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Wedding Planning Know How!

(Julie Dawson @ theweddinggenie.co.uk - 12th August 2011

If you are newly engaged and the whole prospect of planning your wedding is a little overwhelming, don’t worry just read our top tips below and you will be on track with your wedding plans in no time at all.

 Follow these top tips for wedding planning utopia:

• Prioritise  
• Set the Budget
• Set the Date
• Determine Your Guest list
• Choose your Venue & Style

Forget about all the little details, (for the moment) I promise if you use our tips you will have plenty of time for all the unique little touches to make your wedding day stand out, and to celebrate your style and personality. Concentrate on these key elements first then you can consider the details later.

Lets Talk Priorities

Make a date with your fiancé, pour a couple of chilled glasses of wine and curl up on the sofa.  Decide what you really must have for your wedding no matter what and then make a list.  The dress, venue and flowers may be really important for you and perhaps photography is something your fiancé is passionate about. Talk now, your views may be different and it’s an excellent time to listen to each other so you end up with the wedding day that is truly perfect for you both. 
Setting your priorities is key to successful wedding planning. Do this right and everything else will fall into place.

Budget

Now you have a clear idea of your priorities you can think about your budget!! I know you groan. I want to think about dresses, venues and food! Well stop! Decide how much you want to spend and then apportion the budget according to your PRORITIES. That way you will be sure you spend your money on what you really want and not the incidentals that add up and are not necessary. Start a simple spreadsheet, or purchase The Wedding Genie Wizard tools.  They will help you plan your budget, alert you when you spend too much and track all of your details. Once you see the figures in black and white this really focuses your attention.

I guarantee you, if you don’t set a budget right at the beginning you will start to run up your own national debt! Getting married is about declaring your love for each other and not about seeing who can max the credit card first! Just being creative and thinking things through will ensure you wedding day is totally spectacular. You can wake up the day after knowing you had the best day of your life and you won’t be paying for it for the next five years. For help on budgeting click here.

Set The Date and Choose your Style
Do you want a winter wonderland wedding, a springtime treat, English tea party or BBQ? Whatever you choose the date must coincide with the style you have in mind. It’s also a good idea to think of your honeymoon destination, this may impact the time of year you travel.

Guest List

Who do you really want to spend your day with? Friends and family make your wedding special so be sure to check their availability. The amount of guests will also affect your budget. Choose wisely remember you can’t please everyone but please yourselves.  Weddings are very emotive and you will have to make some hard decisions.

The Venue

Now you have an idea of your guest list, budget and of course your priorities you can book your venue. Do this early, especially if you have your heart set on somewhere popular.  If you want a civil ceremony, check to see if the venue is licensed to marry you.

Wow if you work your way through these priorities your wedding planning will be off to a flying start. No confusion for you just a clear way forward. Just keep remembering!

The Rules!!

• Set your priorities. Write them down and keep close to hand
• Having a clear idea of what kind of day you both want from the start will help you focus and stay on budget
• Remember it’s your wedding and you can have what you want!
• Don’t sweat the small details yet
• Tackle planning in bite sized chunks. Make small lists, big ones will just overwhelm you

 

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- Courtesy of Julie Dawson, The Wedding Genie

 

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Bridal Trends for 2011

Jen at Radiance Boutique - 3rd Jan 2011

As any follower of fashion knows, jewellery and accessories are big news right now. Statement necklaces, hair accessories, fascinators, huge scarfs, snoods and hats are making a style statement on the catwalks and in high street stores.

Think big and bold or layered and romantic for Autumn /Winter trends, for both every day style and for your wedding.

In this vein 2010 wedding trends continue in line with much of 2009’s offerings, but with extra emphasis on hair/head adornments. Now is the perfect time to go for something beautiful in your hair to really customise your bridal look. The economic outlook has an impact here too with those in the know predicting personalised details, rather than grandiose pomp, the order of the day. Short dresses reflecting 50’s and 60’s styles are increasingly popular and demand continues for asymmetric shoulder gowns. Layers are still going strong with frills and ruffles adding depth and texture For 2010 it’s all in the details: alongside ruching, bows, back and strap details on dresses, oversized accessories with lashings of pearls, feathers and sparkle are key. How to add the personal aspect? Wear something you love with confidence and your own sense of style will shine though. If your dress has many of the details mentioned above, hair accessories can help balance your look. A romantic scattering of flowers or a statement headband is all you need. An asymmetric shoulder looks great with a bold pearl bracelet on the opposite wrist. Playful cocktail rings are also still on trend but with a big sparkler on your ring finger already, perhaps you’re covered?!As always the key to finding your bridal look is to take the time to think about the overall look you want to achieve and use your wedding dress to inspire your bridal accessory decisions.

Take your time and enjoy the process!

- Courtesy of Jen at Radiance Boutique bridal accessories

www.radianceboutique.co.uk

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