Plan in advance. Don’t rush a wedding unless it is unavoidable. Taking your time planning means that you can get the wedding you really want. Advising guests with a save the date card from wedding stationers such as http://www.adelarosa.co.uk/ well in advance means less disappointment for both you and them.
Plan for every eventuality. The British weather in particular seems to love messing up the best laid plans. As do children, animals, businesses, friends and family! So make sure you know that things won’t all go to plan and try and make this okay in your head way before the big day to save any stress and heartache.
Plan for the space you’ve got. Yes you might want the Three Tenors, a string quartet and a rock band but if your venue is little bigger than your front room, is this a realistic plan? Be honest with yourself about what you have available and ask for help in getting the most out of what is there.
Plan for your budget. This is similar to the above point but invariably gets missed out of wedding plans leading to couples starting married life with huge debts. This can be easily avoided by working with what you’ve got. I’ve seen wedding receptions pulled together for less than £300 with food, live music and great fun had by all. A big glitzy do isn’t the be all and all, your commitment is, so focus on this if things get tough.
Plan for your guests. Remember that this will be the first time most of these people will have met each other. Think about who will sit where in the room and how you are going to get guests mixing. Perhaps some quiz cards or games on the table? I’ve even been to a wedding where I sat at a different table for each course, whatever works for you and your guests so no one is left feeling out of sorts.
Plan for yourselves. Remember that this is your big day, not your Mums or your friends but yours. Plan to do things that put a smile on your face and that as a couple you feel confident that you will look back on with joy in the years to come.
Plan to say thanks. After the big day has been and gone remember to say thank you to all of those who helped make your dreams come through. Maybe a little thank you card or even a bottle of wine for key workers? Whatever it is, make sure it gets to people within a month of the wedding date if possible.
