Wedding Organizer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What site can I sign up on to get a free wedding organizer?
   I know JC Penny's does it but for some reason it won't let me log in to
   my registry. I was wondering if anyone knew of any other websites you
   can register with and they send you a free wedding organizer? Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     i used the pash one too - it's really good

2. QUESTION:
   Regarding Best wedding organizer in Chennai/India?
   I am planning for my sisters marriage in the first quarter of 2009. I am looking for the 'BEST' wedding organizers in Chennai who can handle all sorts of arrangements with at-most professionalism.

   • ANSWER:
     The following link contains the answer for all your marriage needs

     http://marriageservice.ellamey.com

     revert me back if it is useful

     Regards
     sk

3. QUESTION:
   has anyone bought from Michael's the wedding file organizer?
   I believe is white and black.
   did you actual used it, did you liked it or not tell me anything about it.
   what does it have, did it help you with your wedding planning? etc
   thank you for the help.

   • ANSWER:
     go to http://www.pashweddings.com/library/free-wedding-planner.php

     they have a free downloadable wedding planner

     And michaels has good things but why pay if you can get it for free?

4. QUESTION:
   Suggestions for a wedding planning organizer or book?
   Hello,

   I just became engaged over the weekend, and it's quite exciting! We have yet to set a date etc...I will start thinking about details in the next 3 months or so...yet, I would love to get a hold of any books, mostly a wedding organizer, or a scrapbook of some sort to insert any ideas...since, I will not be using a wedding planner (I'm on a budget) I would love to hear any of your suggestions...I really don't know how to begin!

   Thank you!

   • ANSWER:
     There are lots of cute ones in major bookstores. I found that the pockets were too small and too few, and there was a lot of writing on topics that didnt pertain to me, or I already knew about. So I used a large binder and made labels for each new section as we planned. Whenever I got an idea or was gathering information on something, I stuck it in that section of the binder. I used the internet for questions on etiquette and so forth, and I used my calculator for budgeting.
     After the wedding, I went through the binder and pulled anything that I used in the wedding, or things I saved while planning, and made a nice scrapbook that matched my wedding stationery.
     This is just my suggestion. Happy planning!

5. QUESTION:
   Does anyone know where I can find a free downloadable and printable wedding organizer?

   • ANSWER:
     This site has some great downloadable templates: http://www.russellandhazel.com/ideas_weddingtemplates.html

6. QUESTION:
   Can anyone recommend a good wedding planner book/organizer?
   My dear friend got engaged on Christmas Eve and I'd like to get her a Wedding Planner guide/Organizer so she can stay organized during this next year + of planning.

   • ANSWER:
     Well i have actually made my own, with help from websites such as http://www.theknot.com and http://www.ezweddingplanner.com which were both very helpful to me.

     But i also went to JCPenney's and registered in their gift registry. Once you put 15 things on it (mind you that you dont have to use them), they give you this AWESOME planner book for free! It has separate catagories for everything!

     Get her for sure though a big 3 ring binder, page separators, page holders, 3 hole punch, calculator, and business card holders. She will need it to keep track of everything. A notebook would also be sweet!

7. QUESTION:
   Hi Can anyone recommend to me the best online wedding planning organizer site?
   Why do you reccomend this one over another. The wedding is for this July so I am running out of time!

   • ANSWER:
     www.theknot.com

     I am a very particular person and it seemed to be layed out exactly how I would want it. I didn't end up using it too much because wedding planning got too insane to keep track online and I needed a good old fashioned paper notebook.

     Good luck and congrats!

8. QUESTION:
   Brides- What wedding planning book/organizer did you find the most helpful?
   I am planning my wedding for next September
   P.S. I am on a strict budget of 00 for everything!

   • ANSWER:
     If you are on a strict budget and have ,000 for everything, I would seriously recommend a wedding planner. They have been thru this several times, know which vendors will do the best job for the money and will keep you on tract so you don't have to worry about anything. Use some of that money for you by hiring someone to do your worrying for you! A good wedding planner will be able to save you the money you paid for their services by doing their job. Check references - and I mean check them - ask for contact names and numbers and call brides she has worked with in the past. Make sure there is a good chemistry between the two of you and tell her all your wedding dreams. Be smart.

