Monday, February 16, 2009

You've said "YES!"...now what?

Valentine’s Day is known to bring out the hopeless romantics in us all and with that comes PROPOSALS! After Saturday…I’m sure there are some congratulations in order!

CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!

Now that you have the love of your life AND the ring it’s time to begin the process of one of the most important days of your lives together! Here are a few suggestions to help you get the ball rolling!

SET YOUR DATE!! When setting your date consider favorite time of year, convenience for you and guests (especially if the majority of your guests will have to travel), vacation availability, city/state location, an idea of where you want the wedding to take place, and sentimental dates as well.

After you’ve decided on your date you can now determine the level of formality of the wedding you desire (Example…formal or themed), the wedding party, your guest list, and your budget. When setting your budget make sure you are including all contributing parties with having this discussion.

Once you completed this step it’s time to start finding your wedding vendors. Make sure you surround yourself with experienced professionals to insure your day will be its best AND stress free! A wedding planner/coordinator should be your first stop!

The best places to begin your search are the internet, local wedding websites…example for Nashville, TN…www.AshleysBrideGuide.com :), local wedding shows, local magazines, and newspapers!

Check back with us for more posts on how to begin your wedding planning! ;)

1 comment:

Gray Photography - Zach and Jody - Nashville Wedding Photography said...

Definitely agree the first stop should be a wedding planner! So important! Then next the photographer ;o) The good ones get booked up quick! -JG