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What did you do 1st when planning?

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Michelle, on April 10, 2019 at 12:18 AM

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We got engaged in September and recently told our families. Now we are getting more involved and serious about planning the wedding. What was the 1st thing everyone tryed to figure out 1st when it came to plan? We are writing our possible guess list and trying to find out how many people to have come to the wedding and reception. But others are suggesting we start with other things such as location and colors. What is your opinion on what should be figured out 1st when it comes to planning?

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Devoted June 2019
Janae · on April 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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Budget, guest list, and looking for a venue for us.
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VIP April 2019
Nikita · on April 11, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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Budget. Decided on guest list cut offs (kids, whether extended or people we haven't seen in a while are invites). Finalized guest list. Venue and catering research. And get oeganized (weddin checklist)!
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Just Said Yes August 2020
Audree · on April 11, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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Booked our venue and set up a budget.
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Just Said Yes October 2020
Jae · on April 11, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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The very first thing I did was select my venue. I knew once I found the right place all the other decisions would be easier to make.
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Savvy October 2020
Paula · on April 11, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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I had my colors picked out before I even got engaged but the first decision I made after getting engaged was the photographer. I immediately searched dozens on instagram and found one I loved with reasonable prices, a professional attitude, and a lot of warmth! The photographs were the most important to me
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Savvy June 2021
Kirsten · on April 11, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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We started small, we decided if we wanted rice or confetti to be thrown at our wedding but those didn't seem like good choices to us so we decided on bubbles. REMEMBER this website sends out tips and hints, one of the tips was to not let the outside (family or friends) Influence your big day, this is something that you need to decide as a couple! Congratulations though!
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Savvy September 2020
Ashley · on April 11, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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Booked our ceremony and reception venue at Castle McCulloch!
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Savvy June 2019
Sabrina · on April 11, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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We did rough budget then dress. The dress I chose determined time of year, venue, girls dresses, etc...
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Beginner July 2020
Hannah · on April 11, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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We picked a date, set a budget, and booked the venue!
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Just Said Yes August 2020
Tisha · on April 11, 2019 at 10:24 PM
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Our first decision was the date. Then a rough estimate of the budget. We also picked our wedding party. Picking our colors just came along the way.
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Expert August 2020
· on April 12, 2019 at 12:14 AM
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Getting a feel for the cost of everything. Then working on a budget and trying to stick to it.
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Master October 2019
Laura · on April 12, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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We picked the date we wanted first, but budget was part of the same conversation
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Devoted October 2020
Kristin · on April 12, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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Budget and rough guest list should be first then you can start looking at venues
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Beginner September 2020
Heather · on April 12, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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Budget, venue, then guest list. My fiancé had the venue picked out before we got engaged 😂 their pricing is based on how many people so we did guest list after picking them. Then worked on all the other stuff.
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Michelle · on April 12, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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So how dose it work do you just put a holding deposit down untill you have all the details?
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Just Said Yes July 2021
Lashawn · on April 12, 2019 at 10:08 PM
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We got in engaged March 1st and told everyone immediately, went to go look at venues and set our date the following week.
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Beginner September 2020
Heather · on April 12, 2019 at 10:18 PM
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My venue we put a $200 deposit and had to tell them about how many guests we would have. They sent us an invoice and set up a payment schedule. Would differ by every venue
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Devoted August 2020
Keyona · on April 15, 2019 at 3:34 PM
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I agree with most comments the budget should be first, then a rough guest list estimate and then venue. We didn't discuss budget a lot initially but we have our guest list drafted and that kinda guided us in what venue type (location, included extra's) we were looking to have.
Choosing a date maybe a good thing to add as well so you go to the venue with a date range in mind.
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Devoted June 2019
F · on April 15, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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I just remember picking a date and venue. I would recommend budget first because that can help you better decide what date and venue works best for you.
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Madison · on April 15, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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Budget, approx guest list (back check that with the budget on estimated cost per person), venues (back check that too with your budget)... in that order!
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