Your wedding day should be perfect. It’s a day you will always remember and cherish. Planning a wedding in Los Angeles can be overwhelming and frustrating. The best thing you can do to avoid the frustration is to take it one step at a time.
The Minister…
To become legally married you will need someone to officiate your vows. Finding a minister can be quite a task. If you are a member of a church then obviously you should ask your own minister, but if you are not it’s a good idea to call around. Contact churches in your area.
Location…
After you’ve found your minister you’ll need to figure out where you will be getting married. If you regularly go to church of course you’ll want to have your wedding there. If you don’t you’ll need to find a church or other special location. Again, call your local churches. Another idea is to get married somewhere that is special to both of you.
Set the Date and Time…
After you’ve figured out who will marry you, and where you will be married you need to secure both with a set wedding date. Arrange the date and time you choose with both the minister, and with the location.
The Guest List…
Once you have set your wedding date you should begin compiling a list of people you want to invite. This will include your friends and family, and his friends and family. Create the list according to how many people your wedding location can accommodate. Write all of the names, numbers, and addresses of the people you want to invite down.
The Reception…
Wedding receptions are usually held at a different location than the wedding itself. You’ll need to figure out where you want you reception to take place. Plan the location of your reception according to your guest list. The place you choose to hold it will have to have enough seating to accommodate everyone who will attend. Use your set wedding date to reserve your reception location. Plan on the reception beginning one hour after the ceremony.
Invitations…
After you’ve chosen your locations and have created you guest lists you can start ordering invitations. Include your wedding date, contact information, the time of the ceremony, the time of the reception, the address of the ceremony, and the address of the reception. When people receive your invitations they will know exactly when and where they will need to go and will be able to let you know if they will be attending or not.
The Dress and the Tux…
The next thing both you and your soon to be spouse will want to do is find the perfect dress and tux for the occasion. Most women purchase their dresses, and usually men rent their tuxedos. Plan to pick up the tux a day or two before the wedding that way it doesn’t have to be done at the last minute.
Best Man, Maid of Honor, and Bridesmaids…
Next it’s time to figure out who your best man, maid of honor, and bridesmaids will be. Ask them, and when they accept begin shopping for the dresses and planning to rent another tuxedo.
Food and Drinks…
Most often food and beverages are served at wedding receptions. Choose a caterer and hire them for the specific date and time of your reception.
Flowers and Decorations…
The groom will need a flower for his lapel, and the bride will need a bouquet. You’ll want to plan to decorate both the location of your ceremony, and the location of your reception.
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