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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?)
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 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.
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.
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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.
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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 recommend A Practical Wedding Planner by Meg Keene — super helpful!
You have to be careful with the advice you get, including on this site. It can be very regional or cultural specific or too general.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step. There is an accompanying website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. 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 books. 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 books. It will walk you through the process step by step. There is an accompanying website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step. There is also the website A Practical Wedding.
Also, check the etiquette on things, events, etc BEFORE you make a decision. Etiquette does vary but an example would be that you don't plan a gift-giving party in your own honor. Another example would be that guests invited to pre-wedding events must also be invited to the wedding. Those would include an engagement party if you have one, showers etc.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
Get her a copy of A Practical Wedding Planner! Though its 3 years out, she could be in a position to start locking down, say, a wedding venue within the next year or so its a great time for her and her partner to sit down and talk about their vision, what's important to them, and decide on a reasonable budget: and this book has worksheets for all that stuff. It was THE most helpful thing for me during wedding planning.
Congratulations. I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books
It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk yo though the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keene's book. It will walk you through the process step by step.
First, take a deep breath and remember that most people are new to planning a wedding. It's okay to not know what you're doing or to mess up occasionally. Unless you're in the industry or this is your second or third wedding, all of this stuff will be completely new - and that's okay!
Second, order this book. It walks you through each step you need to take. My fiance and I have worked through it together and it's been a godsend!
I would start out with the book A Practical Wedding from Meg Keene, it does a great job laying out different kinds of weddings on different budgets, and most helpfully, starts with a section that helps you and your partner figure out what you want out of your wedding.
I think you need to start, before anything else, with a conversation with your fiance. What does marriage mean to her? Would she be happy to participate in a more traditional wedding, but doesn't want to plan it? Or is she opposed to a ceremony at all, and just sees it as a legal agreement? That needs to be worked out before involving anyone else. It's okay if she doesn't have an interest in planning a massive party (especially since women tend to get the weight of planning dumped on them for extremely sexist reasons), but she does need to express to you how she feels about the institution of marriage and weddings. This conversation might be best mediated by a therapist, if talking without one isn't yielding much.
If she is interested in a small, meaningful ceremony (i.e. where you invite people, dress up, etc.), you might want to look into weddings with the term 'minimony' or 'friends and family elopement', since that's essentially what you're thinking about planning.
As for buying a home, that's a legal agreement that has very little to do with being married or not in most places. If one of you is planning on changing your name it might be easier to get that process finished before you purchase a home, since you'll need to go back and update the deed and mortgage agreements with your bank with a new name. As for tax breaks or other benefits, that depends a lot on your specific province and city (Quebec has a lot more marriage incentive stuff than BC). Usually in most places with incentives, your taxes will lower after you're married, whenever that happens.
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 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. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Mef 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 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 books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
Get a copy of this planner. It will walk you through the process step by step
Someone has already given you the website.
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 planners. It will walk you step by step through the process.
The first thing I did was create a Google spreadsheet and a budget. You can actually Google or search in this subreddit for budget templates. Also, I strongly recommend getting this book for more information on wedding planning tips and costs.
Next, I researched venues. I picked a region in Italy (as I’m having a destination wedding) and searched for venues through Google. Once I liked a venue, I inquired about prices and added it to my spreadsheet. I utilized Instagram a lot. You can get a good feel for a venue by searching it’s tagged location.
Anyway, I’d suggest starting with the budget first, then start researching venues and creating a guest list.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keene's book and use the website A Practical Wedding.
The book will walk you through the process.
Meg Keene has a couple of wedding planners.
I preferred this one:
Also the website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
My personal experience is that establishing your budget is the most important decision to make. All other decisions: style, theme, feel, venue etc will be accommodated within that budget.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
My personal experience is that establishing your budget is the most important decision to make. All other decisions: style, theme, feel, venue etc etc will be accommodated within that budget.
e.g If you want a large wedding, but have a small budget, you will need to consider something other than a traditional dinner and dancing reception- perhaps a brunch wedding, cake and punch etc.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keene's wedding planner
It is a waste of time and energy to fall in love with a venue, theme, color palette etc, until you address the basics, like budget.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keene's book
There is also a website A Practical Wedding
I also suggest you join your local Facebook wedding related groups. You will get more local recommendations there.
Congrats! I went to law school too, so I understand the uncertainty of it all. I’m planning a wedding in Italy for September 2022, so I have a similar timeline as you. First of all, you have plenty of time to plan, so you don’t need to stress about committing to anything yet.
The first thing I did was create a Google spreadsheet and a budget. You can actually Google or search in this subreddit for budget templates. Also, I strongly recommend getting this book for more information on wedding costs and tips.
