On the wedding day, a planner oversees the set up, timeline management, vendor management, and tear down. The wedding planner solves problems and issues that might arise. A wedding designer is just that, a designer.

Twelve months before the wedding day is when you should start planning your wedding. However, if you plan to have a short engagement, arrangements can be made much quicker. The average engagement is about 13-months long, which gives just the right amount of time to plan the wedding.

In the event of a cancellation, a $225 nonrefundable administrative fee will be retained from paid deposit (additional nonrefundable cancellation fees will apply where a third party or limo reservation is involved). Any residual deposits that were paid will be refunded if a written notice of cancellation is received at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date, at which time thereafter, all deposits that were paid to Zeus Convention Center become nonrefundable.

A budget begins with a guest list that informs most of your costs. Be prepared to spend the most (around 40 percent) on taking care of guests' basic needs—that's venue, food, and beverage." The remaining amount includes fixed costs like your photographer, videographer, and entertainment.