The Essential Guide to Gay and Lesbian Weddings (28 page)

Where will you have the ceremony?

Where will you have the reception?

How much can you spend on the event?

What style of celebration do you want?

FUTURE DECISIONS:

These will be coming up before you know it; for now, just start a mental file on them.

Will your religion(s) embrace your union?

Who will perform the ceremony?

Whom do you want to have participate in the ceremony?

Will your families be involved?

Will you have bridesmaids and/or attendants?

Will there be music? At both the ceremony and the reception?

Who will do the catering? What sort of food and drinks will you offer the hordes?

What kind of a wedding cake do you want?

Who will photograph the event? Do you want video documentation as well?

What will you and your wedding party wear?