This forum is for basic wedding planning questions, tips and ideas.http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.comgeneral-wedding-planningMy wedding is'nt until May of 2010. My parents are telling me that it's too early for me to start planning, and looking for invitations, etc. I don't like for things to be rushed and last minute. So should I wait until next year to start planning, or is it alright for me to start now?http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/two-years/After our wedding, my fiance and I are moving to Hawaii where he is stationed in the military. Due to postage and the cost of the move we have thought of asking for gift cards for wedding gifts so that we can transport them easily. Is this a good idea or not?? Should we have our guests have their gifts sent to Hawaii or should we transport them ourselves or go with the gift cards??http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/wedding-gifts/HI, I AM GETTING MARRIED 4/5/08. MY THEME IS TROPICAL AND THATS ALL I HAVE. I NEED AN INEXPESSIVE EVERYTHING. ANY IDEAS WILL BE APPRECIATED.http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/wedding-help/I've been engaged for 7 months now...I have NO CLUE how much a nice wedding will cost (I'm thinking $30K?). Does anyone have any experience with planning their own wedding? How did you find out the cost of cake, flowers, decorations, etc? I have on date set yet but I would like to get married within the year...just trying to figure out the cost of a wedding and then we can worry about where the money is going to come from!http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/wedding-help/my wedding isnt for two years and everyone is telling me it is to early to start planning everything. I am very organized and i do not like to procastinate, i want to make sure that 1month before my wedding im not running around like a chicken with my head cut off. i have gone to try on dresses to get an idea, i have went to look at reception sites. im looking at invitations, im going to make them myself. im looking at favors. i feel like if i start getting some stuff now then it wont be one big hit to the pocket. is it too early to start?http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/too-early/where would i get the information to write the wedding program?http://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/wedding-programs/I am re-doing my wedding vows after 25 years of marriage. I just had a small intimate get-together the first go-around. So, I would like to do it up this time. Any suggestions to make my 6/10/07 affair unique? ponderhttp://maryland.perfectweddingguide.com/bridal-board/general-wedding-planning/25th-wedding-anniversary-vow-renewal/