Just Engaged.. Where to Start?
Marriage is a stage of life that you have to pass. You may have gone through each time exploring each other's personal, engaged, and finally, it will be a wonderful time for holding a ceremony to formalize your relationship. You're going to feel uncertain, excited, and worry. Millions of mixed feelings for the preparation of your big day.
Setting up all of the ornaments for your important day is quite exhausting, and often stressful. In fact, preparing the wedding party is not as complicated as one might imagine with enough knowledge. Wedding planning means fun! Remember, this only happens once in your life! More you understand how the right way to prepare your wedding, more you feel fun with the process. Maybe, you've got headache, thinking about where to start preparing the wedding ceremony. Relax ...! No need to panic and worry. All you have to do just still get organized and take it easy!
Step by Step to Prepare Your Perfect Wedding - 1
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| Picking the Wedding Date |
1. Determine the date and time of your wedding
365 days in a year, then what day you would choose as the right time to hold your long-awaited day? You can choose a specific date and month that has special meaning for both of you. Some people believe the term of "good date and day" to determine it. Therefore, you should involve your parents or relatives who more understand about this.2. Determine the budget
Budget becomes a vital role in determining what kind of party you would hold. What kind of theme that you would choose? How many guests will be invited? Which wedding suppliers that you would choose? It all depends on your budget planning. If this has been answered, another questions appear later. How much percentage of budget that must be borne by both of bride and groom? A survey conducted by the Association of Bridal Consultants, USA (2003) states:- 20% of the costs incurred by the bride
- 53% of the costs is shared by the four parties (the bride, the groom, the groom's parents, and the bride's parents)
- Only 27% of wedding expenses incurred by the bride and groom.
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| Wedding Budget |
Purchasing Various Marriage by Bride :
- The ring for the groom
- Souvenirs, wedding stationery (invitations, guest book, program book, seating card, RSVP card, thank you card, menu card, save the date card, place card)
- Wedding Gifts for the groom
- Payment of premarital check-up (premarital test)
- Accommodation for bride's relatives who come from other city
- Gifts for the bridesmaid and maid of honor
Purchasing Various Marriage by Bride's Relative :
- The engagement party (optional)
- Rental of buildings
- Catering, decorations, invitations, photography, and entertainment
- The bride's dress, makeup and hair stylish
- Family's attires
- Transportation from the bride's home to the venue
- The ring for the bride
- Wedding Gifts for the bride
- Groom's attire
- Administrative costs of marriage
- Gifts for the best men, grooms men, ring bearer
- Honeymoon cost
Purchasing Various Marriage by Groom's Relative :
- Family's attires for attending the wedding
- Transportation and accommodation for groom's relatives
- Miscellaneous expenses
Purchasing Various Marriage by Both of Bride and Groom :
- Wedding gifts for their parents
- Unexpected costs
Keep in mind to make a priority scale for the most important items when you set a budget.
Another points of preparing your perfect wedding could be found on the next article : Step by Step to Prepare Your Perfect Wedding! - 2
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