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Preparing for 00004000 a wedding is always a time of great joy and also great stress. This article includes some tips that would apply to preparing for a marriage anywhere in the world, but is specifically about getting married in Spain, as the Spanish culture, bureaucracy and weather make certain preparations different than elsewhere.

If you plan on having the full legal marriage ceremony in Spain, then be aware that different regions of Spain have different legal requirements and for some being a Spanish resident is necessary. It’s not Las Vegas and a quick legal ceremony is therefore not an option, so ensure that the actual legal ceremony and the church or wedding venue fit with your desires and your faith.

Again, for a full legal wedding, the bureaucracy can be substantial and it normally takes a few months to obtain all the necessary documents you need from different authorities. This is an area where a wedding organiser can help, particularly if you don’t speak Spanish.

Before you make a firm decision on where and when to marry, it’s therefore best to research different options and the first decision is perhaps to marry in Spain, or to have the legal ceremony in your native country and have the non-legal wedding ceremony in Spain.

If you have the opportunity to visit both the wedding venue and the accommodation in advance (preferably without announcing your intentions first, so you get a more objective view), then this is certainly a good idea. If not, then see what other people recommend and find as much information out as possible through the internet or other sources.

The most important thing is that you agree with each other. If you and your partner have different faiths, then it’s possible to create a ceremony that is respectful of both your faiths, be they religious, spiritual, humanist, alternative or if one or both of you are of no faith.

Particularly if a large group are staying in the same hotel, it’s worth trying to negotiate a discounted rate if someone mentions that they’re part of your group, or perhaps some other offer for your party.

Many people can be involved in creating a marriage ceremony – florists, caterers, entertainers, etc. If you can afford it, then hiring a Spanish speaking wedding organiser can make this go more smoothly and only you to enjoy yourselves more and fret less about the details. Whether you decide to co-ordinate everything yourself, or pay someone else to co-ordinate things, it’s best to get everything in writing from suppliers – how much will be supplied, when, etc., as this reduces the likelihood that things will go wrong at the last minute, and also adds clarity to the process.

If you feel that you need to make a lot of final plans before you can be absolutely sure of the venue, you can always send out save the date invites, with a full invite sent later, as this allows guests more time to arrange leave from work, find good flights and organise a hotel and car hire, etc.

In this day and age, it’s quite common to create a wedding website where you publish the most important details of your big day. Make sure you add photos to the website after the honeymoon, for those who couldn’t be there.

For winter weddings that you’re holding outside, make sure you have a contingency plan if it rains. Equally important for summer weddings, you need to take into consideration that Spain can get very hot – particularly during the day in August. If you’re having a summer wedding, then I would recommend starting the wedding proceedings in the late afternoon or evening, when it’s cooler, making sure that there’s plenty of water for everyone and if possible a source of shade.

Alcohol also quickly dehydrates people and while it is accepted as a normal part of most marriage ceremonies, it may be best not to offer too much alcohol too early in the proceedings, but wait until the evening party, so your guests don’t dehydrate during the hottest part of the day.

When choosing the bride and groom’s outfits, you’d be wise to choose one that will keep you cool enough in the summer, or warm enough in the winter.

If a guest offers to sing or play an instrument at your wedding, then it might be worth making sure that they can play or sing well before you say ‘yes’ – this is your special day, so be willing to say ‘no’ to any suggestions that you’re not comfortable with or that don’t fit your desires. If, however, you ask guests to sing or give a speech, check that they’re confident enough to talk or sing in front of the assembly.

While it’s traditional for the bride to be a little late, it’s best not to be too late. For the wedding itself, ideally arrive a day or two before and allow time for delays. This also helps both the bride and groom to be more relaxed.

Your marriage ceremony, whether in Spain or anywhere in the world, will be a day of great joy. It’s also only natural to be nervous, so while much of this article encourages consideration of your guests, remember that this day is for the two of you. Be willing to ask for what you want and what you need and may your day be blessed with happiness and love.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organiser?
    i was looking for a free wedding organiser/ planning software on line but i am not that satisfied with what i found, can anyone help me with what to do with making one on my computer myself?

    • ANSWER:
      check www.theknot.com it helps you a lot. my friend is actually getting married in 2 months and she basically did her planning on the knot and if you want to make your own invitations check out www.mygatsby.com. i helped her make her invitations and they turned out beautiful and also a lot lot cheaper!

  2. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where to find a free wedding organiser/binder?
    Hey, hope someone can help, i’ve asked a similar question already but nothing they’ve suggested is what im after. Im actually looking for a organiser that is specifically designed for planning a wedding. I hope someone can help. Thanks for your time.

    • ANSWER:
      Um, in the trash? Thats where free things usually are.

      If you want something nice, you will have to pay for it.

