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.