     If you insist on doing it yourself, go to the bookstore and look thru wedding planners. Everyone is very different - some people want step by step details and other people just want general basics. You're going to have to spend a few hours looking thru all of your options. And be sure to check out Martha Stewart's - it may or may not be at your local bookstore.

9. QUESTION:
   Looking for a FREE Wedding Organizer Software?
   I have been searching high and low for a good software to organize my wedding. All the ones I'm finding have a free trial and then you have to buy. Anyone know of a FREE one?

   • ANSWER:
     Here are several free wedding organizer software:
     http://www.bridesmate.com/s_desc.asp
     http://www.newfreedownloads.com/find/wedding-organizer.html
     http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/23249/index.html

     Anita

10. QUESTION:
    I am looking for arrange my wedding thailand , is there any indian wedding organizer in bangkok?

    • ANSWER:
      On this site, they provide the service you need
      http://www.ido-organize.com/

      You can also search this forum too
      http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293916-i3687-k2982762-Sikh_Indian_Wedding_in_Bangkok-Bangkok.html

11. QUESTION:
    Which wedding planner/organizer should I buy?
    I am planning my wedding myself and the book store shelves are overwhelming!

    • ANSWER:
      buy one that has it broken up into sections and after each section there are websites for that section IE flowers, cakes, ect. also buy one that has a long running check list and one that has a budget sheet.

12. QUESTION:
    How can someone be a be a Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer? What do they need to do?
    Whatever you want to call it LOL

    I don’t think there schooling to become one ... but I could be wrong ... is there?

    How can someone start doing and being one?

    (I mean A Certified Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer)
    opps didnt mean to put two " be a" LOL

    • ANSWER:
      Congratulations, you want to be a wedding planner! Have you got nerves of steel, a hard heart, patiences of Job, touch skin,
      can you be yell at, scream at, cussed with a smile on your face?

      I really want you to want Bridzella, then I want you to watch The Wedding Planner. First of all, you can take classes, I don't know of any of just weddings, but their are event planning classes.
      I worked for a wedding consultant for several years, I no longer no it, but for family and close friends. But you need contacts!
      Get you some cards printed up, and go make nice with people you are going to dealing with.... bakeries, catrers, food suppliers,
      restuaranats, hotels, DJ's. Word of mouth is the best advertisement. Got any friends that are getting married, do their's for free. get a few weddings under your belt, plently of pictures and testimonals from them. Come up with unusaual ideas, keep it under budget! deliever what the client wants when she wants it. If you live in a big city it's going to be harder, but show your stuff.
      Always...Always look put together, never go to the store, and look like you just crawled out of bed! Your clients wants a imagine! They want someone who looks like they know what they are doing, and looks good doing it. You don't have to be drop dead beautiful, but you can't go around in ratty jeans, and curlers in your hair. You are going to have to sell yourself, you are going to make nice, with some of the rudest people on earth, you are going have to bargin, plead, and kiss some tail, It's a rough business, don't let anyone tell you different. It's rewarding when, you see that smile on the couples faces, but look at what you had to go through to get to that point. I loved it, but it is stressful, and hard work, but the money is good, I quit for personal reason, I got married, and started a family, and I didn't have the time to really give the brides what they deserve.
      Make sure you get a good decent lawyer to write you up a easy to understand contract. Everything in writing, if you call someone, you get their name, write the date and time down you talked to them. Document everything....
      I wish I was younger, I might just try it again. I hope I helped some. Remember one thing, never let your client see you stress or worried. Never-ever! You are super-planner, and you can fix or solve any problem! Best wishes in your new adventure!

      God bless us all...

      Visit the churchs in your area, leave some cards with the ministers...florists are another....

13. QUESTION:
    What does someone need to do if they want to be a Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer?
    Whatever you want to call it LOL

    I don’t think there schooling to become one ... but I could be wrong ... is there?

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    How can someone start doing and being one?
    A Certified Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer

    • ANSWER:
      They are called event coordinators. I think there are some courses geared towards it. Courses in Administration, Marketing, Planning, Scheduling, Time Management, Communication, etc.

      You can start working in Hotels and similar places as an event planner. They take care of functions from start to finish.

      Good profession and good money to be made. It is a lot of hard, hard work. You get to meet a lot of people and have to hob nob with a lot of people.

14. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where to find a free wedding organiser/binder?
    Hey, hope someone can help, i've asked a similar question already but nothing they've suggested is what im after. Im actually looking for a organiser that is specifically designed for planning a wedding. I hope someone can help. Thanks for your time.

    • ANSWER:
      Um, in the trash? Thats where free things usually are.

      If you want something nice, you will have to pay for it.

15. QUESTION:
    What do I need for a DIY wedding binder?
    I want to save money by making a wedding organizer myself. Besides dividers, paper, and extra pockets, what should go in it?

    • ANSWER:
      pictures of what you envision
      downloaded and printed free wedding planing lists

16. QUESTION:
    what income would a wedding organiser get?
    basically i have to do an event budget and i have choosen a wedding organiser. how would i earn income apart from the money given by the married-to-be-couple. the total of my expenditure so far is £11,527 which includes the venue,transportation,decorations,catering,the cake,photography and entertainment. what income would i get and how? any help?

    • ANSWER:
      Princess, you could either choose an hourly rate that you woule be prepared to work for and then multiply that by the total number of hours you have worked out the project requires of your time. Add 10% to this total for contingencies and use the resultant figure for your fees.

      Or, phone up a few event organisers and pitch what you are being asked to do to them and get them to quote on the project.

      Either way do some research to validate your costs.

17. QUESTION:
    I am looking for a good wedding planner/organizer?
    ..at a decent price.

    • ANSWER:
      ThunderWave Events is one of the leading Wedding Planners. They provide one stop solution for complete Wedding related services.

      Services Provided - extensive experience of serving for outdoor parties & banquet to personal & corporate parties like event management services, event management company, event management solutions, event management organizer, wedding planner, flower decoration, dj nights, catering services, tentage services, exhibitions services, rain dance parties, theme parties, birthday parties, corporate parties, road shows organizer, private parties organizer. The offered menu choice includes a wide variety of mouth-watering cuisines that range from exciting International choices to authentic Indian dishes that are prepared by our own skilled and seasoned chefs.

      All the Best...

18. QUESTION:
    what needs to be in a wedding organizers?
    I want to get my sister a good wedding organizer and what sort of things should I look for in one?

    • ANSWER:
      Make sure it has a space for all of these things

      guest list
      budget
      to do lists
      a seating chart

      I made my own its not really hard and you can personalize it to fit her needs and wedding colors.

      My sister in law got this one for herself

      http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Organizer-Checklists-calendars-worksheets/dp/1558508287

19. QUESTION:
    where can i purchase a wedding planner organizer?

    • ANSWER:
      Barnes and Noble, Boarders, any bookstore, really. I know for a fact that Martha Stewart Weddings makes one and so does The Knot.com

20. QUESTION:
    The best Wedding Consultant/Planner/Organizer?
    What are differences between those 3 categories actually? Consultant/Planner/Organizer. We are thinking to hire one for our wedding but we don't know which one.

    Also, what are criteria do you usually see in a Wedding Consultant/Planner/Organizer? What makes them win the competition.

    (I need detail input please because i don't want to mess around with my wedding).
    Thanks all.

    • ANSWER:
      I'm not exactly sure what those categories mean, but wedding planning is usually divided into 2 parts- planning and day of coordination. I have a wedding planner and and we are doing both parts with them. For the planning, they helped us develop a budget and figure out what kind of wedding we want. They called around to churches and reception venues and set up meetings for me to see them. It's a big help for busy people who can't be on the phone or internet all day researching places/things. The planners basically help you plan out your big day and do most of the grunt work.

      The day of coordinators help on the day of the wedding. They make sure the vendors are paid, everyone is where they need to be and that the timeline is followed.

      Ask the wedding planners that you are thinking about hiring what their job entails, exactly. They don't expect that you'll just hire them on the spot. I'm sure they're very used to 'selling' their business to potential clients.

21. QUESTION:
    Anyone had any experience of the wedding organisers Thai the Knot?
    We are looking at using Thai the Knot to organise our wedding at Koh Samui, Thailand. Anyone used them to organise their wedding or been to a wedding organised by them.

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know about Thai the Knot, but my friend got married in Cambodia and used the agency, Khmer and Marry Me.

