HELP ME!!!

[MeG_BaBe45177]

I am so new to this whole planning a wedding stuff and am pretty much doing it all my self.I've booked the hall and the dj but I dont know how long I should get them,and how long it all takes for everything!I just want something simple!I am only serving little finger sandwiches and little things like that.I want to get married at 6:00 pm so do I put 6:00 on the invations or 5:30?I am so confused!!!Can someone please help me?

[chihobbes]

Hi,
go to www.theknot.com It has been such a savior with helping me figure out what to do and when.

It's free and easy to register and then once you do, they give you a great to-do list and lots of helpful advice. Also, I bought this book "Easy Wedding Planner, Organizer & Keepsake" from Amazon for $20. There are a bunch of good organizers there. The one I have has a list in the back of timelines, pricelines, and folders to keep brochures in. It should be really helpful.

[ACLOR]

I WOULD PUT 6:00 THE ORIGINAL TIME

[Sarah]

1) Take a deep breath.
2) Go to the library and get some books on wedding planning.
3) You already have the hall. This is good. Next find the site of the actual ceremony itself and the officiant.
4) Figure out between you, your fiance, and your families who is paying for what. Do it NOW. You don't want any surprises or hard feelings later. After setting your priorities and doing a little research, determine a budget and STICK TO IT.
5) Make up your guest list. If you don't even know how many people are coming, and you find out the hall you've already booked isn't big enough, it's better to find this out now.
6) How long to book photographers, DJs, halls, etc. depends on how many people, the formality of the event, and whether you're doing cake & punch or a 7-course sit-down dinner. FIND OUT whether your set-up and clean-up time is included in your rental or not. FIND OUT what the cost is for extra time. If you decide on the spur of the moment to extend your reception because everyone is having such a good time, most of these services may hit you with major overtime charges.
7) Yes, put 6:00 on the invitations.
8) Don't get overwhelmed.

I hope this helps! Good luck, and email me if you need more help.