First, before you do anything, get a wedding planner book. There are a lot of good wedding apps out there to help in the planning also. However, there is a lot of paper work involved in planning a wedding. You will need someplace to keep it all organized.
Next you will need to pick a date. It is important to pick a couple of dates, just in case you can’t coordinate the venue’s. Make sure before you set a date, that no one in your family has chosen the same date. You don’t want family members to have to choose who’s wedding they will attend.
Now choose where your ceremony will take place. Do you want a church, wedding chapel, or maybe a garden service? When choosing a place for a ceremony, think about how many people will attend the wedding. If it is in the summer, does it have air conditioning? Is there a place to get ready or hide before the ceremony? What are the rules as far as photographs and video? Don’t assume that you can do whatever you want. Churches have many rules when it comes to weddings. Get all the facts before you commit to a ceremony venue.
Next pick a venue for your reception. Choose a place that is well established with a good reputation. Remember your guests are coming to celebrate your wedding and enjoy themselves. Having a good rapport with the catering venue is a must. They should be helpful and knowledgeable of how the evening’s events will take place.
The venue should provide a tasting of foods, so you can pick the menu that will be served. Get all the information on pricing from your venue coordinator. Make sure you have a good understanding of what is included in your price. You don’t want to be haggling over services on the day of your wedding.
Choose your photographer/videographer next. It may seem early to do this, but because most of them only book one or two jobs a day, you will want to secure the vendor of your choice. There are many different skill levels for these professionals. You should make sure that they are able to create the kind of look you desire.
Don’t be fooled by numbers. Just because they say you get 1000 photos or 10 hours of video coverage doesn’t mean it is all usable. Out of a 1000 photos, how many of them are actually something you would want in your album?
Ask questions like who will actually
photograph my wedding. It is very important to have a good relationship with your photographer/videographer. They will be working with you closely all day.
Remember when the day is done the only thing you will have left is the memories they have captured. This is no place to skimp on services. Get as much coverage of your wedding day that you can.
Next choose a professional florist. Your florist will help you set the mood for your wedding day. Make sure the florist has plenty of experience. They should be able to create the visions of your dream wedding and make it unique. From flowers to tables-capes
and mood lighting, it is the florist who can coordinate all of this to create a spectacular event.
Decide on who will do your cake. Look for someone who can produce a variety of looks. Combine favorite elements of different cake styles, to create a unique cake for your wedding.
No one wants a cake that looks like everyone else’s. Many times the cake on display at a wedding is not real, except for the section that you cut into. Doing this allows the cake decorator more creativity to make something special. It is also sturdier, nothing is worse than worrying about a leaning cake.
Following these simple steps should help you to organize your wedding plans. Remember organization is key to planning a successful wedding. The more your keep calm and cool, the more you will enjoy the process.
Choose your photographer/videographer next. It may seem early to do this, but because most of them only book one or two jobs a day, you will want to secure the vendor of your choice. There are many different skill levels for these professionals. You should make sure that they are able to create the kind of look you desire.
Don’t be fooled by numbers. Just because they say you get 1000 photos or 10 hours of video coverage doesn’t mean it is all usable. Out of a 1000 photos, how many of them are actually something you would want in your album?
Ask questions like who will actually photograph my wedding. It is very important to have a good relationship with your photographer/videographer. They will be working with you closely all day.
Remember when the day is done the only thing you will have left is the memories they have captured. This is no place to skimp on services. Get as much coverage of your wedding day that you can.
Next choose a professional florist. Your florist will help you set the mood for your wedding day. Make sure the florist has plenty of experience. They should be able to create the visions of your dream wedding and make it unique. From flowers to tables-capes and mood lighting, it is the florist who can coordinate all of this to create a spectacular event.
Decide on who will do your cake. Look for someone who can produce a variety of looks. Combine favorite elements of different cake styles, to create a unique cake for your wedding.
No one wants a cake that looks like everyone else’s. Many times the cake on display at a wedding is not real, except for the section that you cut into. Doing this allows the cake decorator more creativity to make something special. It is also sturdier, nothing is worse than worrying about a leaning cake.