How Do I plan a wedding...this seems impossible

J.O.P - Much easier :lol

Okay...soooo...if Db gets on the ball and proposes soon can I join this thread?!?!? ;) wishful thinking ;)

Okay...soooo...if Db gets on the ball and proposes soon can I join this thread?!?!? ;) wishful thinking ;)


YES YES YES!!!

J.O.P - Much easier :lol

I know...but I need a wedding...I doooo

How Do I plan a wedding...this seems impossible

I'm right there with ya... this stuff is hard! But I got one of those wedding binder organizers from Target and created an account on the Knot.com. Helps keep everything in order.

That, and Google is your friend. :wink

I don't know what your looking for but I planned mine when DH was deployed. It was semi-big. Start with a date then go to a place. The rest will fall into place. Hope that helps.

YES YES YES!!!

:yay

Fingers crossed for the fall when he is home next...he has this silly idea in his head that he has to "save up" for the ring...why not put it on credit and pay it off!!!!! ARGH!! Plus he has to ask my daddy!

theknot.com my dear:D

Ooooohhhhh, glad you started this thread! Seriously, I can use all the help I can get!

theknot.com my dear:D

i did that...but im still like hmmmmm how do i do it

I am trying to get my degree and event planning is one of the things I am looking to do along with it. Don't mind my 2 cents.:lmao

Pick a date, look around for reception places (I say reception places first because sometimes they have gardens or small church/chapels there for the ceremony), decide on bridesmaids, colors, if you want a theme, how big you want the wedding, and decide on a budget (are you parents helping you out or are you and DF paying for it yourselves).

Oh and big one.... go look at dresses, David's Bridal is having a big sale at the moment. PM me if you want. I would love to do wedding planning.

I am trying to get my degree and event planning is one of the things I am looking to do along with it. Don't mind my 2 cents.:lmao

your 2 cents are 100% appreciated and needed...Im a dumb ass with this stuff....I have no idea

I know...but I need a wedding...I doooo

haha I know. They are tough. have you set a date? Do you have a while for planning?

We didnt have a wedding (went JOP) but plan on renewing our vows and doing it.
I just save pics of everything I like. I have a cool site for wedding invites. I will link them when I get on my mac for you guys :)

Pick a date, look around for reception places (I say reception places first because sometimes they have gardens or small church/chapels there for the ceremony), decide on bridesmaids, colors, if you want a theme, how big you want the wedding, and decide on a budget (are you parents helping you out or are you and DF paying for it yourselves).

Oh and big one.... go look at dresses, David's Bridal is having a big sale at the moment. PM me if you want. I would love to do wedding planning.

awww thank you...its hard planning it while he is gone...so I shall pm you if i have questions

haha I know. They are tough. have you set a date? Do you have a while for planning?

summer 2010 so yea plenty of time

We didnt have a wedding (went JOP) but plan on renewing our vows and doing it.
I just save pics of everything I like. I have a cool site for wedding invites. I will link them when I get on my mac for you guys :)

thank you Rain!!!!!!

awww thank you...its hard planning it while he is gone...so I shall pm you if i have questions

I planned min in 4 mths while my dad was sick (my dress arrived 1 week after my dad passed, so he never got to see me in it) and we were in different countries. One thing I can say is do not stress and learn to compromise. Look at lots of magazines and get an idea of what you would like, also cut pics out of the magazines and have a folder of the pics to show the photographer the types of photos you would like.

Pick a date, look around for reception places (I say reception places first because sometimes they have gardens or small church/chapels there for the ceremony), decide on bridesmaids, colors, if you want a theme, how big you want the wedding, and decide on a budget (are you parents helping you out or are you and DF paying for it yourselves).

