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Wedology Newsletter
January 20, 2009
I'm Engaged... Now What?
You found Mr. Right. You have been dating for years… He finally asked, and you said...YES! Now what?
Many couples are overwhelmed and frankly, just stressed-out by all of the options and details of wedding planning. Although you are now planning your new life together, chances are…the world around you has not stopped. You still have to work, and perhaps care for family members. So what’s a couple to do?
Planning a wedding is actually a very complicated project that can take more than 200 hours to plan and like most projects, it has a budget and a deadline that must be met. Wedding Planning, like all projects has 5 phases, initiation, planning, execution, monitor & control and closure. All business savvy people hire an experienced Project Manager to plan and execute their ideas, and the business of your wedding is no different.
In the wedding industry that person is a Wedding Planner or a Wedding Consultant. ` Did you know that hiring a Wedding Planner is no longer a luxury just for the elite? A Wedding Planner, Designer, Coordinator or Consultant is now a necessity for many working couples and can relieve you of the burden of all of the wedding details.
Your Consultant, will help you develop and remain on your budget, provide planning advice on etiquette, style and theme, recommend reputable vendors, research venues, and destinations. In addition, they will accompany you on vendor appointments, review and negotiate contracts, create timelines, direct your rehearsal, and most importantly manage your big day. Yes, you can actually be a guest at your own wedding!
Experienced consultants realize that this is your day and they will plan it your way!
The average cost of a wedding in the US is about $28, 000 however most couples spend between $15, 000 and $35,000, based on 100-125 guest. Consultants vary from region to region, averaging 10 – 15% .of your budget.
In our next article we will discuss, How to select a Wedding Consultant.
Marital Success! Is there a Secret?
The oldest institution on earth is the family and it plays a vital role in our society. It has been said many times that strong families build strong communities.
As with any building project a good foundation is necessary to support the structure. A critical factor is a wholehearted commitment to each other.
Even the oldest book in history, the Bible, states at Genesis 2:24, “A man will leave his father and mother and he must stick to his wife and they must become one flesh.”
Who Pays for What?
He pays… She pays…
Bride and her family:
Ceremony and musician
Bride’s dress, veil, accessories and clothing
Stationery, invitations, and wedding programs
Flowers: Ceremony arrangement, reception, bouquets and corsages for bridesmaids and flower girls
Reception, including food drinks, decoration and music
Photography and Videographer
Bridesmaids’ luncheon
Transportation from ceremony and reception
Favors
Wedding Cake
Grooms wedding ring
Groom and his family
Marriage License
Officiant’s Fee
Groom Attire
Bride’s bouquet and boutonnieres and corsages
Bride’s Wedding Ring
Rehearsal dinner
Groom’s Cake
Alcohol at reception
Honeymoon and Transportation
Maid of honor and Bridesmaids
Wedding Attire
Host Bridal Shower
Best Man and Groomsmen
Host Bachelor Party
Wedding Attire
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