  3. QUESTION:
    what income would a wedding organiser get?
    basically i have to do an event budget and i have choosen a wedding organiser. how would i earn income apart from the money given by the married-to-be-couple. the total of my expenditure so far is £11,527 which includes the venue,transportation,decorations,catering,the cake,photography and entertainment. what income would i get and how? any help?

    • ANSWER:
      Princess, you could either choose an hourly rate that you woule be prepared to work for and then multiply that by the total number of hours you have worked out the project requires of your time. Add 10% to this total for contingencies and use the resultant figure for your fees.

      Or, phone up a few event organisers and pitch what you are being asked to do to them and get them to quote on the project.

      Either way do some research to validate your costs.

  4. QUESTION:
    How do I become a wedding organiser/Planner?
    I’ve just decided what I want to do in life. I’m brilliant at organising and enjoy it a lot. I live in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.

    Any course in events organising I would be happy with, does anyone have any information? Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      My sister has never done a course in her life for wedding planning and she took on the responsibility of organizing my two sisters wedding parties, and whenever someone walked past the venue they had to ask for the contacts details (my sis), so i personally think taking a course is a wate of time and if you get experience its much more valuable. You could do the course throught distance learning though, and still get some experience.

  5. QUESTION:
    Is there any examples of a business plan for a wedding organiser?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes.The site below will be of help and will lead you into many other suggestions relating to your inquiries.

  6. QUESTION:
    How much would it cost to hire a wedding planner/organiser?
    I know prices will vary – but I am in London … Has anyone hired one?

    • ANSWER:

  7. QUESTION:
    what do i have to do to become a wedding organiser?
    I would like to become weddings organiser abroad but i don’t know how much they charged or how to start.

    • ANSWER:
      Look it up there are different schools that you can go to or take a course on line.

  8. QUESTION:
    i want to open my own business, of being an asian wedding organiser, i need a business name, Any ideas?
    thers one that i heard called Decor Asian which i think is pretty awsome, any ideas?
    sorry its Decor Asia

    • ANSWER:
      Interesting play on words, but Decor Asian sounds more like an interior design firm than a wedding organization business. And if your business is catering to people who are not native English speakers, they may not understand that the name is meant to sound like “decoration”.

  9. QUESTION:
    Any ideas for a business name for a wedding theme artist /event organiser?
    I am looking to start up a business , as I am a wedding theme artist for wedding events. A catchy, creative and simple name or names would be ideal.

    • ANSWER:
      This is a great article about – How to Select a Company or Product Name – http://www.developer-resource.com/how-to-select-a-company-name.htm

      The article has some good advice on how to research names, and what to becareful of.

      Should get you started!
      Best of luck

  10. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organiser – Book?
    Anyone recommend any wedding organising / planning books on the market. There seems to be loads on Amazon, and eBay… can’t seem to choose the best one..

    Looking for something so i can write down all my ideas, dates of dress fitting appts, as well as having advice, and a system of planning the wedding.

    Many thanks

    • ANSWER:
      i think it just depends on what type of wedding you want to have. they have books for weddings on a budget, weddings that you have to plan quickly, etc. Look for one that caters to what you expect from your wedding. Most of them will have pockets or ziplocks for your receipts etc. I made my own book (i hate spending money on things like that even though i know it’s helpful). i just got a 3 ring binder and printed off pages from sites i found helpful. you can find templates of budgets and everything online. then i printed off dresses i liked, flowers, etc. and put them all in the book. then when i narrowed it down a little i’d tear the page out with the dress i decided not to get, eventually i was left with everything i really wanted. but that worked for me… everyone is different.

  11. QUESTION:
    What site can I sign up on to get a free wedding organizer?
    I know JC Penny’s does it but for some reason it won’t let me log in to
    my registry. I was wondering if anyone knew of any other websites you
    can register with and they send you a free wedding organizer? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      i used the pash one too – it’s really good

  12. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organiser – Book / Journal?
    Anyone recommend any wedding organising / planning books on the market. There seems to be loads on Amazon, and eBay… can’t seem to choose the best one..

    Looking for something so i can write down all my ideas, dates of dress fitting appts, as well as having advice, and a system of planning the wedding.

    Many thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I went online to get all my stuff because they worksheets you can customize… try it out!

  13. QUESTION:
    help i need a wedding organiser in warwickshire area can any one help me with contacts thanks I’m stressed
    Leamington Area if possible

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  14. QUESTION:
    Help – wedding planner/organiser book for a present?
    My sister is getting married next year and it’s her 21st this year, so I thought a great present would be a wedding planner/organiser book. I want one which is from the UK – A lot refer to prices in dollars etc which isn’t a lot of good really. I want one which is nice to look at, but that she can put business cards, clips of dress ideas and jot stuff down in too – any ideas? I’m willing to pay up until about £25 – please only comment if you know of books not just to boost your answer rating.

