I have no idea how to plan a frigging wedding. :blas:

Having never been married, I am not really qualified to offer advice. I do know, however, there's all kinds of books and magazines on the subject. The closer it gets to spring, the more of them one finds in the magazine aisle in the supermarket.

Maybe you and Beatle could just compare notes. ;)

I have no idea how to plan a frigging wedding. :blas:

elope...then have a keg party in your back yard for the families:nice:

hire a planner

hire a planner

That was my original thought. Problem is, they are soooooo expensive! Perhaps some of those who have "been there, done that" could offer some suggestions - kellet is one person who springs to mind at the moment.

Terrapin's idea sounds like something I'd end up doing!!! :D

how about someone like a relative who has already done it?

1. Hire Celebrant.

2. Hire Caterer.

3. Rent hall.

4. Open bar with top shelf hootch.

5. Say "I do".

6. Party like there's no tomorrow.

7. Honeymoon in Fiji.

You forgot a step. Retain legal counsel has to be in there too.

Having never been married, I am not really qualified to offer advice. I do know, however, there's all kinds of books and magazines on the subject. The closer it gets to spring, the more of them one finds in the magazine aisle in the supermarket.

Maybe you and Beatle could just compare notes. ;)

Heh, maybe we should. I have found a couple of websites, but the main one I use has been down for a few days and i want to start planning it now.

elope...then have a keg party in your back yard for the families:nice:

My dad keeps offering us money to elope heh, but I want a Princess Party damn it!

hire a planner

Problem is, they are soooooo expensive!


:werd:

Besides, Im a control freak. Everything must be done my way...but I dont know where to start!

how about someone like a relative who has already done it?

Not a bad idea. I have a few friends who are offering to help as well, bless their hearts.

1. Hire Celebrant.

2. Hire Caterer.

3. Rent hall.

4. Open bar with top shelf hootch.

5. Say "I do".

6. Party like there's no tomorrow.

7. Honeymoon in Fiji.

:mad: You make it sound so easy :P

can i plan it? you could have a NASCAR wedding... :|

You forgot a step. Retain legal counsel has to be in there too.

Its a good thing to get married :P

The first thing to do is to figure out where you want it held, if you need a church and a reception hall, or if you're gonna just have the whole thing at one place. Then try and book them for the date you desire...if either one or both is taken, you may have to change your date...unless you decide on a different locale.
The second part is finding someone to do the nuptuals. Then a caterer and entertainment, be it DJ or band. Some halls have in-house caterers. The entertainment is tricky, do a lot of research, and ask around. A great DJ can make a great reception, a bad one can ruin the evening. Find someone who's charismatic, fun, and has lots of ideas on keeping the evening going.
After that, the other stuff will fall into place. Start by making lists of things you'd like to incorporate, colors, themes, food, and build around your picks.

The most important thing is... pretend you are taking everyone's advice seriously...smile, nod & say, I'll have to consider that...and then do what you want.

"Tis OK Dee. Neither do I.

Let's plan them together..it'll be the blind leading the blind :nice:

Elope

can i plan it? you could have a NASCAR wedding... :|

:| Just because I live directly under the hills of Perth does not make me a hillbilly.

The first thing to do is to figure out where you want it held, if you need a church and a reception hall, or if you're gonna just have the whole thing at one place. Then try and book them for the date you desire...if either one or both is taken, you may have to change your date...unless you decide on a different locale.
The second part is finding someone to do the nuptuals. Then a caterer and entertainment, be it DJ or band. Some halls have in-house caterers. The entertainment is tricky, do a lot of research, and ask around. A great DJ can make a great reception, a bad one can ruin the evening. Find someone who's charismatic, fun, and has lots of ideas on keeping the evening going.
After that, the other stuff will fall into place. Start by making lists of things you'd like to incorporate, colors, themes, food, and build around your picks.

The most important thing is... pretend you are taking everyone's advice seriously...smile, nod & say, I'll have to consider that...and then do what you want.

I'll have to consider that. :|

No, actually thanks :) I like making lists :D

The thing is Im trying to start with the guest list so I can work out what we can spend per head on food/booze and then cos tthe rest of the wedding so we know how much we have to save.

Do you suppose buying those books helps - Wedding Planning for Dummies, Brides Guides etc?

"Tis OK Dee. Neither do I.

Let's plan them together..it'll be the blind leading the blind :nice:

:eek: Or the drunk leading the drunk. :p We'll be brides together!

Elope
Im the shallow type - my life will not be complete without my family and friends telling me Im beautiful on my wedding day.

Do you suppose buying those books helps - Wedding Planning for Dummies, Brides Guides etc?


I suppose it couldn't hurt any...of course, you can probably google loads of info that won't cost you anything! :nice:
And a book is a heck of a lot cheaper than a wedding planner.

That was my original thought. Problem is, they are soooooo expensive! Perhaps some of those who have "been there, done that" could offer some suggestions - kellet is one person who springs to mind at the moment.

Terrapin's idea sounds like something I'd end up doing!!! :D

I don't know if I can be of much help, but here's what we did, we didn't have a lot of money.

1. January 2002 - got engaged, bought dress, size 8. picked location. talked to all relatives about what they could help with. Moved to Seattle, disaster ensued, wedding postponed indefinitely.

2. February 29, 2004 - Had "minister" come to our house to sign papers. It was a lady I work with who got her credentials online.

3. Made invitations, borrowed house from friend, bought new dress, size 14. Invited 100 people, 40 RSVPed to say they would be there. Gave boss $100 to buy flowers from farmer's market and decorate the house for me. Bought tiered cupcake stand and had boss make cupcakes too. It was really pretty.

4. Nervous breakdown.

5. Shopped like mad at costco and cash & carry to get food, wine and beer - My mom put most of the food together, with the help of an angel we didn't even know who was staying at the house we were using. We had deli trays and deviled eggs, pasta salad, stuff like that.

6. Nervous breakdown.

7. Rented wine glasses and chairs.

8. Only half of the people who said they would be there actually showed up. I spent twice as much money on food and wine as I needed to. Included in the flakes were my friend who had been helping me with my dress and some other stuff, because all my bridesmaids were in CA, and another friend who was supposed to bring me a necklace to wear.

My husband said a few words and we exchanged vows, we did not have an officiant. Then we hung out at the house and ate and drank, then everyone moved to a hotel that had a big lobby on the third floor where we set up shop. My husband was so busy with his friends (everyone had some from out of state) that I barely saw him. There was friction between his friends and my family. Looking back on it, I got some compliments on my dress and stuff but nobody really hung out with me. My bridesmaids changed out of their dresses immediately after the ceremony because it was cold.

I wouldn't do it again unless I could hire someone to take care of the details. I went out of my mind trying to do everything myself and it was not worth it.

:| Just because I live directly under the hills of Perth does not make me a hillbilly.
you're an Aussie hillbilly!!! :D

:mad: I am not!