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Help for Newbies: Any tips on where to start!!

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- CommentAuthorStephGray
Hi ladies... been engaged now for 2 years and im looking to start making some official plans... im due a baby in 5 weeks so looking for maybe 2014 later on...
But where on earth do i start!! also how do i go about finding out what sort of money im going to need to make my day all we want it to be... any tips id be very greatful xxx
- CommentAuthorSianyCaitlin
Hi Steph, welcome & congratulations!!

The first thing would be to set a realistic budget .. Your day doesn't have to cost thousands, you can get some great things cheaper than expected if you do some research!

Have you started any planning yet?

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Got together 06/07/2009
Got engaged 16/07/2012
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- CommentAuthorjoey86
Hello!

We started by working out how much money we could save within a certain amount of time and went from there in regards to budgeting for different aspects. Also work out what's important to you and how much you're prepared to spend. For example, the venue/food and photography was important for us so we budgeted more money for that, whereas other areas we're asking friends to help us out with making cakes/invites etc in order to keep the cost down.

Also think about what kind of ceremony you want (religious or civil) and find out what you need to do in terms of giving notice, finding a church etc etc. It's handy to do this in conjunction with finding a reception venue (don't do what we did, book the venue and then have 2 weeks of panicking when we were trying to get hold of the registry office to book the same day at a time that didn't leave us completely screwed in terms of timings!)

Hope that helps! I'm sure there will other lovely ladies on here that can give you more tips and tricks!
- CommentAuthorChanelP
I agree with Joey86 the best thing to do is start with a realistic budget - how much can you afford to save. Also your day doesn't have to cost thoasands the best thing to do is think of how big of a day you want close friends and family or a larger do? This will help to decide on a realistic budget. Also to help with your budget mid-week weddings will help to save money. I started my planning with deciding on a religious ceremony and a hotel reception ... just make sure both are free on the same date and look around (and haggle to get the best prices). Visit some venues to get some ideas of price. I found going dress shopping made it all seem really real and exciting.

XxX
- CommentAuthorChanelP
Oh and I am getting married in 2014 too feel free to add me as a friend if you want any advice :)

XxX

- CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
Hey Steph Welcome to UKbride Congratulations on becoming a mummy in 5 weeks and for your engagement Feel free to add me as a friend as I cannot add you as your page is restricted you need to unrestrict your page for us and Think where you want to get married come up with a possible few venues what type of ceremony do you want discuss with your H2B your theme/ colour of your wedding our you going to be adding craft into your wedding saving money making your own wedding stationary putting a extra special touch on your wedding day =D ♥ X

Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
- CommentAuthorTori
Try and work out a budget and go from there. If having a civil wedding look on your local authority for licensed venues x
- CommentAuthorBev
Congratulations on becoming a mummy and a bride, Steph! Welcome to UKbride.

I agree with the ladies above; deciding on a realistic budget should be on top of your 'to do list'. There are lots of very useful tips on the forum which will keep you on top of your organising!

Good luck and feel free to add me :)

xxx