Planning Soon for a Wedding in June? Part 1

What?! He proposed on Valentine's day, and said he wants to get married in June? How? What? Who cares; let's do this! Now you're about to start stressing to plan a wedding in June - which, by the way, is four months away. How are you going to plan the wedding of your life in just four months?

Let me share with you some quick tips and a guide to help you through the rush. You've been planning this in your head ever since he first uttered those words, 'I love you.' Now, you've got to get a dress, choose a venue, hire a caterer, get Uncle Bob sober before the wedding, and convince your father that he's the one... Let's get started.

Get a Budget Plan

Planning a wedding, even when you plan ahead, can be stressful. But having a guide to help you along the way makes it less stressful. This blog post is going to be divided into two posts, so be sure to follow me and stay tuned for the next part, too.

First things, first. Create a budget. Make sure you know how much money you have before you start ordering Dom Perignon and a fondue fountain. Don't even calculate what you want. Just know how much money you have to plan your wedding. Remember, you still have to live after the big day.

One thing I stress to my clients, is that wedding planning doesn't have to be a bear. You don't have to have thousands of dollars to have a nice wedding, either. You just have to be resourceful, and smart in how you use what you have. Some of the basic parts to creating a budget include how much money you have, what you need, what you want, and then how much you think it's going to cost.

Next, you want to start pricing around and jotting these prices down, and see how they fit into your budget. This is not the end-all of wedding planning, but it gives you a nice picture of where your money is going, and what kind of ceremony you're going to have.

Hitting the Basics

Once you have the basic component, you want to move on to what to put on your budget. Discuss with your fiancé a place, time, date, and officiant. These are very important, and should be discussed together.

Decide on whether you want a large or small party. It's not mandatory; having a few witnesses can be just as classy and nice - it's your wedding, it's your choice. Start working on your guest list and your wedding party. The search is now on for a place for your wedding ceremony and reception. Today, most couples choose the economical approach and find a venue that can host both the ceremony and reception. It's best to do your research and find many options that can best suit what you want.

Check back with me week after next to get more tips on how to plan a wedding on the fly. Don't stress it more than you have to! Planning a quick wedding doesn't have to be chaotic or short-changed of being the event of your dreams. It is possible to create the dream.

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