Sharon BoffoWhat is on your To Do List
July 26th 2008 10:45
So the engagement’s been over and done with... You Lady said Yes and obviously, both of you were happy... and now, you realized there is more to the engagement than just offering the ring, asking the girl to marry you and the girl saying yes. The most important and challenging part is yet to come – and so does the wedding preparations.
When you get engaged, people expect you two to set a date and start planning. But here you are, flabbergasted and don’t know what the first thing you have to do is. Truth is, you are still overwhelmed with the fact that you are about to join the bandwagon and the ring on your finger is an evidence.
Use this simple checklist to start your wedding planning
• Choose a Date
• Acquire your Marriage License
• Choose your wedding venue (ceremony and reception)
• Choose your wedding celebrant
• Make a booking for your wedding venues
• Set an appointment with your wedding celebrant
• Choose your wedding color scheme
• Draft and finalize your wedding invitation
• Get your invitation printed
• Organize your wedding dress and the groom’s tux
• Organize the entourage’s dress
• Meet with your florist
• Meet with the caterer
• Meet your photographer and/or videographer
• Choose your wedding favors and wedding cake
• Buy or organize your wedding favors
• Book with your baker for the wedding cake
• Finalize floral arrangement details with your florist
• Send out the invites
• Arrange a plan B in case any mishaps happen (like hiring a marquee if you are doing outdoor venues in case it rains)
• Finalize your guest’s seating arrangement and the wedding programme (like toasts, dance, etc.)
• Arrange for your honeymoon
• Meet with all your suppliers for final arrangements and checks (venue, celebrant, caterer, florist, cake, photos, etc.)
• Book for spa and some relaxation before the wedding day
When you get engaged, people expect you two to set a date and start planning. But here you are, flabbergasted and don’t know what the first thing you have to do is. Truth is, you are still overwhelmed with the fact that you are about to join the bandwagon and the ring on your finger is an evidence.
Use this simple checklist to start your wedding planning
• Choose a Date
• Acquire your Marriage License
• Choose your wedding venue (ceremony and reception)
• Choose your wedding celebrant
• Make a booking for your wedding venues
• Set an appointment with your wedding celebrant
• Choose your wedding color scheme
• Draft and finalize your wedding invitation
• Get your invitation printed
• Organize your wedding dress and the groom’s tux
• Organize the entourage’s dress
• Meet with your florist
• Meet with the caterer
• Meet your photographer and/or videographer
• Choose your wedding favors and wedding cake
• Buy or organize your wedding favors
• Book with your baker for the wedding cake
• Finalize floral arrangement details with your florist
• Send out the invites
• Arrange a plan B in case any mishaps happen (like hiring a marquee if you are doing outdoor venues in case it rains)
• Finalize your guest’s seating arrangement and the wedding programme (like toasts, dance, etc.)
• Arrange for your honeymoon
• Meet with all your suppliers for final arrangements and checks (venue, celebrant, caterer, florist, cake, photos, etc.)
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