| Wedding planning takes lots of hard work and | | | | They are romantic and beautiful, but there are |
| organization. Although it is probably one of the | | | | also some important facts to know before |
| most exciting times in your life, it may also be | | | | proceeding with your beach wedding plans. Do you |
| one of the most stressful times as well. So much | | | | need a city permit? Is it accessible for all your |
| to do-so little time it seems. There are many | | | | guests? a Plan B in case of rain? Research sites |
| decisions to make in a short amount of time that | | | | that will give you clear direction and things to |
| will affect your dream wedding day. | | | | consider if you're planning on having a wedding on |
| Here is a guideline tips on how to plan a | | | | the beach. |
| wedding...beach wedding or not. You can start to | | | | 5. Start looking for sales on your desired wedding |
| check these items off the list as soon as you get | | | | purchases. |
| engaged. | | | | If you start searching for your wedding dress, |
| 1. Determine your budget. | | | | invitations, favors and accessories early on, you'll |
| Be realistic with your budget. If your wedding | | | | know what prices are good and which are way |
| budget is lean, talk with your fiance about the | | | | out of the norm. Look for sales online and in |
| most important places where you want to | | | | stores. If you see something you know you'll love |
| splurge. Cut back in other areas. | | | | to have and it's on sale-don't wait-buy it now and |
| 2. Try not to compare your wedding with others | | | | it will save last minute stress later on too. |
| you've gone to. | | | | 6. Interview various wedding vendors. |
| Your vision and dreams (and budget!) is different | | | | Ask around to get opinions from other friends |
| than what your friends may have had. It is really | | | | and wedding people in the industry, |
| easy to overspend when we start comparing to | | | | recommendations are always best. This is one of |
| other weddings. Plan on gathering some unique | | | | your most important decisions, you want to be |
| wedding ideas to personalize your wedding early | | | | sure you've hired true professionals who are easy |
| on, to reflect your own personal style. And go | | | | to work with in creating your dream day. Take |
| easy on yourself with the comparison trap. | | | | the time to visit them on location if possible, |
| 3. Search early for your ceremony and reception | | | | sample the food, hear them play, ask lots of |
| locations. | | | | questions until you're sure you've found the right |
| Many venues book up fast so this is one of the | | | | ones, and not just the cheapest ones. |
| first items on your checklist. Just be sure you've | | | | This is a good starting point in planning your |
| worked on your wedding budget first to know | | | | wedding. It may feel like there is so much to do, |
| the amount you're working with before you start | | | | and sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. |
| looking. There's nothing more disappointing than | | | | But if you follow a wedding checklist and do these |
| finding 'the perfect' reception location, only to find | | | | steps first, you'll be well on your way to a |
| it is WAY out of your budget. | | | | wonderful and unique wedding day! |
| 4. Are you looking for a beach wedding? | | | | |