Ask a Question - Where did you start? - BALLLACIOUS's Blue Wedding by Color Blog

Okay. We're engaged. Everyone knows. We picked a day and have a semi-solid budget. We've figured out the ceremony site, the photographer, the cake, the caterer (but not the food.) We're not absolutely positive on the colors. (We're thinking teal and silver-ish?)

Now what? I know I still have 16 months left to go, but what was everyone's first priority after the big stuff? I'd like to get started as soon as possible, seeing as how Cameron and I have to pay for pretty much everything else. What can we get started on that I'm not going to change my mind on later =P

I still have to go dress shopping and all that jazz, but how soon is too soon? Trust me, I would love love love to go dress shopping right this minute and find my dream dress, but I think the fiance would flip a little inside.

Give me some feedback, I would love to know your opinions!

First, congrats!

I recommend that you start gathering inspiration - decor ideas, figure out how formal/casual you want to go, ceremony ideas, lock down your color scheme, flowers, song choices, traditional vs. non-traditional, etc. etc. Think about what direction you want things to go, and what's most important to you with your wedding. (i.e. If people were to describe your wedding with 5 words, what would they say?)

This will help you when you go dress shopping, (so much fun) so your dress "goes" with the rest of the wedding. (i.e. You probably won't wear a formal ball gown on the beach. If you're going for a vintage vibe, you might choose a vintage-inspired dress.) And when you go dress shopping, have an idea of what you like, but keep an open mind and try on all sorts of cuts and styles to see what looks best ON YOU.

Hope this helps!

I second what Bananapants said! She is awesome.

yes awesome advice...inspiration is key..it helps u filter out whats really important to you both...once you have ur idea the rest will flow..happy planning!

I agree with the other girls, but I also think that you need to start thinking about how many people you are looking at having, because that will also affect the things that you might want to do, especially if you have a budget to stay within. I would also start looking at where you would like your reception, if you are having one, and what kind of atmosphere do you want your reception to have?

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Thanks everyone =)

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I like the second one the best =)

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