22. QUESTION:
    Wedding Events Organizer in Delhi?
    I want a good Event and wedding planners in delhi for my wedding and reception. Please Help!

    • ANSWER:
      Indian weddings are performed according to the proper traditional Indian wedding rituals. The Hindu families prefer the traditional rituals of the Hindu culture like the chanting of the mantras, worshipping fire, taking vows and the traditional Indian clothes of the bride and the groom. In short, the marriage ceremony of Indians are carried out in a sacred manner and the celebrations are extravagant where many noted men and celebrities can be seen

      The highlights of the Indian Weddings are many, but their specialty is their grandeur. The India NRI weddings are a royal affair that wins hearts of many. There is a great blend of the Indian and Western styles of celebrations. Politicians, businessmen, sports stars, famous actors and actresses, and other influential individuals witness these weddings. Millions of dollars and pounds are spent on the NRI weddings and hence, are undoubtedly the talk of the town.

      http://www.thunderwave-events.com/

      India is far-famed for its broadened culture and religion. This is the rationality behind the diverse Indian communities have different wedding styles, customs, traditions, rituals and rites. In this busy life style, planning and organizing the wedding ceremony has become difficult to manage, probably waste by managing it alone. The time, resources, finding potential and professional service providers for everything required in the process of wedding function have made the marriage ceremony a difficult task and sometimes unmanaged vaguely wedding event. Wedding Event Organizers are The One Stop Solution for the entire wedding management since planning to honeymoon trip, they make it an event of unforgettable. Your reliability is our professionalism!

      Keeping in mind the multi-religious and multi-culture society, they have devised the wedding event according the specific rituals and customs of the clients. However, their services start from the time of initial consultation, budget planning, deciding venues, guest accommodation arrangement, theme decor, beauticians & henna experts, local transportation, catering, floral and lighting décor, Mandap and stage, traditional attire for bride, groom and guests, photography and video, wedding cake, priest, special groups of artists of folk dancers, musicians, cultural performers, live music & DJs, fire eaters, snake charmers, grand firework, hire elephants and horses for wedding procession and all that regally offers to create a unique wedding experience. Wedding ceremonies that require decorative treatment at the time of Ganesh Pooja, Mata Ki Chowki, Misri (Engagement), Sagri, Ghari, Teeka, Sangeet, Mehndi, Sehrabandhi, Ghudchadi, Jaimala, Pheras, Vidai, Reception etc.

      As a one stop solution, they also take care minutely, the extended services required the moment couples meet each other – the honeymoon planning. There are many honeymoon destinations across India that are really magical and would make your beloved feel that she would be your wife over again and again especially when you are planning your honeymoon in a hill station of Darjeeling, Kodaikanal, Srinagar, Shimla, Nainital, Kullu and Manali, Mount Abu, Gangtok to name a few. During rainy season the fall Beaches are the best destination. The beach honeymoon destinations of India are Goa, Mumbai, Lakshadweep, Kerala, Kovalam, Puri and Pondicherry besides hundreds of beaches covering entire Indian peninsula to choose from. If you want to celebrate your honeymoon in an unusual manner then the Luxury Trains of India are the best option for you.

23. QUESTION:
    printable wedding organizer?

    • ANSWER:
      go to these two websites, they both have printable check lists! one is a Utah website but is very helpful i found! Do a search on yahoo and it will pop up alot of great print off organizers trust me i am planning my own and have looked alot! Good luck!

24. QUESTION:
    can i find a free wedding organizer?

    • ANSWER:
      weddingwire.com

25. QUESTION:
    What is the best online wedding planner?
    Our wedding is for June 28, 2010 and I was looking for a good online wedding planner/organizer that isn't complicated. I've looked at the ones in bookstores and they are just way too complicated for our wedding.

    • ANSWER:
      Try the knot. Their online checklist is very helpful.

26. QUESTION:
    I'm getting married!!! Info needed for a wedding planning organizer?
    I'm going to pick up a day planner/note book and use it for my planner. What are the sections that I should create?

    • ANSWER:
      Budget, guest list, attendants, venues, churches, photography, music, transportation, cakes, rings, dresses, tuxes, honeymoon, registry information, timeline, eventually seating chart.

