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How to Plan a Wedding

Getting engaged can be one of the most memorable and exciting moments in your life. For t­he first few weeks after the proposal, you both feel dizzy with happiness and are bursting with anticipation. As well you both should be! You've met the man or woman of your dreams, you've decided to get married, and now it's time to plan the wedding -- the official celebration of your love and commitment.

As you plan this wonderful day, you both will continue to feel great joy, but may also experience a few butterflies and a little confusion. After all, organizing a ceremony and reception is a big undertaking.

There will be questions about anything and everything: from the meal (fish, chicken, or beef?) to the wedding gown (low-cut, fitted, or empire-waisted?) to the reception music (live band, small orchestra, or DJ?). There will be issues about budgets, guest lists, and styles.

But in the end, just remember what this day is really about -- a celebration of love. Stay focused, and keep organized. This is where this article comes in handy. It's packed with helpful information and useful worksheets that you both can click on and print out to help you stay on top of your wedding planning. You'll find:

checklists for keeping track of what needs to be done

useful charts for organizing the many little wedding-related details

worksheets for wading through vendor candidates and potential site possibilities

hint boxes loaded with valuable tips and other information

Plus, this article features special Stress-Busters and Budget Extenders tips that help you both tackle the tough problems and really stretch the wedding dollars.

Designed to help the engaged couple plan an entire wedding, from announcing the engagement and buying the rings to cutting your cake and planning the honeymoon, this article will help you both create a truly memorable day -- without driving yourselves crazy in the process.

Every wedding is different so there might be worksheets that you both will have to reprint to have enough to cover all of your guests or all of your vendor candidates. Conversely, there might be some worksheets that you won't need at all or that you might have to tweak to fit your needs.

Get started on the right track by beginning a list of important phone numbers -- from wedding party members to the florist and musicians. Then take a look at the next page to help you establish a budget and a timetable. You both also will find information about announcing your engagement and how to choose a ring -- that is, if you don't have your rings already!

Wedding Planner

Planning your own wedding may seem a daunting task at first, however as you will see, the key to orchestrating a successful celebration lies first and foremost in organization and planning. To get you off on the right foot, here is a wedding countdown checklist to help you keep your sanity and keep you on schedule through the months ahead. Granted, there is a lot here but then there is a lot to accomplish. This planner is designed to cover most of the events that COULD be part of what you desire. Many of the items may be things you are not doing, so just skip them. Remember, this is only a How To guide. This page is printable by right-clicking and select "print".

Take each section one step at a time, checking off each item as you have completed them. Before you know it, you will have taken care of all the necessities and not missed any important details. Have fun with the planning process, enjoy the work that you and others will be putting into this life project, as it is one of the most important milestones in your life!

Congratulations on your engagement

One of the most daunting tasks facing a Bride and Groom is knowing what questions to ask a vendor and what to look for when seeing what they have to offer. Our sole purpose is to provide you with the knowledge and tools to make the task easier and have the wedding of your dreams come true.

Here you'll find all the information you need to plan a perfect wedding and find the right vendor, effortlessly.

Choose an article from the menu on the left and read what to do and not to do when talking to the vendor you need. Then at the bottom of many pages, click on the directory and check out the companies that are available in your state. We are adding new vendors all the time, so bookmark our site and come back often.

One thing you will find in common in most of the articles, is to discuss price LAST with all vendors. First, get to know each one, know what they can, will or won't provide, then discuss their price and your budget. Most important of all, try to be somewhat flexible. You also must decide what is more important to you. Is the cake more important than the flowers, the entertainment more important than the food, etc.? Try to get those priorities in line as you set up your budget so the dollars you have to work with will get the most bang for your buck.

A rule of thumb in dealing with any company is, do they make you feel special and give you their undivided attention when you talk to them? If you come away from the meeting feeling like you're just another person in a long line, it might be best to move on to someone else. This is the most beauiful and special day of your life and you should be treated that way by everyone you consider hiring. However, once you make your decision, accept the fact that they are professionals and rely on their expertise and suggestions.

Use the new skills you'll learn here when you talk to the companies and you will be more comfortable in making an educated decision.

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I've been telling you that yellow is a great wedding color for several years, but 2009 might just be the best year for yellow ever. Pantone, one of the leading global authorities on color, has named "mimosa" its top color of the year.

This highly saturated color is filled with sunshine and optimism so it's perfect for your happy wedding day. But, it's also easy for it to become overwhelming and jarring. Here are a few ways to incorporate this color tastefully:

Wedding Planning Ideas

For the bride, groom and parents of the engaged couple, weddings are a very important day. In order to make the special event very memorable, all of the wedding planning details and budget starting from the invitations, to the wedding ceremony and reception need to be planned correctly.

Planning a wedding is exciting, but can also be stressful. You will need patience and creativity to plan your wedding day the way you want. Much of the wedding tips, ideas and advice here will help you understand the most important tasks and elements of that very special day. We cover all of the topics including wedding invitations, wedding favors, rings, dresses, bridal shower favors and lots of reception related information! Our wedding directory contains all of the vendors you will need.

Begin well in advance, ask friends and family for ask much help as possible, and chart out the details months in advance. Always use a check list and remember - have fun!