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WEDDING GOSSIP Where to Start? 1895 views
Remember BBC2's The Good, Bad and the Ugly when George Watts was thrown in the deep end and organised a wedding in six weeks? Since then, he has turned into a bit of a wedding expert and has some advice for WP brides...
So the big day has been set, the budget is planned and now all you need to do is find that place to say ‘I do’. Whether you are looking for city chic or a rural retreat, there really is something for everyone. I always advise every couple I meet to choose a space that represents them as a couple. Now for some, this can be quite extreme. Getting hitched down a coal mine or on the wings of an aeroplane is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea but it certainly is unique! For most of us though, the day itself is about cementing a union between two people and the venue should represent that union. Wow, I am getting quite teary already!
Ok, so, down to the nitty gritty. Where do we start? Well, generally the geographical location is the best place to begin. Once this has been decided you can work with the venues located in that area. Even if you have an ideal place in mind, I always advise to view at least 5 other spaces to spark ideas and inspire you both. During the first viewing make sure you probe the wedding co-ordinator for all the info you require including menus, wedding packages available and on-site accommodation. Try to get a real feel as to how the day itself will unfold. Make a list of questions beforehand and do not be
afraid to ask. If you are concerned about the costs involved, tell them and see what they can advise. Hog-roasts and summer bbq’s for example, are all the rage at the moment and can often be much lighter on the budget than a traditional evening buffet.
Selecting a wedding venue is a bit like buying a house for the day. Make sure you ask lots of questions and trust your gut feeling. Sometimes if it just feels right then that is the venue for you! And finally, don’t just let the wedding coordinator put together a generic day for you. I recently went to a wedding where the space was entirely candlelit and I have to say it was stunning. Ensure you add those personal little touches and have some fun! Maybe you want to create your very own ‘wedding breakfast cocktail’ or invent a pudding in honour of your new surname! Whatever you do, remember my three p’s ‘personalise, personalise and personalise some more’ - oh and enjoy every second!
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Your Week (Jun 08-13) 1184 views
WeddingPath has masses of news and ideas to help plan your wedding. Why not add our news page to your bookmarks so that you don't miss the fun!
To start the week, TV presenter and wedding expert, George Watts (remember The Good, Bad and The Ugly?) shares some top planning tips. Tomorrow, we have a little something for the man of the day to make sure he is groomed to perfection. On Wednesday, the girls from Radiance Boutique are here to offer advice on choosing your wedding day jewellery. On Thursday, we review a new book out last week - the perfect wedding bedside read! And to end the week we have the answer to a reception with Bollywood bling - get Shaadi-ready.
Have a great week on WeddingPath!
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Editor, WeddingPath
amanda@weddingpath.com
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Who is giving you away? 1457 views
Daddy’s Little Princess
With Father’s Day fast approaching, the WeddingPath team are interested in collating your interesting and funny anecdotes about your Dad’s approach to his role as Father of The Bride. So one for the “Already Marrieds” really, but we’d like to hear how all our b2b’s are involving their Dads. How was the speech? Did he cry? Was he cringe worthy? We’d love to hear your stories.Click here to ping your responses to us and vote below!
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Blogger Bride X 945 views
Emma decides to go for the back up plan and take a few precautions as she flexes the credit card on deposits.
According to most of my already-married friends, wedding insurance seems to be quite a new phenomenon. However, considering the average cost of modern wedding ranges from £10,000 to £20,000, it seems to me to be an awful lot of money to be spending without any form of insurance protection. We’ve just started putting deposits down on our venues but I want to make sure we’ve got some insurance in place, just to protect 
ourselves against the unexpected.
It might sound a little bit over the top, but it doesn’t take much for a wedding to go wrong. You just need the bride to get a bit of food poisoning, or a pipe to burst and flood the church, and the carefully scheduled big day suddenly starts to unravel.
Of course, the insurance doesn’t prevent anything going wrong, and can’t salve your disappointment if indeed it does, but at least it will help soften the blow if it’s all gone pear-shaped and might give you a chance to re-schedule your honeymoon or get some compensation back for lost or damaged presents and so on.Top tip: Check your home insurance and make sure there is adequate cover for your dress, the rings and the wedding gifts.
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Your Week (Jun 01-05) 805 views
WeddingPath has a fun-packed week ahead with a competition special, some fab real stories and plenty of ideas to help plan your wedding.
To start the week, our bride with a blog, Emma takes a few precautions...and recommends you do the same. Tomorrow, we are showcasing a totally stunning real wedding at Stoke Park. We're also putting f.o.b's in the spotlight with a poll for you to cast your vote. On Wednesday we have a fabulous competition to win a sparkly crystal necklace we know you'll love. On Thursday, we are taking a look at one of the latest London venues to be given a wedding license. And to end the week we look at ways of sharing some of your happiness by including donations to charities on your gift list.
Have a great week on WeddingPath!
Editor, WeddingPath
amanda@weddingpath.comPhoto © Yarwood-White
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