Don’t forget these details when planning your wedding
Couples spend months, even years planning their big day and it’s easy to see why when you break down the mammoth task of wedding preparation. There’s plenty to get organised, including floral arrangements and venue hire, a long list of things to buy, such as the all important wedding dresses and wedding rings, and of course, there’s the tiny matter of finalising the guest list.
With all of these vital tasks taking up all the future bride and groom’s time and money, it can be easy to forget some of the minor details. However, some of those lesser thought about details can make all the difference when the big day finally rolls around, so here are some of the smaller details that shouldn’t be forgotten when planning a wedding.
Plan for bad weather.
Many couples book a wedding venue well in advance, giving them the upper hand when it comes to expected weather forecasts. However, even booking a wedding in the height of the summer months can’t ensure perfect weather, so it’s always a good idea to plan for rain – especially if you live in the UK. If you’ve booked a marriage ceremony outside, ensure that your venue has provided an adequate alternative space for you to get married should the weather not hold out. For wedding photographs, consider purchasing umbrellas that match your wedding’s colour palette and don’t forget to have a spare pair of shoes – or even wellies – that you can wear, just in case.
Make sure you have comfortable, happy bridesmaids.
Speaking of being comfortable, no matter what, do not forget about your bridesmaids and maid of honour. We know that women have different body types and that some styles flatter and complement women’s bodies more than others. With that in mind, it’s always worth checking in with your wedding party before making the decision to purchase dresses on their behalf.
Your bridesmaids and your maid of honour will already have a really good idea about the type of dress style and cut that suits them the best, therefore including them in the decision will ensure everyone’s happy with their choice of dress for the big day. For inspiration, you can use a Prom Dress Finder to browse the latest styles and colour palettes for your bridesmaid’s body type.
Take pictures with your guests.
It may seem obvious, but many married couples look back on their big day only to realise that the bulk proportion of their images are focused solely on the wedding party. Some photographers choose to focus on the bride and groom, immediate family, and the bridesmaids/groomsmen, rather than the wedding guests, which can mean that you miss out on the opportunity to reminisce about sharing your big day with your friends and wider family. As well as encouraging your photographer to take photos of your wedding guests having a great time, you can also ask your guests to take plenty of photos! These images can be shared using a Wedding Photo Swap website which will allow you to access everyone’s images from the day and pick and save your favourites for the wedding album.
Eating on your big day.
You’ve organised and planned how you’re going to wine and dine your guests, but what about yourself? Traditionally, after the marriage ceremony, the bride and groom and their guests sit down to eat a meal together. However, depending on the time of your wedding ceremony, this meal may not occur until the afternoon, or even early evening. For many brides and grooms, the wedding breakfast meal shared with friends and family is the only bite of food that they eat all day, but this simply isn’t healthy – you must eat on your wedding day, even if you feel that you’re too busy! Weddings are stressful and this can take a real toll on your body, affect your mood, and even make you feel faint. It’s vital that you eat breakfast and snack throughout the day, and this is even more important if you’re planning to drink and toast to your new partnership.
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