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I need help getting started I am lost

BeardGonsalezBeardGonsalez member
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Hi there. I'm newly engaged and am starting with the basics for planning our wedding. I am planning it pretty much alone since I don't have any female relatives. I need help getting started.

I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on a location for  an outdoor/indoor wedding in the Seattle-ish area. (within 60 miles)

All tips are welcome, thank you very much, and happy holidays.
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  • SheenaNash1SheenaNash1
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    edited December 2011
    The way I started was just by google-ing wedding venues in the area. From there I got a feel for what kind of place I want (gardens, modern, church, etc.). There are sooo many to choose from in Washington, both outdoor and indoor. It would help to know a little bit more about your vision for the wedding and the time of year.

    We visited about 10 venues before deciding on a place in Arlington. But we did look at some in the Seattle area, the Lake Union Crew House was one of our favorites. The hold ceremonies on the dock and the reception inside and the view of the city is wonderful at night. That would have been my second choice behind the one we chose.

    Its kind of off beat but the Rose Garden at the Woodland Park Zoo is beautiful as well, but its a little pricey. So yeah, more infor about your budget and stuff will help people give you better answers. Good luck planning and congrats on your engagement!!
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  • yarmik89yarmik89
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    edited December 2011
    depending on how small of a wedding you're having, my friend got married in this really cute chapel in snohomish and i think they had their reception there as well. i can't remember what it was called right now though..sorry
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  • mmsdkotammsdkota member
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    edited December 2011

    Bride and Groom Magazine and a few others have great guides for local venues. Most of them will tell you where it is, if you can have outside catering, cost per head, etc. Book the venue 1st! Also make sure you use the check list on here. it is really helpfull but a bit overwhelming. I also bought a really good planner for $25 at Barnes and Nobles. That way instead of tagging 100 things in magazines then having to flip through them all you can keep everything you like out of the magazines in one place. the to do list is also a little less intense. And it is a great place to keep all your contacts, contracts and notes in one place.

    Good luck hope this helps :)

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  • gwrollinsgwrollins member
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    edited December 2011
    The first thing I did was go out and buy a bunch of wedding magazines, a binder and a big box.  I organized the binder by Attire, Ceremony, Reception, Vendors, Budget, Stationary, Rehearsal/Brunch.  Then I started pulling things out of the magazines that I liked and put them in the binder in the slots.  This should help you get a sense of what direction you want your wedding to take. 

    After that I researched venues that would fit my vision and chose from there.  I recommend choosing/booking the venue before anything else.  Things just start falling into place after that...and it all goes in the wedding box! :) 

    Good luck!  It's so much fun!
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  • acmedairyprincessacmedairyprincess member
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    edited December 2011
    I was overwhelmed at first too.  Like already suggested, get some wedding magazines and figure out an approximate $$ amount.  Booking your venue will help solve a lot of the issues, like the date and how many people it will hold.  Start a general guest list to get an idea.  And wedding fairs are going on now, which can give you some ideas and prices.  And on venue, the last 2 weddings I've gone to have been outside and had to be moved at the last minute to an indoor venue, and since Western Washington weather is so unpredictable, I'm choosing to get married inside.  Just something to consider unless you have your heart set on getting married outside. 
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  • drice1017drice1017 member
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    edited December 2011
    Mostly getting organized is the first thing, someone else mentioned getting a file folder, but thats what I did first. I would say pick an aprox. date, etsamating your guest list, and finding your venue are the top prioritys at first, because you can't do much else until those are done. I next found my photographer and started dress shopping (because thats the funnest part for me!) I suggest using the knot checklist (or one from a wedding planning book) to help you get your mind wrapped around the process. These community boards are fantastic for ideas and reccomendations.

    I am getting married at the Moon Mansion in north bend. It has a beautiful indoor and outdoor space for a ceremony, and a big tent for receptions. The owners are extremely helpful. If you want an outdoor ceremony it would be a good place because you would have an easy backup.

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  • smamersamerssmamersamers
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    edited December 2011
    The knot has tons of great tool sto get started!  I think the first thing you want to do - even before looking in to venues etc - is to use the guest list app in your planning tools and figure out just how many poeple you think you may want to invite.  This can help make your venue search a little less overwhelming.  yes, there are hundreds of great venues around the PNW, but by knowing how many people you will need to accomodate, you can narrow down your options.

    The second would be to set a budget.  These two items affect the every other wedding detail.
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