    Thank you! :)

    • ANSWER:
      Walmart
      Martha Stuart for about .00

  15. QUESTION:
    Regarding Best wedding organizer in Chennai/India?
    I am planning for my sisters marriage in the first quarter of 2009. I am looking for the ‘BEST’ wedding organizers in Chennai who can handle all sorts of arrangements with at-most professionalism.

    • ANSWER:
      The following link contains the answer for all your marriage needs

      http://marriageservice.ellamey.com

      revert me back if it is useful

      Regards
      sk

  16. QUESTION:
    small wedding venue in Sri Lanka please?
    We want to get married in Sri Lanka, no guests, no big fuss, no big resort, just somewhere nice, different, simple, not too expensive. Dont want a package or a wedding organiser, we’ll book flights independently and get ourselves there, we just want a private nice place away from most of the other tourists and not in a hugh concrete chain hotel – but preferably with ayurvedic treatments and mediation.. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      It sounds like a small spa is going to be your best bet. This site has several options.
      boutiquesrilanka.com/ayurvedi…

      You might also find this site very helpful. srilankanexpeditions.com/acti…
      The left side column lists many hotels and spas and there is also a list at the bottom of this page.

      This link includes places that specifically offer the treatments that you are looking for. Some of these will be bigger hotels, but there are probably several small ones that are just what you are looking for srilankanexpeditions.com/acti…

      I should also mention a warning that I found on another website. It is probably best to stay in the southern part of Sri Lanka because of the violence in the north. I would advise you to research that further and get advice from the government (both of your country as well as Sri Lanka) before you travel there.

      Traveling all the way to Sri Lanka for your wedding could be expensive. You’re very wise to steer clear of wedding organizers and big chain hotels. If you’re looking for other ways to save a little money on your wedding, check out http://www.savemoneyonawedding.com.

  17. QUESTION:
    is being a wedding organiser hard?

    • ANSWER:
      Its very hard and also its stressful! the couples happiness depends on the wedding organiser

  18. QUESTION:
    What do I need for a DIY wedding binder?
    I want to save money by making a wedding organizer myself. Besides dividers, paper, and extra pockets, what should go in it?

    • ANSWER:
      pictures of what you envision
      downloaded and printed free wedding planing lists

  19. QUESTION:
    what needs to be in a wedding organizers?
    I want to get my sister a good wedding organizer and what sort of things should I look for in one?

    • ANSWER:
      Make sure it has a space for all of these things

      guest list
      budget
      to do lists
      a seating chart

      I made my own its not really hard and you can personalize it to fit her needs and wedding colors.

      My sister in law got this one for herself

      http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Organizer-Checklists-calendars-worksheets/dp/1558508287

  20. QUESTION:
    has anyone bought from Michael’s the wedding file organizer?
    I believe is white and black.
    did you actual used it, did you liked it or not tell me anything about it.
    what does it have, did it help you with your wedding planning? etc
    thank you for the help.

    • ANSWER:
      go to http://www.pashweddings.com/library/free-wedding-planner.php

      they have a free downloadable wedding planner

      And michaels has good things but why pay if you can get it for free?

  21. QUESTION:
    What GCSE choices do I need to do to become an Events Organiser?
    Hey,
    Im in year 9 and doing choices for my GCSE’s. I want to become an Events Organiser (Party planner, wedding planner etc) but I do not know what qualifications you need to become one. Any ideas on what qualifications or what subjects I should take?

    Thankyou for your help :)

    • ANSWER:
      Events organiser studies most schools should do it.

      If not business studies, maths, art

  22. QUESTION:
    What is the best online wedding planner?
    Our wedding is for June 28, 2010 and I was looking for a good online wedding planner/organizer that isn’t complicated. I’ve looked at the ones in bookstores and they are just way too complicated for our wedding.

    • ANSWER:
      Try the knot. Their online checklist is very helpful.

  23. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where I can find a free downloadable and printable wedding organizer?

    • ANSWER:
      This site has some great downloadable templates: http://www.russellandhazel.com/ideas_weddingtemplates.html

  24. QUESTION:
    How do I Start to plan my wedding???
    I am getting married and I have no Idea what to start with…
    what do i start planning first? Does Anyone know of a good Wedding planning Organizer where I can write down all tips, ideas,???
    Some one with any advice please help……

    • ANSWER:
      well the first thing that you need to get is the venue that you would like to married at, because those are the ones that get booked right away…next you need to start looking for the dress that you want because some places they take about 6 months to make. also look for a good photographer, then the cake, then take everything slowly and in order in that way everything will fall through.
      good luck

  25. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have an idea about a wedding or event planner course/certificate in Dubai?
    If any one have an idea plz let me, i want to take a certificate of wedding organizer so that i can start my own business

    • ANSWER:
      you can find lots of great courses for event planning online where you can become certified and do it at home via your computer. all you would need to add would be the knowledge of your own area and the laws of muslim weddings since most wedding planning courses are designed for people who live in the western world.

      here is one you can try. http://www.weddingplanninginstitute.com/courses.html

  26. QUESTION:
    Recommended Wedding Organisers/ Planners Tuscany, Italy?
    Can anyone recommend a company or freelance wedding organiser in Siena or Tuscany generally. Does anyone know how much they charge and is it worth having one? Any advice you can give is appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      Wedding and special occasions in Tuscany you can try here:

      http://www.tuscanweb.com/specials/

  27. QUESTION:
    Hi Can anyone recommend to me the best online wedding planning organizer site?
    Why do you reccomend this one over another. The wedding is for this July so I am running out of time!

