Colonial Inn-How to Plan Your Wedding

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How to Plan Your Wedding
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• A wedding is a memorable and exciting moment in
  your life. It requires planning and creative
  input from both partners and family members. For
  inspired weddings in NY and NJ, Colonial Inn sets
  the standard for a truly unforgettable
  experience.

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• Wedding Planning

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Set the Date

• Without fixing the date, it will be difficult for
  you to make any progress on planning your wedding.

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Set Budget

• Determine how much you have to spend, based on
  your families contributions and your own.
• Be prepared to be flexible and to prioritize the
  big spends that really matter.

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Size of Wedding

• Make a list of how many people are going to
  attend for the purposes of venues, catering and
  invitations.

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Decide the Venue

• Wedding venues in new Jersey are booked a year in
  advance, so start searching for the wedding venue
  in NJ 12 months before.
• Check out the spaces offered, the catering deals,
  the marriage fees, decorations, etc.

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Invitations

• Research the design of your wedding invitations
  when you still have around 10 months to go, and
  work on purchasing or ordering their printing.
• You can make your own invitations with a personal
  touch.
• Your invitations should be sent out six to eight
  weeks before the big day.

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Decorations and Flowers

• Decide table arrangements and other decorations.
• Find a florist who is capable of wedding
  decorations.
• Finalize flowers around four months ahead of the
  wedding date.

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Wedding Clothes and Accessories

• Start researching your wedding dress ideas as
  soon as possible.
• Choose the shoesfrom flip flops to diamond
  encrusted satin slippers.

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Select the Wedding Rings

• Select your wedding rings around 5 months before
  the wedding, with collection of the rings
  occurring about one month in advance of the date.
• Some couples prefer matching rings

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Photographer, Videographer and Music

• Get recommendations from friends who have married
  recently who they'd recommend.
• Ask to see portfolios at the business premises.
• Arrange to hear musicians perform before you hire
  them.

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Food and Cake

• Meet caterers and check how flexible they are
  with menus and prices.
• Decide what type of food you want at the
  reception dinner.
• Choose a cake that will match your theme, and
  please both the bride and groom.

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Transport options

• Book mode of transportation to and from the
  wedding.
• Some couples may choose to rent a limousine or
  ride in a classic car or horse-drawn carriages.

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Rehearsal

• Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
• This should be planned about five months before
  the wedding date, including booking the site for
  the rehearsal dinner.

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Honeymoon

• If you're planning to go on a honeymoon
  immediately after your wedding, now is the time
  to book your travel.
• If the prices or season just aren't right,
  consider postponing your honeymoon for a couple
  of months.

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• Contact Us
• Colonial Inn
• Inspired Weddings, NY and NJ
• 545 Tappan Road
• Norwood, New Jersey 07648
• Tel [phone]
• www.colonialinnnj.com