| A wedding is probably the single biggest day in a | | | | months before the wedding. This will provide her |
| person's life. It is where two people unite and | | | | sufficient time to track down the perfectly |
| become a team for the duration of their married | | | | measured gown. There is more flexibility with the |
| life. Everyone who is planning a wedding wants it | | | | groom's attire, as it can be purchased or rented |
| to turn out "perfect." Planning your "perfect" big | | | | any time. The groom should ensure that sufficient |
| day can be stressful and challenging without any | | | | time be given to custom tailored attire or rental |
| guidance. Your planning efforts shouldn't leave you | | | | attire to ensure that the optimal outfits. |
| tired and frustrated, rather you should have fun | | | | III. Various wedding vendors confirmed. This |
| with the process. | | | | includes the photographer, florist, videographer, |
| Your life could be made simpler by working | | | | entertainers, disc jockey or any other service |
| through your wedding preparations by using | | | | providers. The photographer may be one of the |
| wedding planning checklists and wedding planning | | | | first vendors booked, if wedding invitations are to |
| books. You will be able to plan, track and log your | | | | include photographs of the bride and groom. |
| progress and also keep track of your budgets. | | | | IV. Drafting and sending wedding invitation |
| However, before you jump into the wedding | | | | announcement details. Any invitation/save the |
| planning the bride and groom should focus on | | | | date announcement will include the date and |
| making the event as memorable as possible to | | | | venue, obviously, but also time of day, itinerary, |
| them first. The memories of family and friends | | | | required attire, and any other incidental details |
| are really incidental to the whole event. | | | | should be included. |
| In order to make your big day perfect and avoid | | | | V. Food/Entertainment - Ensuring that there is |
| any major disappointments, Wedding Planner Book | | | | quality food and quality entertainment will ensure |
| recommends you should focus on the following | | | | that you and your guests will have a great time. |
| five major areas: | | | | Guests will remember good food, drinks and |
| I. Wedding venue - a wedding cannot be planned | | | | entertainment such as musicians/a good disc |
| until the venue is booked for a certain date. Hiring | | | | jockey. The best way to find a good caterer is to |
| other vendors and sending out invitations can't be | | | | attend some tastings. The best way to find a |
| done until the date and place of the marriage is | | | | quality entertainer is to speak to the vendor's |
| booked. | | | | referrals. |
| II. Wedding attire - Both the bride and groom | | | | If you "nail" these "top five" must-do's, you will |
| should determine what they are wearing. The | | | | have far less stress about things going wrong. |
| bride's gown may be the trickiest piece. The | | | | Once these are nailed, your wedding planning will |
| availability of the perfect gown could be | | | | be left to smaller more manageable After these, |
| challenging. If possible, it is recommended that the | | | | your wedding planning concerns will be left to |
| bride start shopping for her gown at least six | | | | more manageable items. |