10 Tips For Planning The Most Amazing Wedding

If you are in the process of planning the wedding of your dreams, then congratulations. You might be wondering what you need to plan and buy, planning a wedding isn’t the easiest thing in the world. You will often feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, if this is the case then the good news is you can hire someone to do this for you. A wedding planner will take the weight off your shoulders, but don’t worry you will be consulted every step of the way. If you want to plan your wedding yourself then take a look at the article below to find out more.

Know Your Budget

One of the first things you need to do is work out your budget. Weddings are not the cheapest thing in the world and the average one will cost you around £20,000. You might be shocked to discover this figure and how it can cost that much, so it might take some saving from you and your partner. You might want to put some money aside each month to put towards the cost of your wedding.

Choose A Venue

Once you know your budget and you have some dates in mind for when you want to get married, you need to find a venue. A wedding venue is one of the most important things you need to book, and the good ones sell out pretty fast. You will likely be looking at around a year or two waiting list for the most popular venues. Speak to your other half and find out what you are both looking for when it comes to venues. This could be a church, a barn, or a beach to name a few options.

Send Out Invites

So now you have sorted your wedding venue it is time to send out invites to your guests. You want to try and give them as much notice as possible so they can book it off work, if it’s during the week. Typically wedding invites are sent at least a year in advance, usually due to the wait for the venue! If you don’t want to make invites yourself then you could buy a bulk load from many online stores. However, it can be far more personal making your own and putting your own stamp on it.

Arrange Catering

When you are getting nearer to your wedding then you will need to sort out the catering options you are going to provide. Not all weddings provide catering as this can be pretty expensive, especially if you have a lot of guests. However, if you are planning on day long celebrations then your guests will need to eat. You can provide a three course sit down meal if that is the type of wedding you are having. Alternatively, you can go for a more popular option of a finger buffer. This can include things like mini sausage rolls and pineapple sticks.

Organize Seating Plan

Something that can seem like an impossible task is creating the seating plan for your wedding. You might have family members or friends who just don’t get along so it won’t be fun if they are sitting next to each other for some time. If you have separate tables then this can be easier than having one big table. You can put family in groups at tables with people they get along with. Draw a plan of the room and the layout of the tables, this can make things much easier for you.

Pick Out Rings

You and your hubby at some point will need to hit the shops to find your dream wedding rings. You can get ones that match your engagement ring, depending on the shape of it. This means you can wear both your wedding ring and engagement ring at the same time. However, if you are just wanting to wear one single band then plenty of jewelers have these available. Don’t buy the first ones you see, make sure you shop around so you not only get the best price but the best rings as well.

Go Dress Shopping

It’s time! Go out, find those bridal shops, and find that dream dress. Many people have a vision of what they want their wedding dress to look like, and have known for years. However, don’t have your heart set on that type of dress as it might not look how you think it will when off the hanger. Try on a variety of styles so you have explored all options, you don’t want to regret not trying on that gorgeous dress. Once you have found it, don’t be afraid to say yes to that dress.

Go Suit Shopping

Men will also need to go suit shopping. As a man this isn’t quite as exciting as going dress shopping but it is a great excuse to get your wedding party together. Typically men and their best men will hit the shops together and try on their suits to see which colors look best. You will also need to decide the style and type of suit you want to wear. This could be a shirt, waistcoat, and jacket, or something else. Find reputable shops and don’t just go to the nearest one because it’s convenient.

Photographer

There is nothing better than having lasting memories of your wedding, either in picture form or on a disc that you can treasure forever. Finding the ultimate wedding photographer and ticking that off your list will give you peace of mind. The best photographers will be booked up for quite some time so make sure you contact them with plenty of notice. You will need to decide how long you want them around taking pictures and videos for, this could be a couple hours or the whole day. It will take some time for the pictures to be completed and the finished product sent to you. Although it can be impossible, try and be patient, it will be worth it.

Honeymoon Destination

One final thing you need to do before you walk down that aisle is plan your honeymoon. Knowing where to go gives you a chance to save up and add it onto your wedding gift list, you never know which wedding guests will want to contribute towards this. It also gives you something to look forward to with all the wedding stress.

Hopefully you found this article helpful and it gave you some top tips and ideas on how you can plan the most amazing wedding.