OT: Wedding

[Momo1409]

Alright ladies. As u know I'm getting married in May. And I was making a wedding check list. So what should be on my check list? Thanks ladies! :)

[NicMom]

You should go to Hobby Lobby or any craft store really. Check out the bridal section it will give you some great ideas. Even Walmart has a wedding isle in the craft area.

[bubbahbigsis]

oh i also forgot we made out own centerpieces. we made candles and used wine glasses. the wax wass inexpensive adn we just dyed the wax and scented it.and our thanks you cards we made little scrolls and tied them with ribbon so we didnt ahve to mail out but a few to the people who mailed us cards and gifts.

[bubbahbigsis]

well here is my advice i had a big wedding but we did everything ourselves cuz of the money thing.. we had a lot of people like 200 but with the help of my mom and sister we did it all. for arounf 5000.00 so i think you can def do yours in your budget.. we did the food ourselves we ordered chicken from the local grocery store and made mostocolli.. our sides were homemade mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, salad, and we had a veggie. we shopped at sams club and bought in bulk which saved alot of money..decide if you are going to have acholol. we did but where i had my wedding we had to provide our own and the bartender, so we limited what we bought and when it was out it was out. we watched the sales add to see what was on sale and bought it then. for our photos we did hire a company and there prices very on the type of packages they have. my dress about 400 and did not need any alterations so i lucked out there. we made the flowers. we used fake because they were cheaper then the real ones and alot easier to deal with. we also did the invites ourselves.

[mom2ariana]

here's the order (I) would suggest:

time & date
send out save the dates
pick the place & book it (reception & service)
pick the preacher & book him (find out if he / she requires pre-marital counseling (ours did))
pick & book band/DJ
pick & book honeymoon location (make sure you arrange for a "wedding night" somewhere if your flight takes off the morning / afternoon after the wedding
assign wedding party
register multiple places (department stores & walmart/target)
pick theme
pick bridesmaid dresses/tuxes (whole wedding party MUST be present to get measurements and they are supposed to pay for their dress/tux
send out invitations
figure out what you want for food--homemade / catered
book the food or arrange for people that are cooking
pick and book the cake
pick out decorations, silverware, plates, etc...

also if you are TTC i highly suggest you hold off until after the wedding since your dress may/may not fit etc...
thats all i can think of for now!!!

[LauraB78]

What specifically are you looking for advice on? I might be able to help.It looks like you have already booked your venue, and have your guest list completed. I saw you asked about food, and have you looked in restaurants in the area to see who caters, and get quotes? If you aren't close to your home, or any of your families' homes, I'd imagine you'd have to have it catered because you can't really transport food for a wedding 4 hours? Do you want a buffet? What kind of decor do you want for your reception? Have you picked your color scheme? So much to decide, huh? =D

[Momo1409]

Thanx! But I'm still look for some more advice.....

Congrats to u too.