Planning a Wedding

first you should plan a budget i think and then make a list of things that you want/need for the wedding. go to your local library and get some wedding planning idea books and then you get busy. the idea of making your own invites is a great one!

for invitations, i think you should do it yourself. its much cheaper and you'll do what you really like and no one is going to be left out! just a tip!... that's what my friend did! you can use desktop publishing softwares and print it out! :)

When we were married, we had to go to a marriage commissioner, but my father hired a room for the wedding supper. We were not that rich, by the way and we had our reception and pictures taken at my brother-in-law's place out in the back yard. It was rather low keyed, so I cannot help you that much and the squares and appetizers were home made.

My friend is getting married next month, so I've heard some of the "new" things that are going on. One is having vinettes of milestones, for example, something to represent the first kiss, first date, where he proposed, that type of thing, at the reception. Also, she said that the brides were wearing color and the brides maids wearing whtie. I think I am too traditional for that. What kind of ideas are you looking for? Budget ideas, reception ideas? Having powerpoint/slideshows are very popular now adays.

Congratulations! I bet you all are very exited. Just don't go overboard now and break the bank, lol. You can arrange a dream wedding on a small budget. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/358966/ten_tips_to_a_cheaper_yet_glorious.html?cat=23

Ooooh, this is right up my alley! Dresses: Look at David's Bridal, or a bridal shop that has regular sales. You can very often find fabulously beautiful dresses for $99. Bouquets: Consider alternatives to flowers....crystal bouquets, butterflies, etc. Or silk flowers, and make them yourself. Unity Candles: Two tapers, and One pillar candle, what ever color you want. Get a package of fancy gold or silver stickers at some place like Hobby Lobby. See picture below. Some one already said do the invitations yourself. If you have anymore questions, I have a website listed on my profile. You can contact me from there, if you like.