Experts say your first task will be deciding on the foundation of information on which your wedding will be based.
Decide on your date.
While coordinating dates with family and friends can be tricky, the ultimate decision is your preference.
Select your date with seasons in mind, keeping in mind holiday dates that can affect prices and availability.
Next, determine your guest list. The number of guests you will invite will affect your budget in general as well as the location of your event.
Building a list that includes several categories will help, your "A" list of immediate family and closest friends, the "B" list of extended family and friends and the "C" list of co-workers and distant family.
Your budget will be based on many factors that include your location choice, time of day (brunch receptions are more cost effective than dinner selections), the size of your guest list, and your list of services that will range from photography, flowers, officiant, music and more.
Once your budget it set, you will want to make your selections to secure services that tend to book out early - your ceremony site, reception venue, photographer, caterer and DJ tend to be the first to be scheduled by most couples.
During this process, it is important to stay organized - so invest in a good planner or accordion file to keep records, and a special calendar to mark down important dates and deadlines.
Whether your wedding is an elaborate affair for 300 or an intimate family celebration, you are on your way to a celebration to remember!
MarryMeInColorado provided the information for this article and answered questions on Wedding Line 9, MarryMeInColorado.com
Holly Prohs with Estes Updos, www.estessupdos.com modeled the hair styles on the 9NEWS wedding segment.
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