What are the steps in planning a wedding?
♫ Friday, August 5th, 20111. Start with your wedding vision in mind
2. Think through your budget
3. Think through your guest lists
4. Now that you have a working wedding framework (your vision, budget, and how many guests), begin to book your venue.
5. Interview and book vendors that can only work one wedding at a time (eg. wedding planner, officiant, photographer, video-grapher, caterer, reception band or deejay). This way you will make sure that you get the vendor you want for your wedding day.
6. Begin to interview and book vendors that can book several events in the same day (eg. florist, cake artist, hairstylist, transportation).
7. Now begin to interview and book the following vendors: invitation designer, ceremony musicians, lighting, and make up artist.
8. Produce production time-line schedules for your wedding day.
9. Stay on top of dates for your bridal shower and other wedding related events.
10. Enjoy your wedding day.

