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Do's & Don'ts When Planning A Wedding
PAR002_123 • Mar 10, 2020
Do's and Don'ts when planning a wedding
DO make appointments...
We know it's exciting.. I mean you have just got engaged and you can begin planning the best day of your life BUT the last thing you want to do is turn up to a venue/store and be turned away because you don't have an appointment. Most venue's and stores will do their best to fit you in but it's always best to pre book to avoid disappointment.
DO give your guests as much notice as possible to get to your wedding
If you have found your dream venue send out your save the date's as soon as possible. We know that midweek and Friday weddings are becoming more and more popular so if you are worried about your loved one's being able to make it to your special day, send out your invites well in advance. I mean who wouldn't doesn't want to take a day of and make it a long weekend! By giving your loved one's good notice they will be more likely to be able to attend.
DON’T worry about everyone else’s schedules
It is nearly impossible to try and fit around everyone's schedule... Hen do's, stag do's, engagement parties, dress fittings.. I mean the list can goes on! The last thing you want to do it worry about everyone else's schedule. Set the date in good time and your loved one's will then be more than likely to make it. I mean there is never going to be the "perfect" date where every single friend, cousin, auntie and grandma are all going to be available but they will make it work... it's your special day!
DO work with your event manager/wedding planner
The event manager or wedding planner of the venue know's that venue better than anyone else. Whilst they will be more than happy to try make your dreams come to life ALWAYS take their advice, they just want you to have the best day ever. If they are saying no to something there is always a reason for it. Discuss all your plans with them and ask for their advice, they will always steer you in the right direction.
DON'T fall into the usual trap of trying to do everything at once
You have plenty of time. Most weddings are booked between 9 months to a year and a half before the big day. So set up your checklist, set dates that each thing needs to be completed by and that way you will not only be less likely to forget something but it will also make everything a little more stress-free.
DO follow everything up in writing
So you have just met with your wedding decor supplier, cake maker or maybe the venue planner and had the best meeting... A few weeks later you re confirm something that was discussed verbally in a meeting to find out that it's no longer possible?! ALWAYS follow up your meetings in writing. Get the suppliers to send you over personlised quotes and ask all the questions in writing that way you have an email trail of everything.
And one more to finish with…
DON'T forget to enjoy every moment of it! It will most likely be the best day of your life!!!
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