Planning a wedding can be a stressful and time consuming task, but with enough time and resources, it can also be a joy to plan this special occasion. Wedding planning usually refers to the act of arranging the wedding ceremony, reception, and any attendant parties or events. The arrangement of the wedding shower and honeymoon are tangential parts of planning the wedding itself. Weddings are often planned far in advance in order to ensure that everyone who is invited can attend, that the desired location is available, and that other elements, such as the desired band, are available. It also enables the bride and groom to prepare for married life, and allow them to save money if necessary.
Things to Plan
- Budget
- Wedding style and size
- Guest list
- Who is in the wedding party
- Gift registration
- Decorations and flowers
- Food and cake
- Invitations
- Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Travel and accommodations
- Reception
More Wedding Planning Help
Non-Traditional Ministers
Wedding Cakes
- Check out Mahalo's guide to Wedding Cakes
- The Knot: Wedding Cake Guide
- WeddingChannel.com: Wedding Cake Guide
- MarthaStewart.com: Wedding Cakes
- About.com: Guide to Making and Decorating a Wedding Cake
- Onewed.com: Wedding Cake Pictures
References
Fast Facts
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Wedding planners are professionals who will plan a wedding for a fee
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Weddings can be planned quickly, but the traditional amount of time needed is 6 months to 1 year
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The bride and the bride's mother are considered the primary planners
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The groom's family may plan attendant celebrations
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The bride's family and friends may also agree to help plan
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Lists, folder, charts and worksheets can help the planner stay organized
