Where do you start

I know exactly what you mean! If you have a specific date in mind, then you're already on your way. I started with my venue and budget. We weren't really picky about our date; we just knew what month we wanted to get married in. Then I started compiling a list of venues that I was possibly interested in and contacted each one of them about availability for our month and their pricing.

Good luck!

Hi Robin, Congratulations!! Are you excited? Yeah planning a wedding can be quite overwhelming. I send you some discussion that could maybe help you: 5 mistakes people make when planning a wedding - Tips on planning a kid friendly wedding - Where to start!!! xx

I agree with previous comments. This is how I started.

- Number of guests

- Budget

- Date

Leads into...

- Venue (scope out city/town you want)

Those are the best starting points. How many guests can you afford to have? What date do you want your wedding? Off-season or on-season? This will be dictated by guest size and budget. Also, be aware of the average prices of things. The first thing I did was actually go to a bridal show in Toronto. It gave me a starting point of how much things generally cost. Be aware, however, that the wedding biz has a lot of people looking to rip you off. I know because my dad used to be in it. So shop, shop and shop around for quotes. Don't be afraid to negotiate.