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Are you recently engaged? Now that the initial shock and excitation is beginning to wear off, it's time to start planning the wedding and beginning making some major decisions. As you are about to find out over the next few months, planning a wedding may be fun, but it is definitely not easy.
These are some important things you should do first:
1. Agree on a timeframe.
Many couple are engaged anywhere from six months to one and a half years, depending on how much time they are able to commit to preparing for the wedding. As a couple, discuss your schedules and decide on how long you'd like to be engaged. Be realistic about the amount of time you need to prepare for the big day.
2. Think about your budget.
If you've always dreamed of your big day as a grand celebration complete with fireworks, this is the time to tell your fiancé. Have an honest discussion about what you both envision your wedding to be like. This way, you can discuss your budget and how much you are both willing to spend on the wedding. Remember not to put your entire savings into the big day. It is important that you also set money for your future together!
3. Set a wedding date.
It may seem like a daunting task to decide on an actual date. If you've always wanted an outdoor wedding, then the rainy season may not be the best time. The Christmas season is wonderful for weddings because of the cool weather and because family members may be coming home. Take into consideration the schedules of family and friends you'd like to be part of your big day.
4. Create an initial guest list.
Start jotting down names of people you'd like to invite to your wedding. By having an idea of what your headcount is like, you'll have an easier time searching for a reception venue of the right size and getting price quotations from suppliers.
Do not be surprised if you and your fiancé disagree over matters such as the guest list being too long, or having to invite certain people you do not like. It is something that many couples go through. Work on the guest list with a clear and open mind.
5. Decide on your venue.
As soon as you and your fiancé have decided on a wedding date, start thinking about where to hold the ceremony and reception. Set aside the next few weeks to visit your different options. Make it a point to visit the seasons at the same time of day you will be using them. Once you have decided on a venue, book it as soon as possible.
There are many more wedding-related decisions ahead of you, but take these five important things into consideration first and you will be well on your way to planning your big day in an organized manner.
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Source by Cindy Grigsby
