New and overwhelmed

Start with the guest list and location of the wedding and then look for a venue. After that, you can work on selecting vendors. Check out the checklist on this website for help. Good luck!

View Quoted Comment Thank you! I’m both excited and overwhelmed. Lol

Even though you are taking on the traditional bride role, you can (and should) still get her involved in making the big decisions! We started by getting an estimated head count and then I picked out a bunch of venues I liked, and FH helped me narrow it down. Touring venues can be a lot of fun.

If you don't feel comfortable with lots of makeup and a dress, no-one says you have to do those things. My friend wore a white jumpsuit for her wedding and looked amazing. But of course, if you WANT the chance to try those things out, just make sure you have supportive friends/family to help you make decisions and do trials for your hair/MU!

Hey there!
Have you set a date? Once you do, start out with a venue, once that is decided, things will start to flow and fall in to place.

My advice, take one thing at a time. Make a list of what you are planning and focus on one, Mark it off, then on to the next.
Rome, wasn't built in a dayI chose my venue after my fiancee and I decided on a budget.
Our catering was included in our package, so that was another thing off the list.
I then focused on a photographer, then got my dress, and so on.Just don't look at the big picture yet, or it may stress you
Congratulations! You will do fine!

View Quoted Comment Thank you. I actually have no family and all my friends are the wives of my fiancé co-workers. I’m with them ALL the time. Lol


They are definitely supportive of my wearing a wedding dress, and if it makes Kim’s day even better, I’m all for it.

View Quoted Comment Lol I’m already stressed. Yes we’ve set a date, March of next year, but it just seems like I don’t have enough time!

I told my friends that in planning my own wedding I found going simpler was better aha in hindsight I wish I reduced the things I had. So if you're overwhelmed, I'd 1) find a venue that does everything for you or 2) reduce the items you need such as cutting out favors and making decor simple or cutting that out too

View Quoted Comment There’s just so much I don’t know yet. And my fiancé is leaving this all to me.

View Quoted Comment Hire a wedding planner! They will help you with everything.
Happy planning!