And no, I'm not getting married.
I need some advice for WEG's sister. She's engaged but doesn't know where to start with her planning. I thought it would be nice to get her a planning book that will help her get started and go through the process of planning a wedding.
Knowing that so many of my blog friends have planned a wedding, I immediately knew who to come to for help. I would like to get her a book that starts at the beginning and helps her with all aspects. It would be a bonus if it had pages that she could use to write information about vendors, etc.
So, ladies, what books did you use when planning your weddings? Which were your favorite? Which had the most comprehensive information? If you, like WEG's sister, were completely baffled at where to start, what did you find to be the most helpful?
Thank y'all so much in advance for your answers!
This one was my fave: http://www.amazon.com/Knot-Complete-Guide-Weddings-World/dp/0767916425/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274109637&sr=1-1
ReplyDeleteI didn't use a single book but found so much help and inspiration from the galleries and message boards at TheKnot.com.
ReplyDeleteI also made a big binder to hold all of my ideas and then as planning progressed, contracts and vendor info.
I didn't use a book, but some people do find them helpful. We decided with finding a time of year that we liked best and then went on the venue search. Once you have the venue, the date, dress, decor and everything else can fall into place. Your venue can determine the style of your wedding, so having an idea of what you want for the "feel" of your wedding can help narrow down venues.
ReplyDeleteEmily Post. Hands Down, no question. I am not married (yet, cough cough) but I got it for my best friend for her wedding. She went and got a copy for her MIL so they could keep up with each other. She said it was great!
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ReplyDeleteTell her to register on theknot.com. I didn't use a book BUT I'm completely OCD and needed a "notebook." I went out and bought a 4" binder and tabs with pockets. I made the following tabs: My Dress, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Wedding Ceremony, Reception, Caterers, Rehearsal Dinner, Flowers, Hotels, Budget/Receipts, Registries, Programs & Invitations, Invitation Lists, Photographer, Honeymoon, & Misc.
Then when I started looking through magazines, I would tear out pages of ideas or anything I liked and 3 hole punch it and put it behind the tab along with notebook paper to take notes or write anything down. Then throw the magazines away once you've gone through them. I found myself just racking up on magazines and they just get in the way.
After I felt pretty comfortable with what I thought I wanted, I went back through the pages I pulled out and made a vision board on a big poster board (the thicker one). I took the vision board and my notebook EVERYWHERE with me. That way each vendor could actually "see" what I had in my head. My friends totally made fun of me but not the vendors! haha!
Also, in the notebook I kept a calendar and things to do list for each month. And I kept all my notes on anything to do with the wedding. That way it's all in one place.
And when I started, I first chose a date and then started looking for site for the ceremony and the reception. Once those things are set, you can really move forward.
This was probably more than you really needed to know but it may help her!
Kara
LOL I just thought about the book from Event Planning in HRTM. It's outdated so I had to laugh! LOL I think other than being outdated it was pretty good and had some sheets for you to fill out...did you take that class?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the knot book of lists. I also hired an event planner in Greenville is she needs one!
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