So Much To Do Before Saying I Do

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.

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Have a Fab day BBCM family, God bless you.