Planning your wedding? Brides and grooms who are planning their upcoming wedding tend to have questions. Sometimes all the questions you need answered come to you at the beginning of this process. However, many times the further along you are in the process of planning your wedding you realize you have more and more questions. That is okay, here are some answers to common questions.

When should the guest list be completed by? The guest list should be done immediately. One of the reasons the guest list is so important is because you really need to know the number of potential guests before making other big decisions. For instance to choose the correct venues for your ceremony and reception you need a maximum head count. It is also important that if you are either having an engagement party or sending out engagement announcements to only invite or send announcements to those who will be invited to the wedding.

When should we reserve the reception and ceremony locations? Again, this is something that should be done right away. The ceremony and reception site can help determine the type or wedding or the feel of the wedding. Because of this it is important to do this rather early in the planning process so you can build your dream wedding around the locations that it is being held.

Should I consider a themed wedding? Of course that answer is entirely up to you. But here are a few things to keep in mind. Themed weddings are becoming more popular in modern weddings; they are seen as a way to make your wedding more unique. Themes can be elaborate, touching every aspect of the wedding, or they can be played down a bit. Having a theme can be as simple as choosing something to emphasize, for instance a beach theme, and using items to match that theme in decorations, favors or the wedding stationery.

When should the wedding cake be ordered? The wedding cake should be ordered at least two to four months before your big day. If you have more time than that there is nothing stopping you from participating in cake taste tests now. You will also want to check out portfolios of different bakeries so you ensure you are hiring a great cake designer.

When should we order the stationery? It is a good idea to order the wedding invitations and other stationery four to six months ahead of time. However, you might want to look into this a bit earlier if you are planning on ordering handmade invitations or specially designed invitations.

When does the florist need to be booked? The florist is another vendor which should be chosen and hired as soon as possible. I recommend at least 6 months prior to the wedding. This is especially true if you are getting married in wedding season as there will be many wedding parties that need the services of the florists, as well as any other services they may provide.

When should I purchase wedding favors? At least four months prior to the wedding. Make sure you do not order them before you are sure of your wedding theme (if you are having one) or the wedding colors. The favors are one of the areas in which you will have a wonderful opportunity to showcase your theme or colors.

Pamela Kazmierczak is an expert in the wedding industry. She enjoys writing articles to help brides plan their perfect wedding. Check out her website Wedding Ideas today for more ideas and planning help. Or get answers to your specific Wedding Questions today!

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