Hello To All,

Last week we had a discussion about bugets and what to consider when creating a budget.  So we now  have  the budget finalized.  We know how much we can spend and on what.  Soooooo.  What next?

This week, I thought that we would embark on "PLANNING", dun,dun, duh. 

This is the most scary and frustating part for EVERYONE.  But it shouldn't  be.  This should be the fun part.   Picking a venue, vendors, deciding what colors to use, what invitations, music, dresses......... there is so much to do.  This is why it is so frustating. 

My first piece of advice.  "One thing at a time"  Make a list of everything that you need to plan, prioritize it and then break it up into sections.    Only do one section at a time.  Don't move onto another section until the first is finished.  This will definitely save you alot of trouble down the road.

For the next few weeks that is how I'm going to be writing, just as you would be planning.  I will write articles in the order that you need to prioritize each thing.

So the first thing we need to plan is the Wedding Date.  Nothing else can be decided on until a date is set.  You wont' be able to pick a venue, vendors or anything else until you have a date to tell them.

Wedding Dates and Times

This is something that needs to be decided between the bride and the groom.  You both gotta be there so you want to have input from both of you.  Consider a few things:

1. Time of Year: You want to pick a time of you that you both like.  You don't want to be getting married    when it's cold outside and you both don't like cold weather.

2. Time of Day: You don't want to get married at 11 in the morning and you both don't like to get up early.

3. Day of the Week: This is a good one.  The new trend is doing a non traditional day.  Not a Saturday.  Some people are doing weekdays or Sundays.  This has proven to be good; for saving money or to just be different.

 So you have some things to think about in considering your "BIG"date and time. 

I wish everyone a Happy Holiday.

Happy Planning

Shafonne Myers

Making Your Event Special

http:www.makingyoureventspecial.com