Next, I researched venues. I picked a region in Italy and searched for venues through Google. Once I liked a venue, I inquired about prices and added it to my spreadsheet. I utilized Instagram a lot. You can get a good feel for a venue by searching it’s tagged location. I also Googled ”[venue name] wedding” to find any actual weddings that happened there. By the time I hired a wedding planner, I had already decided on a venue. We haven’t put deposits down for anything yet as it’s early.
Anyway, I’d say start with the budget first and then start researching venues and wedding planners and reach out to any that interest you.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process.
I cannot afford a wedding planner. The thing is, people did in fact manage to get married just fine without them. I am however EXTREMELY fortunate to have very willing helpers, all of whom have either planned a wedding or gotten married, and thus they all know what to expect and how to help. And I'm personally a very crafty person so I'm not scared of DIY projects, and I'm very organized so I'm confident everything will go well.
If you want a stress-free planning process, where someone literally just lets you make decisions within your budget, they can be worth it. My friend had one for her wedding, and she did help with planning a LOT, especially since my friend had to plan her wedding from afar.
It's 100% possible to plan a wedding yourself in 8 months. You just have to figure out the venue and date, and then after that everything else kind of falls into place based on those parameters.
I recommend looking at this wedding planning book: A Practical Wedding Planner: A Step By Step Guide to Creating the Wedding you Want with the Budget You've Got (without losing your mind in the process)
It really helped me out, tbh, to make the decisions I needed to make about the wedding. I think it might give you a more realistic idea of all the different ways to plan a wedding, and how to best go about each step.
First, I HIGHLY recommend the book A Practical Wedding Planner. This will answer all of your questions, seriously.
To get started, first figure out the size of your wedding. Start with the people you and your FH want to invite. Then, figure out roughly how much money you can spend on this. That will determine what's possible.
One thing I would say is that you don't become a different person when you're planning a wedding. So if you're not a super crafty type now, don't think you'll suddenly become awesome at crafting for your wedding. If you're not too good at planning parties you won't suddenly become a master party planner overnight.
With that in mind come up with what level of detail you feel you can put into the planning successfully. That will decide if you are looking at an all-inclusive venue that does everything for you but may give you no freedom, one that is totally DIY but requires a LOT of work, or one that is in the middle.
From that pool of venue options, look for ones that can accommodate your guest list and budget. That should narrow the options. Now you've got a starting point!
Take at least a month and just enjoy being engaged. Spend time being happy with your finace. Casually read wedding blogs and books if you feel like it. Just relax and enjoy it for a bit!
Recommended reading: A Practical Wedding Planner
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It will walk you through the steps. They also have a website.
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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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 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
I suggest you buy 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 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.
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.
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.
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I recommend Meg Keene's wedding planner. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website
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Keep in mind that you don't have a date until you have a venue. 2020 weddings have been postponed until 2021 and 2022, so there will be competition for dates.
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
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
For most people, budget is a starting point. How much do you and your partner have saved for a wedding? or, do you need to start saving now? Whatever you do, do not include donations from parents in your budget until the money is in your bank account. You won't be the first one posting that parents have changed their minds and now the couple is on the hook for more than they can afford.
Your Mom already sounds like she's not going to hold back with her opinions. Be aware that accepting money from parents usually comes with strings attached. Most parents expect a say in the decision-making- the more money often the more say they expect.
Congrats! Love the ring btw! Like the other comments mentioned, take at least 2 weeks to celebrate being engaged. You don't have to plan everything all at once!
Then, get a sense of when you want to have the wedding. Like a broad sense. For example, me and my fiance were okay with having a longer engagement (~2.5 yrs). More time for planning = less stress imo! There is no rule that you now have to get married within the year.
Personally, I've found "A Practical Wedding Planner" and the corresponding website really helpful. It helped me and my fiance first brainstorm all the possibilities for a wedding, and then narrow down the 'wedding vibes' we wanted. From there, we both picked and agreed on the three most important things for us (e.g., photographer/photographs, budget, and Day-of-Coordinator).
After you figure out what your 'dream' wedding looks like for the both of you, you can start building a guest list. After that, ask your parents directly how much $ they might be providing, and review your own finances to figure out how much you both are comfortable with spending. Then, and only then, would I start looking at venues.
Hope that helps, good luck!
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books ( or both) 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 books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
I too suggest you get one of Meg Keene's books. 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 books. 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 books. 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 books. There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I hate to say this but I don't think you, can host, 75 people for $5000 in Palm Desert. That is $66 per person in an area where you can hardly get dinner for that amount at a restaurant.
I suggest you get a copy of one f Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step. There is also their website A Practical wedding.