    • ANSWER:
      www.theknot.com

      I am a very particular person and it seemed to be layed out exactly how I would want it. I didn’t end up using it too much because wedding planning got too insane to keep track online and I needed a good old fashioned paper notebook.

      Good luck and congrats!

  28. QUESTION:
    Brides- What wedding planning book/organizer did you find the most helpful?
    I am planning my wedding for next September
    P.S. I am on a strict budget of 00 for everything!

    • ANSWER:
      If you are on a strict budget and have ,000 for everything, I would seriously recommend a wedding planner. They have been thru this several times, know which vendors will do the best job for the money and will keep you on tract so you don’t have to worry about anything. Use some of that money for you by hiring someone to do your worrying for you! A good wedding planner will be able to save you the money you paid for their services by doing their job. Check references – and I mean check them – ask for contact names and numbers and call brides she has worked with in the past. Make sure there is a good chemistry between the two of you and tell her all your wedding dreams. Be smart.

      If you insist on doing it yourself, go to the bookstore and look thru wedding planners. Everyone is very different – some people want step by step details and other people just want general basics. You’re going to have to spend a few hours looking thru all of your options. And be sure to check out Martha Stewart’s – it may or may not be at your local bookstore.

  29. QUESTION:
    Suggestions for a wedding planning organizer or book?
    Hello,

    I just became engaged over the weekend, and it’s quite exciting! We have yet to set a date etc…I will start thinking about details in the next 3 months or so…yet, I would love to get a hold of any books, mostly a wedding organizer, or a scrapbook of some sort to insert any ideas…since, I will not be using a wedding planner (I’m on a budget) I would love to hear any of your suggestions…I really don’t know how to begin!

    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      There are lots of cute ones in major bookstores. I found that the pockets were too small and too few, and there was a lot of writing on topics that didnt pertain to me, or I already knew about. So I used a large binder and made labels for each new section as we planned. Whenever I got an idea or was gathering information on something, I stuck it in that section of the binder. I used the internet for questions on etiquette and so forth, and I used my calculator for budgeting.
      After the wedding, I went through the binder and pulled anything that I used in the wedding, or things I saved while planning, and made a nice scrapbook that matched my wedding stationery.
      This is just my suggestion. Happy planning!

  30. QUESTION:
    Can anyone recommend a good wedding planner book/organizer?
    My dear friend got engaged on Christmas Eve and I’d like to get her a Wedding Planner guide/Organizer so she can stay organized during this next year + of planning.

    • ANSWER:
      Well i have actually made my own, with help from websites such as http://www.theknot.com and http://www.ezweddingplanner.com which were both very helpful to me.

      But i also went to JCPenney’s and registered in their gift registry. Once you put 15 things on it (mind you that you dont have to use them), they give you this AWESOME planner book for free! It has separate catagories for everything!

      Get her for sure though a big 3 ring binder, page separators, page holders, 3 hole punch, calculator, and business card holders. She will need it to keep track of everything. A notebook would also be sweet!

  31. QUESTION:
    Looking for a FREE Wedding Organizer Software?
    I have been searching high and low for a good software to organize my wedding. All the ones I’m finding have a free trial and then you have to buy. Anyone know of a FREE one?

    • ANSWER:
      Here are several free wedding organizer software:

      http://www.bridesmate.com/s_desc.asp

      http://www.newfreedownloads.com/find/wedding-organizer.html

      http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/23249/index.html

      Anita

  32. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where i can get a good wedding planners planning book?
    I am new to the business and am working on my first wedding :) i need a good organizer. Experienced wedding planners out there, can you recomend an organizer that has the tools i need?

    • ANSWER:
      I think that any bride’s planner would work for you just fine. In the searching that I have done I haven’t seen any specifically for wedding planners even though those may be available from the wedding planners association. I personally chose this planner but something else might work best for you.

      http://www.amazon.com/Emily-Posts-Wedding-Planner-4e/dp/0060745037/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-7788937-1559147?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187459471&sr=8-2

      wedding planners groups

      http://www.nawp.com/

      http://afwpi.com/

      http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com/

      http://www.aa-wp.com/?rext=2092

  33. QUESTION:
    I want to plan a simple wedding?
    We are getting married March 28th, 2009. I already know we are having a church ceremony and short reception there for our church family. I want to also rent somewhere to have a bigger reception for all friends and family. I need a wedding checklist/organizer but all that I find are for fancy weddings. I’m a simple girl and we want a simple wedding. (I’m not going to wear a traditional wedding dress, probably something springy and light)

    Can anyone suggest any websites or resources?

