Jessica & Blake Special day

1. Figure out what kind of wedding you want (outdoor, indoor, destination, backyard, elope, etc)

2. Figure out a budget with your FH

3. Pick a venue

4. Pick a date (may go hand in hand with venue depending on availability with dates)

5. Use the wedding wire check list

Additional notes and tips:
-Real flowers are expensive, so you can opt into some fake ones (I did that for my wedding)
-Make sure you know what expectations you have for your bridesmaids and you let them know before you ask them or you will be the one disappointed (because at the end of the day their main role is to stand by you by your side in their dress and that's it, if they are able to help you then that's just a bonus)
-Unless someone is going to pay then they don't have a say (be careful because if you have family that is paying they definitely want to have a say in your wedding planning process)
-Find a dress and tux asap because there may be a shortage in 2022 (Lulus and Azazis has a good online selection of online dresses for cheap)

Hi Jessica! Congrats on your engagement and welcome to WeddingWire! 💙

There's a Checklist in your WeddingWire Planning Tools that walks you through wedding planning from start to finish. The first things you should talk about are a potential timeline, location, and guest list size! Here are a few helpful guides to get you started:

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How to Plan a Wedding Step by Step

7 Things Couples Should Agree on Before Wedding Planning