*dips toe into bride section...* question!

[Hayley90]

Hi girls!

Erm, so i have been engaged for over a year now... and we haven't planned a thing, we never actively started planning our wedding at all, not even the date...or year for that matter!

It seems the longer I wait to start planning, the less excitement and momentum there will be, as we have been engaged for ages...

Is there a list, of things to do & in what order?! Where on earth do i start?!


......

x

 

[booflebump]

Ok...are you sitting down? Notebook and pen beside you? Then I'll begin....

- Decide which year you want to get married - girls are starting to plan now for 2012 so you can never start too early
- Decide a budget. Setting this early on will help you when it comes to choosing suppliers
- Discuss whether you want a religious or civil ceremony. If you want a religious ceremony do you want to get married in the church, or would you like the ceremony to be conducted at the venue?
- Research possible venues in your area. Draw up a shortlist and make appointments to visit them (when you get to that stage there is a list of must-ask questions, I can send you a list!)
- Once you have found a venue you like, discuss dates, check whether they correspond with the availabilty of the church/celebrant - and book a date!
- After the date is booked - the next big things to think about are photographer/videographer and band. The good ones get booked up fast so make these a priority
- Start dress shopping a year beforehand so you arent in any way rushed. Some dresses take 6 months to arrive, and then you need to allow time for alterations after that.
- If your venue doesnt do catering, then you will need to contact caterers as soon as you have a date booked.
- If your wedding is during peak holidays seasons, sending our Save the Date cards are a good way of letting everyone know your intentions so they can keep the day free
- At the 9-12 month mark, find a florist and book your wedding transport.

I think thats enough for now (I dont want to totally scare you) If you need a hand with anything, just give me a shout xxx

 

[Hayley90]

THANKYOU Boofs!

Ok... 2012 sounds good to me. Oooh how exciting
Will discuss the list(s) with liam....

xx

 

[booflebump]

Eek - exciting! Wedding planning is great fun! Give yourself plenty of time and do your research. I have mounds of wedding magazines that I could send down if you want

xxx

 

[Hayley90]

oh my god i get to read wedding magazines! yes please

the more i think about it, the more happy i am that i finally get to plan this.

and i have OCD when it comes to lists... clearly this is my calling

 

[booflebump]

Drop me a pm with your address They are good for getting inspiration and 'ooh-ing' over x

 

[Hayley90]

Consider it done
Thank you

This should make a change from baby clothes! xx

 

[booflebump]

I hope you find them useful. I'll pop in a copy of thishttp://www.reallifeweddings.co.uk/ too Its Scottish weddings but all of them featured are gorgeous and full of good ideas

 

[Hayley90]

Thank you thank you thank you !!!! Wow... my little boy will get to be at my wedding
xxxx

 

[booflebump]

Awww, bless, he will be so cute in a little suit

 

[KittenKat]

Another good place to look at is www.confetti.co.uk so many handy tips, ideas, venues etc even a search on dresses They even have a shop for various things like confetti, favours etc

Wedding planning is both fun and possibly just a little stressful, currently planning on a 2012 wedding myself

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Boof- could I please have the list of must ask Q's for the venue? I'm about to book mine but wanna make sure I've not missed anything glaringly obvious xx

 

[booflebump]

I'll do you a pm when I get home Katy xx