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Oh goodness...help...

alosbournalosbourn
in Louisiana-New Orleans
I'm still a student at University, but we're not getting married until after I graduate in 16 months...but I'm still feeling so overwhelmed with all the planning and the budget expenses...  How am I supposed to do all of this? Should I make a checklist or something?  Is there a book that can help do it virtually for me...  I'm on a budget, but I really want my dream wedding...what do I do?

Sincerely,
New to this in NOLA
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Re: Oh goodness...help...

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    The knot.com has an excellent guest list, checklist list, budget resource available for free. Check it out, it's what I've used all along
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  • MeepWeddingMeepWedding
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    edited December 2011
    I was overwhelmed at first too and will be starting grad school soon. You will be okay, just make sure your FH and sisters (if you have any) can be very supportive. And your mom too, if you think she won't try to take over things.

    Good luck!!
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  • Queen JaneQueen Jane member
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    edited December 2011
    First, I would sit down with FI and decide on a number of people you would like to have, and figure out if it is realistic. Then I would begin just searching the web for things you like and don't like. We booked our venue a year out, and depending what month you pick, it's good to do that. Everything else you need to do will become apparent after that.

    Search google images for ideas too. You've got plenty of time, so don't stress!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    The book that I found the most helpful by far was The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day by Mindy Weiss.  It is not one of those frilly keepsake books - this is a true reference book and it really covers EVERYTHING.  

    I received the beautiful book Vera Wang on Weddings as a gift from a friend.  It is a lovely book and is a great for inspirational photographs. 

    I bought a few others and received a few others as gifts, but the two books above are the ones I keep going back to. 

    Good luck!
     
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  • VivD33VivD33
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    edited December 2011
    Just take your time and do everything in steps. Big things first. Pick a date number one. Then book things that are time sensitive, like the venue and photographer. Pick the smaller things as time goes by.
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  • sammyjamessammyjames
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    edited December 2011

    I'm backing up VivD on this one.  I'm a grad student over at Tulane, and in the beginning, it was really rough balancing school and planning a wedding, esp. with financial worries.  But once you figure out the basics, like the date you want, go ahead and book the things you wouldn't want to compromise on (for me, that was the venue and the photographer).  Once that's done, just take it slow.  The checklist on the knot is pretty great, but since NO is popular for destinations, don't hesitate to book things EARLY to make sure you don't miss out on the vendors you really want.

    Besides that, best advice is to enjoy the process...  I always hurry through things, so I'm trying to take my time with the wedding things that are left and enjoy being engaged.  16 months will FLY by!

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