Congratulations, you’re engaged!Now what?!?
You might have had your dream bridal bouquet picked out since you were 12, but before you can even get to all the fun details, you’ll have to get the big picture of your plans. Here are the general planning decisions you’ll want to make first, in order of importance:
1. BUDGET. No surprise here – you’ll have to figure out how much money you have to spend. Here is one way to calculate that number:
# of months before the wedding x amount of money you can put aside each month
+ your parents’ contribution and any other savings
- 5% (set it aside for cost overruns – you know it will happen!)
= your wedding budget
2. SIZE. Will your wedding be intimate or enormous? Come up with a ballpark number of guests you and your parents would like to invite. Remember, guest count can have the biggest affect on overall cost.
3. LOCATION/STYLE. Do you want to marry where you grew up, where you live now, or whisk folks off to your fave vacation spot? The venue itself can have a big impact on the style: winery, golf club, park, country estate, boat, resort, restaurant, banquet center, backyard, etc.
4. SEASON. Weather, holidays, and school and work schedules all play a role – not to mention the overall mood you’re going for, be it cozy, alfresco, or dramatic.
5. TIME OF DAY. Choose the traditional evening reception, and guests will be prepared to party. A midday luncheon or earlier brunch will be more subdued but can be as fancy or casual as you wish. If budget is a big concern, note that you can get lower rates for many services earlier in the day or on any day other than Saturday.
For more wedding tips and trends visit
Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning
or call 775.786.1730 for booking availability.
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