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From finding the perfect wedding dress to cakes, flowers, invitations and favors, we'll go through everything in our wedding planning list below. Wedding planning on a budget? We've got you covered too!
 
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The first stages of planning a wedding will inevitably seem like a challenge with so many things to plan and organize. Before contacting wedding vendors or venues, though, take some time to brainstorm and jot down some initial wedding ideas and/or wedding themes that you envision for the big day. Don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild at this point. Whether you have a specific "theme" in mind or not, one thing that will help tie everything together throughout the planning process is to decide on your wedding colors - this will of course be influenced by the time of year (a spring garden wedding might inspire green tones while a winter wedding silver or gold), but selecting a color or two that you feel really speaks to you will also help you out with choosing flowers, bridesmaid dresses and decor.
 
Generally speaking, different wedding planning tasks will fall into a timeline that you can of course adjust depending on your own schedule and needs. For most brides and grooms, choosing a wedding date and location is normally on the top of the wedding planning list, followed by choosing a wedding dress and thinking about the inital guest list. Attending a bridal show or two in the early stages is also a good idea. You can use the following plan to guide you through your own planning process. Most importantly, keep things simple, and enjoy the journey!
 
The following guide should give you an overview of the planning process, from the proposal through to the honeymoon. As you make your way through each "how to" topic below, you can also refer to our detailed wedding checklist to learn more and make sure you're not forgetting some of the smaller details along the way.

the proposal

*Engagement Rings

12 or more months before the wedding

*Wedding Dresses

*Wedding Web Sites

*Destination Weddings

6-9 months before the wedding

*Wedding Flowers

*Bridesmaid Dresses

*Wedding Gifts

*Wedding Music

4-6 months before the wedding

*Wedding Cakes

*Wedding Invitations

*Wedding Favors

*Wedding Decorations

*Hotel & Guest Accommodations

2-4 months before the wedding

*Wedding Rings

*Wedding Vows

*Wedding Ceremony

4-8 weeks before the wedding

*Wedding Hairstyles

*Name Change Kits

the wedding night and beyond

*Honeymoons

 
See also: Wedding Planning Checklist

recommended books & resources

Simple Stunning Weddings
Simple Stunning
Weddings
Modern wedding elegance can be achieved through color and personal touches alone. Karen Busson shares her trade secrets on how to get a clean, sophisticated look at any budget.
Simple Stunning Wedding Organizer
Simple Stunning
Wedding Organizer
The companion binder to Simple Stunning Weddings with plenty of room for extra pages, guest lists, etc.

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