Congratulations! Let’s plan YOUR wedding!
Planning your dream wedding is one of the most exciting time of your life, but it can also be very overwhelming and stressful. This guide is everything you need to create your perfect wedding. We will help break down decisions into easy to accomplish steps to make the process smoother.
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CONTENT
The Fundamentals (Click on EACH Item Listed to Read)
- Wedding Planning - First Steps - What Important to YOU
- Creating a Budget
- 10 Tips to Stay on Budget
- Where & How to Get a Marriage License
- Choosing a Theme or Color
- Wedding Planning Timeline
- A Few Facts about Military Weddings
Wedding Attire (Click on EACH item Listed to Read)
- Basic Gown Information & How to Shop
- Checklist: Bridal Shop Comparison Worksheet
- Selecting the Best Dress for Your Body Style
- Tips for Stress Free Wedding Gown Shopping
- Grooms and Groomsmen Attire
- Mothers' Etiquette & Fashion
Beautiful You - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Hair Stylist
- Makeup Artists
Finding YOUR Venue - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Basic Information About Venues
- Checklist: Venue Comparison & Selection Overview
- Additional Questions to Ask a Venue
- Checklist: What you Need for a Successful Backyard Wedding
- Micro Weddings
Let's Eat & Drink! - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Catering Basics
- Checklist: Catering Comparison & Selection
- All About Wedding Cakes
- Checklist: Bakery Comparison Worksheet
- Bar Service & Alcoholic Drinks
Wedding Planners - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- What does a Wedding
Planner Do? - Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator
- Full Service Planning
- Day-of-Service
Floral Elements - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- How to Save Money on Your Flowers
- Checklist: Bouquets & Arrangements for Your Wedding
- Do You Know How Much to Budget for Flowers?
Photography - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- How to Make Those Engagement Photos Great
- Help Your Photographer Capture Awesome Images to Cherish
- How to Choose Your Photographer
- Real Questions to Ask a Photographer
- Keep Formal Portraits Stress Free
- Misconceptions about Wedding Photography
- Why You Should Consider Investing More in Photography
Videography - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- 9 Questions to Ask Before You Hire Your Videographer
- Videographers are Storytellers, and Everyone Tells its Differently
- Why you Need a Videographer
Entertainment & Music - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- DJ or Live Music
- Checklist: DJ Comparison Worksheet
- Music to Walk Down the Aisle
- Music Planner
- WOW Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding
Photobooth Options - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- You Have Choices - Photobooths Have Evolved
- How to Choose - What's Best for Your Wedding
Stationery & Print Items - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- How to Address Your Invitations
- Signage
- Other Print Items
Transportation - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- When Do You Need Transportation?
- Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Transportation Company
- Other Fun Transportation Options
Before the BIG DAY - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Wedding Day Timeline
- Checklist: Vendor Payments
- Checklist: Seating Charts
- Checklist: Wedding Day - Everything You Need
- First Look or Not Decision
- Emergency Kit
Your Wedding Day - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Checklist: Processional and Recessional Guidelines
- The Unplugged Wedding
- 10 Ways to Be a Better Bride
- Wedding Day Tips to Reduce Stress
Honeymoon Tips - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Working with a Travel Agent
- Travel Tips
POST Wedding Tasks - (Check Back in a Few Days for This Section)
- Thank You Notes
- 4 Tips to Handle Thank You Notes with Ease
Happy Planning!
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