When people talk of their wedding day, you always have an image of a big celebration; a large white dress, tonnes of food and hundreds and hundreds of people.
But this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some people would much prefer to keep the whole thing simple and celebrate with close friends and family.
Firstly, you need to decide on your wedding stationery and send out your save the date cards to the guests that you do want to invite.
Then it’s time to decide on the venue. If you are opting for a smaller guest list then you will have the option to choose something with a little more charm; perhaps a boutique hotel or historical place of interest. If it’s only close friends and family members coming to your wedding, then you could even consider having your wedding abroad.
By only having a few guests, you can make your day extra special and intimate. But you may need to think a little more carefully about your reception. When you have a lot of guests at a wedding, it’s very easy to create a party atmosphere, but with just a few, it can sometimes fall a little flat.
In order to create a celebratory mood, you could organise a sit down meal. But keep everything relaxed and not too formal. You don’t need formal speeches for an intimate wedding; just keep things relaxed and have fun.
You’ve got your wedding photo albums at the ready. But the only question is; what’s going to fill them?
The search for the perfect wedding dress is a long and sometimes frustrating one. Unless you have an exact design in mind, it can be difficult to narrow down your search.
But the most important thing to do before you begin the search for your perfect dress is to carry out research. Look over the internet, cut out pictures from magazines and make a note of anything that catches your eye.
You should always take a trusted friend or family member with you when you are trying on wedding dresses and make sure you wear clothes that you can easily change in and out of as you try on a range of dresses.
It is a good idea to start searching for your dress as early as possible, particularly if you are getting your wedding dress especially made. That way, you have time to make an informed decision and to have any alterations made as you go along.
Make sure you don’t make a purchase until you are absolutely happy with your decision. Once you’ve found the right one, you will know – so don’t be hasty.
Taking time over your decision will ensure that you make the right choice and that you look stunning in those wedding photo albums that are just waiting to be filled.
When your big day arrives, you really want it to go as smoothly as possible. Ever since you announced your engagement, you have felt under pressure to create the perfect wedding. And you’re almost there! Just a few finishing touches to organise.
One thing that a lot of people forget to consider though, is the different dietary requirements of their wedding guests.
When you have a huge list of people that you want to invite to your wedding, there are bound to be people on that list with allergies or restricted diets and there will usually be a vegetarian or two to consider as well.
The last thing you want is for your big day to arrive, only to find that half your guests can’t eat the meal you have chosen.
The best way to avoid this happening is by asking your guests to specify any dietary requirements when they RSVP. When you send out your wedding invites, ensure that you enclose your wedding RSVP cards so that your guests can respond to the invitation. Ask them to specify any dietary requirements on these RSVP cards.
Once you have these cards back, you will be able to inform the caterer of any special meals that need providing. With everyone catered for, your wedding will be a hit with your guests and of course your mind will be completely put at ease.
