Hello

[Shelley]

Hi. I just registered today. My name is Shelley. My boyfriend, James, of nearly 3 year proposed to me on Wednesday, August 18th, 2004.

Where do we go from here?

[affiance-events]

Congratulations on your engagement. The first thing to do is book your weding site and wedding reception. Dates go quick. Do that before you do anything else. Next would be photographer. They book quickly as well, then your DJ or Band. Those would be the major people to book first, then you can have fun picking out gowns and all that other fun stuff.

[digitalmemories4]

Contratulations, Shelley! Good to see another "Newbie" on this site! I'm new, too and really enjoy the "chat". There's a lot of helpful reading and very nice folks! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you along! I've organized many events such as yours and provide photography for them all. You don't mention what area you are from. Hope to see you on the forum and keep us in touch with what you're doing! Remember: no matter who you choose to help you through this, the fact that you "deligate" will keep you from adding years to your wedding photos! :lol: I PROMISE! Congratulations Again, Mary

[babytobride]

Hi,
First of all, congratulations! You first need to decide if you want a large or small wedding. Then decide a location, i.e. outdoor garden, church, etc. Make a list of what you want, and check it off as you go. Then make a list of who you want to invite, so you know how big your wedding will be. The size will affect where you can have the wedding. My best advice is to do what YOU want, and don't let everyone tell you how it should be. Try not to get stressed! Thanks,

[bcphoto]

Congratulations on your engagement. The first thing to do is book your weding site and wedding reception. Dates go quick. Do that before you do anything else. Next would be photographer. They book quickly as well, then your DJ or Band.
Those would be the major people to book first, then you can have fun picking out gowns and all that other fun stuff.

...that about said it all, congratulations!

8)

[aveillady]

Congratulations! I would recommend setting your budget quickly! First get a total dollar amount, then subdivide it into the categories (ie: apparel, reception, ceremony). Then break it down further, for example under apparel you have the gown, veil, shoes, undergarments, jewelry, garter, etc. Although you put a price on each, be flexible. You may fall in love with something and spend more on it if you cut back elsewhere. Let me know if you need specific advise on choosing your headpiece and veil and I will be happy to help out!

[wedbyjean]

Hi Shelley,

Congratulations to you and James! There is so much for you to do between now and your wedding day, but believe me, it doesn't have to be a crazy, stressed-out experience. Instead it can be really exciting and fun.

Consider hiring a professional wedding planner. A good planner will help you with as much or as little as YOU want her (or him) to do, from putting together a budget, recommending the right vendors for the style of event you want, and making sure it all comes together just the way YOU want on your wedding day.

Years ago, couples grew up in the same town, everyone got married in the same church, and everyone had their reception the same way and in the same location as everyone else. These days, there are so many OPTIONS when it comes to weddings. A good planner can help you to make sense of all that is out there.

Jean Neuhart
Weddings From The Heart

[neeni13]

Congrats!! First I would say enjoy and relish the idea that you are engaged. Then let the crazyiness begin. Think about every wedding you have been to or seen on TV and think about what you liked in those and include it in your Wedding Notebook and then do everything everybody else said. But remember you do have to live after the wedding too, so do budget and get as much as you can for free or close to it. Using who you know and who they know will help too. :wink:

[RovenRev]

Congratulations!

The only thing I would add to what has already been said is:

You Minister/Officiant should be a priority in the process. :D

Pick your Minister/Officiant as soon as possible and reserve your wedding date. We often are booked or accepting bookings a year to a year and a half in advance of the actual date.

[haydee]

congrad and good luck

[Hawaiiweddings.tv]

Hello welcome and congrats what a wonderful exciting time in your life right now,
I am a new to this forum myself , interested in what you brides talk about and the wedding industry.
Paul

[courtnee]

Welcome and congrats!!

When is your wedding date?

I would say a date, then a theme you like, colors you like and start going from there. I think that helps make things fall in place. Also remember to look at dresses too as what you get for a dress can change colors and themes!