      My paper planner (which never leaves my side, though I also use my iPhone for a great deal of it) has a section for every single detail of our wedding. Anytime I see anything in a magazine or online I print it out, hole punch it and put it in my bridal binder. I have special sleeves in the beginning of each section where I put my top picks (I'm a little OCD if you haven't noticed). I also have my WEDDING tab which is where I have all of my confirmed vendor information and random notes and junk that are pertinent for our day.

      They sell the organizers (like mine) that zip close so it can hold a great deal of stuff. Get one of these! There a little pricey but its worth it.

      Mine has a calculator, 3 hole punch, pens, business card slots and a bunch of other stuff. If you want to get really neurotic, you can get sheets of personal checks made so that you can make your payments right from your planner. Think its crazy? I know people who have done this!

      Yes, a Hobo Themed Wedding Is Offensive

      You know what would make a super-cute wedding theme: retro-poor people chic At least that's what Sarah Louise Hunt and her groom, Brian thought when they planned their special day. "The 'Depression-era hobo' theme of our wedding didn’t come to us right away. In fact, it was my obsession with the 1930s, the 'great recession,' our own limited budget and, finally, a suggestion from Brian’s grandma, Rose, that planted the tiny seed of the idea into our head," Sarah wrote on the Etsy blog. For $15,000, Sarah and Brian had what they think could've been the first ever hobo-themed nuptials....

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27. QUESTION:
    How do I become a wedding organiser/Planner?
    I've just decided what I want to do in life. I'm brilliant at organising and enjoy it a lot. I live in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.

    Any course in events organising I would be happy with, does anyone have any information? Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      My sister has never done a course in her life for wedding planning and she took on the responsibility of organizing my two sisters wedding parties, and whenever someone walked past the venue they had to ask for the contacts details (my sis), so i personally think taking a course is a wate of time and if you get experience its much more valuable. You could do the course throught distance learning though, and still get some experience.

28. QUESTION:
    How do I Start to plan my wedding???
    I am getting married and I have no Idea what to start with...
    what do i start planning first? Does Anyone know of a good Wedding planning Organizer where I can write down all tips, ideas,???
    Some one with any advice please help......

    • ANSWER:
      well the first thing that you need to get is the venue that you would like to married at, because those are the ones that get booked right away...next you need to start looking for the dress that you want because some places they take about 6 months to make. also look for a good photographer, then the cake, then take everything slowly and in order in that way everything will fall through.
      good luck

29. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have an idea about a wedding or event planner course/certificate in Dubai?
    If any one have an idea plz let me, i want to take a certificate of wedding organizer so that i can start my own business

    • ANSWER:
      you can find lots of great courses for event planning online where you can become certified and do it at home via your computer. all you would need to add would be the knowledge of your own area and the laws of muslim weddings since most wedding planning courses are designed for people who live in the western world.

      here is one you can try. http://www.weddingplanninginstitute.com/courses.html

30. QUESTION:
    hi i want to start business of wedding planner n them party organizer in India Delhi i don't money to invest.
    well i really don't have money to start this i need help

    • ANSWER:
      It's very difficult to get something for nothing, if not impossible, but you may already have resources available to you which you can use, whether contacts or otherwise.

      So first, figure out what you are going to offer and how. Get an idea of the prices offered by other people doing the same thing. Think about what you will do differently. Why should people use your help instead of others?

      Once you have this down, tell everyone you know, even some people you don't know. Go to wedding stores, photography places, flower places, and things of that sort, and introduce yourself to them and maybe leave a few flyers.

      Keep doing this until you get business and then do it some more!

      Good luck!

31. QUESTION:
    Is there any examples of a business plan for a wedding organiser?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes.The site below will be of help and will lead you into many other suggestions relating to your inquiries.

32. QUESTION:
    where is the best places to buy a wedding planner?
    I live in Youngstown Ohio i was just planning on doing this wedding without any kind of organized book or planner but i have changed my mined on this. Where can i get the best book or organizer , planner for wedded or do you think getting a wedding planner would be better. You know like paying someone to do everything for ya. I do not have money like that. It would be nice to win a cont-set to have our wedding payed for. If you know any contest like like me too.

