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What do I need to have a complete wedding? List..steps..ect

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1. food, obviously music, cake, dancing . ( or if you dont want it to be like a party then just go with the flow and how youl feel like it to be)
2. I don't want to sound like an advertisement, but go on theknot.com. They have a checklist that walks you through all the steps and more starting from 12 months up to the week before your wedding all the things you should do at whatever point you are at in the planning process. It's very handy. First off though, get a binder and a notebook so you can organize all of your planning starting at the very beginning so you don't loose anything or forget anything.
3. You need to register at theknot.com. They have everything from budgeting help to the major to-do lists. And don't get overwhelmed at first! The main thing you need to get done first is get an estimate of guests, find the venue, and get a signed contract, which is when you officially have a wedding date. Once you have this, everything else falls into place and then you just pick and choose what you can afford.
4. Well, the first thing you need is a fiance' and then you need a BUDGET. What is a budget? It's knowing how much money you can spend on your wedding and then working with that figure because there is nothing more humiliating and embarrassing then having to cancel your three-tiered wedding cake three weeks before your wedding day because you cannot afford to pay for it. Follow the guidelines of this budget . . Total budget is $ ________ Reception 50% (Venue, rentals, food, beverages, wedding cake and accessories, tips/gratuities and miscellaneous) Wedding attire for both the Bride and Groom 10% (Gown, veil, headpiece, alterations, shoes, jewelry, hair, make-up, groom's tuxedo or suit, groom's accessories) Flowers and decorations 10% (Flowers for the ceremony, ring pillow, bride's bouquet, flower girl basket, attendants' bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, reception centerpieces, reception decorations, lighting) Music 10% (Ceremony musicians, cocktail or social hour music, reception DJ or band) Photography and Videography 10% (Includes albums, DVDs, and disposable table cameras) Favors and Gifts 2% (Welcome bags/baskets for out-of-town guests, wedding party Thank You gifts, table favors) Ceremony 2% (Site fee, officiant's fee, Marriage License, ceremony accessories, for example: a Unity Candle set) Stationery 2% (Invitations, menu cards, Thank You notes RSVP cards, save the date cards, ceremony programs and postage) Wedding Rings 2% Transportation 1% Will Uncle Charlie be driving you to the church in his beat-up Volkswagon bus or will you be riding in a limousine? Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
5. step one figure out what you want for your wedding, colors, themes, what type of wedding you crazy off the beat or trational ... do you want big or small? once you pick those pick a date (keep a few in mind incase venue is booked) and then go throught the basic thigns .. What stuff do you want at wedding/ reception. do you want a dj? a moon bounce, dunk tank, photobooth, live band, etc. wedding wire has a great to do list check it out
6. Go online and search for a wedding check list.
7. Along with theknot.com, which also has a color palette and a floral fabricator, try the below, I always suggest reading all checklists and then making one master checklist of all the things you want for your wedding. Then, if you have to start deleting things because of your budget, you can do so. http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding/UserMyChecklist http://www.wedding-planning-guide.net/wedding_planning_checklist.html http://www.frugalbride.com/weddingplanningchecklist.html **this one has an error, you are not responsible for the attire for the bridesmaids, nor the Mothers I would go ahead and invest in this book, it is worth it and you know upfront what each person is required/nor required to do. Wedding Etiquette--"The Definitive Guide to Your Wedding Experience" by Peggy Post the late Emily Post's great great grand daughter in law. For many, many years Miss Emily was the be all and end all of all types of proper etiquette. I have her original book and it goes into detail when men wore top hats, gloves, etc.