Where to start in planning your wedding

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Where do we start after he proposed to you and you have told your family the good news?

Well, the DATE would be a good to start you off with. In Malaysia, there season of getting married is usually around the school holidays which is in March (1 week), May-June (2 weeks) and November-December (5-6 weeks). There are also the long festivities break such as the Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidil Fitri which you can set your wedding date around those too.

However, the down-side is that for CNY break usually coincides with Valetine's Day and to those who do not know this, the cost of flowers will go up to 100-300% from the normal price. The high cost will take effect ONE week prior and ONE after Valentine's Day. If you decide to do it during the school break and if your guestlist is more than 350 pax and if you are staying in the Klang Valley/Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya, you are advised to search and book your venue 6 months to a year PRIOR to your event date! There is a shortage of venues around the Klang Valley and those impromptu wedding planning will cause you further headaches.

After the date, the next important thing is your guest list. This will give you a rough idea on the estimated budget for your wedding as the banquet or catering will cost about 60-70% of your total expenses. This can also aid you in selecting your venue or to have it in the comfort of your own home.

Stay tune for the next topic!