    • ANSWER:
      www.theknot.com is the best site to plan your wedding. My wife is a wedding planner and she tells all of her brides to create an account immediately. www.monogram-weddings.com

      You can input and manage your guest lists, plus they have all kinds of checklists so you do not forget anything.

33. QUESTION:
    small wedding venue in Sri Lanka please?
    We want to get married in Sri Lanka, no guests, no big fuss, no big resort, just somewhere nice, different, simple, not too expensive. Dont want a package or a wedding organiser, we'll book flights independently and get ourselves there, we just want a private nice place away from most of the other tourists and not in a hugh concrete chain hotel - but preferably with ayurvedic treatments and mediation.. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      It sounds like a small spa is going to be your best bet. This site has several options.
      boutiquesrilanka.com/ayurvedi…

      You might also find this site very helpful. srilankanexpeditions.com/acti…
      The left side column lists many hotels and spas and there is also a list at the bottom of this page.

      This link includes places that specifically offer the treatments that you are looking for. Some of these will be bigger hotels, but there are probably several small ones that are just what you are looking for srilankanexpeditions.com/acti…

      I should also mention a warning that I found on another website. It is probably best to stay in the southern part of Sri Lanka because of the violence in the north. I would advise you to research that further and get advice from the government (both of your country as well as Sri Lanka) before you travel there.

      Traveling all the way to Sri Lanka for your wedding could be expensive. You're very wise to steer clear of wedding organizers and big chain hotels. If you're looking for other ways to save a little money on your wedding, check out http://www.savemoneyonawedding.com.

34. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where i can get a good wedding planners planning book?
    I am new to the business and am working on my first wedding i need a good organizer. Experienced wedding planners out there, can you recomend an organizer that has the tools i need?

    • ANSWER:
      I think that any bride's planner would work for you just fine. In the searching that I have done I haven't seen any specifically for wedding planners even though those may be available from the wedding planners association. I personally chose this planner but something else might work best for you.

      http://www.amazon.com/Emily-Posts-Wedding-Planner-4e/dp/0060745037/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-7788937-1559147?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187459471&sr=8-2

      wedding planners groups
      http://www.nawp.com/
      http://afwpi.com/
      http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com/
      http://www.aa-wp.com/?rext=2092

35. QUESTION:
    How much would it cost to hire a wedding planner/organiser?
    I know prices will vary - but I am in London ... Has anyone hired one?

    • ANSWER:

36. QUESTION:
    I want to plan a simple wedding?
    We are getting married March 28th, 2009. I already know we are having a church ceremony and short reception there for our church family. I want to also rent somewhere to have a bigger reception for all friends and family. I need a wedding checklist/organizer but all that I find are for fancy weddings. I'm a simple girl and we want a simple wedding. (I'm not going to wear a traditional wedding dress, probably something springy and light)

    Can anyone suggest any websites or resources?

    • ANSWER:
      www.theknot.com
      www.weddingcentral.com

      are my favorite sites.

      This is what I did to help my friend plan her spring wedding.
      A dear friend of mine and her husband pulled off a lovely garden wedding on 4/1/07. Yep that's right April Fools Day. This was also the anniversary of their first date. So they decided to plan a surprise garden wedding for their close family and a few friends. They had a VERY small budget, and a very short amount of time to pull it off. Her brother was going to be home from Iraq for a short period of time,and she wanted to get married while he was home. So they decided to plan the wedding around his leave time. They know Im VERY VERY VERY frugal with money, so I offered to help them plan their special day. Their budget was 00.00, and we had 4 weeks to plan.

      Venue: In the backyard of her rented house (Free)

      Reception: Went to a local party event place and rented everything she wanted for 0.00. (0.00). (A friend of mine used her employee discount).

      Photographer: Hired the church photographer for a small fee (0.00).

      Officiant: Their pastor married them (free).