I suggest you get one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
As far as your budget is concerned, the two of you need to decide, which do you want more- your dream $30K wedding, or to be married? If it's the latter you can make other choices, such as cutting the guest list, having a brunch wedding, eloping.
Two years out is way too soon to ask bridesmaids. There is a chance you will not be close to these people in two years. You also need to have some plans made before you ask them so they know what you are asking of them.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. 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 f Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step. There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
Meg Keene's books will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's 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 books. 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 planners
There is also the website A Practical Wedding
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will guide you through the process step by step.
There is also a website A Practical Wedding.
I suggets you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. 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 books. 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 or both of Meg Keene's books
There is also a website A Practical Wedding
I suggest you get one or both of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step. It is challenging because there are so many regional, geographical, social, religious, and cultural variations.
I recommend one of meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
There is also the website A Practical Wedding.
Congratulations! I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books
It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's books
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the planning process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step, no matter the size of the 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.
ps I suggest you remove/change the word afther this phrase So many venues feel either as it's against the rules.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
Have you heard this saying? Comparison is the thief of joy.
By comparing your wedding to others you have attended, you are stealing your own joy. Plan something totally different that you can afford:
- an intimate family only ceremony followed by a dinner party in a private dining room at a restaurant
- a brunch wedding
- a picnic at a local park pavilion.
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I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
This is another Meg Keene book that I found of more assistance
Not a binder but a recommended planner
Any list someone here gives you is going to be missinng something and is going to be biased by how they view the importance of various items. I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
Congratulations to both of you! I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene'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. It will walk you through the process step by step.
The best advice i can give is to be realistic. If it took two months to save $300 and you have a little over 12 months, you are going to have to include everything in a budget of less than $1000.
Decide what is most important to you. If it's having other people attend, then you have to provide food and beverages suitable for the time of day. An aftrernoon wedding folllowed by cake and punch may be all you can afford.
If you would rather focus on the two of you, consider a civil ceremony with a Maid of Honor, a Best Man and their SO's and that's it. Go out for a nice brunch, lunch or dinner.
Check Poshmark, Mercari and Facebook Marketplace for a black dress. There are lots of listings of new with tags dresses if resale is not for you.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
I suggest you start with a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. It will walk you through the process step by step.
This one is highly recommended: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0738218421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_GBG649CMKZQS255V9WJ4
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's planners. 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 planners. I preferred this one.
Get her the A Practical Wedding book: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0738218421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_KBXYNSS4W8CHBVYDT1BB
Congrats! I would start with the budget and then order a copy of this book. The website is an amazing resource as well which includes checklists and spreadsheets. https://apracticalwedding.com.
Congrats! I got engaged in August and we took a month or two to just enjoy being engaged, but started planning almost right away for a Fall 2022 wedding because 1) it’s a destination wedding and 2) I think a lot of weddings will be pushed to 2022, so we wanted to start looking at venues right away for the dates we wanted. Unfortunately, our dream venue was already booked for the weekend we wanted, so we settled for the weekend after. So it’s definitely not too soon to start!
My fiancé enjoys talking about wedding aesthetics over a glass of wine, but doesn’t really get involved in the actually planning aspects. I suggest buying the following book and going through some of it with your fiance: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wedding-Planner-Step-Step/dp/0738218421. It was really helpful and got my fiancé involved. There’s a section where you both can list your wedding priorities and goals.
Congratulations! I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. It will walk you through the process. There is also a website Practical Wedding.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keene's wedding planners. I preferred this one.
The website A Practical Wedding, is also a great resource.
I suggest you get a copy of one of Meg Keane's planners. It will walk you through the process.
There is also a website https://apracticalwedding.com/
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keane's wedding planner
She has other planners ( I preferred this one) and a website, A Practical Wedding.
I suggest you set your budget first. Without regard to anyone else's wedding, averages where you live, or the cost of dream weddings where you live, what can you realistically afford to spend? There's no point in falling in love with a vision, dress or venue that you can't afford.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keane's wedding planner.
A Practical Wedding is also a helpful website.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keane's wedding planner. It will guide you through the process. Practical Wedding also has a website.
I suggest you get a copy of Meg Keane's wedding planning book. She also has a website.
Congratulations! I suggest you start by getting a copy of this wedding planner. It will walk you through the process. She also has another planner and a website.
My best friend is already married and she gave me a copy of A Practical Wedding Planner: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wedding-Planner-Step-Step/dp/0738218421 and it was really helpful.
Personally, I went straight to A Practical Wedding and Offbeat Bride for help.
You could buy the books too (APW and OBB) and scribble all over them, then discuss with the happy couple :)
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