You've met the perfect man, and you have the perfect ring on your finger. Now, How do you plan the perfect wedding?

While wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming at times, there is a way for you to make things perfect for you and your husband to be. All it requires is a little communication and patience while you make what seems like a never-ending list of choices and decisions.

Breaking your wedding planning down into sections and considering the following questions should have you well on your way to planning your perfect wedding. First, you will need to choose the kind of reception you would like to have. Are you planning a large wedding, or a more intimate gathering of friends and family? Talk with your relatives and soon to be in laws to get an idea of what their needs are, as their concept of small may be quite different than yours

Once you have a general idea of how many guests you will have, you can then visit reception possibilities and talk with them about what they offer. Remember that the places you choose to visit have most likely hosted many weddings before yours, and they can present suggestions that you haven't thought about.

It is perfectly okay to not have all the answers immediately, and many reception sites will gladly let you take their information so you can spend time considering what they have to offer. If you have questions, be sure to ask them, as this is a great way to see how flexible the site and staff will be to meet your individual needs.

Of course, you will need to determine your wedding budget, as the reception will be where you spend the most money. The next item on your list is to choose the food and the wedding cake. It's a great idea to sample the food at each reception site, preferably the same food you might choose for your wedding. The time of day that you choose to get married will also impact your food choice. If you choose a mid morning wedding, you might prefer to have a brunch buffet, while an evening wedding calls for a more formal presentation.

Whatever you choose, do not hesitate to ask for references from whomever will be providing the food at your reception. ,These references will take you beyond the food preparation and help you evaluate service and accuracy.

Flowers, invitations, music and photography are all personal choices you will make based on the style you desire for your wedding. These are also areas that you can trim your budget if you need to. Considering a simplified invitation and less formally arranged flowers can literally save you hundreds of dollars.

The perfect wedding does not necessarily need to be the most expensive one! Use your creativity and you will find that your wedding is just as perfect as the man you've chosen to marry.

About the Author
john savage has written a number of articles on weddings and wedding planning.

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Create a List to Keep Your Wedding Plans Organized by Lorraine Weston

You've decided to get married - congratulations! Planning a wedding is an exciting time, even though it may seem overwhelming at first. If you cannot afford to hire a wedding organizer, or if you want to do it on your own, the most important item you will need is a list of all the important details of your wedding. Make up your list as soon as possible...the sooner you have a list of your plans, the less stressed you will feel!

A wedding planning list really can contain any and every detail of your special day. Start with the big items first: wedding date and location, budget, number of wedding guests, bridal gown, people in the wedding party, food for the reception, wedding rings, etc. You will notice that finding a bridal gown is near the beginning of the list; that's because most bridal shops require at least six months to order in a dress to meet the needs of the bride. As soon as possible, begin planning where you will get your wedding gown - whether you will order it from a bridal shop, have one made for you, or have an antique or family gown altered to fit.

Your list can also include details about the various places you have to choose from for your wedding reception. Write down anything you want to remember, including what choices of food each place offers, how many guests can be accommodated, if there is a dance floor, and any other details you think are important for your reception. It will be easier to choose a location if you have all the information to compare them to each other.

Don't forget about your bridal party: where will their suits/dresses come from, will they need alterations, where are their shoes and jewelry going to be purchased, what will the bouquets and corsages look like and who will be making them, and will suits need to be returned to the rental location at a specific time, among other details.

If you are having a difficult time finding just the right clothing/decorations/wedding favors for your wedding day, you may want to attend a bridal show. These events are helpful tools for people trying to planning a wedding, because there are representatives there from all kinds of businesses, often with some of their merchandise. This saves you having to visit all of these businesses, since you can talk with them at the bridal show and find out what they have to offer.

It doesn't matter whether your wedding day is in six months or two years - start planning now! Even if your list changes after you first write it down, you will always have a great reference tool that will help you to remember the many details that you would otherwise forget.

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