Receiving a proposal of marriage and accepting is absolutely thrilling but once you come back down to earth, the real fun starts. Making plans for a wedding can be exciting but it can also be extremely confusing and give you anxiety attacks. There are so many details that go into the planning it can be difficult to keep track of them.
Let us do a quick rundown on the factors that need to be considered when planning a wedding. The guest list has to be finalized first because you will need to choose a venue for the reception based on the number of guests you are inviting. You have to decide on the kind of wedding you want to have. Will it be in the courthouse, in a church or on the lawns of your parents‟ home with a Justice of the Peace officiating?
Now that you have gotten the most important factors safely out of the way it is time to move on to the details.
Will you require a sit down meal or a buffet style meal and what kinds of food will be served? Cost varies depending on the menu you choose and if you do some fact finding you can set a realistic budget for the reception.
Do you want a live band or just a DJ playing music and will there be dancing? You may have two left feet but people expect dancing at a wedding.
Who will make up the bridal party? You have to choose your Matron of Honor and the groom‟s best man, the bridesmaids and their partners. Consider the color scheme for the wedding and the outfits for the bridal party. You need to choose the flowers and decide on the seating arrangements as well.
Next we come to the service, if it‟s to be held in a church you will need to decide on the hymns to be sung and the order of service. Will there be special vows that the two of you write up or will you repeat the standard vows? Will there be a special solo sung during the service?
Transportation will need to be arranged for the bridal party from home to church and then on to the reception. Think about the decorations you want for the bridal car.
Other things to be considered will be the rings, seating arrangements at the reception venue, wedding stationery, favors, cake and bridal gown. You will also need to set up the gift registry.
Whatever you decide pay attention to detail and don‟t leave things till the last minute. This way you can really enjoy
planning your wedding to the full.
