Questions
to Ask Yourself
- Style
What style or theme do you want for your wedding?
Do you have a budget?
What is romantic to you? What is unromantic?
How do you give your wedding a personality that expresses who you are?
How do you envision your wedding?
Do you want some elements of the wedding to reflect the bride's style and others to reflect the groom's taste?
What are the three most important aspects of your wedding that you refuse to compromise on?
What are the three aspects of your wedding that you do not have a strong opinion about?
What religious or family traditions do you have to consider?
In your mind, should weddings be traditional, modern, or a combination of both?
How could you employ your own talents and skills to personalize your wedding?
What are your favorite colors? Time of day? Time of year?
- Vendor and Product Choices
What kind of personality traits to do you look for in someone you can work well with?
What flowers do you absolutely love? Hate? Are they in season on your date?
Would you like posed wedding photos or would you prefer a more photojournalistic style? Do you prefer black and white photos, color, or both?
What are your favorite foods and drinks?
What is your style of music? Do you want a band or DJ?
What special roles can you give individuals you would like to honor?
Do you want a traditional wedding cake or something more creative?
What types of decorations do you want to accentuate your wedding style? Custom table linens and chair covers? China and tableware? Lighting?
What kind of centerpieces do you want? Tall or round? Flowers, lighting or items more uniquely you?
What type of transportation will you want for you and your attendants? How many people will you have to transport? Will you want to offer transportation for your guests?
- Wedding Party and Attire
Who do you want as your attendants?
What type of wedding gown looks best on you? Where will you buy it?
What bridesmaids' dresses will be comfortable for each person? Do they complement your wedding gown and style of wedding?
What accessories to you need for the bride and bridesmaids? Shoes? Purses? Jewelry? Will any of these be your gift to the attendants?
Will anyone want any spa services before or the day of? Hair, make-up, waxing, facials, massages, manicure and pedicure?
Will the groom rent or buy a tuxedo?
What type of attire will the groomsmen wear?
- The Ceremony
What message would you like to convey during the ceremony to your partner? To your guests?
How do you envision your ceremony and the place in which it is held? How will you decorate it?
Do you want a religious or civil ceremony? Do you have a person you want to officiate?
How much of your ceremony service do you want to customize?
What type of music will you want at your ceremony? What instruments?
Will you want programs for your guests?
- The Reception
What mood would you like to convey at your reception?
How do you envision your reception and the place in which it will be held?
When you are at a party, what do you like to see or experience? What do you avoid?
What personal touches would you like to add?
Are you open to creative compromises to save money?
- Wedding Guests
How many people do you want to invite?
How will you choose your invitations to communicate your wedding style to your guests?
How many of your guests will be traveling from out of town?
Will you need to organize hotel rooms for them? Will you want to organize goody bags for them?
- Gift Registry
Where will you want to register? Multiple places?
Will your guests want the option of buying in-store or online?
Do you have enough options for the number of guests you invited?
Are there gifts in different prices ranges?
What indulgences do you enjoy? What do you need?
What is the style of your home? Your personality?
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