Setting the Wedding Date
Choosing the date for the big day is a very crucial decision that should be carefully agreed upon by both parties. This date would mark a new milestone in both your life, no other people should influence your decisions on your wedding date preference but always put in consideration the possibilities of getting in conflict with the other family occasions. It is always ethical not to offend any member of the family.
Outlining Your budget
Money has always been a muggy issue. But making it clear with both families about who pays for what right at the beginning of the planning, will lead to a more defined budgeting.
Wedding Traditions
Today many traditions are still religiously observed especially by the elders in the family. Always make sure you discuss with both set of parents what particular traditions you would like to pursue and to pass on in order to avoid possible conflicts.
Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding is not an easy task. A careful and extensive preparation is the key to a successful event. Explore as many ideas and suggestions as you can. Invest on a Wedding Coordinator to handle the nitty-gritty of the event for you.
Wedding Checklist
You will need to be on top of things throughout the preparations for your wedding, and the best way to make a detailed schedule of the things you need to get done on time is a broad checklist. Give yourself at least six months lead time to put everything in proper order.
Church / Ceremony Site
You definitely wouldn’t settle for a less than perfect setting to say the words, “I do.” Some popular churches and ceremony venues need to be booked one year in advance. Putting this on top of your priorities is a must. In choosing the best location for your wedding ceremony, carefully consider the following:
•Your personal compatibility with the church / site's ambiance
•The accessibility to your preferred reception venue
•The availability of public transports and parking space for private cars
•Church restrictions on the pre-wedding and post-wedding rituals
Reception Venue & Caterer
Extensive planning is the key to a successful wedding reception. Carefully decide on every detail and have as many options as possible. Obtain a number of menus and package estimates. Ask for references. Referral from previous customers will help you determine the best caterer and reception venue. Once you have decided, check on the particulars. Are linens, seat covers, chair ribbons, flowers and decorations included? Check if additional decoration from your end is okay. Check as well on the cutlery, stem ware, glasses and other serving facilities. Ask about the style of serving and the ratio of server to guests. Check on the capacity of the reception area and the availability of the parking space. Should you exceed the actual time of use, how much would be the extra cost? Will there be extra charges for electricity consumption of band, quartet, LCD and video? Check on the refund policy should cancellation be made.
The Wedding Ring Now it's time to decide on the "Bond of Everlasting Love". Take time to check on the best deal. After all, something as precious as the Wedding Rring deserves the most careful research before purchase.
The Entourage You would definitely want all the people you love to be part of your entourage but at the end of the day, you are down to a limited number. In choosing your secondary entourage, prioritize those whom you think can assist you with the preparation and actual tasks during the big day. Bridesmaids and groomsmen serve that purpose and must be willing to comply. For the principal sponsors, always check with your parents for suggestions and recommendations but never forget those people whom you look -up to as role models.
Start on the Wedding Essentials Once you are done with the above priorities, you can start focusing on the wedding essentials.
