Wedding Planning Tips

beth and chris talk about google docs and wedding planning

I have been engaged since December and am excited to start the wedding planning. I know that bedding is seasonal, but can I start registering for things now. We are having an engagement party in October. Should we have some stuff by then?

What should I call my wedding planning business? I thought of Thouroghbred Bridals since I live in Kentucky, but that dosen’t realy grab me.and I don’t want my name in it…So…Help!!!

I want to be a wedding/party planner, and I’m a junior in high school. I’m beginning to look at colleges since I only have one more year of school left. When I go to college, what should my major/minor be for wedding/party planning?

Ask all married couples and they would definitely agree that weddings—despite being joyous—are an exhausting event as well. Why? Because the entire wedding planning process that would involve searching for a venue, the wedding attire of the bride and groom, the reception, and others would eat up so much time.

But, despite the hectic schedule when planning a wedding, one of the major considerations of countless couples who are planning to tie the knot is the crystal jewelry for the event such as the wedding ring. Usually, most couples prefer a diamond wedding ring set because it is large enough to be worn by itself. For those who are much into rings, a diamond wedding set is perfect for you because it can serve as an engagement ring and the wedding ring all at the same.

Finding that prefect wedding ring

If you are one of those couples who are planning to buy a diamond wedding ring set for the wedding, it would be best if you find time to research on what is available. If you are looking for the fastest and easiest way to get information on this, you can browse in the Internet that would lead you to different sites.

There are so many pieces of information here but you can never be sure if these are reliable or not. If you want to make sure that you are getting reliable information on jewelry, visit jewelry stores yourself or ask from people who are knowledgeable on this. Here are some tips that can help you get by in searching for that dream diamond wedding ring set:

- Choose a diamond wedding ring set that suits your taste and of your fiancé as well. There are actually many settings of diamond wedding ring sets available in most jewelry stores today. If you prefer simple ones, you can opt for a diamond wedding ring set that has contemporary or modern look like those rings with one main diamond surrounded by smaller stones. But if you want a grander one, you might want to look for diamond wedding ring sets that have intricate designs or have traditional and antique look.

- Know what kind of metal you prefer and also determine its weight based on your budget. The most common setting of any diamond wedding ring set is gold—it can be white gold or yellow gold. Based on standards, fine gold jewelry should be mounted in either a 18-karat (K) which, consists of 18 parts pure gold with 6 parts other metals or a 14-karat (K) that has 14 parts pure gold combined with 10 parts of other metals. Other common option is platinum because it has remarkable appeal and could last longer.

- Consider the shape of the ring. As early as the wedding planning stage, make sure that you choose the popular diamond shape for wedding rings is round or brilliant because they tend to sparkle more than other shapes. Other popular cuts for diamond wedding rings include baguette, emerald shape, heart shape, oval shape, pear shape, princess cut, marquise, and trillion wedding rings.

There is little doubt that the internet has revolutionized the world we live in. The way we work, shop & socialize have all changed in recent years & now wedding planning is getting in on the act.

Traditionally your RSVP’s would come in the form of mailed back response cards which you would have included with your invitations. Your wedding planning then saw you sifting through the many responses deciphering handwriting & trying to calculate exactly who is coming & who isn’t. But nowadays you can approach your RSVP’s in a completely different way, thanks to the world of cyberspace!

Having your RSVP’s handled online is a fairly new development in wedding planning but one which couple’s are getting to grips very quickly. So much so that the use of such a service has surged in popularity as couples find better & more efficient ways to organize their weddings. Unlike the traditional method of posting reply cards, online RSVP’s in an inexpensive method of collecting your guest’s replies & many of these online services will offer extra functions also.

But how do you go about setting up one of these RSVP sites? It so easy to set one up & you can find various sites offering free basic services or for a fee sites which will offer a more complete wedding website package. Which ever option you choose you can have it set up & running in minutes.

So what features can you expect from an online RSVP service?
Please note that not all sites will offer all of these features, so check what they do offer before signing up.

1) Multiple Events – You can collect replies for other events which you may be holding as part of your wedding celebrations. These could include Bridal Shower, bachelor/bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner etc.

2) Print Capabilities – You can create your own lists of RSVP’s collected & customize them as you wish. These can then be handed out to people such as your wedding coordinator, caterer, wedding party members etc.

3) Downloadable Capabilities – You can create a spreadsheet of all your replies by downloading the information into a spreadsheet format or you can simply download it to any format you wish.

4) Live, Real-Time Data – You can be notified of RSVP’s as soon as your guests have submitted them. The beauty of the internet is the fast turnaround it offers & unlike the traditional method you won’t be waiting days on end for replies to drop the letterbox.

5) 24/7 Access to all Reports – You online RSVP service is available 24/7 so you can view it at any time of day or night. RSVP’s can be submitted at any time & you will be notified immediately, unlike the postal service which doesn’t run 24/7!

6) Share and Collect Additional Information – You can customize your site to collect other information from your guests such as dietary requirements, accommodation preferences, your gift registry & much more.

7) Meal Tracking – If you are offering a selection of dish choices for a sit down dinner, you can customize the site to collect your guests preferences as well. This is a great time saver as you can then submit these quickly to your caterer.

Auto Confirmation Email – After your guests have completed the acceptance or decline of your invitation & have entered their email address, they will receive a confirmation email confirming their response. This can be reassuring to many guests who will want to know that their RSVP has been delivered.

9) Secure Storage – All your personal & private information, along with your entire RSVP’s & guest information are stored in a secure account which can only be accessed by use of a username & password.

10) Password Protection – For further security you can send your guests a unique password which they will need to access the site & submit their reply.

11) Special Messages – You can customize the site to accept personal messages from your guests.

12) Accurate Totals – The site will always produce live totals for your guest head count & you can customize your reports to view those that have declined & those that have accepted separately.

2 Benefits of using an online wedding RSVP site:
1) It is cheaper than mailing cards.

2) Your replies will not be lost in the post or be subject to long delivery times.
There is a wide choice of sites available to choose from, some are free, others will offer various features for a fee. Whichever you choose make sure you pick a site which will give your all the features you need to aid your wedding planning & help your wedding day run as smoothly as possible.

Ok i am in seventh grade, I have a B avrage and i turn in all my work i have a question. What corses should i look in to taking when im in high school for wedding planning? I have always loved planning parties and i love the idea of weddings so i put them together and here i am now. I am defenently going to collage because what would my life be without it? But anyway i am already looking into it and i dont know what corses to take help me please!!