Whether it's a big wedding or small wedding, if you’re
getting married in 2015 now is the time to start planning. Plan ahead so you
won't be stressed.
Checklist for wedding plans:
-Agree on a budget and who is paying for what
-Go through counseling for you and your spouse, after
counseling, if you’re doing a religious or court ceremony see your pastor, imam
or visit the registry to book a date.
Follow the 8 Steps
Step 1
- Hire a planner, you may not need the services of your
planner from the beginning But trust me at a point you did need an event
planner, coordinator or manager.
-Make a guest list so you have an idea of guest coming
for the wedding.
-Choose your color theme, this is important.
-Pick who your chief bridesmaid, bridal train, best man and
grooms men will be.
-Go on hall hunting whether just you or your...
Step 2
-Start picking ideas, and searching for your wedding attire.
-Book your photographer and videographer
-make sure family and friends know the date for the wedding
3months before the time.
-see the minister officiating, so there can be an
arrangements for the order of service.
-Organise the marriage license.
-pick your d.j and live band, remember good, fun and
romantic music..
Step 3
-Order your wedding cakes.
-Choose a decorator and look at designs for the decoration
and center pieces.
-Book hotels for either your first night or the honeymoon.
-Discuss hair styles and book with your Stylist.
Choose your wedding rings and make payment.
-Book your wedding cars and any other transport needed.
-Setup your gift list eg: souvenirs..
-Buy gifts for your brides train/grooms men..
Step 4
-Choose and order your stationery.
-Book make up appointment for the day.
-Finalize your order of service that should be done two
months to the wedding.
-Send out your wedding invitation with gifts if required.
-Finalize the menu.
-if you’re changing name, inform any institution like your
bank, school, office...
-Make plans and book for your manicure and pedicure
-Confirm all reception details..
Step 5
-Try on your wedding dress including all lingerie, 2weeks to
the wedding
-Confirm final number of guests
-Arrange for a wedding rehearsal date before the big day.
-Ensure all vendors are ready so there won't be any mistake,
but that can be checked on by the planner.
-Everyone participating in the wedding like your bridal
train, family, planner, minister if possible should be at the rehearsal...
Step 6
-Set a date aside to relax off from planning, you can do spa
or beach.
-Both of you should write out your vows if necessary 4 days
to the wedding.
-Do your pedicure and manicure a day before the wedding,
also arrange for your luggage to be sent to your honeymoon destination.
-Prepare any payment for your vendors,envelope it and
address it to them. Then give it to someone like your planner who willpay them.
Step 7
-Go to bed early so you wake up refreshed for your big day
Step 8
-On the day of the wedding say prayers first with bridal
train or family.
-Have a good breakfast but not too heavy.
Make sure there's enough time for you to get ready.
Thanks for reading, your mini guide for your wedding plans.
#AriesUsherettesEvent #Ariescouple2015.
Have a Fab day BBCM family, God bless you.