Oh and big one.... go look at dresses, David's Bridal is having a big sale at the moment. PM me if you want. I would love to do wedding planning.
Good point. My wedding and reception were all at the same place. I found a couple that had the big place they got just to do weddings and events. The wedding was outside in the gazebo and the reception was in a big screened in pourch of the house. They also had a back up if it rained along with a room they used as part of the reception where you could have a DJ and dancing if you wanted. They also did the food along with the cake, in addition to a picnic basket of reception food and cake for the bride and groom to take with them when they left. It was great. I loved it. We did also hire violin players for the wedding. I would say as soon as you pick the day and place get your dress. Any bookstore has lots of books and organizers to help and god love the internet. I did it all alone. He got home, got fitted for a tux and 2 weeks later he was a married man on a honeymoon I picked out.:lmao I would love to get into wedding planning as well. Feel free to PM me anytime.
your 2 cents are 100% appreciated and needed...Im a dumb ass with this stuff....I have no idea

Thank you! I am an old married lady(14 years in April) but it can come in handy at times.:roflmao

I planned min in 4 mths while my dad was sick (my dress arrived 1 week after my dad passed, so he never got to see me in it) and we were in different countries. One thing I can say is do not stress and learn to compromise. Look at lots of magazines and get an idea of what you would like, also cut pics out of the magazines and have a folder of the pics to show the photographer the types of photos you would like.

that is so sad...Im so sorry sweetie...


Good point. My wedding and reception were all at the same place. I found a couple that had the big place they got just to do weddings and events. The wedding was outside in the gazebo and the reception was in a big screened in pourch of the house. They also had a back up if it rained along with a room they used as part of the reception where you could have a DJ and dancing if you wanted. They also did the food along with the cake, in addition to a picnic basket of reception food and cake for the bride and groom to take with them when they left. It was great. I loved it. We did also hire violin players for the wedding. I would say as soon as you pick the day and place get your dress. Any bookstore has lots of books and organizers to help and god love the internet.


Thank you! I am an old married lady(14 years in April) but it can come in handy at times.:roflmao

thank you thank you thank you!!!!

How Do I plan a wedding...this seems impossible


welcome to the club! i personally think it sucks! i hate doing this planning all by myself and while he's away.

the semi-easy things for me to plan were:
1) ceremony site and getting the permit (we are getting married outside on a cliff overlooking the ocean)
2) reception site (only because we are having it at his aunt and uncle's house)
3) wedding dress (found mine on ebay! david's bridal dress... new with tags... my size... exact one i wanted... and the exact color)
4) officiant

picking bridesmaids was a nightmare! picking their dress was pretty hard because i hate having to make decisions. and the date was kinda hard too.

that's all i have planned so far. and i don't want to have to plan everything else! right now i'm in the process of trying to get a wedding planner out in ca to help me!!!

if you like making big decisions and like making decisions on your own (ie. like you know what you want for your wedding and you want it your way) you should have a fine time planning. i, on the other hand, don't like making big decisions and hate the idea of having to make them myself. this is supposed to be our wedding and i feel like since he's not around to help that it's going to be my wedding and i don't want that.

Yep ... like everyone says ... you have to start with the big stuff. The budget has to be first!

Check out any Bridal Shows in the area - this is actually a big time for them!

It's best to be flexible with your date if you have a dream place in mind and vice versa. Get the date and places set first. Once you have these set, meet with other vendors (DJ, Photographer, florist, etc.) to see who you like, falls in your price rage and is available on your date.

I've been told dresses can take up to six months to get in after you order so that should also be one of the first things you do.

Then just envision what you want it to look like. Some of the other things to think about - bridesmaids/groomsmen, colors, flowers, favors, decor, invitations, register for gifts, food/drink options (sit down, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, open/cash bar), cake ...

