TLO asked:


I’m planning my wedding for next year and dont even know where to start! I would like to do flowers that are a maroon or merlot color and have had no luck finding any (on the internet) just wondering if anyone knows of any good websites with lots of info! (besides theknot.com) also, as far as the reception who does all the decorating? do i have to hire someone or what?? thank you, clueless.

Jennifer H asked:


I’m not getting married for almost 2 years, but I’m horrible at planning things. I don’t have the money to hire a wedding planner bc I have a small budget. I know 2 years is a long time, but when should I start looking for dresses, venues, food? When is a good time to start the actual planning? I have no clue!!

The Evolution of T. asked:


A few of my co workers and I were talking this afternoon and we are thinking of starting a Wedding Planning business. One is actually a part time planner and the other is knowledgeable about flowers and decorating. Still trying to figure out my part,..other than just having the idea.

Anyway, how would we get started?

Amara asked:


My fiance and I have been engaged for close to a year now. We don’t really plan on getting married within the next year or two, but are still starting to look into what’s to be expected.

We both have a love of Renaissance Faires and currently reside in San Antonio, TX. we have been looking into having our wedding and reception at the Texas Ren Fair out by Houston. They have some affordable wedding and reception packages. The majority of my family lives in California and the majority of my fiance’s family lives in Alabama. We have already made a list of people we MUST have attend and a secondary list of people who we would like to attend if we, and they, could afford to have them come.

Beyond that, we don’t know a thing about what to do before, during, or after a wedding. This will be our first for both of us. We are both 24 years old. I want to know some of things we should expect and plan for at all stages. I know it is a big task for all involved.
I have yet to look up wedding planning sites or advice columns or magazines. I want to avoid getting a wedding planner since most people tend to spend MORE on their special day with one. We want to keep the weeding small with 50 or less guests. We are really interested in the Texas Ren Faire as an option for a place, but of course are open to other things.

Only my sister a few select friends know we are engaged. We do not have rings yet and my fiance wants to ask my mom and dad for my hand first. Once he does that and we have our rings, then we will make it public to them.
Apparently, I didn’t make myself clear as to what my question was even though I said it right in the beginning. What should I expect in terms of planning for a wedding from beginning to end? I don’t know anything at all.

nuptialstv asked:

nuptialstv.com Sometimes you and a friend might be planning your wedding at the same time and have a similar guest list that might create a bit of a competitive situation… so what do you do you are both giving the same wedding favors? Well, you have a few options. If you really feel like it will be tacky to give the same favors as your friend, then just pick something else. But if the favors you chose for your guests are meaningful to you, you can still try and talk to your friend and see if they will relent on the issue. And if your friend won’t give in, just say screw it. Give the same favors as your friend, and be done with it. Your friends really won’t care that much if they end up with two silver picture frames from two different weddings… they just want to see that you have a happy day.

A wedding is such a wonderful event and a big day in any new couples life together. It will hopefully be the start of a life long partnership between husband and wife. However, since many couples planning a wedding have little to no experience in event coordination and planning things can quickly become disastrous. The details of florists, priests, caterers, decorations and many other such details can quickly become overwhelming and almost choke out any fun that might be had. Don’t let this happen to you, don’t let your wedding become a nightmare of disorganized chaos in which you are rushing around so frantically that you won’t remember what happened.

By following some simple wedding planning checklists and organization skills you can ensure that your wedding will be pulled off with class, grace and even be a fun carefree event that you can actually enjoy. There are many different ways to keep organized and everyone is individual and will want to do what works for them. However, one of the most universally used tools in wedding planning or even event planning is a wedding binder.

A wedding binder is important because it will keep track of all the paperwork and details so that you are not scrambling around looking for these things. This does not need to be a fancy elaborate binder any three ring binder will work. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a little decoration and you will be using this binder on a daily basis so if you choose to purchase something with a little style that will work just fine also.

1. Site – In this section you can keep all of the details regarding both the site where the ceremony will be held and where the reception will be. You will want phone numbers and contact information for both of these sites along with directions or maps to the place. You will also want to keep any contracts and agreements that have been made in renting the site for the event.

2. Clothing – You will want to keep information in this section regarding everything about clothing. This includes information about your wedding dress, the bridesmaid dress and accessories and where the tuxedos for the groom, best man and so on. Make sure you have phone numbers and a contact person, brochures from the places if available. As well as maps or directions to the place for out of town or out of state visitors. You might also want to include photos of wedding clothing that you like to use as a sample when shopping. Colors for the wedding are also very important make sure you clearly layout and decide what colors are being used.

3. Decorations – Centerpieces, floral arrangements, table clothes, trinity candles and much more can go in this general category. Essentiality this category will contain any information about any type of decoration that will be used.

4. Ceremony – In this section you can include information on the offciant of the wedding, the location for the ceremony, music lists, maps, and programs

5. Reception – You will want to include any catering, food prep ideas, and site information including phone numbers and contact people.

6. Honeymoon – Hopefully you are planning a wonderful honeymoon vacation after the wedding. You might want to keep tickets, itineraries, email and phone numbers all in this section. Along with any brochures and other vacation options.

7. Photographers – This section is of course dedicated to photography. You will want to include contact information or a business card for photographers, and videographers. Keep your contracts and terms of agreements with photographers in here also.

A binder can not solve all the problems and complications associated with planning a wedding. However by regularly using wedding planning checklists and a wedding planning binder and keep up with organizing the information you wedding will run smoother. Which means you will be able to enjoy the special occasion like it was meant to be.

By: Chris Ryerson

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ehowweddings asked:

Wedding favors can double as centerpieces that guests can take home, or they can be a special food item that they can take on their way out. Create unique wedding favors that guests will appreciate with advice from a professional event coordinator in this free video on wedding planning. Expert: Courtney Arnold Contact: www.stellareventsnc.com Bio: Courtney Arnold is the owner of Stellar Events and is a professional planner with eight years in the industry. Filmmaker: Rendered Communications