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It will walk you through the steps. They also have a website.
I feel like the major advantage of having a book like this is the streamlining if information. If I tried hard, I’m sure I’d find a lot of what this book says throughout the sub said in different ways, but what I feel is the real strength of this book is that’s its detailed enough to be useful and broad enough to be adaptable. Keene never assumes a lavish wedding, nor does she assume a 100% DIY; rather, each chapter lays out a variety of tips for all different price-points.
Additionally, this book (as well as Budget Savvy Bride mentioned in this thread) provides the reader with helpful charts and activities to do with your partner. (e.g. Helpful budgeting and guest list charts, a guide to creating your wedding “mission statement”, etc.)
I have found this book so SO helpful in planning alongside my partner who has never attended a wedding (whattt?!) because it lays out the nitty gritty logistical things that I would never think to google on my own (e.g. in the “feeding everyone” chapter, she lays out everything from what kind of meal are you thinking to, “and if you’re DIY’ing, who’s responsible for taking out the trash?”)
I’m halfway through but for 1) the conversations it’s prompted between me and my partner, 2) the organizational flow of topics, and 3) the abundance of considerations given to all price points... it is SO worth the money.
(And honestly for $12 on Amazon, why the heck not?)
Tell her you have been doing some research about weddings and and the role of MOH and BM's in particular. "Did you know that there are no real duties for the MOH and BM's any more? Everything they do is entirely optional and within their budgets."
Also bring up the fact that you read that anyone invited to a pre-wedding event, must also be invited to the wedding.
Tell her you are sending her a good wedding planning book, which will cover off the etiquette issues.
If she chooses to ignore etiquette, after reading the book, that is on her. If she still insists on inviting people to the bachelorette who aren't invited to the wedding, tell her you are not comfortable with that.
If anyone does decide to host a shower ( she doesn't get to assign that), the hosts decide the number of guests they can afford to invite, and the bride supplies the guest list in that range.
Tell her that you are happy to plan the bachelorette, but will be consulting her BM's to make sure you plan something within their budgets, so not to be disappointed if Vegas doesn't happen. Tell her to let you know when they have a date and venue confirmed so you can begin to plan the bachelorette.
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First, your budget does not depend on what vendors charge. the two of you set your budget by deciding the maximum you can afford to spend. Then, you make a guest list and plan a wedding you can afford, within that budget.
There are lots of tools online that help you break down the total budget into budget lines for venue, catering etc.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process.
You can also use their website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will guide you through the process step by step.
There is also the website A Practical Wedding.
A lot of the stress of wedding planning comes because couples who have never planned so much as a formal dinner party are now planning to host upwards of a hundred people, with literally no idea what to do or what things cost. In the old days when parents hosted weddings, they had years of hosting and party planning experience before they had to host a wedding for their children.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process, step by step. I preferred this one.
There is a companion website A Practical Wedding.
I think there are many other priorities for planning other than diving into making a registry right now. Engagement parties are not normally gift giving events.
Might I suggest a copy of one of Meg Keane's planners? it will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keane's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. I preferred this one. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also the website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also the website A Practical Wedding
Hi there! :) If she is sentimental, one of my favorite gifts to give people is like a cute little book about what you love about them! Something like this!
If you want to kick it up an extra notch, I also usually do those really cheap collage prints at CVS Pharmacy or Walgreens. I’ll find a whole bunch of pictures of the individual I’m making the gift for, myself with that individual, or pictures of things we’ve done together / relate to what I write in the book and put them into the “collage” prints. I’ll cut out the pics from the “collage” and then paste them throughout the book. :) The prints at CVS are only a few cents and usually they have some sort of coupon or promo code also so it’s even cheaper to get the photos made lol. But yes, sorry for such a long answer! Hope this helps and happy birthday to your girlfriend!! Y’all take care! :)
I suggest you buy a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
Someone already mentioned the website a Practical Wedding, but I found her book to be even more helpful as it was all laid out in one place. The Kindle version is only a few bucks and I've referred to it so much, particularly at the beginning when I was like "what do we do now?"
I think the only thing you should even consider doing right now is reading a wedding planner or doing some research online. Your tastes may change dramatically in 5 years.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keene's book and use the site Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keene's wedding planner, and use it to plan the wedding you can afford
instead of traditional wedding gifts we're planning to ask the guests to sponsor different things like the cake, the tables, asking everyone to bring a dish, stuff like that. The most expensive thing is probably going to be his suit because he deserves it!
I suggest you consult with people you trust re the etiquette and acceptability of this plan. It would be a hard no where I live. Always remember that even if people don't voice their disagreement to you in person, doesn't mean they aren't talking about your decisions behind your back. You also won't likely receive most wedding gifts until just before or even at the wedding, so those won't help with your expenses at all.
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I second the suggestion for Meg Keene's wedding planners. The three variables in wedding planning are budget,the type of reception and the number of guests. Every couple has to make choices and compromise somewhere.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I also do suggest that you set a budget and stick to it. Break it down into budget lines (there are lots of guidleines online). If you want to go over in one line, find another place you can cut back by an equal amount. Without a budget and a commitment to stick to it, you can easily find yourselves spending twice as much as you initially planned.
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I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
I found this book very helpful and certainly not expensive
There is also the associated website A Practical Wedding.
I found Meg Keene's planner very helpful in keeping us focussed.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will guide you through the process step by step.
I recommend A Practical Wedding Planner by Meg Keene — super helpful!
Yes!! Came to recommend this, too! I love how it’s filled with lists and questionnaires to help you really create a vision and narrow down what you want. I’m the kind of person who really had 0 idea where to start and this has helped me so much!! It’s even on a little sale on amazon right now!
The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oEOdCb022VQ12
Early on in the process, my older (married) sister told me to keep a journal of everything I (bride-to-be) was feeling so I could look back on it later. I found this book on Amazon, and it’s been amazing so far:
The Bride-to-Be Book: A Journal of Memories From the Proposal to "I Do" https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307887987/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_0.4UCbCW7Q4M1
There is space for photos, a few places for random thoughts, and a lot of directed prompts (things like “Details of Your First Date” that I might forget in 50 years).
On a kind of similar note, my fiancé was given this book by a married friend of his:
The Groom's Guide: For Men on the Verge of Marriage https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998739995/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Fe5UCbN20XSS8
We’ve chosen to spend a couple of evenings with him reading the book out loud and sharing the tips, ideas, and things to ponder, and it’s been great bonding time!
I liked Meg Keane's books. She helps you to focus in on what's important to you and plan a wedding within your budget.
There is also a website: A Practical Wedding
Seconding the dinner date at home idea. The effort that goes into cooking and making it special at home is waaay more romantic than a night out during a pandemic. Splurge some money on flowers, candles, pretty placemats and napkins etc and she’ll be swooning!
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