Your Engaged !
� Announce your engagement !
� Organise announcement in newspaper .
� Plan engagement party .
� Send Thank You notes to everyone who attended and for the gifts you received .
18-12 months …
� Purchase a wedding planner & collect magazines , articles and pictures that inspire you and your fiancée .
� View venues for your ceremony & reception .
� Decide on a budget for your wedding .
Tip : Work out your budget on $ 1000- $ 1500 less than what you can spend . This will help keep you on track and not spend more than you can afford , even if you go over budget .
� Set a date for your big day , or at least a month for you to plan towards .
Tip : Keep in mind significant family dates such as anniversaries and birthdays so you don ’ t conflict and can have ‘ your day ’. Also leave yourself enough time to send invitations and for your guests to organize flights and accommodation .
� Work out your guest list .
Tip : Your guest list will change slightly , but knowing your approximate numbers will help you work out your budget .
� Speak to your parents about who will be responsible for what costs . Tip : Being upfront from the start will reduce confusion and conflict further down the line .
12-11 months …
� Decide on a theme & colour scheme .
Tip : Keep in mind the season your getting married , and the flowers available at this time .
� Short list venues for the ceremony and reception .
Tip : Don ’ t just base your decision on your budget , but also what is included , the level of services and the exclusivity of the venue on your big day . A venue ’ s package may seem expensive to start with but when you work out the price of the extras you want sometime you ’ re better off with the venue ’ s pricing .