Wedding Planning

The first important step is to get those wedding invitations sent. Begin with the basics, such as planning the guest list, selecting the time and the date, as well as choosing a location. Once this framework is completed, become inspired by wonderful bridal shower ideas for invitations, mood-enhancing decorations, icebreaker games, entertainment and special party favors.

Wedding planning is stressful enough and the last thing you need are those intrusive family members and friends telling you what to do, and what not to do, on how you should be planning your wedding. Sometimes you may not express yourself as to not create waves, or maybe your just afraid to speak up. Planning the great day is certainly one of the most difficult things any person will do during their lives. Because it requires the need for so many different items to be decided upon and choreographed.

So to circumnavigate this problem, instead of letting them tell you, just ask them.

Ask them to help with invites, flowers and decor. Ask members of the wedding party, family members, and friends to run errands for you. Most people will be happy to help, especially if you distribute small tasks to a number of people. Ask to see images from weddings where weather struck! How creative was the photographer's solution?

Selecting a wedding gown is possibly one of the most exciting things for a bride to do while wedding planning. It's one of the most fun aspects of planning your wedding.

Consider renting a bus - a bus can sidestep an enormous amount of potential issues that always seem to arise when transporting people. A bus can pick up guests from the hotel, transport everyone, and even afterwards to the wedding reception.

Consider dates and times that might not be as popular for weddings. A Saturday or Sunday early afternoon wedding might give you a lot of leverage with venues and vendors. Consider this: Your minister is likely spending his time with your premarital counselling, the rehearsal and the ceremony.

Couples should find out if the photographer they speak with at the studio would be the one shooting the wedding. Some companies have multiple staff on hand.

Select your first songs (first dance, father/bride, mother/son, bridal.

Wedding planning is all about communication! It's about assumptions, clarifying, attitudes, beliefs, organization and understanding. It is all about taking baby steps that lead up to the happiest day of your life.