One of the first, largest and probably most expensive decisions you will make is choosing your wedding venue and the location that your wedding will take place. You might want to choose local to you so you can attend appointments easily, marry somewhere special that means something to you both or you may even wishContinue reading “Choosing your Wedding Venue”
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Family pressures
The subject of ‘family’ can be an uncomfortable one for many and, in fact, I include myself in that. I have plenty of ‘family’ situations that have taken up far too much headspace for too long and they’ve made me feel a whole load of emotions from frustration to sadness, anger to relief. It’s alwaysContinue reading “Family pressures”
Tabby, the Nun and an Experience Never to be Forgotten…
I love an experience that creates a story. Eight years ago on 1st February my friend shared this magazine article with me on Facebook about a nun in a convent in Italy who made and tailored wedding dresses for ladies, originally who couldn’t afford a dress and then to a wider audience as her skillsContinue reading “Tabby, the Nun and an Experience Never to be Forgotten…”
Choose flowers that are in season 💐
#weddingplanningtip When planning your wedding flowers, always take into consideration which flowers will be in season when you are due to get married. ☀️ For florists to get hold of flowers that aren’t in season, this may provide you with a large unexpected expense as they have to source them, usually from other countries. ChattingContinue reading “Choose flowers that are in season 💐”
No Regrets….
Are you a fan of BBC’S The Apprentice series? Our Weddings on the Mind team likes a watch and chat about it but we were especially excited about this year’s series as it featured one of our wedding industry friends Shannon Martin of Dotty Bridal, based in Holmfirth, Yorkshire! Tabby and Shannon first got to know each otherContinue reading “No Regrets….”
Speak to your caterers about different options – it doesn’t just have to be plain white! 🍽️
#weddingplanningtip There’s so much variety with your catering items these days – you don’t have to settle for those plain white catering items we all remember from school dinners if you want to create a specific style for your wedding breakfast. Of course, there is likely to be an additional cost involved to upgrape yourContinue reading “Speak to your caterers about different options – it doesn’t just have to be plain white! 🍽️”
Be clear with your pictures and social media wishes! 📷
#weddingplanningtip Whether it’s a note on the invitations, a sign to explain your wishes (like this one ⬆️) or instructions from the celebrant or registrars before the ceremony – make sure you’re clear with your guests about what and when they can post to social media! There’s nothing worse than evening guests seeing your dayContinue reading “Be clear with your pictures and social media wishes! 📷”
Avoid uncertainty and reserve seats! 🪑
#weddingplanningtip Here are a few questions we hear when guests are taking their seats for your ceremony; Where do we sit❓Which side do we sit on❓Am I sitting on the front row❓ Guests like to know where they need to be and don’t want to sit in the wrong places so we highly recommend providingContinue reading “Avoid uncertainty and reserve seats! 🪑”
Always plan in some time for just you two on your wedding day!
#weddingplanningtip Everyone will tell you, the day goes by so fast! So make sure you have some time to yourselves during the day – you did just get married to each other after all! ⌚ Most of the day can be taken up with getting ready, greeting guests, having photographs, catching up with people andContinue reading “Always plan in some time for just you two on your wedding day!”
Don’t be afraid of rain on your wedding day!
#weddingplanningtip So often we hear the worry of “”but what if it rains?!”” ☔ Rain on your wedding day is actually a sign of good luck because it signifies that your marriage will last. A knot that becomes wet is extremely hard to untie – therefore, when you “tie the knot” on a rainy day,Continue reading “Don’t be afraid of rain on your wedding day!”
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