    • ANSWER:
      www.theknot.com
      www.weddingcentral.com

      are my favorite sites.

      This is what I did to help my friend plan her spring wedding.
      A dear friend of mine and her husband pulled off a lovely garden wedding on 4/1/07. Yep that’s right April Fools Day. This was also the anniversary of their first date. So they decided to plan a surprise garden wedding for their close family and a few friends. They had a VERY small budget, and a very short amount of time to pull it off. Her brother was going to be home from Iraq for a short period of time,and she wanted to get married while he was home. So they decided to plan the wedding around his leave time. They know Im VERY VERY VERY frugal with money, so I offered to help them plan their special day. Their budget was 00.00, and we had 4 weeks to plan.

      Venue: In the backyard of her rented house (Free)

      Reception: Went to a local party event place and rented everything she wanted for 0.00. (0.00). (A friend of mine used her employee discount).

      Photographer: Hired the church photographer for a small fee (0.00).

      Officiant: Their pastor married them (free).

      Food: A light brunch with grilled honey chicken, grilled salmon, asparagus, salad, croissant rolls, pasta salad, fruit salad, fruit punch, bottled water and cake for dessert. ( I used my membership at costco to get alot of this at cost.. she went with me though and she prepared the food). (0.00)

      Music: Irish/Celtic singers and bands played through out the ceremony and reception. (Free)

      Flowers and Decor: The flowers she got from the beautiful flower garden she kept. (Free)

      Attire: They both decided to get really frugal for this part. They went to Ross Dress 4 Less, and spent less then .00 for their outfits. She bought a lovely strapless blue dress for .00 and matching heels for .00. She already had the jewelry. He bought a pair of black slacks, belt, and matching blue shirt for .00. He had black shoes. I love that store. (.00)

      Hair, make up and nails: I am a licensed hairstylist, and I did this for free. (As my gift to them)

      Rings: Since I worked at J.C. Penney, I used my employee discount to get them a really nice wedding rings for 0.00. (0.00)

      Invitations: She is a creative sort of gal. She made some lovely invitations out of recycled paper, that were absolutely lovely. I’m not sure how much she spent on the materials, but they were breath taking. Im going to guesstimate she spent no more then say .00.
      (.00)

      Marriage License: .00 (I think).

      Honeymoon: 3 days at a B&B in NC. (5.00).

      With taxes, fees, and other small items we spent about 0.00.

      I hope this helps. :)

  34. QUESTION:
    What is the generally accepted time when confetti/rose petals are thrown at a wedding?
    For example, it is thrown when leaving the church just after the service? Also, do the organisers of the wedding usually provide something such as confetti cones to all attendees or do people bring their own?

    • ANSWER:
      when leaving the church…outside

  35. QUESTION:
    I am looking for arrange my wedding thailand , is there any indian wedding organizer in bangkok?

    • ANSWER:
      On this site, they provide the service you need

      http://www.ido-organize.com/

      You can also search this forum too

      http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293916-i3687-k2982762-Sikh_Indian_Wedding_in_Bangkok-Bangkok.html

  36. QUESTION:
    What can I do now to plan for our wedding that’s next December?
    How soon are you supposed to book your reception site? Would a wedding planner/organizer book help me plan for the wedding? Or is it unnecessary?

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Personally, I had a planner/organizer and I wrote maybe 10 words in it and that was it – so I think it’s not worth it. I wound up writing notes on scraps of paper or on a legal pad that I kept in my oversize purse – lol. Honestly, I think they’re a waste of money – do what works for you as far as organization.

      As for the reception site….don’t wait too long. I would say book at least a year and a half in advance, but if the venue you are looking into is a very busy, popular place, you may want to start looking now and at least put a small deposit on the room to have them hold it for you.
      :)

  37. QUESTION:
    Which wedding planner/organizer should I buy?
    I am planning my wedding myself and the book store shelves are overwhelming!

    • ANSWER:
      buy one that has it broken up into sections and after each section there are websites for that section IE flowers, cakes, ect. also buy one that has a long running check list and one that has a budget sheet.

  38. QUESTION:
    Wedding Organizers in Delhi?
    I am looking for some reputable and Top Wedding Organisers in New Delhi / NCR for my wedding event in December who must have some New and Innovative Ideas For the Wedding.

