fairylynn

planning a marriage

Posted on 10/25/09, 06:16 pm

How do I go about planning a marriage?

I know normaly people would ask their mothers but if you read my profile you will see that I dont have a mom. I am so lost here and I am asking for your help.

• Reply #1 10/25/09  6:26pm
  
  rosie60
  Do exactly what you want to do, no more and no less. My grand-daughter got married on her husband's grandmother's farm and asked everyone to wear gumboots. (We all decorated them ). The bride and groom wore overalls and gumboots. It was a very relaxed wedding with lots of laughter.
  Do whatever you can afford and feel comfortable with.
• Reply #2 10/30/09  12:33am
  
  KathyAK
  I had my wedding at my own home...rented tables & chairs and a wedding arch...pitched a big gazebo to put an area for drinks...had some food catered and made food as well...had only 40 of my closest relatives & friends...it was so nice...we took our own pictures and video...very memorable...decorated the backyard....and it;'s alot cheaper than the "traditional" wedding...good luck in whatever you decide to do.
• Reply #3 10/31/09  11:20am
  
  SockFuzz
  A Happy Marriage Recipe
  
  3 cups Love
  2 cups Warmth
  1 cup Forgiveness
  1cup Friends
  4 spoons Hope
  2 spoons Tenderness
  1 pint Faith
  1 barrel Laughter
  
  Combine love & warmth
  Mix thoroughly with tenderness
  Add forgiveness
  Blend with friends & hope
  Sprinkle all remaining tenderness
  Stir in faith and laughter
  Bake with sunshine ☼
  Serve daily in generous helpings ♥
• Reply #4 10/31/09  11:29am
  
  SockFuzz
  :)
  Seriously though...
  
  1. Plan your budget. How much do you have to spend? Remember you don't want to start out in debt.
  2. Plan a guest list. How many people will be attending?
  3. Choose a location. Will you have a formal or casual wedding?
  4. Decide on the food. Will it be a sit down meal, buffet or pot luck where everyone helps out? Recently I've attended some very nice wedding where they only served drinks (water, soda, lemonaide, beer, wine and champagne) and appetizers. This worked out nicely as well plus the benefit is that you spend less on food and you don't need a hall for as long of a period also cutting down on costs.
  5. Pick out a cake. Either order it from a baker or have a friend make it! For my wedding eons ago, we ordered a fancy cake for the reception table. But it was very small compared to the amount of guests we had invited. We had the baker make several sheet cakes that were kept in the back until the cake was served. No one knew the difference. It drastically cut down on the cost!
  6. Choose your color scheme.
  7. Pick out dresses.
  8. Pick out tuxedos.
  9. Pick out invitations.
  10. Reserve a photographer
  11. Reserve a DJ or band.
  12. Speak to your priest or officiant.
  13. Choose your florist and order flowers.
  14. Have extra money on hand. Don't go over budget. There will be last minute details that you forgot or want to add in. Make sure you can afford these.
  15. Choose favors. One recent wedding I went to had taken a bowl with floating candles and set it in the center of tiny potted flowers. This was the centerpiece to each table. Then at the end of the night....each guest got to take home a potted flower. I liked this much better than the typical stale candy. :)
  16. Plan your honeymoon.
  17. ENJOY YOUR DAY! It goes so fast, take time to breathe and look around. Talk to your guests. Dance a little.
  
• Reply #5 11/02/09  1:29am
  
  Justonekitty
  Oh I know tons on this subject. First what is the budget? Do u have family members willing to be sponsors? Depending on the town u have to book a place a yr in advance. I have tons of info u can send me a message on DS if u have further question or need wedding advice on ettiquite etc. I'd love to help.
• Reply #6 11/04/09  9:08pm
  
  shmhoopy
  HAVE FUN with the planning!!!before you know it its the BIG DAY!!!and before you know it ITS OVER!!!! :) it goes by soooo fast!best of luck!try not to stress!

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