I don't have any clue where to start with planning my wedding?

Congratulations! And may I say, it's really refreshing to see two people getting married that have their priorities in order instead of rushing into something just for the party. You two obviously have your heads on straight. Way to go! :)

Definitely, start with two main points: budget, and guest list. And if you two know a LOT of people (I'm talking over 150 here), and it doesn't look like your budget can accommodate all of them, try slimming it down by highlighting or putting stars by those MOST important to you. I know it's hard to create a hierarchy of friends (how do you put a measure on all the wonderful memories you share with people?), but it's a necessary part of the planning. Sometimes a "one year rule" is put into effect, where anybody you haven't spoken with in over a year is considered cuttable.

Then, decide on a few dates. I say to pick more than one because, depending on where you live, there may not be many venues within your budget available on your date. You'll want that flexibility in the event a room you absolutely love is already booked on that date. That's what happened with me and my fiance. We wanted a date of June 27th, but the room at the site we really wanted was booked that day, so we just asked about two weeks after that, and it was free.

After you've done all that, go ahead and book your ceremony and reception sites. Those are the biggies. After that, depending on what month you get married, I'd suggest waiting until after you graduate to do any planning. Focus on finishing school, and then go ahead and throw yourself into the wedding because, as I'm sure you've already heard, it will take up a lot of your time and focus. Being in school and getting married should both be enjoyable periods of your life. Let yourself enjoy each one separately instead of piling them on top of each other to the point where you can't appreciate the moment.

And as always, have fun! I hope we'll be hearing from you in the future for tips and such. Good luck!

If the place you want to have your wedding is usually booked early, you should go ahead and book it so you don't miss out on that. That would require you compiling a preliminary guest list so you have an idea of how many people you'll be inviting. Once that's done, get a notebook so you can collect samples of things you like for your wedding. Focus on school and if you happen to come across an idea you like, stick it in the folder. But don't worry about planning and don't worry about the stuff in the folder until after graduation. After graduation, buckle down and focus on planning the wedding. Review the items in your folder and start putting things together. Contact vendors, search for a gown, etc.

You can have as many bridesmaids and groomsmen as you want to have. Some people have 20 others have none. It's up to you. Whether it's a big or small wedding is based on what you can afford. Try planning with your family's help. If you don't seem to be able to handle it, then call in a wedding planner. Wedding planners charge different amounts. You'd have to contact one in your area to get an estimate.

Happy planning! And Congratulations!

First, determine what type of wedding you want to have. Informal and casual, formal, or semi-formal (most are semi-formal)? Get an idea for what your budget and your guest list are. Then, choose a date and book a reception site and church. Keep in mind that this might change your date if the two aren't available on the same one. Next, start looking for your dress. Keep your eye open for styles and colors you like for the bridesmaids dresses. Also start looking for photographers, DJs, videographers. Once you've booked those vendors and ordered the dresses, then start looking for florists, bakers, and transportation. I suggest doing these after the photographer, DJ, and videographer because frankly those three are harder, and so its easier to get them out of the way first. You do not need to know exactly what flowers or cake you want when you start looking for your florist and baker. They will have ideas that you can use. Once all of your vendors are set, then start on the little things like favors, centerpieces, decorations, accessories, etc. Purchase your invitations so that you can send them out 8 weeks before your wedding. This might end up overlapping with some of your other tasks. The last things you should do are choose your ceremony readings, select your music, and print your programs.

Your first concern is the budget. And remember it does not to have to be expensive to to elegant. Then find a place that you like and is not to so far away people won't come and share this special occasion with you. Also think about is the ceremony going to be held at one place and the reception at another. You can buy decorations and even get your invitations printed in the same place if you look around. Pick your theme soon and pick up things, a little bit at a time. While a catering service is nice, but ordering food from the local grocery store, already prepared will save you money. Talk to your girlfriends and family members , I bet they would be happy to help anyway you need.

Congratulations! I love weddings and helping in the planning. You can start by putting all of your ideas in a scrap book. When you run across pictures of dresses, flower arrangements, colors of fabric, etc. Put them in a book so that when you get a planner they can see what you like and it wont be hard to explain. Write down who you want to be in your wedding party, locations you would like to have wedding and reception. Along with your wedding planner you will need really good friends and family members to help you out.

look i have too agree with Pamela K, you need to pick her answer as best answer if you don't your nuts!that's a great idea and i'll be using that for my wedding. i would also say, first thing is budget,guest list, reception venue, church/garden, and then dresses etc. and then rest will follow. remember don't get stressed out weddings are once in a life time so do what makes you happy.

the first two important things are a guest count (make up a mock guest list) so that you know about how big of a wedding you're looking at and then finding a location. (guest count first because some locationns may be too small)

good luck and congrats!

first start by setting your budget! try using theknot.com they have a great budget calculator to help