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
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
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 —
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
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 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, UK —
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
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 —
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
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
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
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
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 —
Buy the Photographer, Not the Service
Create a great rapport with the person you choose to take your wedding photographs. You need to like and trust that person to give your best. Make sure that they are prepared to meet with you or talk on the phone with you before you have to make a commitment to them.
Contributed by Lesley Rigg Photography
of Kineton, Warwickshire, UK CV35 0HT — 07834 222916
Simple idea for a spring/summer hen party?
Why not host an inexpensive garden party, either at your home, or at your parents home?. This can be a great idea, and inclusive of all age groups. Decorate the garden with bunting, set out china tea tableware, provide cup cakes, finger sandwiches, tea, coffee & champers.
Personal yet inexpensive.
Contributed by Vintage Afternoon Tea Party
of Leicestershire, UK LE9 8LP — 07825951731
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 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
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
Wedding Cake Servings
As a rule of thumb for wedding cake servings, fruit cakes yield double the servings as the same sized sponge cake. Likewise, square cakes yield approximately 30 percent more than the same sized round cakes.
Contributed by Novelty Cake Toppers
of International, UK — 01452 722659
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