      Food: A light brunch with grilled honey chicken, grilled salmon, asparagus, salad, croissant rolls, pasta salad, fruit salad, fruit punch, bottled water and cake for dessert. ( I used my membership at costco to get alot of this at cost.. she went with me though and she prepared the food). (0.00)

      Music: Irish/Celtic singers and bands played through out the ceremony and reception. (Free)

      Flowers and Decor: The flowers she got from the beautiful flower garden she kept. (Free)

      Attire: They both decided to get really frugal for this part. They went to Ross Dress 4 Less, and spent less then .00 for their outfits. She bought a lovely strapless blue dress for .00 and matching heels for .00. She already had the jewelry. He bought a pair of black slacks, belt, and matching blue shirt for .00. He had black shoes. I love that store. (.00)

      Hair, make up and nails: I am a licensed hairstylist, and I did this for free. (As my gift to them)

      Rings: Since I worked at J.C. Penney, I used my employee discount to get them a really nice wedding rings for 0.00. (0.00)

      Invitations: She is a creative sort of gal. She made some lovely invitations out of recycled paper, that were absolutely lovely. I'm not sure how much she spent on the materials, but they were breath taking. Im going to guesstimate she spent no more then say .00.
      (.00)

      Marriage License: .00 (I think).

      Honeymoon: 3 days at a B&B in NC. (5.00).

      With taxes, fees, and other small items we spent about 0.00.

      I hope this helps.

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37. QUESTION:
    Just got engaged!! Need a good wedding book/planner/organizer. Any suggestions??

    • ANSWER:
      I would recommend you take a trip to your local bookstore (i.e., Barnes & Noble, Borders) and compare the wedding planner/organizers they have available. Most large bookstores carry a large selection of planners to choose from. Once you've had the opportunity to compare, you can pick out books that best suit your needs. I choose to purchase a wedding planner that provided both suggestions on wedding planning and an accordian binder to hold all of my contracts and wedding related papers, but I can't recall the name since it was over 4 years ago.

38. QUESTION:
    What can I do now to plan for our wedding that's next December?
    How soon are you supposed to book your reception site? Would a wedding planner/organizer book help me plan for the wedding? Or is it unnecessary?

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Personally, I had a planner/organizer and I wrote maybe 10 words in it and that was it - so I think it's not worth it. I wound up writing notes on scraps of paper or on a legal pad that I kept in my oversize purse - lol. Honestly, I think they're a waste of money - do what works for you as far as organization.

      As for the reception site....don't wait too long. I would say book at least a year and a half in advance, but if the venue you are looking into is a very busy, popular place, you may want to start looking now and at least put a small deposit on the room to have them hold it for you.

      

39. QUESTION:
    I want to start my own Wedding Planners & Party organizers business? What all will i need for that?
    In the sense-> florists, caterers, DJ man, The ones who do all the chair/ table decorations & balloons, bakers... etc. Please list here a few people who will be involved. Thanks

    • ANSWER:

40. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organiser?
    i was looking for a free wedding organiser/ planning software on line but i am not that satisfied with what i found, can anyone help me with what to do with making one on my computer myself?

    • ANSWER:
      check www.theknot.com it helps you a lot. my friend is actually getting married in 2 months and she basically did her planning on the knot and if you want to make your own invitations check out www.mygatsby.com. i helped her make her invitations and they turned out beautiful and also a lot lot cheaper!

41. QUESTION:
    what do i have to do to become a wedding organiser?
    I would like to become weddings organiser abroad but i don't know how much they charged or how to start.

    • ANSWER:
      Look it up there are different schools that you can go to or take a course on line.

42. QUESTION:
    What is the generally accepted time when confetti/rose petals are thrown at a wedding?
    For example, it is thrown when leaving the church just after the service? Also, do the organisers of the wedding usually provide something such as confetti cones to all attendees or do people bring their own?

    • ANSWER:
      when leaving the church...outside

43. QUESTION:
    Recommended Wedding Organisers/ Planners Tuscany, Italy?
    Can anyone recommend a company or freelance wedding organiser in Siena or Tuscany generally. Does anyone know how much they charge and is it worth having one? Any advice you can give is appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      Wedding and special occasions in Tuscany you can try here:
      http://www.tuscanweb.com/specials/

44. QUESTION:
    i want to open my own business, of being an asian wedding organiser, i need a business name, Any ideas?
    thers one that i heard called Decor Asian which i think is pretty awsome, any ideas?
    sorry its Decor Asia

    • ANSWER:
      Interesting play on words, but Decor Asian sounds more like an interior design firm than a wedding organization business. And if your business is catering to people who are not native English speakers, they may not understand that the name is meant to sound like "decoration".

