Tips on Wedding Planning

He finally proposed and now you are about to plan your wedding. No matter how much time you have, it does not seem to be enough. You can get everything done in plenty of time if you are organized, go a step at a time, and delegate. Do not hesitate to get help from your maid of honor, bridesmaids, friends and family. Just make sure they understand the final decision on everything is yours and your grooms. Here are a few tips that will help you plan your wedding.

First, of course, is choosing the date for the wedding ceremony and reception. This is more a personal choice for you and your groom. If you have a day that has special meaning for the two of you, that might be a good choice. It could certainly help you both to remember your anniversary in years to come if it has two special meanings for you. It might also be wise to be a little flexible on the wedding date for reasons that will be covered next.

Next, you will want to choose the location for the ceremony and wedding reception. Sometimes both can be held in the same place. That makes it so much easier for everyone if it is possible to do that. Some couples have a special place in mind where they want to get married and no other place will do. This is where you might need to be a bit flexible on the date of the wedding since there is the chance that it might not be available on your chosen date. It is best to book the location as soon as possible after setting the wedding date. This will help to ensure that you have both the date and location of your choice. Booking the pastor at this time is also a wise thing to do so there won't be a problem with finding one later.

Choosing your wedding gown is the next thing you will want to do. You could even be looking around at dresses while setting the date and booking the location. You can buy your gown from a selection available in a shop, special order your gown, or even sew it yourself, if you are so inclined. Sewing your own wedding gown allows you to be creative and make it just the way you want it. It would definitely make it a one-of-a-kind wedding gown. Maybe you would like to wear the gown your mother or grandmother wore, if it is in good shape and can be altered to fit you. This would be a very special tribute to the woman who has played a very important role in your life.

Bridesmaids' gowns should be chosen at the same time as the wedding gown to ensure that they coordinate well. Your maid of honor can help with this. You can make a final decision on the colors you want at the same time. Choosing invitations and registering with your favorite store's gift registry should be done about four months before the wedding ceremony, if possible.

Choosing the flowers, the cake, and the photographer are the next things to do. The flowers you have to choose will depend on the time of year the wedding takes place, so keep that in mind when choosing your bouquet. The options for wedding cakes is pretty much wide open. You can go with a traditional tiered wedding cake, or have cupcakes – whichever you prefer. In choosing your photographer, you will want to schedule appointments to interview several different ones and see samples of their work before making your decision. Remember that the pictures taken of your wedding are going to be very important to you in years to come.

Finally, these are the basics in planning your wedding. You may think of other things you want to do. Just remember to not get too stressed. Delegate anything you feel comfortable having someone else take care of. Try to make it an enjoyable time and it will become part of your precious memories down the road.

What You Should Ask About Your Wedding Invitation Sample

The wedding invitation is one of the most important items in a wedding. It is, after all, the first thing your guests will see. It will give them an impression about your event and an idea about the clothes they should wear or the gifts they should bring. It is important therefore to first come up with a wedding invitation sample before ordering a particular design.

Having a wedding invitation sample will help you pick the right formal or informal design and the right words that will speak about your unique event. Here are things that you should ask about your wedding invitation sample before you order the real thing.

Referrals


Your first question should be directed to friends and family who have already recently gotten married. Ask them who did their invitations and ask to see their wedding invitation sample. You should also inquire about the price per piece and the quality of service given by their invitation maker. Did the invitations arrive early? Were they happy and contented with the results?

Research


Ask internet search engines to display results for a wedding invitation sample. Many wedding websites display samples, prices and descriptions of materials. Most of these sites however will ask you to pay a fee if you want to have an actual physical wedding invitation sample. The solution is to jot down the online descriptions of materials and look for actual samples at a stationary store. This will give you a good idea of what an invitation will look like without having to spend for a wedding invitation sample.

You should also study wedding invitation sample style types so that you can choose the right one. Invitation styles may include embossed, personalized and thermographed.

Customization


A very important question to ask while you are still studying a wedding invitation sample is if the invitation company will allow you to customize. We all want to have wedding invitations that will speak about our own unique wedding event and not just an invitation that is the same as everyone else's. Ask them how far you will be allowed to customize. Will you be allowed to choose your own materials and the words that should go into the invitation? Will they consider special invitation requests such as special cut shapes or calligraphy on some invitation text?

Etiquette


You may be allowed by some invitation companies to come up with your own design and invitation words. If this is the case, be sure to carefully read and listen to their advice about wedding invitation sample wording. Your chosen invitation company may have been around for quite some time already and they will know how to properly phrase your invitation. There are different word placements that should be followed depending on who is sponsoring the wedding. Different wordings should also be followed if one set of parents are divorced.

Homemade


You may be on the thrifty side so ask around about what it takes to make your own invitation. Do a lot of research on wedding invitation sample materials and wordings to come up with your own personal self-made invitation.