First Things First

Select your wedding date first. This will allow you to look into venues and vendors, to see if they are available on your chosen date.
Discuss expectations, financial support, and budget with parents along with anyone else who will be contributing to event.
Establish your guest list so you have an estimation of how many people your venue will need to accommodate.
*Gather names and addresses and create your Excel spreadsheet. (Need a template? Download one from the “Printable Resources” tab in The Hive).
Determine style of wedding (i.e.: formal or informal)