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%uf098 A l a s k a B r i d e & G r o o m %uf099 2026 %uf098 9 (907) 929-9200 | ANCHORAGEMUSEUM.ORGBEAUTIFUL GALLERIES EXPANSIVE LAWN ELEGANT MARBLE STAIRCASEConsider hiring a wedding planner. A wedding planner can give you ideas and suggestions to help bring your vision to life, help with the planning details, and appropriately allocate your budget to give you the most bang for your buck.Say yes to the dress. Now%u2019s the time to start shopping for your wedding dress! Start thinking about the type of gown that would look best on you and fit your wedding style. Gather inspiration and let your Pinterest board be a guide, but keep an open mind. Be open to trying on styles you might not have initially considered, as your bridal stylist can offer insights based on your body type. You might be surprised by what you love.Register as soon as you can. It is not unheard of for close family members to start buying gifts as soon as you are engaged, so your forethought will be appreciated. Don%u2019t include registry information on your wedding invitations. Stick to using word of mouth or links on your wedding website.Choose your crew. Now it%u2019s your turn to propose to your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Remember, the earlier you ask, the sooner you can enlist their help. But keep in mind that your wedding party is agreeing to spend their hard-earned money and donate their precious time, so be sure to explain how elaborate %u2013 and how expensive %u2013 this involvement might be. Along the way, show them a good time and make sure they know how much you appreciate them.Hire your dream team. Research different wedding professionals who fit your taste, style and budget. If there%u2019s a %u201cmust-have%u201d vendor that you cannot live without, book ASAP. (For all your nuptial necessities, check out our Resource Directory on pages 40-41.)