Top 5 things to do when planning a wedding

Congratulations you are engaged! You have undoubtedly been on cloud nine for the last few days or weeks. As you gradually come down from that cloud excitement gives way to panic when realize the magnitude of planning a wedding. All of the small details, all of the big ones and everything in between. Where do you start? Here is a list of items you need to address first.

1. Set a Date

Setting a date will give you an idea to the time of year that you will be working with. Time of year can direct cost, colors, locations and so much more. Also consider that mid week and non wedding season dates are good for your budget. Consider the season that works best for you. A month that is special to the two of you. When you start looking for a venue, the date will be the number one questioned asked by the event coordinator.

2. Set a Budget

Now that you have an idea of when you will be getting married decide how much you will need to pay for this magnificent event. Also, how you are going to pay for it. Scary I know, but very necessary. Remember there is life after the wedding and you don't want to be paying for your wedding on your 5th anniversary. The average wedding cost will be over $28,000.

First, find out where your funding sources will come from. Will you and your fiance pay for everything? Do you have family members that will contribute to the wedding? Did you start saving already? Traditionally, the brides family have absorbed most of the cost of the wedding. Today, that is not always possible; however, you could request that family contribute towards items (i.e flowers, limos, invitations).

Once you are clear of where the funding is coming from, you should then decide what you want to spend on each aspect of the wedding. The average breakdown is as follows:

* If you are budgeting 3$0,000 for this events

40% percent is usually allocated to the reception. This will include site fees, catering costs, bar and beverages, wedding cake, etc.

10% is usually allocated to Music

15% is usually allocated to flowers

15% is usually allocated to Wedding Attire

10% is usually allocated to Wedding Photography

5% is usually allocated to your Stationary

5% should be left of additional items such as bridal party gifts, marriage licence, wedding transport.

Remember that if you spend a little less in one are it could be applied to another area you may want to spend more on. A budget will help you keep focus and not overspend.

Set a Style

Decide on the type of wedding that you like, formal, semi-formal, casual. Where would like to have it? What colors do you like? All questions that you should ask yourself when selecting your style.

Your Engaged!!!!Congratulations

December is by far the most popular month for engagements. So there is a chance that you are reading this post as a newly engaged person. Congratulations! After it finally registers, you will undoubtedly want to start planning.

Where do you start?

Set a date


Think about the season that works best for you. A month that is special to the two of you. When you start looking for a venue, the date will be the number one questioned asked by the event coordinator.

Select a style



Decide on the type of wedding that you like. This might dictate color choices, fabrics, invitations, favors...well you get the picture. Decide if it will be a destination wedding or you will stay local.

Set a budget

Yep.. the good old budget. The budget will definitely dictate the direction of your wedding. It is something that should be close to you when you are making choices for your wedding. Having the budget memorized will prevent you from putting yourselves in debt before you have a chance to start your lives together.

Book a venue

A venue can be booked a year or more in advance. The more popular the venue or the month that you select, may increase the chance that you will not get the date you want for your wedding. Knowing where you are going to get married will help you make other decisions. As you can tell everything is connected.

Consider hiring a wedding planner

Whether you are a detailed person and excellent at planning or someone who gets overwhelmed at the idea of planning, having a planner is a good choice. The planners involvement will be dictated by you. You can go for full planning services, partial planning or Day of Coordinators, it is all up to you. Professional wedding planners have invested time in building relationships with other wedding vendors, you could benefit from these relationships. Planners can save you time and money and there experience planning can make your wedding, the wedding of your dreams.

Check out: Top 5 Questions for Selecting a Wedding Venue

I came across this article and thought I would share with couples in search of wedding venues. This is a major element of your wedding and all the dreams that you have for your perfect day can be made or broken by the wedding venue you select.


Check out: Top 5 Questions for Selecting a Wedding Venue

Check out Top 5 Questions for Selecting a Wedding Venue. (I found it on omnibride).

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