The list goes on ...

welcome to the club! i personally think it sucks! i hate doing this planning all by myself and while he's away.

the semi-easy things for me to plan were:
1) ceremony site and getting the permit (we are getting married outside on a cliff overlooking the ocean)
2) reception site (only because we are having it at his aunt and uncle's house)
3) wedding dress (found mine on ebay! david's bridal dress... new with tags... my size... exact one i wanted... and the exact color)
4) officiant

picking bridesmaids was a nightmare! picking their dress was pretty hard because i hate having to make decisions. and the date was kinda hard too.

that's all i have planned so far. and i don't want to have to plan everything else! right now i'm in the process of trying to get a wedding planner out in ca to help me!!!

if you like making big decisions and like making decisions on your own (ie. like you know what you want for your wedding and you want it your way) you should have a fine time planning. i, on the other hand, don't like making big decisions and hate the idea of having to make them myself. this is supposed to be our wedding and i feel like since he's not around to help that it's going to be my wedding and i don't want that.

where are you gettin married?!?!?

Yep ... like everyone says ... you have to start with the big stuff. The budget has to be first!

Check out any Bridal Shows in the area - this is actually a big time for them!

It's best to be flexible with your date if you have a dream place in mind and vice versa. Get the date and places set first. Once you have these set, meet with other vendors (DJ, Photographer, florist, etc.) to see who you like, falls in your price rage and is available on your date.

I've been told dresses can take up to six months to get in after you order so that should also be one of the first things you do.

Then just envision what you want it to look like. Some of the other things to think about - bridesmaids/groomsmen, colors, flowers, favors, decor, invitations, register for gifts, food/drink options (sit down, buffet, hors d'oeuvres, open/cash bar), cake ...

The list goes on ...

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I went to tons of bridal shows. You can get ideas of things you want but can do for less money. My big one were the favors. We did them ourselves and you couldn't tell. You can gets alot of free stuff.:) Just a note: When you go to a show bring labels with your name, address, phone number and email. Every table will have you fill out a card. That's alot of writing.

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I went to tons of bridal shows. You can get ideas of things you want but can do for less money. My big one were the favors. We did them ourselves and you couldn't tell. You can gets alot of free stuff.:) Just a note: When you go to a show bring labels with your name, address, phone number and email. Every table will have you fill out a card. That's alot of writing.

you ARE good at this stuff!!! thank you

ok well i havent planned a wedding or been to any (except my bros and well that was in vegas and so doesnt count!!!!!!!!!!!! )

But me being the ultimate girly - im gonna say to you ladies start looking for your dress!!!!

you may recall a while back i posted 2 links to 2 dresses i liked from pronovias (a wedding dress company in Barcelona!!) well i showed my friend in NY the links last week and on thurs the day before i came back to London - my mate called me and said we had an appointment at the 7 floor flagship store off madison avenue!!!!!!

holy hell, i thought i was gonna go just have a look .............NO i spent 2 hrs trying on the most amazing and beautiful dresses i have ever seen!
we sipped champagne and tried to find the one and it was such an amazing couple of hrs!!!

so you should check out there!!

where are you gettin married?!?!?

Feb 7, 2009

Here ya go :)

http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/

since you mentioned dresses hahaha


http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=1&sfid=50533&f=A-Line



http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=brides&showid=582#

Feb 7, 2009

where!! haha

Here ya go :)

http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/

RAIN THANK YOU!!!:D

I love them both !! but i prefer the 1st one!!!!!!!!!!! you will be the most beautiful bride ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We got married on the beach in Cozumel! It really made the planning process much easier!!

The Knot does have lots of great info!! I'm sure it will be a fabulous wedding!

RAIN THANK YOU!!!:D

Your welcome :) I do what i can :giggle

P.s LOVE the 1st dress

I want something lace pref like an ivory color...

I think its going to be hard to find

where!! haha

Laguna Beach, CA!

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/2108/possible2ndceremonysitehz6.jpg

And I loved Alfred Angelo's wedding dresses... however they were a bit too pricey for me. But you might want to take a look. :)

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/CollectionHome.aspx?categoryId=29A4E114-EBB1-444E-8AEA-A387575A2E28

I want something lace pref like an ivory color...

