While I was planning my wedding, I worked for this very magazine, and I considered myself lucky to have some inside knowledge about how to do it right. Even so, no bride's an expert until after the fact.
There are just so many things to cover, from choosing the right reception site and finding reliable vendors to sticking to a budget, not to mention taking care of creative details like the food, flowers, décor and so on. It takes a lot of work to get it all done, and you're probably getting nervous just reading this.
Relax! We guarantee this comprehensive guide to your most important wedding planning moves will help make your celebration. and your first stint as a party-throwing diva. a resounding success.
1. Discuss your 'vision.' Sit down with your fiancé and talk about your idea of a 'dream' wedding. Cover as many details as you can: Will it be big or small? Formal or casual? At home or away? Will the reception have a theme. say, all winter white, with glittering crystal everywhere?
Don't leave anything out, no matter how extravagant (you've always envisioned arriving at the church in a horse-drawn carriage). Doing this will identify what's important to both of you and also help you decide what's feasible.
2. Find your style. Before you book a single appointment or make a wedding-related purchase, start browsing through magazines (not just bridal books, but home décor, travel and fashion magazines, too) to generate ideas about
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