\n\nBest wishes!
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just start it off i am getting married this day and would like the following days off if there is any inconvence iam sorry ect. but you go from there
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I usually am on the $100 plan. Sometimes more or less depending on 1.the closeness of the couple, 2. how much I can afford at the moment 3. if I am bring a guest.\n\nkendra, that answered above... please send me your address so I can invite you to my wedding ;)
763239
right away!  you don't want to be stressing over the wedding day when it comes.  plus you have to factor in work too.  there's only so much time you can put aside for your wedding so...yeah i'd start picking out dresses...today!
1026001
You could plan a wedding in a week if you really wanted to.  It just depends on your needs and/or wants.  You could definitely do the wedding you want on your budget.  My wedding is what I've always wanted and we're doing it for 8 grand.\n\nGood Luck!
209355
I THINK YOU SHOULD WAIT A LITTLE LONGER BEFORE YOU PLAN A WEDDING TO MUCH STUFF HAPPENS IN REALATIONSHIP LIKE THE OTHERSIDE OF THEM WILL APPEAR SLOWLY AND YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE THAT SO WAIT A LITTLE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ABSOLUETLY POSITIVE GOOD LUCK
288844
Check out www.theknot.com. It is the best wedding planning website out there! My husband and I used it for EVERYTHING! You can search local vendors too, which makes it really easy and specific. Good luck!
256866
I don't believe there is a specific time frame for that....When you are ready to commit your life to that one person the rest of your days, and have experienced everything in life that you want to as a single person, and know in your hearts of hearts that this is the person that you are in love with ..... then you will know it's "time" to get married. \nI met my husband only 6 months before I married him...we have been married 11 years now. \nSome people date for years and get married ...'\nListen to your heart .
523157
You can propose at anytime. That doesnt mean you have to get married a week after getting engaged. The marriage could be a year or two after, depending on what you both decide. Juz make sure getting married is what you want before getting married. Or you could simply buy a "promise" ring now and get an engagement ring later on. Good luck.
1107031
Depends on what you want really!\nI am planning mine at the moment, so we can learn together! I am having it at a register office. I had to call to book an appointment with the superintendant registrar. They asked me when I wanted to get married and booked it over the phone! Next week we have to take our passports and proof of address to the register office to prove we haven't been married before.\nWe are having the reception at a local pub owned by a friend, and the flowers I am doing. I am buying silk flowers I can keep forever. My friends are making food so we can have a big huge buffet!\nGood luck with your wedding, get in touch with your wedding date if you need any more help!!
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How about planning a wedding and a honeymoon?
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Start planning the basics now like what hall you have in mind and what church. start looking around at prices and churches might need to book a bit in advance. Just take your time and  check out all the details. Before you know it the big day will be here. And because you have taken your time and planned out everything to go off with out a hitch it will be the best day.\n\n The bridal shower should be 6 months before the wedding date.\n\nStart discussing with your fiancee what you both really want in this wedding and fix a budget. Colours and themes and stuff
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Start by deciding on a budget and who you want to invite.  Also start thinking about the kind of dress you want to wear.  There are tons of websites out there that are great at helping you plan.  I'm listing a few of my favourites.\n\nMost importantly, share every moment of your planning with you fiance.  It will be worth it in the end.  COMPROMISE is most important.  Have fun and CONGRATULATIONS!\n\nI'm getting married on July 1!  It's been a long and difficult journey but I'm enjoying every minute of planning my 2 weddings (1 Hindu, 1 Catholic!)
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Im getting married May 20, 2006 and my bridal shower was April 8th.  Our couples shower is this saturday (4/22).  That leaves plenty of weekends for finishing up wedding work, bachelor/bachellorette parties, etc.  And believe me there is a lot of etc.