The utmost easiest way to answer this question is to acquire a planning calendar, which will typically guide you through the traditional 12 month process of coordinating a wedding ceremony and reception.
In a nutshell, here are a few key things that MUST be done in order for a typical wedding to run smoothly:
- Discuss the budget first-thing. Once you know how much disposable income is available for wedding use, the rest of the planning will be much, much simpler.
- Determine the size of the wedding. Small weddings take less time to plan, larger weddings take much more. The same relation of size is applicable to resources needed, supplies needed, and the size of the guest list.
- Arrange for pre-marital counseling. This usually elicits groaning from one or both of the spouses-to-be, but it has been shown that couples who neglect this step are more likely to divorce, and sooner, than those who go to frequent sessions. It does not have to be in a church, however if you plan on getting married in a church be sure to see if pre-marital counseling from them is required. This is becoming an increasingly popular
trend with non-denominational churches.
- Draft a guest list. This does not have to be final, just get a general idea of who you would want to attend. Going by memory alone can be very misleading, while writing down person by person gives you a good idea of the size of reception venue you will need. In example, you may want to invite Suzie and her family. That requires only one invitation, but Suzie and her husband and children add up in chairs and tables needed.
-Find a wedding planner/bridal coordinator. The typical coordinator will offer services anywhere from suggesting ideas and guiding through the process of planning your wedding, to doing all the work and assisting you every step of the way. Always check credentials, compare pricings and review previous work history. Newer coordinators may be less experienced in the professional world, but will most likely offer cheaper prices (in exchange for recommendations) and will still have experience in the field, whether from their own wedding or that of family and friends.
-Find the officiant. This can be a spiritual leader, family member or close friend, just make sure they are legally licensed to wed. Establishing the officiant far ahead of time ensures the first-come, first-serve rule applies to you in a positive way.
After all this is done, all that is left is to go through magazines for ideas, buy the supplies (invitations, party favors, decorations, etc), choose the gown/tux, bridal party clothes and most importantly, pick a date! :)
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get a marriage license and a blood test
As Time Goes By - 1992 Wedding Preparations 4-7 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Lord Capulet
Lord Capulet
December Bride - 1954 Wedding Preparations 1-22 was released on: USA: 28 February 1955
Friar Laurence wanted to slow down the wedding preparations so that Romeo could receive the letter and meet Juliet.
In Act 4, everyone is running around making wedding preparations when we know that there will be no wedding.
He was making preparations for the wedding of Juliet to Count Paris.
Where do I start? :) - Finding a wedding venue. - Asking close ones to be in the wedding. - Finding a caterer. - Sending invitations. - Picking Wedding Colors & Decorations - Finding Photographer. - Getting a Marriage License. - Finding someone (Officiant) to marry you. - Picking Vows - Decisions regarding wedding cake.
A bridesmaids gift is a simple way to thank your friends for all the wedding preparations they helped you with. A good idea is to get something they will use often so they can remember the fun they had at your wedding.
In many cultures, the honor of standing up for the bride is given to her closest female friend or family member, who serves as the maid of honor. This role typically involves assisting the bride throughout wedding preparations and on the wedding day itself.
Yes of course. But There is the question of where you will marry because if it is a Catholic wedding then there are preparations for church weddings.
Season 7, Episode 2, The One With Rachel's Book. Monica and Chandler just got engaged and have started talking about wedding preparations, using Monica's very detailed book that she's had since childhood with information about the perfect wedding.