    • ANSWER:
      Thunderwave Events are Delhi’s Best Wedding Planner Consultants who can plan your Shaadi in such a way that it will turn in to a memorable royal wedding.

      http://www.thunderwave-events.com/

      They can arrange you everything from:

      Theme based Decoration
      Venues Hiring
      Catering
      Cakes
      Car Rentals even Limousines
      DJ and Lighting
      Tentage
      Wine
      Bar Tenders
      Floral Décor

      To

      Live Music & Entertainment
      Mehendi & Ladies Sangeet Party
      Photographer & Videographer
      Accommodation
      Honeymoon Suites

      Overall they are best in their business of organizing weddings and events.

      Good Luck…

  39. QUESTION:
    What does someone need to do if they want to be a Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer?
    Whatever you want to call it LOL

    I don’t think there schooling to become one … but I could be wrong … is there?

    How can someone start doing and being one?
    A Certified Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer

    • ANSWER:
      They are called event coordinators. I think there are some courses geared towards it. Courses in Administration, Marketing, Planning, Scheduling, Time Management, Communication, etc.

      You can start working in Hotels and similar places as an event planner. They take care of functions from start to finish.

      Good profession and good money to be made. It is a lot of hard, hard work. You get to meet a lot of people and have to hob nob with a lot of people.

  40. QUESTION:
    Wedding organisers in Kefalonia?
    Hi everyone, I am looking at getting married in Kefalonia next June and was wondering if anyone has heard of or had any experience with these wedding organizers there as the travel agents in the UK don’t seem to be-able to offer me the wedding package’s that i desire.

    My Greek Wedding – Kefalonia
    Kefalonia Weddings (Ionian Holiday Services Ltd)
    Mythos Weddings
    Ionian Weddings

    I am particularly interested in My Greek Wedding organizers as they seem to have the best services but I don’t really want to put my wedding in there hands without knowing anything about them or any other organisers you could recommend.

    Many thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Well, I’m not from Kefalonia so I cannot help you with the services but the one thing i recommend you is to BARGAIN! :D
      Those wedding organizers might take advantage of you seeing that you are not Greek. You will have to bargain about the prices for example if “My Greek Wedding” provides services for -lets say- 10$ and “Kefalonia Weddings” provides services for -lets say- 8$ , you should point this out to the ” My Greek Wedding” people in order to siege them for a better price.
      You will save some money, believe me!!
      Hope that i helped! :)
      Happy Wedding by the way. It’s going to be a perfect dream, especially in Kefalonia! :)

  41. QUESTION:
    The remote reception surely deserves a thought for guests?
    My b/f wrote off his car and we are going to a wedding soon. The Reception is about 8 miles from the church and we are expected to make our own way there. Isn’t it the wedding organiser’s responsibility to arrange transport for guests without cars if the happy couple choose such far flung venues?

    • ANSWER:
      Absolutely not!

  42. QUESTION:
    How can someone be a be a Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer? What do they need to do?
    Whatever you want to call it LOL

    I don’t think there schooling to become one … but I could be wrong … is there?

    How can someone start doing and being one?

    (I mean A Certified Wedding Planner, Consultant, Coordinator, Organizer)
    opps didnt mean to put two ” be a” LOL

    • ANSWER:
      Congratulations, you want to be a wedding planner! Have you got nerves of steel, a hard heart, patiences of Job, touch skin,
      can you be yell at, scream at, cussed with a smile on your face?

      I really want you to want Bridzella, then I want you to watch The Wedding Planner. First of all, you can take classes, I don’t know of any of just weddings, but their are event planning classes.
      I worked for a wedding consultant for several years, I no longer no it, but for family and close friends. But you need contacts!
      Get you some cards printed up, and go make nice with people you are going to dealing with…. bakeries, catrers, food suppliers,
      restuaranats, hotels, DJ’s. Word of mouth is the best advertisement. Got any friends that are getting married, do their’s for free. get a few weddings under your belt, plently of pictures and testimonals from them. Come up with unusaual ideas, keep it under budget! deliever what the client wants when she wants it. If you live in a big city it’s going to be harder, but show your stuff.
      Always…Always look put together, never go to the store, and look like you just crawled out of bed! Your clients wants a imagine! They want someone who looks like they know what they are doing, and looks good doing it. You don’t have to be drop dead beautiful, but you can’t go around in ratty jeans, and curlers in your hair. You are going to have to sell yourself, you are going to make nice, with some of the rudest people on earth, you are going have to bargin, plead, and kiss some tail, It’s a rough business, don’t let anyone tell you different. It’s rewarding when, you see that smile on the couples faces, but look at what you had to go through to get to that point. I loved it, but it is stressful, and hard work, but the money is good, I quit for personal reason, I got married, and started a family, and I didn’t have the time to really give the brides what they deserve.
      Make sure you get a good decent lawyer to write you up a easy to understand contract. Everything in writing, if you call someone, you get their name, write the date and time down you talked to them. Document everything….
      I wish I was younger, I might just try it again. I hope I helped some. Remember one thing, never let your client see you stress or worried. Never-ever! You are super-planner, and you can fix or solve any problem! Best wishes in your new adventure!

