Your wedding is one of the most important and exciting days of your life.  You said YES and the wedding date is set. Now comes the challenging part - planning your California Wedding.  Do it yourself wedding planning can be easy if you are organized and focused on what you want for your California Wedding.  One of the most exciting parts of wedding planning is sharing your happiness with family and friends. And the best place to start your California wedding planning is by talking to friends and family about their wedding experiences.

When you plan your California wedding, make sure it reflects your personality as a couple.  It is not necessary to have a big theme wedding; what is important is to incorporate your interests and priorities in the ceremony and wedding reception.  Planning your California wedding well in advance also helps in avoiding budget headaches and booked dates; so shop around for the items that are found affordably for your wedding day.  Though the bride is usually the person most responsible for the wedding planning; this does not imply that the groom need not be involved. Remember that a strong marriage is based on a strong partnership; so start this partnership and journey in life by planning your California wedding together.

California Wedding Planning Tips

There are hundreds of tips married couples would give you if you asked them how to plan the perfect California Wedding. Some of these tips are more common than others and the ones that made our list.

1. Start your wedding preparation early and have it all in writing.

2. You should have your budget in writing for your wedding before you start making any plans or visiting any vendors. You have to know how much you can afford to spend before you talk wedding business to anyone.

3. Create a timeline and stick to it.  In order for all things to go according to plan you want to have a specific date by which certain things need to be in place. For example, you should have picked out your dress and make sure it fits perfectly two months before your wedding ceremony.

4. To avoid getting duplicate gifts at your wedding it may be in your best interest to register your gift choices at two or three of your favorite stores.  Many stores offer this as a free service and can be useful in eliminating duplicate gifts.

5. You don't have to invite every single person you have ever known to your wedding.  Remember that this is YOUR special day.  Spend it with those people that mean the most to you and your spouse.

California Wedding Links

California Wedding Site Map