I think its going to be hard to find

http://www.pronovias.com/index_entrada.asp?idioma=en

try here!!!!!!! i saw so many ivory lace dresses!!!!

Laguna Beach, CA!

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/2108/possible2ndceremonysitehz6.jpg

And I loved Alfred Angelo's wedding dresses... however they were a bit too pricey for me. But you might want to take a look. :)

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/CollectionHome.aspx?categoryId=29A4E114-EBB1-444E-8AEA-A387575A2E28

thats beautiful...thats the kind of scene I imagine for myself when I get married...thats what I want so bad...its soo beautiful

thats beautiful...thats the kind of scene I imagine for myself when I get married...thats what I want so bad...its soo beautiful

thanks! it is really pretty! great ocean views! :giggle actually my fiance picked out this spot. :)

http://www.pronovias.com/index_entrada.asp?idioma=en

try here!!!!!!! i saw so many ivory lace dresses!!!!

OMG...those are EXACTLY my style

gotta get a dress....
Pick a color/s
pick a date
pick a place.....

gotta get a dress....
Pick a color/s
pick a date
pick a place.....

you ARE good at this stuff!!! thank you
Thanks.
since you mentioned dresses hahaha


http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=1&sfid=50533&f=A-Line



http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=brides&showid=582#

Ohhh I like them both!!!!

Jill & Elaine!! Can I join? We're aiming for an October or November wedding...! But we're hoping for 2 ceremonies. One with friends here in Germany because we have quite a few close friends not deployed right now, and one in California for family (not until March). So... I need ideas on Military traditions since we're trying to do an on-post ceremony in the back of a C130 or in front of a tank or something. :D Can I join? Can I? Can I? :lol

http://www.pronovias.com/index_entrada.asp?idioma=en

try here!!!!!!! i saw so many ivory lace dresses!!!!

just wanted to say that Pronovias has some of the most beautiful, romantic, elegant gowns EVER. I had a Pronovias gown, so im a bit biased:D

and girls, i am so exited for you guys! have fun with all the wedding planning!!

i had a year to plan my wedding. the first thing i did was figure out a budget. then came:
booking reception venue
booking church
bridal gown
bridal party attire
picking and ordering invitations
florist
dj
cake
caterers(my venue place already had it taken care of)
linens
wedding favors
and then A LOT (and i do mean A LOT) of little odds and ends!

http://www.pronovias.com/index_entrada.asp?idioma=en

try here!!!!!!! i saw so many ivory lace dresses!!!!

Those dresses took my breath away!

wow
i had 7 months to plan mine.

first, figure your budget
then book the place you want the wedding
then get the dress
then bridesmaids and groomsmen
get guest list and invitations figured out
then figure vows
wedding favors
wedding songs

Those dresses took my breath away!

I know - i am so getting my dress from here and the prices are totally reasonable!!!!!!!!

I know - i am so getting my dress from here and the prices are totally reasonable!!!!!!!!

how reasonable haha

and YES torie!!!

how reasonable haha

and YES torie!!!

i'm curious how much those pronovias dresses go for too. i couldn't find any prices listed on that website.

I know - i am so getting my dress from here and the prices are totally reasonable!!!!!!!!

what is reasonable Zoe ???

what is reasonable Zoe ???

all i know is i paid 1600 for my pronovias gown. thats not really reasonable to *me* but i had to have it :D

all i know is i paid 1600 for my pronovias gown. thats not really reasonable to *me* but i had to have it :D

holy crap!!! lol. i just about spit out my drink!!!!!!!

:yay

Fingers crossed for the fall when he is home next...he has this silly idea in his head that he has to "save up" for the ring...why not put it on credit and pay it off!!!!! ARGH!! Plus he has to ask my daddy!

Haha. DB has decided on that too! Darn boys and their ideas. I think my dad scares him though...

My dress was over $1000. I had a Mori Lee.

holy crap!!! lol. i just about spit out my drink!!!!!!!

Me too!!
My dress was over $1000. I had a Mori Lee.

