Im planning a friends wedding and need some advise.?

Question

What all goes into a wedding. Can i have a list of everything that i would need to do?

I've been to 2 weddings my whole life, but never knew what goes on behind the scenes.help please

Answer 1

Go to the library and get a book or two on wedding planning.  People who can help you are: the Pastor, the florist, the caterer, and your mom's best friend who has been to many many weddings but you never thought to ask her because she's an older lady.

Answer 2

Try visiting this online forum http://www.weddingcup.com. Since it is focused on wedding, you have a better chance to find your answer there. This is a common place for couples and wedding professionals to exchange their ideas. You can search for similar question, post your questions there or chats with others who seek the same interests.

Answer 3

well lets see...

ATTIRE

Wedding Gown

Gown Preservation - Carrying Bag Bridal Tiara & Veil

Bride's Shoes

Hair & Make Up

Groom's Tux

Groom's Shoes

Best Man Attire

Groomsmen Attire

Maid of Honor Dress

Bride's Maids Dresses

Flower Girl Dress

Ring Bearer Suit

Alterations

Cleaning

Pressing

Religous Attire

Jewelry Accessories



PERSONAL WEDDING ACCESSORIES

A Wedding Theme

Wedding Accessories Collection

Something Old

Something New

Something Borrowed

Something Blue

Sixpence for the bride's Shoe

Garter

Tossing Garter

Hankie

Bridal Purse

Emergency Kit



FOR THE CEREMONY

Wedding Bands

Wedding Vows

Jewelry Gifts for Kids

Unity Candles

Unity Candles

Other Ceremonial Candles

Candle Holders

Flower Girl Basket

Ring Bearer Pillow

Guest Books

Pens

Flowers

Aisle Runner

Pew Ribbons

Religous Items

Gifts for Officiant

Honorarium for Officiant



STATIONERY

Save the Day

Invitations

Reply Cards

Location Map

Program

Place Cards

Menu

Thank You Cards

Envelope Seals

Printed Napkins

Stamps





FLORALS

Bride's Bouquet

Maid of Honor Bouquet

Flower Girl Basket

Bride Maid's Bouquets

Corsages

Boutonnieres

Floral Arrangements

Centerpieces

Cake Table Decorations Memorial Table Flower





FOR THE RECEPTION

Guest Book & Pen

Champagne Goblets/Flutes Cake Tops

Cake Server Set

Garters

Bridal Purses

Heart Shaped Mirrors

Table Covers

Table Bouquet Centerpiece Gifts for attendants

Wedding Favors

Bells

Ribbons & Balloons

Decorations





PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

and Contact Information    

Officiant

Wedding Coordinator

Best Man

Maid/matron of honor

Flower Girl

Ring Bearer

Wedding Attendants

Dress maker

Florist

Decorator

Caterer

Photographer

Videographer

Baker

Ceremony Location

Reception Hall

Rental Agent

Travel Agent

Accommodations

Limo Driver

Bar Tender

Musicians/Soloist/DJ

Calligrapher

Other





REMEMBER TO    

Obtain a marriage license.

Arrange for blood tests.

Obtain a passport.

Get Visas.

Notify the following of a name and address change:

Internal Revenue Service

Social Security

credit card agencies

utility companies

banks

your employer

the post office

professional associations

the Registrar of Voters

the DMV - car registration

your insurance companies

the military

academic institutions  

GIFTS

Engraveable Gifts

Personalized Gifts

Gifts to One Another

Gifts for Parents

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Kids

Gifts for siblings

Gifts for Best Man

Gifts for Maid of Honor

for Wedding Attendants

for Out of Town Guests

Gifts for Officiant

Honorarium for Officiant

Tips for Service Providers





PHOTO & MEDIA

Newspaper Announcement Wedding Web Site

Videographer

Photographer

Personal Guest Cameras

Film & Developing

Photo Framing

Photo Albums





  

FOOD/BEV & HOSPITALITY

Engagement Pary

Rehearsal Dinner

Pre-Reception Snacks

Bar

Non-bar Beverages

Wedding Cake

Ceremony Site

Reception Hall

Guest Accomodations





MUSIC

Musicians/Soloist/DJ

Prelude

Ceremony

Reception

Cutting Of The Cake

First Dance

Mother - Son Dance

Father - Daughter Dance

Father - Daughter Dance

  

goodluck!! :)

Answer 4

this is actually a month-by-month to do list for the bride, but it has everything you need+

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/web...

good luck!!

Answer 5

If you go to a bookstore and peruse the wedding section, there are a lot of "planning" types of books that can help you remember all those little details, places for receipts, appointments, etc.  I also kept a spreadsheet of our budget as well as the guest list.  Oh, and www.theknot.com is great too! You can register and it gives you reminders of when to do things and has lots of lists and helpful hints and stuff.  Just try to have fun and not to stress.  It will be beautiful no matter what happens.

Answer 6

Here's the compete guide on wedding --> http://weddingreceptiondecorationidea.co...

Answer 7

The answers you have received are all helpful. Organization is absolutely your key ingredient for success. The average wedding entails 250+ hours of planning.

There are tons of great books and websites (I suggest, www.weddingchannel.com, www.theknot.com and www.realsimple.com) out there for you to study, however, being that you are so new to this, you may want to consider consulting with a wedding coordinator/planner.  They can help you with everything or just certain parts - the right coordinator can be invaluable.  (Make sure you interview 2-3 and check references.)  

They can help you establish a budget and to-do list and give a great start if you prefer to handle all the planning yourself.  You may also find it very useful to consider hiring a coordinator for month-of or day-of services.

Best of luck!!

Pamala :)

Answer 8

Church

Music/Organist/Soloist for ceremony

Venue for reception

Flowers

Cake

DJ

Alcohol

Dress

Shoes

Veil

Jewelry

Undergarments

Something old, new, borrowed, & blue

Toasting glasses

Cake cutters/servers

Caterer

Decorations

Table favors

Bubbles/rice

Guest book and pen

Gifts for attendants

Photographer

Videographer

Pastor/Priest

Table center pieces

Table linens

Chair covers

Limo

Bartenders

Honeymoon plans

Thank you cards

The key is to be very, VERY organized!

Answer 9

also get a budget together before you go spending crazy