Online support for your UK wedding!
Try to get as much support online as possible. Etiquette forums and wedding chat rooms are a great way to share ideas with other wedding couples, find out about reputable wedding suppliers and ways of saving money.
Contributed by UK Wedding Designs
of Gloucestershire, UK GL20 8EX —
Stick to Your Wedding Budget
Have your budget planner and calculator handy anytime you are visiting stores or wedding service providers to be sure you stay within budget and get the best deals. Never buy in haste.
Contributed by LvLv Events Ltd
of South Ockendon, UK — 07833052290
Cool Beach Wedding Dresses
If you are lucky enough to be flying to an exotic, hot location to exchange your vows, opt for a dress that's not clingy. Maximum comfort and lightweight fabrics are key in a tropical climate. Choose a fabric like chiffon or gauze. Both are lightweight and will breathe, leaving you feeling cool, calm and collected!
Contributed by Cutting Edge Brides
of Kent, UK — 01322 316 084
Print Wedding Readings & Vows On Your Invitations
You have taken time to choose those special, meaningful words for your wedding day. Have them captured and written out by a professional calligrapher then printed onto your invitations. You, family and friends can keep and frame them as a reminder of the day they shared with you.
Contributed by Urbis Scriptores
of Cheshire, UK CW9 6AY — 01606 891722
Take your time planning the wedding of your dreams!
You're engaged! Congratulations. Give yourself plenty of time to have organised this once in a lifetime event properly. Enjoy the whole run up to it. Don't rush or cut corners just to get done. Time spent will pay off later in all of the details.
Contributed by Beauty Weddings
of Glasgow, UK G52 4EE — 0845 4670508
Scared to dance that first dance as husband and wife?
Scared you will forget your first dance? Stage fright?! Help combats those nerves by filming your dance lessons and first wedding dance on your phone and watch regularly. This will help to improve your movement memory over time and help you to relax! Good luck and enjoy!
Contributed by Dynamique Dance
of Nottingham, UK NG5 6JL — 07867504626
You Can't Please Everyoine So You've Got To Please Yourselves?
So Mum wants Aunty Beryl's dog to come and the mother-in-law can't understand why you'd want a flower in your hair and sparklers instead of confetti? You may never be able to please everyone so do what you can while enjoying your choices and wedding.
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of Staines, Middlesex, UK TW18 2BT —
Where's the BEST man?
Make your wedding day a little easier by prepping your best man! Make sure he's helping with any organising on the day - very helpful for group photos or gathering crowds. Keep him sober as long as possible so you can let your hair down!
Contributed by Anthony Peyper Photography
of Dublin, Ireland — +353 (0) 86 354 7258
Save Money on Your Wedding Venue
If you have a dream venue in mind, that you think may be out of your budget, give them a call and find out how much cheaper it would be to get married on a weekday or a Sunday before you discount it completely. You might be pleasantly surprised.
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of Wrexham County Borough, UK LL13 0HG —
Handle With Care
Your hands will be the focus of attention when showing off your beautiful new wedding ring, so be careful to avoid doing anything that will cause nails to split and break. Use loads of hand cream in the weeks leading up to your special day to get them super soft and smooth.
Contributed by UK Wedding Services
of Worcester, UK — 01905 20206
Avoid Wedding Hair Style Surprises
Brides: Ask your wedding hair stylist for a trial at least a week before the wedding to seen well in advance if the style suits your face and dress. Then you'll have plenty of time to try other styles without wedding say surprises.
Contributed by LvLv Events Ltd
of South Ockendon, UK — 07833 052 290
Get a Swatch!
When you have chosen your bridesmaids dresses and your own gown, request a sample of material from your dress shop. This will become invaluable when you are out shopping and trying to match colours with napkins, flowers, shoes and accessories!
Contributed by Chloe Beck
of Canterbury, UK CT3 4JH — 0845 373 2703
Choosing a Wedding Cake Maker
3 factors for choosing a wedding cake maker: Taste, Finish and Professionalism. Do they have professional facilities, or are they making an occasional cake as a weekend hobby business? Do they have wedding cake photos of past work to see their finished designs? Schedule a cake tasting before hiring.
Contributed by Jenny's Cakes Ltd.
of Carluke, Scotland ML8 5RE — 01555 860755
Wedding Fruit Cakes
If you want a small piece of fruit cake for a select few guests, it's cheaper to add it to your cake order as a small cutting cake. Most wedding cake makers will only use fruit cake as a base tier, not upper layers due to weight, and this often leads to large amounts of unwanted fruit cake.
Contributed by Debbie's Sweet Art
of Surrey, UK — 01932 240274
How to choose your wedding photographer
Find one whose work you LOVE! Meet with them and find out whether you actually like them - this is one of the most important relationship you'll have with a vendor since you'll work very closely. Make sure you know who'll be photographing you on the day.
Contributed by ianH photography
of Bournemouth, UK BH22 8BA — 07575 567408
Wedding crackers make great favours.
Wedding crackers, a special type of wedding favour, can be filled with a special gift from the bride/groom such as chocolates or other candies to match your colour scheme and theme. These special favous make a great ice breaker amongst wedding guests.
Contributed by The Surrey Wedding Planner
of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK — 07956 253 552
Home Made Cookie Favours
One of our brides made her own sugar dusted wedding cookies for personalised favours, packaged in cellophane bags and guests' printed name on the card clipped to the bag-doubling as a place setting. Fantastic for the personal touch and brides on a budget.
Contributed by Derbyshire Wedding Planners
of Chesterfield, UK S42 6DD — 07727 426380
Wedding Shoe Saftety Tip
Make sure you wear your wedding shoes around the house a few times before the big day to be sure they are comfy and don't give you a blister. Wear them to vacuum if you wish! If you're sure you won't be returning them scuff the soles very slightly outdoors so they have some traction and help prevent slipping and falls.
Contributed by Chloe Beck
of Hersden, Canterbury Kent, UK CT3 4JH — +44 1227 712 618
Budget Wedding Centerpieces
Budget centerpieces don't have to look cheap. Simple things like candles can make a big impression and warm atmosphere.
Contributed by Simply Charming Events
of Pontypridd, UK — 01443405620
Wedding Table Decorations - Make an impact!
For wedding couples planning low level table decorations, do remember that you may have as many as 30 glasses on each table so try and raise your decorations slightly higher than the glasses, otherwise you loose all impact and guests do not get a 'wow' when they walk in the room. if course, don't make the centrepieces so high guests cannot see ech other across the table!
Contributed by Emma Lappin Flowers
of Basingstoke, UK — 01256 473839
