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
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
Destination Wedding Legalities
When preparing for your wedding abroad ensure you check the necessary legal requirements with your wedding planner or relevant consulate to ensure you don't have any last minute surpises when you arrive at your destination. The worst that can happen is the wedding will be cancelled, so get prepared!
Contributed by UK/Ireland Top Wedding Sites
of Rotherham, UK — 866 721 8000
Wedding Car Hire
Always go and see the car you want to hire for your wedding day. Be sure that car is the car that you will be getting on the day of your wedding no there will be no (bad) surprises.
Contributed by Circle Of Love
of London, UK — 01293 562 139
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
Road test your band!
Make sure you hear your wedding band performing live before you book them. Their website and sound clips might be great, but make sure you like their live performance style.
Contributed by Chloe Beck
of Canterbury, UK CT3 4JH — 0845 373 2703
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
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
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
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
How to Choose the Right Wedding Musicians
Look, listen & watch. Scan the musician's set list. Do you like the choice of music? Can you listen to demos online? Will they learn a special song just for your wedding? Watch a performance; do they blend in or take over - remember it's your wedding, not the musicians showcase.
Contributed by Akuztik
of Burnley, Lancashire, GB, UK BB12 8AF — 0044 7960 535470
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
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
Get to know your wedding photographer
Remember that your wedding photographer will be with you for your whole wedding day, you need to get on well! Make sure you meet your photographer before your wedding, possibly even booking a pre-wedding photoshoot to make sure you "gel".
Contributed by Capaldi Weddings
of Nuneaton, UK CV10 9RH — 07725 698968
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
Wedding cake on a budget.
To help save money why not buy a high-street wedding cake and decorate it yourself. There are some beautiful wedding cake accessories which are very easy to add to cakes, along with some ribbon and/or some beads. You can have a stunning, unique cake with WOW factor on a budget!
Contributed by Annastarzi
of Leeds, UK — 07974 094590
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
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
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
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
