HI guys I am so very sorry that it has taken me 3 weeks to write again. I promised I would stick to my schedule but after starting school on the 21st of January to finally **<drum roll please>** finish getting my Bachelors degree I just haven’t had any time. Also I got writer’s block which never happens considering my brain is always on. But without further ado let’s get started on my second blog post.
So I promised I would mix it up and give you a helpful and necessary timeline to start planning the wedding of your dreams. Well I hate this part as much as you, but first things first. Before I give you a list or beginning timeline of things to prepare 15-12 months before the big day I want you to really sit and think about what I am about to ask you. Why him/her out of everyone else who you have dated you NEED to ask yourself this question. There is no right or wrong answer, but it is a very important question that you should think about. After you have asked and answered the question and everything still seems right then proceed. First things first throw out every single expectation, binders, notes, or ANYTHING ELSE YOU HAVE EVER COLLECTED FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY. Because you need a new visionary board with the both of ya’ll in it and something that is in the ….. Budget, but don’t worry about not getting the wedding you want, because when there’s a will there’s a way. I just want you and your partner to build the dream together. Even if you think person that you are marrying doesn’t care about the wedding, think again. So, after you have both asked and answered the first question I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you too. Start a new visionary board together with a budget in mind. Also think about five things that you absolutely HAVE TO HAVE something no matter the price you can not let go of. Rather it be the venue, or the dress, or the band. Just make a list of five things you refuse to cut. Then you will have a better idea of your budget. Now you also need to speak to family members and friends to see if anyone is willing to put any money into your wedding budget maybe in lieu of a gift. It doesn’t hurt to ask and DO NOT let PRIDE get in the way. Once you have your family involved, you have set a budget, and started a new visionary board with your new life partner. Oh and decided on five things that you are not willing to let go of. You should have a pretty good idea of what kind of wedding ya’ll both want. Next would be to pick a date which will also fluctuate the cost and the type of wedding. Like for example I got married on August 11, 2004 in Louisiana so I had to have an indoor wedding, otherwise, nobody would have survived and the pictures would have been horrible because I would have sweated off my makeup and my hair would have been a frizzy mess. So again the date can and will effect certain decisions. Once those are all sorted downloaded some of the apps like wedding wre, the knot, lady marry, and wed box to name a few. They will become the most important app you have for the next year or so. Then you need to figure out if you can afford a wedding planner in the budget. You need to interview at least 3 and compare prices and likeness because if you don’t like them they should not be involved with such an important day. My next blog post will give you a questionnaire for you to know what to ask potential wedding planners. In the meantime you can always ask me a question any questions, actually. I am a party and event planner so feel free. I will see everyone Sunday with some advice about marriage and what it means to me. See you all soon and even though it’s Thursday I am still going to say Happy Friday!!!
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