Where you begin depends on how much lead time you have, the scope of your shared vision and the size of your budget. There are many things to be considered but a time line and budget are your first priorities and Greeley Wedding Guild has the tools to help. Have you picked a date? ... a location for the ceremony? Will there be a reception? GWG provides a step-by-step guide from 12 months out to guarantee adequate attention to every detail in sequence.
BUDGET PROCESS
This process documents whom, what and when. A good budget sets dollar limits, identifies who will pay for that item and when it will be accomplished. A wedding celebration should be a joyous occasion not one that creates financial hardship! GWG will listen to the vision of the bride and groom. Then itemize what will be required to facilitate such an event. If the expectation is beyond the available dollars, discussions will follow to provide more affordable options with priorities identified so the "must haves" are not negotiable. GWG will happily provide a consulting discount to a family that seeks assistance when their second child is in need of assistance with her wedding plans.
TIME LINE PROCESS
Wedding time lines have many constraints. GWG must gather information such as...
Is the selected church available? Does the church require preparatory classes? Will it be a mixed faith ceremony? Will there be a reception? A dance? A dinner? Is the venue available on the same date as the church? Are there other family events (graduations, pregnancies, etc.) to schedule around? GWG provides a template with all the questions to be considered so unfortunate surprises can be avoided.
YOUR WEDDING WEB SITE
Family
and friends are excited for you and are looking forward to your big
day. Some will be eager to share in the process and many will enjoy
following the progress of your preparations. Many will wonder how they
can help. Having a Web Site with interactive capabilities will assure
a comfortable vehicle of communication.
This is also a perfect way to provide helpful directions to both the ceremony and reception, even to showers and the bachelor party.
GWG recommends using www.idofoundation.org to set up your personal site and, when possible, encourages use of their registry option. GWG appreciates their social conscious approach to helping charities while helping to make your special day outstanding.
REGISTER FOR HOW-TO CLASS
Jean invites you to enroll in her Budgeting and Planning for the Perfect Wedding class at Aims Community College. Refer to the Aims Course brochure or call GWG for specifics at 970.330.3439.
Contact the GWG today to learn more about
budgets, time lines, setting up Web Pages, registering for the How-to
class, and to discuss your other needs.