Wedding Preparations
Unit 8. Life changes.
The two of you are in love and have made the exciting announcement that you are going to get married. Suddenly you are overwhelmed with the idea that you have a wedding to plan. There are many questions to ask as you begin planning your wedding.
Wedding Date and Venues. It is important to set a wedding date before you move forward with many plans. Discuss a date with your fiancée and make preliminary decisions about where you want to hold the wedding and reception.
Budget. Set an overall budget that you will use for the entire wedding. Sit down for a budget discussion with your fiancé and your parents if they are contributing financially. It is crucial to set a budget and stick to it. You do not want to start your marriage in debt. Set aside an amount for an emergency fund in case an item or service costs more than you planned in your budget. Write down a list of specific areas to include in your budget. Create areas in the budget such as wedding gown, church, flowers, reception, paper goods, postage and decorations. Be reasonable.
Types. Decide what type of wedding you want to have. There are many choices. Traditional, outdoor, formal, informal, country garden, costume, themed or extreme, to name a few. Now is also the time to decide how many guests will be invited to the ceremony and reception. Match the guest list and necessary amount of reception foods to your budget. The type of wedding will determine the wedding gown style as well as the clothing of the wedding party.
The last month is a whirlwind of activity. You will confirm the menu with the caterer or family members. Clothing will be altered, shoes and necessary items purchased. Invitations must be addressed and mailed out. Marriage preparatory classes attended, ceremony and vow wording completed. Gifts purchased for the wedding party. Guest book purchased. Ceremony and reception musicians should be booked and confirmed. Confirm the shared responsibilities you've arranged with the
The two of you are in love and have made the exciting announcement that you are going to get married. Suddenly you are overwhelmed with the idea that you have a wedding to plan. There are many questions to ask as you begin planning your wedding.
Wedding Date and Venues. It is important to set a wedding date before you move forward with many plans. Discuss a date with your fiancée and make preliminary decisions about where you want to hold the wedding and reception.
Budget. Set an overall budget that you will use for the entire wedding. Sit down for a budget discussion with your fiancé and your parents if they are contributing financially. It is crucial to set a budget and stick to it. You do not want to start your marriage in debt. Set aside an amount for an emergency fund in case an item or service costs more than you planned in your budget. Write down a list of specific areas to include in your budget. Create areas in the budget such as wedding gown, church, flowers, reception, paper goods, postage and decorations. Be reasonable.
Types. Decide what type of wedding you want to have. There are many choices. Traditional, outdoor, formal, informal, country garden, costume, themed or extreme, to name a few. Now is also the time to decide how many guests will be invited to the ceremony and reception. Match the guest list and necessary amount of reception foods to your budget. The type of wedding will determine the wedding gown style as well as the clothing of the wedding party.
The last month is a whirlwind of activity. You will confirm the menu with the caterer or family members. Clothing will be altered, shoes and necessary items purchased. Invitations must be addressed and mailed out. Marriage preparatory classes attended, ceremony and vow wording completed. Gifts purchased for the wedding party. Guest book purchased. Ceremony and reception musicians should be booked and confirmed. Confirm the shared responsibilities you've arranged with the