      God bless us all…

      Visit the churchs in your area, leave some cards with the ministers…florists are another….

  43. QUESTION:
    how do you become an events planner/organiser in the UK?
    I have loved planning my wedding so much that I would love to try for a shift of careers to either event planning or orgainising but do not know where to start withsetting up, getting contacts or finsing a job

    Can anyone help?

    • ANSWER:
      Some of you may be wondering why learning How to Become a Party and Event Planner would be of interest to anyone. But, if have always dreamed of owning your own business and having the freedom that comes along with it, then you will definitely be interested in the event planning industry. Worldwide, the annual sales generated in the party, business, and event planning industry exceed 0 billion dollars (Source: International Special Events Society). Anyone entering into this industry has a wide range of options available to them and a huge market to tap into.

      Estimated start up costs:
      The start-up costs of becoming a party and event planner are relatively low but they will depend upon what services you intend offering. For most, the essential equipment includes: cell phone, laptop, business cards, Yellow Pages ad, and a good organizer of some sort. If you intend on offering catering as one of your event planning jobs, then clearly you will need a fully stocked kitchen but it is possible to outsource this function if you are coordinating the entire event. Bare bones start-up costs including a rough estimate for liability insurance would be less than 00 if you did your homework and found some deals along the way.

      Recommended experience, skills, and training:
      Although college degrees are available for an event planner, most of the entrepreneurs within the industry do not have one. The majority of business owners started out in catering or business meeting planning and expanded into event planning. However, many owners have attended classes and attained certification. In addition to education, learning how to become a party and event planner includes experience in the following areas: marketing, accounting, management, and sales.

      Marketing tips:
      To obtain credibility as a competent event planner, it is imperative that you present a professional image at all times. All of your invoices, e-mails, business cards, and correspondence should bear your company logo and have continuity in visual presentation. You will probably see good results from joining networking groups and the local chamber of commerce. Word-of-mouth will be critical in the early phases while working with the public but you will need a completely professional image and marketing strategy to land the corporate accounts.

      Creating a website and filling it with a lot of useful content will land you a high ranking in the search engines and provide you with a powerful marketing tool to help promote your business. Be sure to include a link to this website in all of your e-mails and correspondence as a cheap but effective way of driving traffic to your site. Finally, use direct mail campaigns to local businesses that include some kind of promotion or discount for using your services.

  44. QUESTION:
    Wedding in Cyprus…..any advice?
    My Fiance and I are wanting to get married abroad next May and have choosen Cyprus.

    Firstly I don’t know whether to choose Paphos side or Larnaca side?

    Secondly, is it better to let a tour operator arrange everything or an independent wedding organiser company in Cyprus?

    And last but not least :-) If anyone has got married, or getting married in Cyprus……where have you choosen etc?

    I’ve been told that the hotels don’t really like you having the ceremony with them and the reception elsewhere. Myself and my fiance would like to have a meal after the ceremony at a restaurant next to a harbour…

    Any advice will be much appreciated :-) xx
    I’ve already got my dress and it is huge :-s HAHA ! oops

    • ANSWER:
      I got married in lindos st pauls bay, we stayed in pefkos.

      Its up to you where you eat, you dont have to eat where you are staying but i know that they do like you to.

      Holiday companies supply you with a wedding planner and mine was lovely.

      Make sure you wear a coolish dress too, and make sure you get married later on in the day as you will be sweating!!

      Good luck

  45. QUESTION:
    I am an events organiser and looking for a good business name?
    I will be specialising in organising different types of events, some charity based, others are craft fairs and wedding fairs, and I will also be adding wedding planning in too and I am looking for a good business name for the company, I quite like Heavenly events but wanting more suggestions too

    Thank you :-)

    • ANSWER:
      Going into brainstorming mode here…

      Blissful Event Planning
      Ambrosia Event Planning
      Felicity Events
      Gala Events
      Harmonium Events
      Exquisite Events
      Engaging Events
      Graceful Events

  46. QUESTION:
    I am looking for a good wedding planner/organizer?
    ..at a decent price.

    • ANSWER:
      ThunderWave Events is one of the leading Wedding Planners. They provide one stop solution for complete Wedding related services.

      Services Provided – extensive experience of serving for outdoor parties & banquet to personal & corporate parties like event management services, event management company, event management solutions, event management organizer, wedding planner, flower decoration, dj nights, catering services, tentage services, exhibitions services, rain dance parties, theme parties, birthday parties, corporate parties, road shows organizer, private parties organizer. The offered menu choice includes a wide variety of mouth-watering cuisines that range from exciting International choices to authentic Indian dishes that are prepared by our own skilled and seasoned chefs.

      All the Best…

  47. QUESTION:
    Did you find a online or book/binder style planner more helpful in planning your wedding?
    I am looking for wedding planners to help me be organized and there are so many to choose from. Did you find an online website with an organizer, or a book/binder planner more helpful? Which ones did you like/recommend? Are there any to stay away from.

