Wedding Planning Month #1

YOUR WEDDING WORKBOOK
During the first month of planning a wedding you usually have a million things running though your head. It’s definitely hard to concentrate when you can’t stop looking at that beautiful ring on your finger and feeling the joys of being engaged. And then you start thinking about the ceremony and reception and it’s only natural to start feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you don’t know exactly what your style is and you probably are unfamiliar with how much everything will cost. It’s only natural considering this is a new experience for the both of you.

The first thing to do is write a list of all your questions, and ideas. Check out millions of magazines. Are you traditional, modern, or completely unique? Keep a notebook with you at all times and write any little thing that pops into your head. Paste in clippings from brochures and add your own photos of flowers, dresses, venues, and anything that strikes you as being something you want to have for your dream celebration. Keep all your ideas in one place and have fun creating your keepsake workbook.

Feel free to show your idea book to anyone else that will be assisting you with the planning or perhaps helping pay for it. The groom-to-be and your family, may be interested in taking part from the very beginning.

After you’ve gathered your basic ideas, make an appointment with a wedding planner. Even if you’re a do it yourself kind of person, getting advice from a professional will help you get a jump start on making your event successful. You’ll also find out that with the assistance from a planner, there’s a good chance you’ll save time and money by having them help you through the entire process or just a portion of it. Either way, you’ll still need to do some work on your own to get your vision mapped out and have a better grasp of your budget.

Here is a list of items you may want to include in your idea book:
1. venue choices for your ceremony and reception
2. type of entertainment
3. your dress
4. flowers
5. theme/style and cultural preferences
6. your budget
7. how many guests
8. how many people in the wedding party
9. possible dates
10. type of food

Additional help is just a phone call away. Call us at Bride’s Night Out, Inc. and we’ll point you in the right direction: (323) 848-4444.