Ensure that the main elements of your wedding are planned well in advance; avoid the disappointment of a venue being unavailable by considering getting married on a day other than a Saturday. This could have the added benefit of being less expensive, thus leaving more money to spend on other items. Have a notebook or diary specifically for use in connection with your wedding so that all of your suppliers’ details and all of the relevant timescales are readily to hand. There are lots of magazines and websites that can help you to plan the timing of the different elements, but there are some key questions that you need to ask right at the beginning.
- Where will the wedding take place?
- What time of year do you want to get married, bearing in mind any honeymoon arrangements that you will be making?
- How many guests will you be expecting to attend?
- What is your total budget?
Once these key elements have been discussed you can move on to the other services that will make sure that you have the day of your dreams, a beautiful dress, stunning flowers, delicious cake and fantastic company.
About the author: The UK Wedding Shows has more than 25 years experience in the wedding industry, organising wedding exhibitions throughout the UK and having contact with thousands of brides and suppliers.