I Just Got Engaged!! And we decided we want the wedding on November 21 only 4 months away! is that enough time

Question

If any one has any tips, ideas, thoughts, ways to save money, ideas for theme weddings, or anything at all...even if it's just stories about your wedding.

Just so everyone knows, I like things VERY elegant, like candles EVERYWHERE, flower petals all over the ground, ect.

thank you thank you thank you

!!!!!!

Answer 1

you have enough time, but you will need to hire someone for help, because it will be REALLY stressful to plan a wedding that will be nice in that short of time.

www.theknot.com can help you plan, but 4 months you really need a wedding planner.

congrats

Answer 2

Yes, I think that's enough time to plan a wedding. The only problem you may have is booking venues as these are often booked well in advance- but November isn't such a busy month for weddings so you could be ok. I'd look into venues for the ceremony and reception ASAP though.

Ways to save money- decide on what is important to you you and your fiance and get quality for these items. Spend less on the items not so important to you. For example, I don't care about cars so if it were me I wouldn't bother hiring fancy cars that not many of the guests will even see. Instead, I'd spend the money on the food because it's important to me that the guests have nice food and get enough to eat.

If the traditional wedding cake isn't so important to you, you can save money buy ordering a non-traditional cake (such as a chocolate cake) which cost much less than wedding cakes.

You could also have the reception at a time other than dinner, which generally costs less. Many reception places charge less for lunch receptions. You could also consider a brunch, afternoon tea or cocktail style reception, where you don't have to have a full sit-down meal.

For my sister's wedding we went to a rose farm a few days before the wedding where we were able to buy bunches of beautiful roses for $8 each, a lot less expensive than florists and they looked very elegant in simple glass vases. They also sold dried rose petals for the guests to throw over the bride and groom after the ceremony. Look in your area to see if you have something similar. I have heard of people using lavender or tulip farms in similar ways.

Answer 3

i got engaged in may and my wedding is november 1st and it has been very stressful, so have friends and family help as much as they can!

dont go to overboard, go to a dollar tree or dollar store for the candles(they are just as nice), food do a buffet or appertizer style, find a party rental store(most of them have plates to tablecloths to other accesories)

my wedding is fallin in love(for fall) i went to dollar tree and they had a lot of fall flowers and leaves( i spend $35 and got all my flowers for pews, bouquet, leaves for the aisle and flowers and leaves for the reception)

use raffia(very fall, it has added a nice touch, also if you can find some wheat too)

food, you could do a turkey(sliced) green bean cassorole, potatoes(or potato bar) things you would have for thanksgiving(since your is close to thanksgiving, you could jsut do some sliced turkey, meatball, veggie tray, some pasta, deviled eggs, lil smokies.do some other little desserts besides cake.

my cake my FH and I are  making our cake we are doing a single layer cake, then we are having pumpkin pies and apple pies as well.

also, if you want make your own invites what i did was bought some cardstock(craft store, Michael's) made my templet in word, i bought some ribbon punched holes at the top put the ribbon through and then i bought some brads(silver hearts) and placed them in the center to help hold the ribbon then i ties the ribbon and cut off the excess and buy some vehlem and places that over top and it made it look "fancy" if you want to know more or see pics email me!

good luck, congrats!!

Answer 4

You can do it - it sounds like you are very focused on making things happen.  I can help you earn free candles....just ask.

Answer 5

It's enough time as long as you can get a date - so call the minister/church - for the dates, as well as when they hold the premarital counselling classes (at my church you need to give a year's notice); check with dates for venues, caterer, band, etc.   Then if those mesh, you're good to go.

Answer 6

I got engaged and planned my wedding in 4 1/2 months--yes, it's very doable--you just have to get cracking.  

Do this in very short order:  get your dress, reserve venues for ceremony/reception, reserve photographer and caterer.  These are all the things that are the most time critical--you want to get your first choices if at all possible.  You might even want to be a little flexible with your date.  If you fall in love with a certain venue, and it's booked on the 21st, are you open to either the 22nd or 20th, or the weekend before or after?  You need to have a rough idea of how many people you're looking at hosting before looking at venues, so immediately start working on the guest list.  

http://theknot.com/?MsdVisit=1

Go to this website, there's checklists and timelines for everything--just work the lists down to the 4 month part as quickly as possible.  

http://www.costofwedding.com/

this is a website that gives average costs of weddings in your zip code.  

On your dress, you might still have time to order something--if it's already made up at the design house (manufacturer).  Go to a bridal salon and try on dresses.  If at all possible, go on a weekday--I'll bet if you call in the morning, most places would be able to give you an appointment Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.  I work in a bridal salon, so I'm very familiar with the process.  

All in all, stay calm, stay organized, and stay on budget.  If you let people know you're frantic, they'll be more likely to take advantage of you.  I wish you all the best, and hope you have a wonderful time planning your wedding.  Please remember it's supposed to be fun!  Good luck to you and your fiance, and congratulations on your upcoming marriage.