If you are have recently gotten engaged you may be shortly starting to think about putting your wedding together. For those of us not lucky enough to be able to hire a planner to take care of the details, there can be an awful lot to think about and arrange and this wedding planning guide could help you. Your wedding can be as simple or complicated as you desire, however there are a few key things that need to be arranged no matter what your style and budget is.
The first and most important thing that you should research is the process of getting a marriage license. Each state has different rules regarding marriage. Some states will require you to apply for a marriage license in advance. Once you have purchased your license and fulfilled the necessary identification requirements you will have to get married within a certain time period. It is worth checking out in advance what is required in your state early on so that there are no problems at a later date.
You will have to decide early on where you wish to get married. You may choose to have a religious service followed by a reception elsewhere or you may decide to hire a hotel and have a non religious service and reception all in the same building. Popular choices for location include beaches, private gardens and hotels, but depending on your state there could be plenty of other options for you.
Once you have decided on a venue you should consult with them on the best day for your wedding. Summer weddings are popular but as a result the prices tend to be much higher. You can have an equally nice day at other times of the year but if the weather might not be great where you are you will need to plan accordingly for the other aspects of your wedding, for example, clothing, transport and photos.
Once you have your venue secured you can begin consulting with them on choices for food and drink. You could have a formal sit down meal or a help yourself style buffet. You will also need to decide how many drinks you provide your guests with. You could provide an open bar, but if this is too expensive for you, you could provide wine for the meal and champagne for the toasts while the guests pay for any other drinks they would like.
Do not forget to start looking for a dress early on. There are several ways to go depending on your budget, including a custom made dress, buying one in shop and having it altered or if your budget is smaller many nice dresses can now be bought online. You will need to consider the weather and any accessories you wish to wear.
After you have chosen your dress you can start to look at the clothing for the rest of the wedding party. Most brides like to match their bridesmaids dresses with their own. There are various different options available for the groom and groomsmen.
Once you have sorted the key things in your wedding planning guide you can start to think about the extra details like table arrangements and flowers. If you plan on taking a honeymoon, remember to book your tickets and check your passports are up to date.
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