I recently got engaged to a great girl. But man who knew planning a wedding would be so painful, we aren’t getting married until next August but places and people (DJs, photographers, etc) are already booked. Plus there is the issue of venues not returning phone calls making us have to chase them down. We are doing this wedding on a budget so we won’t be spending money on a wedding planner which just means more work for us.

Here is a list of what I think is the most important to get done first:

1) Venue for both the reception and the ceremony - we are probably going to be doing both in the same place
1b) caterer - this only applies if your venue isn’t doing your food and don’t forget your dishes

2) book your officiant or priest (that would happen when you book the church)

3) DJ - you might think thats high on the list but if the DJ is bad or you can’t get one, that could ruin the night

4) Photographer - this really should be a tie with the DJ because this could make or break your post wedding enjoyment of the event, you will have the memories but when you are old will you be able to remember those without the photos lol

5) transportation - whether it be a limo, exotic car or horse and carriage book early

I think thats the major stuff I have probably forgotten a lot but thats just the way it goes.

Remember to have fun no matter what happens and bring on the Bachelor Party!!!

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