45. QUESTION:
    Did you find a online or book/binder style planner more helpful in planning your wedding?
    I am looking for wedding planners to help me be organized and there are so many to choose from. Did you find an online website with an organizer, or a book/binder planner more helpful? Which ones did you like/recommend? Are there any to stay away from.

    Thanks!!!

    • ANSWER:
      I used the planner on TheKnot.com. It was very helpful, especially since it posted 'alerts' as to what I should have accomplished, or should start thinking about, during that month or week. It had some things I didn't even think of!

      I also bought a wedding binder organizer, but I never used it! I just kept all of the vendor info and contracts in a folder.

46. QUESTION:
    Best wedding planning book?
    I am looking for a wedding organizer book. I would like one that is 3 ring bound so that I can organize it well. Any advice?

    • ANSWER:
      You honestly don't need to spend money on a book. I have been given three different planning books as engagement gifts from friends and besides flipping through them once, I don't use them. You don't need to spend money on something like that when so much stuff is free and then you can just put in it a binder with three-whole page protectors to store contracts/stuff from venues/vendors.

      I have accounts at theknot.com and Weddingbells.ca and I don't even use them! I have everything in an excel spread sheet because then I can customize it to the way I like. I used the lists and budgets from free online site (Martha Stewart Weddings has one too) and transfered what i needed to Excel, a I have a worksheet for each item with my overall budget being first (a page for favour costs, invitation budget, venue/catering, etc). Then I just printed it out to store in a folder.

      Just be sure your binder has pockets or you have a folder assigned for the wedding because you get a lot of stuff/contracts from vendors that you need to organize and can't necessarily punch holes in.

      Good Luck!

47. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organizers in Delhi?
    I am looking for some reputable and Top Wedding Organisers in New Delhi / NCR for my wedding event in December who must have some New and Innovative Ideas For the Wedding.

    • ANSWER:
      Thunderwave Events are Delhi’s Best Wedding Planner Consultants who can plan your Shaadi in such a way that it will turn in to a memorable royal wedding.

      http://www.thunderwave-events.com/

      They can arrange you everything from:

      Theme based Decoration
      Venues Hiring
      Catering
      Cakes
      Car Rentals even Limousines
      DJ and Lighting
      Tentage
      Wine
      Bar Tenders
      Floral Décor

      To

      Live Music & Entertainment
      Mehendi & Ladies Sangeet Party
      Photographer & Videographer
      Accommodation
      Honeymoon Suites

      Overall they are best in their business of organizing weddings and events.

      Good Luck...

48. QUESTION:
    Any ideas for a business name for a wedding theme artist /event organiser?
    I am looking to start up a business , as I am a wedding theme artist for wedding events. A catchy, creative and simple name or names would be ideal.

    • ANSWER:
      This is a great article about - How to Select a Company or Product Name - http://www.developer-resource.com/how-to-select-a-company-name.htm

      The article has some good advice on how to research names, and what to becareful of.

      Should get you started!
      Best of luck

49. QUESTION:
    how to become a planner/organizer?
    I've been thinking about looking into becoming a wedding planner/pageant organizer but I don't really know how to learn how? names of books, names of classes and programs, anything helpful is really welcome!

    • ANSWER:
      Check the site thoroughly. It’s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look.

      http://www.thunderwave-events.com/2010/02/want-to-be-weddingevent-planner.html

50. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organiser - Book?
    Anyone recommend any wedding organising / planning books on the market. There seems to be loads on Amazon, and eBay... can't seem to choose the best one..

    Looking for something so i can write down all my ideas, dates of dress fitting appts, as well as having advice, and a system of planning the wedding.

    Many thanks

    • ANSWER:
      i think it just depends on what type of wedding you want to have. they have books for weddings on a budget, weddings that you have to plan quickly, etc. Look for one that caters to what you expect from your wedding. Most of them will have pockets or ziplocks for your receipts etc. I made my own book (i hate spending money on things like that even though i know it's helpful). i just got a 3 ring binder and printed off pages from sites i found helpful. you can find templates of budgets and everything online. then i printed off dresses i liked, flowers, etc. and put them all in the book. then when i narrowed it down a little i'd tear the page out with the dress i decided not to get, eventually i was left with everything i really wanted. but that worked for me... everyone is different.