A Whirlwind Wedding - Planning Your Wedding in Three Months or Less

<h1>A Whirlwind Wedding - Planning Your Wedding in Three Months or Less</h1>Author: <a title="Jason Hennessey" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/jason-hennessey/172570.htm">Jason Hennessey</a> For many the idea of planning a wedding within three months is just inconceivable.  For them the only option would be to elope, but a short engagement doesn’t mean that you can’t have the wedding of your dreams.  With some careful planning & determination you can pull off a fantastic wedding in just 12 weeks.  Here’s how. The Wedding Location Your options for location maybe limited as many places are booked well in advance, but there should still be a good choice of locations available & you may be able to negotiate a discount for booking at a late date.  Save extra time by choosing to have your ceremony & reception at the same location.  Look for inns, hotels or non-traditional venues such as film locations.  If you are having trouble finding a location then look to hiring a wedding planner, they can often find the places that aren’t booked up & will be invaluable in helping you to organize so much in such a short space of time.  Being flexible on date & time will expand your options & possibly help your budget. Your Wedding Dress & the Bridesmaids’ Dresses It is usual to order your wedding dress around 6-8 months before the wedding day, with your bridesmaids dresses soon after.  However, many bridal shops can offer a fastrack service if you need your dress sooner & some manufacturers can make dresses in 8-12 weeks.  For other alternatives look out for sample sales, where you can pick up a dress in store straightaway & usually at less than the tag price.  If you pick up a sample dress be prepared to have it cleaned & you may also need to find a seamstress to make an alterations for you.  Also look for the large bridal emporiums that stock a wide range of sizes ready for you to purchase immediately.  For your bridesmaids consider buying occasion dresses from department stores or high street stores.  Another option is to ask them to wear dresses they already have. Invitations Ideally you will post your invitations 6 weeks before the wedding day.  If you want posh printed invitations you should look for a local printer who can provide a quick turnaround.  Otherwise print them yourself.  Check out websites which offer DIY printing services or find a software program such as Printing Press to help make quick work of it.   To save more time set up a wedding webpage for your guests to visit & where they can leave an RSVP & keep up to date with all you arrangements.  You can also ask them to RSVP by phone or email. The Food & Cake When choosing your location a hotel or restaurant would be a good choice as they are already set up to provide catering.  Look for alternatives to French or Italian restaurants & have some fun at a Mexican restaurant or Tapas Bar.  It is also worthwhile ringing around local catering firms & asking if they can fit you in.  Some of the larger companies may be able to accommodate you.  If your restaurant or caterer can’t provide a cake, check out local bakeries & see what they can provide.  As an alternative to a tiered cake, choose a single cake & provide the kitchen with some plain cutting cakes for your guests. About the Author: Jason Hennessey is the President of 1weddingsource.com, a <a href="http://www.1weddingsource.com">Wedding</a> planning directory that caters to all the needs of every bride in the USA. The site is filled with useful information and <a href="http://www.1weddingsource.com/store">Wedding Favors</a> for every bride and grooms taste.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/a-whirlwind-wedding-planning-your-wedding-in-three-months-or-less-978778.html" title="A Whirlwind Wedding - Planning Your Wedding in Three Months or Less">A Whirlwind Wedding - Planning Your Wedding in Three Months or Less</a>

For many the idea of planning a wedding within three months is just inconceivable. For them the only option would be to elope, but a short engagement doesn’t mean that you can’t have the wedding of your dreams. With some careful planning & determination you can pull off a fantastic wedding in just 12 weeks. Here’s how.

The Wedding Location

Your options for location maybe limited as many places are booked well in advance, but there should still be a good choice of locations available & you may be able to negotiate a discount for booking at a late date. Save extra time by choosing to have your ceremony & reception at the same location. Look for inns, hotels or non-traditional venues such as film locations. If you are having trouble finding a location then look to hiring a wedding planner, they can often find the places that aren’t booked up & will be invaluable in helping you to organize so much in such a short space of time. Being flexible on date & time will expand your options & possibly help your budget.

Your Wedding Dress & the Bridesmaids’ Dresses

It is usual to order your wedding dress around 6-8 months before the wedding day, with your bridesmaids dresses soon after. However, many bridal shops can offer a fastrack service if you need your dress sooner & some manufacturers can make dresses in 8-12 weeks. For other alternatives look out for sample sales, where you can pick up a dress in store straightaway & usually at less than the tag price. If you pick up a sample dress be prepared to have it cleaned & you may also need to find a seamstress to make an alterations for you. Also look for the large bridal emporiums that stock a wide range of sizes ready for you to purchase immediately. For your bridesmaids consider buying occasion dresses from department stores or high street stores. Another option is to ask them to wear dresses they already have.

Invitations

Ideally you will post your invitations 6 weeks before the wedding day. If you want posh printed invitations you should look for a local printer who can provide a quick turnaround. Otherwise print them yourself. Check out websites which offer DIY printing services or find a software program such as Printing Press to help make quick work of it. To save more time set up a wedding webpage for your guests to visit & where they can leave an RSVP & keep up to date with all you arrangements. You can also ask them to RSVP by phone or email.

The Food & Cake

When choosing your location a hotel or restaurant would be a good choice as they are already set up to provide catering. Look for alternatives to French or Italian restaurants & have some fun at a Mexican restaurant or Tapas Bar. It is also worthwhile ringing around local catering firms & asking if they can fit you in. Some of the larger companies may be able to accommodate you. If your restaurant or caterer can’t provide a cake, check out local bakeries & see what they can provide. As an alternative to a tiered cake, choose a single cake & provide the kitchen with some plain cutting cakes for your guests.

Jason Hennessey is the President of 1weddingsource.com, a Wedding planning directory that caters to all the needs of every bride in the USA. The site is filled with useful information and Wedding Favors for every bride and grooms taste.

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