    Thanks!!!

    • ANSWER:
      I used the planner on TheKnot.com. It was very helpful, especially since it posted ‘alerts’ as to what I should have accomplished, or should start thinking about, during that month or week. It had some things I didn’t even think of!

      I also bought a wedding binder organizer, but I never used it! I just kept all of the vendor info and contracts in a folder.

  48. QUESTION:
    Best wedding planning book?
    I am looking for a wedding organizer book. I would like one that is 3 ring bound so that I can organize it well. Any advice?

    • ANSWER:
      You honestly don’t need to spend money on a book. I have been given three different planning books as engagement gifts from friends and besides flipping through them once, I don’t use them. You don’t need to spend money on something like that when so much stuff is free and then you can just put in it a binder with three-whole page protectors to store contracts/stuff from venues/vendors.

      I have accounts at theknot.com and Weddingbells.ca and I don’t even use them! I have everything in an excel spread sheet because then I can customize it to the way I like. I used the lists and budgets from free online site (Martha Stewart Weddings has one too) and transfered what i needed to Excel, a I have a worksheet for each item with my overall budget being first (a page for favour costs, invitation budget, venue/catering, etc). Then I just printed it out to store in a folder.

      Just be sure your binder has pockets or you have a folder assigned for the wedding because you get a lot of stuff/contracts from vendors that you need to organize and can’t necessarily punch holes in.

      Good Luck!

  49. QUESTION:
    where can i purchase a wedding planner organizer?

    • ANSWER:
      Barnes and Noble, Boarders, any bookstore, really. I know for a fact that Martha Stewart Weddings makes one and so does The Knot.com

  50. QUESTION:
    Wedding Events Organizer in Delhi?
    I want a good Event and wedding planners in delhi for my wedding and reception. Please Help!

    • ANSWER:
      Indian weddings are performed according to the proper traditional Indian wedding rituals. The Hindu families prefer the traditional rituals of the Hindu culture like the chanting of the mantras, worshipping fire, taking vows and the traditional Indian clothes of the bride and the groom. In short, the marriage ceremony of Indians are carried out in a sacred manner and the celebrations are extravagant where many noted men and celebrities can be seen

      The highlights of the Indian Weddings are many, but their specialty is their grandeur. The India NRI weddings are a royal affair that wins hearts of many. There is a great blend of the Indian and Western styles of celebrations. Politicians, businessmen, sports stars, famous actors and actresses, and other influential individuals witness these weddings. Millions of dollars and pounds are spent on the NRI weddings and hence, are undoubtedly the talk of the town.

      http://www.thunderwave-events.com/

      India is far-famed for its broadened culture and religion. This is the rationality behind the diverse Indian communities have different wedding styles, customs, traditions, rituals and rites. In this busy life style, planning and organizing the wedding ceremony has become difficult to manage, probably waste by managing it alone. The time, resources, finding potential and professional service providers for everything required in the process of wedding function have made the marriage ceremony a difficult task and sometimes unmanaged vaguely wedding event. Wedding Event Organizers are The One Stop Solution for the entire wedding management since planning to honeymoon trip, they make it an event of unforgettable. Your reliability is our professionalism!

      Keeping in mind the multi-religious and multi-culture society, they have devised the wedding event according the specific rituals and customs of the clients. However, their services start from the time of initial consultation, budget planning, deciding venues, guest accommodation arrangement, theme decor, beauticians & henna experts, local transportation, catering, floral and lighting décor, Mandap and stage, traditional attire for bride, groom and guests, photography and video, wedding cake, priest, special groups of artists of folk dancers, musicians, cultural performers, live music & DJs, fire eaters, snake charmers, grand firework, hire elephants and horses for wedding procession and all that regally offers to create a unique wedding experience. Wedding ceremonies that require decorative treatment at the time of Ganesh Pooja, Mata Ki Chowki, Misri (Engagement), Sagri, Ghari, Teeka, Sangeet, Mehndi, Sehrabandhi, Ghudchadi, Jaimala, Pheras, Vidai, Reception etc.

      As a one stop solution, they also take care minutely, the extended services required the moment couples meet each other – the honeymoon planning. There are many honeymoon destinations across India that are really magical and would make your beloved feel that she would be your wife over again and again especially when you are planning your honeymoon in a hill station of Darjeeling, Kodaikanal, Srinagar, Shimla, Nainital, Kullu and Manali, Mount Abu, Gangtok to name a few. During rainy season the fall Beaches are the best destination. The beach honeymoon destinations of India are Goa, Mumbai, Lakshadweep, Kerala, Kovalam, Puri and Pondicherry besides hundreds of beaches covering entire Indian peninsula to choose from. If you want to celebrate your honeymoon in an unusual manner then the Luxury Trains of India are the best option for you.


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