Guest list
When planning the guest list, remember that you do not need to invite your co-workers. If there is some one that you work with that you are very close to, that is one thing but inviting 100 people from the office is just a waste of your money on the invitations because only the ones that you are close to will come anyway. Same is the case with your relatives and other invitees.

Know your budget
The first step in planning a wedding is deciding how much money you are going to spend and make a budget. Plan your budget first. The rest you can fit into that budget. This is very important because in most marriages the estimate made goes out of budget and its at that point confusion and panic starts. When planning your wedding budget allow 25% more for extras that you haven't planned for. This will help you pan a perfect wedding. When shopping for your wedding dress, state your price range at the beginning.

Invitations in advance
Order the invitations four months in advance. Invitations should be mailed four to six weeks in advance. Take the invitations to the post office to be weighted for sufficient postage. This is a smart move because in most of the marriages, invitations are left aside as they are being sent one or two weeks before marriage, so it reaches the invitee either on the day of marriage or after it. Invitations should always be addressed by pen, preferably a black fountain pen.

Maintain understanding
Remember that it is his wedding, too. Some men do not want much to do with the planning but it is not always too. Take his advice too. If you and your fiancée have a disagreement, work it out without involving either set of parents. There should be no issues on any point in marriage between any of the party, since sometime small altercations leads to major chaos.

Honeymoon plan
Plan your honeymoon six months in advance. Make all arrangements and reservations well in advance. If your budget is small, share your joy and happiness with only family and your closest friends.

Selecting caterer
When selecting a caterer try to sample their food before hiring them. If it is a restaurant, go there to have dinner before you hire them. Caterer is most important part of wedding and if food is not up to the mark, guest can have problems and you have to listen the comments.

Wedding date
When choosing a wedding date, take your guests into consideration. Avoid family birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Also think about those that will be traveling. See that your date don't clash with any of the ceremonies, consult your fiancée and check the dates if its fine with them also. Planning a wedding takes a lot of time. If you don't have the time, hire a wedding consultant.

Selection of florist
When you are meeting with a florist for wedding flowers, know what your budget will be and the colours you have chosen. Go with your fiancée and decide jointly what is best and what is not, its your big day so make it memorable

Video and photo shooting
Make detailed photocopies of your wedding day schedule beginning that morning and continuing until your departure for your honeymoon. Give copies of the schedule to all parents as well as everyone in the wedding party. Take necessary steps for video and photography, chose the best person for all these things as this is another important factor in your future past memories.

Most Important
Eat something before your wedding. Even though you might not feel hungry, try to swallow just a few bites. You don't want to faint on your big day! As in most cases it happens that either the bride or groom feels weakness and remember you have to stand a lot on the stage to greet the guest and take their good wishes so for that you need stamina and glowing face.

So what are you waiting for, pick up your pen or pencil and a paper and start planning. If you need any suggestions or help please feel free to write back at counselor@asianmatches.com Enjoy!!!