Holy crap!!

:blush And I thought I was being "over-the-top" expensive with my under $500 gown budget.... I guess that's not reasonable... :dunno

Jill & Elaine!! Can I join? We're aiming for an October or November wedding...! But we're hoping for 2 ceremonies. One with friends here in Germany because we have quite a few close friends not deployed right now, and one in California for family (not until March). So... I need ideas on Military traditions since we're trying to do an on-post ceremony in the back of a C130 or in front of a tank or something. :D Can I join? Can I? Can I? :lol

Just so you know we planned our wedding in 5 months...did the bulk of it within 3 months...so it can definitely be done and turn out well!

Me too!!


Holy crap!!

:blush And I thought I was being "over-the-top" expensive with my under $500 gown budget.... I guess that's not reasonable... :dunno

You can definitely get a gown for under $500, you will just have a more limited selection but you can find one! I got mine for $349, pics are in the Photo Album--I really liked it!

Good luck with the wedding planning you guys!

call me crazy but i don't think 1600 is that bad????

Just so you know we planned our wedding in 5 months...did the bulk of it within 3 months...so it can definitely be done and turn out well!

You can definitely get a gown for under $500, you will just have a more limited selection but you can find one! I got mine for $349, pics are in the Photo Album--I really liked it!

Good luck with the wedding planning you guys!
Yeah, you can. Davids Bridal.
:giggle
I ended up getting it for $500 because they f***ed it up so bad at my final fitting. I lost weight(but not that much) so the dress was all wrinkled in the middle and when they bustled the train it was so big and heavy my body fell forward. So I am standing in my dress at my fitting in :tears having a total FREAK OUT moment 2 weeks before my wedding. Anyway, everyone went into high gear and the had to hand sew the changes to my dress. They worked around the clock for like a week. So for my trouble the final cost of the dress was $500. That was for everything, dress, hoop, built in boobs:giggle, vale the works.



call me crazy but i don't think 1600 is that bad????

I expected mine to be over $1000. My Dad paid for the wedding but I got my dress. Today I see lot's of dresses much cheaper then what I got. Very nice ones.

call me crazy but i don't think 1600 is that bad????

i really dont think so either. its still a lot of money, but i would say thats about average for a wedding gown...

but dont forget about all the alterations and changes you may want for the gown

[QUOTE=TallBlondie82;2719465]summer 2010 so yea plenty of time
QUOTE]

We will be getting married summer of 2010 as well!! :yay

I bought a wedding planning book and luckily my mother has been a big help since she helped plan my sisters and brothers weddings. Although sometimes she tries to force her will. My DF and I have all the big stuffed reserved (the ceremony, the reception hall, photographer, dj) since our wedding is next July 4! It is amazing how far in advance people reserve stuff.

I got my wedding dress at Davids bridal for $450, which is good since I had budgeted for $500. Now I am trying to find decent bridesmaids dresses.

[QUOTE=TallBlondie82;2719465]summer 2010 so yea plenty of time
QUOTE]

We will be getting married summer of 2010 as well!! :yay

thats AWESOME!!!!!

hi ladies...i'm wedding planning right now too! ours is going to be in San Diego on May 30, 2009.

here are some dresses i'm obsessed with right now. some of the pictures aren't the greatest, but they were all i could find. i've tried them all on and they all look cute...what do you guys like?

Jim Hjelm
http://www.jimhjelmbridal.com/jim_br/display_dress.php?imageno=8763&multimatch=x
http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/dresses/2439/Jim-Hjelm--JH8763-Size-2.html

Elizabeth Fillmore, Sophia
http://kvetch.indiebride.com/index.php?t=msg&th=28559&start=0&rid=0&S=5e3c102694ba6ce2510d1236c677db14

Paloma Blanca, 3852
http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/vendor/designer/palomablanca/detail/169269

good luck planning everyone! i'd offer help but i don't think i'm exactly doing the best job at it...