Planning a wedding

Philippines
May 18, 2007 3:42pm CST
hi guys..my boyfriend and i decided to get married this December..I am very excited but nervous as well..I would welcome tips, suggestions and computations^^ which would help me plan my wedding..And also for the people who are already married, i would welcome some advice and expectations in a marriage..thanks in advance..i really would appreciate any help..^^
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@uiwwitch (892)
• United States
20 May 07
Congratulations! December is not that far away. My advice to you, don't try to do everything yourself. I did that and it was very exhausting. I was even the one getting everything in order during my wedding! Delegate or if it's within your means, hire a wedding coordinator. If not, make sure to ask help from your friends and family members. I guarantee you, it will make it a lot easier. You can still be hands on about everything but having help will make it less stressful and you can be sure you'll have a blissful wedding because there are people who will take care of things come wedding day.
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• Philippines
20 May 07
thanks..^^ i am actually the kind of person who wants to do everything to make it as perfect as possible..but you are right..i should not do it on my wedding..especially on my wedding day! i will definitely ask for my friends and family's help..i dont wanna look haggard on my wedding day because it will show in the pictures..^^ again, thanks for reminding me..^^
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• United States
19 May 07
First off - congratulations. What a fun time! I'm getting married in less than a month and we've been planning our wedding for the last year. The best advice I can give looking back throughout this past year - come up with a budget and stick to it, don't feel obligated to take everyone's advice don't feel obligated invite certain people to your wedding and listen to advice given but know that you don't have to do what you're told. Basically, just know that the day belongs to the two of you. I also would check out all the venues you can possibly check out. Partypop.com has helped me find quite a few vendors. Stay ahead of the planning. Go to premarital counseling if you can. No matter how much you think you know someone, premarital counseling brought of some interesting questions. And, pick your battles. Is the issue really worth it?
• Philippines
19 May 07
wow..that's great! congratulations..^^ thanks for all the information and advice you've shared..it's very helpful..have fun on your wedding day! try not to be pressured about little things especially on the big day..just enjoy it..^^
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
20 May 07
Congratulations!! Marriage is a very big commitment and it is a good thing but you really have to make sure it is what you want. You want to be absolutely sure that the person is the one you want to be with for the rest of your life. We had a December wedding too and it was really cold but it went well over all. Just watch out for little things that could start arguments and don't make a big deal out of them. Finance is the number one problem that kills every marriage. So, find ways to work around that. Expect the expected and unexpected as well. Marriage is just like life, you can't see what's going to happen and it changes with time. And so do the people that are in it. So, just be ready for anything and congratulations again.
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
20 May 07
No problem and I am glad I could help somehow.
• Philippines
20 May 07
hey thanks..^^ i really appreciate the advice..i know you did not mean to scare me or anything..^^ I am actually aware of some of the consequences of marriage..but it is still good to hear it from others..it makes me think of everything and plan ahead to have a happy married life..thanks again..^^
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• Canada
18 May 07
It's your wedding so do it your way, Advice is nice, but if people start "going too far" with their advice, you really don't have to listen. Take ideas, but in the end do what works for you, and not for someone else.
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• Philippines
18 May 07
thanks for reminding me that..i already have an ideal wedding but i still welcome some advice since it will be my first time..^^
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• Hong Kong
19 May 07
Oh congratulations. December, that would be only a few months to go. Wow, I think you will have so much to do. You can check out some information in the link below for the planning of wedding. There are some good amount of information here: http://www.beauty-tricks.com/beautyforum/viewtopic.php?t=79
• Philippines
19 May 07
thanks..^^ i know i dont have so much time that's why i am seeking help..^^ i appreciate your response..i will definitely check out the website you told me about..^^
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