| There are a lot of things to remember when | | | | personality. |
| planning a wedding. People do not realize how | | | | 6. Pick music for your wedding and reception. You |
| much time and effort goes into planning a | | | | want music that is light and pleasing to everyone. |
| wedding until they have to for themselves. | | | | You can choose a band of a DJ if you would like, |
| Keeping a list of things that need to be | | | | and it all depends on how much money you would |
| accomplished can help you plan a wedding | | | | like to spend. |
| successfully. In this article, I will provide you with a | | | | 7. Decide on what food you would like at your |
| step by step wedding planning checklist. Let's | | | | reception. You can serve a nice fancy plate dinner |
| begin. | | | | or you can choose an informal buffet. Plated |
| 1. Decide on a date and location for the wedding. | | | | dinners typically cost more money, but it depends |
| This is the most important decision you will make | | | | on your food selections. |
| for your wedding. Decide on what time of year | | | | 8. Send out invitations. You will want to send the |
| you would like to get married, and where you | | | | invitations out at least two months in advance to |
| want to have the wedding. | | | | let everyone plan for your wedding. If your |
| 2. Plan if and where you want a reception after | | | | wedding will be out of town, you will want to send |
| the wedding. Some people like to celebrate after | | | | them out even earlier so that they can make |
| the wedding ceremony, while others do not. If | | | | travel arrangements. |
| you would like to have a wedding reception after | | | | 9. Pick a dress and any other minor details. You |
| the ceremony, plan a location for it. | | | | will want to order your dress a few months in |
| 3. Book wedding and reception hall. Most places | | | | advance because they can take a long time to |
| would like you to plan your wedding well in | | | | come in when ordering. You will also need to |
| advance, and as soon as you select a place, you | | | | choose flowers and other minor items. |
| should put a deposit down right away. | | | | There are a lot of things to keep in consideration |
| 4. Select a wedding party. This could be anyone | | | | when planning a wedding. Remember it can be a |
| from family members to really good friends. | | | | lot of fun to plan a wedding, but it also can be a |
| Choose people who you know and trust, and | | | | lot of work. Keep a pen and paper handy at all |
| people who would love to stand up for you at | | | | times to keep track of things when you think |
| your wedding. | | | | about them. You can even purchase a wedding |
| 5. Choose colors and or a theme. Once you have | | | | planner book to make sure you do not forget |
| planned the basics, it is time to plan the smaller | | | | things. By creating and following a wedding |
| details, like colors for the wedding or a theme. | | | | planning checklist, you can plan the wedding of |
| This is where you can show off your style and | | | | your dreams and make it a less stressful situation. |