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Planning a wedding can be stressful. Here are some tips to get you started:

* Decide who is paying and coming up with a budget.

* Set a date and send out save-the-date cards to out of town guests.

* Interview wedding planners if you are having one.

* Decide who you would like to have in the wedding.

* Decide on a venue. You may need to visit several before you find one that fits your taste and your budget. Do not be afraid to negotiate prices and be sure to get everything in writing.

* Interview caterers and decide whether you would prefer plated dinners or a more casual hors d'oeuvre reception.

* Visit bakeries and decide on a wedding cake.

* Interview florists and order your ceremony and reception flowers.

* Decide on ceremony and reception music and begin to audition musicians.

* Begin to interview photographers. Ask to see their portfolio or work from previous weddings.

* Interview videographers if you decide to have one.

* Shop for your dress and accessories. It may be helpful to browse bridal magazines or websites to discover which styles suit you before going shopping.

* Shop for bridesmaid dresses.

* Pick out tuxedo styles for the groom, groomsmen, and fathers of the bride and groom. If you are having ushers and would like them in tuxedos as well, it is common to match the ushers' tuxes to the groomsmen's.

* Shop for your invitations and thank you cards.

* Pick out your wedding rings.

* Register for gifts with local retailers and at least one national chain.

* Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner if you are having one.

* Make sure the wedding party knows when to arrive and what their responsibilities will be for the wedding day.

* Congratulations and enjoy your wedding day!

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Source by Kiley Couillard