There was a proposal, a ring and a celebration!
Now comes the time to think about how the two of you will solemnize your union.
Every wedding differs in its form and content with different rituals, themes and ceremonies. But every wedding requires lot of planning and hard work. Details can be handled by anyone but there are three areas that require your complete attention and involvement.
1. Deciding what you want: You need to be clear on what kind of wedding the two of you desire.
The detailed planning and execution may be seen by a planner or your parents, but the content should be what you always wanted. Plan your wedding by discussing and deciding the theme, approximate budget, approximate number of guests, location, time of the year and any other thing you deem important. Make sure that the organizer understand this completely and clearly. But you may need to keep checking back at regular intervals during both planning and preparation.
2. Listing your guests: These are the people who will share your special day with you.
You need to plan your wedding guest list, way in advance, based on whether you are having an intimate wedding or a grand affair. Make sure to discuss this so that there are no omissions as well as overlaps or conflicts. Take a call on the people either of you would like to avoid; remember your wedding is about you and your partner and not about some relative, friend, acquaintance or colleague. There is no point in being accommodating, if it ends up spoiling moods on your D-day. Make sure to inform people as early as you can so that they can make arrangements for travel & stay. Share with them any plans you have to manage their travel or stay arrangements.
3. Preparing yourself: Preparing yourself involves more than just buying the clothes, jewelry and accessories. It is about getting ready for the commitment physically, mentally and emotionally.