Hi I am planning to propose to my girl this summer. What I am wondering about is, for those who have gone through getting engaged and also the planning stages of arranging a wedding, what are some good tips u can offer? Anything from picking the ring to good tips in planning the serermony. All good suggestions and input, on what to do/what not to do and things you know now (having gone through with it) that you can share with me are most welcome. Thanks!
* Do what you two want. Everyone else's opinions don't really matter, it's your day and it's you two that will remember more of the details forever!
* Don't let other people bring you down because of your choices.
* Regardless of all the stress, it IS worth it. The memories will last forever.
* Be engaged for at least a year, or really close to it.
* Book places early, such as the church and reception hall, so that you have that task completed and reserved so it's official!
* Do as much as possible beforehand, especially if you're doing any D.I.Y. stuff.
** Congratulations!! **
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July 15th, 2008 at 6:15 am
get quotes from loads of people for all the things you want - catering, marquee, etc
for the ceremony - have what you really want, it doesn't matter what anyone else says
relax, enjoy it, it is only one day and you get to spend the rest of your lives together.
everyone asked how I stayed so relaxed on my wedding day - I don't really know but I know I really wanted to be married to the love of my life
hope it works out really well for you
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me! married +/- 1 year
July 15th, 2008 at 6:19 am
thats a great question
i am like an expert on romance and u should probably take her out to diner and when she finshes her meal neal down and propose
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im the girl for this stuff
July 15th, 2008 at 6:20 am
I'm just planning my wedding now, so I don't have much advice on that. But when it comes to buying a ring, DO YOUR RESEARCH! Set a budget of what you can reasonably afford and learn about diamonds and how they are priced. I recommend Bluenile (http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-and-jewelry-education), that's where my fiance did all his research and he got an amazing price because he knew what to ask for when he went to a jeweler.
Don't let anyone in a jewelry store up-sell you. There is such a huge mark-up on jewelry, especially engagement rings. They will try to convince you that you need to buy her love, and you know you don't have to. So be prepared with questions and know what you want and what price you can get it for (the best prices I've seen are buying directly from bluenile.com or a similar online store). The big chain stores don't offer that great a deal, even their online stores.
Good Luck!
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July 15th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Congratulations!This is a big decision.Well,as a woman,I must say that the more suprised she is the more sweet and special it'll be.Catch her when she least expects it.When buying the ring,make sure the diamond comes with a certificate b/c thats the only proof you'll have that its a real diamond.As for the wedding,do you want it to be indoors or outdoors?At the Beach?Start researching some facilities online.Book an appointment with them.If you're getting married in a Church,let them know well in advance.Research the marriage laws in your state.You might need to have a civil wedding at the City Clerk's office first.Good luck and my very best to you and your wife to be
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July 15th, 2008 at 6:20 am
my only suggestion is keep the wedding small and simple. it is a lot of money for one day, and it's so stressful for a large wedding… in a large wedding it seems to be about everyone else and not the 2 of you. if you do happen to want a large wedding, remember that it is only about the 2 of you, and do what you want, regardless of what others want. it is your day. Good luck!!!!
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been to too many large weddings, and had a small wedding myself
July 15th, 2008 at 6:22 am
I know it is hard, but try to keep it as cheap as possible, otherwise you will be paying for one day for the rest of your life. Make sure you have an actual budget and keep to it. Remember that you will get on each others nerves while trying to plan it so try to always keep an open mind and don't get to excited or worried about anything. GL
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July 15th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Get a notebook or daily planner and write every thing down! that means if you get prices for a tux at 3 places or ten defferent banquet hall write it in there. There is so much to try to remember when you are in the planning stages it is easier to refer to your book. Also set a time line for everything that needs to be done. Set the most important things to get done first like the location of the ceremony and reception then picking flowers and cake and dress and tux. If you plan to make tissue flowers for the cars plan a day for it. Also take all the help you can get. There is so much to do. My rule was anything tha I wanted exactly as I pictured it I did myself or was there to supervise, the stuff that was not so important I let someone else do. Good luck and congrats!
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July 15th, 2008 at 6:25 am
* Do what you two want. Everyone else's opinions don't really matter, it's your day and it's you two that will remember more of the details forever!
* Don't let other people bring you down because of your choices.
* Regardless of all the stress, it IS worth it. The memories will last forever.
* Be engaged for at least a year, or really close to it.
* Book places early, such as the church and reception hall, so that you have that task completed and reserved so it's official!
* Do as much as possible beforehand, especially if you're doing any D.I.Y. stuff.
** Congratulations!! **
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-Me, recent bride
July 15th, 2008 at 6:25 am
Let her have some say in the ring–she'll be wearing it every day for the rest of her life. Ask her in private unless she likes being the center of attention. Ask her in a romantic location–my husband asked in private (good) but in a very NON-romantic location (BAD)–it doesn't have to be an expensive restaurant (I would HAVE loved if he had proposed where we had our first date, but I knew that wasn't possible since we were getting engaged 2500 miles away from that place…)
Do NOT have a huge wedding that you can't afford (and start your marriage in huge debt). Use your money for something truly unforgettable–a down payment on a house or even a nicer honeymoon.
That being said, have the wedding you want, not the one your parents/future in-laws/society says you have to have.
Figure out what's important to you and make sure you use your money on that (I wish I would have chosen a different/better photographer–my only regret). If anybody in your family has any kind of talent–ask them to use it in place of a gift. My sister-in-law made my cake (the most gorgeous cake I've ever seen). I made the bouquets, and my mom and sis-in-law sewed the girls' dresses.
Good luck and think about what your girlfriend likes and wants.
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Happily married for 10 years.
July 15th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Don't get ripped off.
Who spends £1200 on a dress they will wear once? Thirty photographs should never cost £800, no 'taxi'- whether it be a 1930 Beaford, a vintage Rolls Royce or a Ford Escort is worth £600 and a bunch of 12 roses is not worth £120. Shop around.
My £7500 wedding with 80 daytime and 150 evening guests was a hell of a lot better than the £30000 wedding with a similar number of guests, which I went to last month.
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