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Q: Can you help me with a to-do timeline?

Visitor: WHEN SHOULD MY FIANCE AND I START ANNOUNCING OUR ENGAGEMENT?
Megan: You can announce your engagement as soon as you're engaged
Visitor: DO YOU THINK IT'S TOO SOON TO START GETTING DECORATIONS?
Megan: When is your wedding?
Visitor: MY WEDDING IS IN 2010
Megan: congratulations!
Megan: I would recommend first choosing a location, this will help you when choosing decorations
Megan: You don’t want to choose decorations that will not match or go in the room
Visitor: WE ALREADY HAVE A LOCATION WHICH IS MY CHURCH. AND THE COLORS THAT WE PICKED ARE A REAL GOOD MATCH.
Megan: Ok that's great!
Visitor: WHEN SHOULD THE MOTHER'S OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM PICK OUT THEIR DRESSES?
Megan: They can also choose theirs around the same time of the bridesmaids
Visitor: HOW DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO MY SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
Visitor: AT THE RECEPTION
Megan: There are no set rules for this. You can seat anyone you would like together. I would recommend seating close friends at a table and family members at a separate table. This way everyone will know the people they are sitting with to talk to
Visitor: WHEN SHOULD I SEND OUT MY INVITATIONS?
Megan: Invitations should be sent out about 6-8 weeks before your wedding date
Visitor: WHO'S RESPOSIBLE FOR GIVING THE BRIDAL SHOWER?
Megan: The maid of honor and the brides mother often helps to organize this
Visitor: WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVING THE GROOM TO BE HIS PARTY?
Megan: The best man gives this party
Visitor: HOW CAN WE GO ABOUT FINDING A PHOTOGRAPHER ON A LOW BUDGET?
Megan: You can use the local vendor search to help find a photographer in your area
Megan: http://www.ourweddingday.com/wedding-local-resources.aspx
Visitor: HOW LONG SHOULD A RECEN LAST
Visitor: HOW LONG SHOULD A RECEPTION LAST?
Megan: There is not set time for this. Many last about 5 hours
Megan: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Visitor: HOW LONG SHOULD A BRIDE AND GROOM STAY AT THEIR RECEPTION?
Megan: You can stay the entire time if you would like. Many couples have some much fun they don’t want to leave
Visitor: IS THERE A LIMIT ON FLOWER GIRLS FOR THE CEREMONY?
Megan: no
Megan: you can have as many as you would like
Megan: there are no set rules when planning your wedding
Visitor: WHEN DOES THE BRIDE AND GROOM SUPPOSED TO OBTAIN THE MARRIAGE LICENSE?
Megan: This can vary depending on your state
Megan: http://usmarriagelaws.com/
Megan: that link will help; you can look for your state to find your requirements for a marriage license
Visitor: WHY IS IT NECCESSARY FOR A BLOOD TEST?
Megan: Many states no longer have this requirement. The link above will let you know if you need one or not
Visitor: DOES THE MATRON OF HONOR HAVE TO BE MARRIED? AND IS THERE A SUCH THING AS TWO BEST MEN?
Megan: The Matron of Honor is the title given to a married woman; the Maid of Honor is the title for a lady who is not married
Visitor: WHO WALKS THE MAID OF HONOR DOWN THE AISLE?
Megan: She can walk by herself or a groomsman. Often the best man is already standing at the altar with the groom, though he does not have to be
Visitor: DOES THE GROOM WALK IN WITH THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE?
Megan: The groom is often already standing at the altar; right before the wedding party begins walking down the aisle the mother is often seated. Though if you would like her to walk down the aisle she can
Visitor: WHAT'S THE AVERAGE TIME SPAN OF A CEREMONY?
Megan: Usually about 15-25 minutes
Visitor: IS THERE A SUCH THING AS TWO BEST MEN?
Megan: You can have two best men. You can have 2 maids of honors as well; this is your day to make the decisions
Visitor: WHO'S RESPONSIBLIE FOR THE GIFTS AT THE RECEPTION?
Megan: At the reception you can put someone in charge if you would like to handle your gifts
Visitor: THANKS FOR THE ADVICE AND HAVE A BLESSED DAY. I MIGHT NEED YOU AGAIN BEFORE MY WEDDING. THANK YOU MEGAN VERY MUCH.

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