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Congratulations I'm sure you are very excited about the prospects of getting married and having a happy life with your beloved partner. Over the next year or so you will have to plan your big day and the more time and effort you put into it the smoother the whole event will run. This is the first in a series of articles which will take you step by step through the planning process.

At first the whole process may seem a little overwhelming but not to worry because help is at your finger tips. Possibly the most important factors in organising a successful day are time, planning, budget and your own expectations. The single biggest reason a wedding isn't successful can be found in the attitudes of the bride and those who influence her. Often things will not go according to plan but that doesn't have to spoil the day for either you or your guests.

1. Time

It is essential that you give your self enough time to plan and organise the wedding according to your expectations. What I mean by this is that if you want a simple ceremony with only a few guests then you will probably not require as much time as a full blown "fairy tale" wedding.

The timing of your wedding will be determined by

• · Time of year you want to get married
• · Availability of venues for the ceremony and party
• · Choosing your Wedding dress etc
• · Budget, you may need time to save for your wedding

2. Planning

Time spent on planning is never wasted and the more effort you put into your plan the more enjoyable and stress free the whole experience will be. Therefore dedicating yourself to planning is essential. The most important factors of planning are:-

• · Be realistic
• · Take your budget into consideration
• · Be flexible
• · Get as much information as required
• · Make decisions
• · Take action

3. Budget

For most brides the days of her father paying for the wedding are gone. While this leaves her and her partner with the headache of raising the finances it has the positive effect of giving the bride more say in planning her wedding. With the average UK wedding costing somewhere between £10,000 and £20,000 there is a lot to think about. Naturally if you are lucky enough to have family who are willing to help with the cost it gives you more options. The key factors with budgeting are:-

• · Who is going to pay for what?
• · How much do you have saved?
• · How much are you prepared to borrow?
• · How much can you borrow?
• · How many guests?
• · How much do you pay for your wedding dress and accessories?
• · What venue are you going to use?
• · Which menu are you going to choose?
• · How much are your going to spend on photography?

The list is endless but there is enough here to get you thinking.

NB In twenty years time the photographs/video will be all you have to remind you so make sure you get you day professionally recorded.

4. Your Expectations

There is only one thing that can ruin your wedding planning and wedding day; your own attitude.

If you have higher expectations than are possible with your budget you are going to be overwhelmed from the start.

When things do not go according to plan you attitude and flexibility will determine how much it effects you enjoyment. Remember essentially this is about you and your partner making a commitment to share your lives with one another; it's about love. Keep that in mind and do not let any other mishap spoil the beauty of showing your love for one another. With the right attitude the whole event could go pear shaped and you can still feel head over heels in love at midnight.