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
DIY Wedding Place Card Holders
Rather than splashing out on place card holders, consider making your own. Paint guests' names on pebbles for a rustic theme or ice their names on home baked cookies [these can then double as favours!]wrapped in fancy organza bags or color coordinated plastic wrap. Solicit the help of your bridesmaids or family.
Contributed by Chloe Beck
of Canterbury, UK CT3 4JH — 0845 373 2703
Set a Wedding Budget
It is important to have a wedding budget and stick to it. Sit down with your partner and/or family and carefully look at your finances. Be honest about what you can afford and spend on each service and bring your budget list along on all of your wedding service interviews to be sure you stay within budget.
Contributed by GFG Events
of London, UK SE19 2SA — 07786 071 995
Best Wedding Planning Advice
As a wedding planner, I find that the best initial advice I give my future clients is to step back and look at the wedding plans from an outsiders point of view. For people who manage to do this, they find the process of planning easier and understand my advice throughout their planning process better.
Contributed by WeddingBliss Ltd
of Lincoln, UK LN7 6SF — 01472 859813
Choosing Your Wedding DJ Specialist
Be sure to hire an experienced, professional wedding DJ who issues a contract, will liaise with you about the wedding music, has an extensive music collection and the required licenses and insurance.
Contributed by Wedding DJ Network
of West Sussex, UK RH12 5FZ — 01403 240270
Cut Wedding Costs Not Wedding Style
Solicit help from close family and friends to make your own floral centrepieces or address wedding invitations. Make your own edible wedding favours. Baked cookies, jams and cupcakes are well liked favours! Hire a wedding gown, it CAN be done.
Get married during the week. You can get some great deals on weddings held Monday - Thursday.
Contributed by Chloe Beck
of Canterbury, Kent, UK CT3 4JH — 0845 373 2703
Wedding Hair...Tiara or Hair Pins?
A bridal tiara will give you a beautiful traditional look. Try one on to see if it suits your style. Pins are very versatile and give a more contemporary look. They are great if you are not sure how you are going to wear your hair for the big day. Your hairdresser can play around to get a look you love.
Contributed by Yarwood-White
of Cobham, UK — 07917660830
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 —
Perfect Wedding Place Cards
If you can't hire a calligrapher always buy a few spare place cards to practice on. Ask a relative with lovely handwriting to write them for you or buy yourself a great pen. Use black ink. Rule a very faint pencil line on the cards and write slowly. Your place cards will be gorgeous!
Contributed by The Wedding Calligrapher
of Cheshire, UK —
Wedding Colour Schemes
A great way to choose coordinating wedding colours is to visit your local cosmetics counter. You'll find that eyeshadow pallettes have been toned together perfectly, giving you inspiration for your colour scheme.
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of Broxburn, Scotland, UK —
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 —
First things First
First the proposal, second the announcement, thirdly - Find the Celebrant to conduct the wedding and style in the fashion you want !
Contributed by SjCeremonies
of Cambridgeshire, UK cb40wx — 07833794260
Selecting Your Weddiing Music
Pick music that will suit all wedding guests, or a band that covers most of the likely styles. The last thing you want is for all the youngsters to be bored or the elder members of your guest list feeling their needs were ignored. Speak to whomever is providing the interval music early.
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of Bristol, Somerset, UK BS24 9AX —
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
You Can't Please Everyone 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 —
Wedding Day Beauty - Setting Foundation into Place
After you have applied your foundation a really great way to set it into place is by doing a powder rub done. Tip a small amount of translucent loose powder into the palm of you hands pat your palms together and then pat the palms onto your face, this will help the foundation to stay in place.
Contributed by Mobile Beauty
of Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK NE9 7DD —
Wedding Rings Tip
Hands tend to swell a little in hot weather and when we are under stress. Before walking up the aisle, rub some hand lotion onto your ring finger so the ring glides on without a hitch!
Contributed by The Wedding Planner
of Wicklow, Ireland —
Set the mood with music...
Create the perfect balance between entertainment and stylish ambiance for your wedding with acoustic music. Subtle, delicate acoustic music permeates the soul, relaxes the mind and fills the heart with joy without overshadowing your wedding and reception dinner.
Contributed by Akuztik
of Burnley, UK BB12 8AF — 00447960 535470
Organising Wedding Gift Thank You List
Keep in mind that the thank you process begins when you gather your guests' names and addresses to send the invitations. Top Tip - save that list! When you start receiving wedding presents, open them and record each gift next to the giver's name and address. Send thank you cards as soon as possible.
Contributed by Propose to invite
of Malton, UK YO17 9DU — 07887 854673
Best Man Speech
When making a wedding speech or toast, avoid trying to be a stand up comedian. being humorous is not the same as telling a string of jokes. Avoid anything that even gets close to bad taste, inappropriate or otherwise dodgy material. Remember the wise maxim, "If in doubt, leave it out."
Contributed by Wedding Speech Coaching
of London, UK — 0845 838 1812
