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Useful hints and suggestions from the experts

 

 

A successful wedding takes a great deal of thought and planning, we hope the following suggestions may be useful. Hopefully with the aid of these notes you should be able to avoid some of the pitfalls and ensure you have tremendous day.

 

The main thing to remember is it’s your wedding day, listen to everyone's advice and suggestions  and then do your own thing.................... Enjoy the party!

 

Book early:  This is a really good idea as many popular venues and other professional services will be booked up well in advance, Saturdays in June to September are especially busy times and you may need to book up to 12-18 months in advance

 

Midweek: Should you be unable to book a long while ahead, why not consider avoiding Saturdays, try Friday , Sunday or a midweek wedding.

It is often said that midweek weddings are more relaxed as well as possibly being slightly less expensive. They can also have the advantage or disadvantage of cutting down your guest list!

 

Notice: Once you have fixed the date it is good idea to let everyone who you may wish to invite know as soon as possible, especially for summer weddings, before they have chance to book their holidays.

 

On the day: you will have spent ages planning for this one day make sure you take time to enjoy it. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready, put your make-up on before your dress to avoid accidents, be careful not to get lipstick on the dress. If you have hairdressers beauticians or florists coming to your home, tell them to come half an hour before they are needed so they don't make you late. Don't worry about any little attendants, they will be very excited, if they are put off walking down the isle let mum and dad sort them out, you carry on. Take time to appreciate all your little details, such as the flowers, the cake and the tables. Let someone else be responsible for running the day, you will have made all the preparations, now it is time for you to enjoy yourself

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Countdown list

 

Stage 1 ASAP

 

1  Find the right Guy/Girl

2  Say YES at the right time!

3  Find a venue, caterer and fix a date

4  Make sure all family and friends know the date.

5 Book photographers, cars, florist, videographer,

6 Decide on bridesmaids/pageboys

7 Book honeymoon

8 Arrange Insurance

9 Book band/disco

10 Start looking for gowns and suits

 

Stage 2  6 months or so ahead

 

1 Order cake

2 Decide on gowns and suits

3 Invitations  order and send out

4 Decide on wedding list

5 Select wedding rings

6 Plan hen & stag events

7 Book hairdresser & beautician

8 Decide upon your guest list.

9 Book any extra transport such as coaches

 

Stage 3  2 month to go

 

1 Plan the seating

2 Decide on wines and menu

3 Decide on hairstyles and makeup, possibly have a trial

4 Purchase or arrange any thank you presents

5 Book any taxis airport parking

 

Stage 4  2 weeks to the big day!

 

1 Prepare speeches

2 Check all outfits fit

3 Double check with all suppliers and wedding services booked

4 Ceremony rehearsals

 

Above all try to relax and go with the flow, if something is not quite too plan enjoy all the things which are perfect...... Have a great day!