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Wedding Week Notes 28/04 10554 views
Want to catch up on the highlights this week at WeddingPath? Click on our favourite articles.
28/04 FASHION Mum's the Word... elegant outfits
22/04 GROOMS Groom-zilla!... the new buzz word
22/04 REAL WEDDING Snowy Dream... Lapland
23/04 FASHION Girls' Pearls... accessories
23/04 WEDDING GOSSIP Girl in a White Dress 924/04 VENUES Let it Snow!... UK snow slope
24/04 HONEYMOON Pure Paradise... Mexico25/04 GIFTS Monochrome Home... gift ideas
25/04 RECEPTIONS Beautiful Bouquet... floral tips©Yarwood-White
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PLANNING Wedding Planner's Blog 11 9353 views
VENUE SENSATION!
The girls at Every Detail have been on the road this week looking for new wedding venues and have loads of tips and advice for WeddingPath brides.
Claire's advice
As your wedding day approaches you’ll be dotting the I’s crossing the T’s, so I wanted to share a few tips I always give my couples as their day draws close.
•Get plenty of rest - keep pre-wedding celebrations to a minimum.
•Chat to your hair stylist/beautician about final hair/skin preparations.
•Be prepared to make an impromptu ‘thank you’ speech at work.
•Practice your first dance - it will help eliminate nerves.
•When packing, remember bags for your dress and groomswear.
Nice idea
Now this is something that was mentioned in the Q&A session last Monday but it’s such a good idea I just had to mention it again. As thank you gifts to both sets of parents, why not ask a guest that isn’t too involved in the wedding, (a friend’s boyfriend is always a good bet!) to take photos as everyone leaves the church. Arm the friend with a digital camera, pre-bought frames and directions to a decent printer/photo shop and hey presto, thank you gifts! Just make sure you pick some one who can take a decent picture, is a dab hand with wrapping paper and who knows how the printer works.
A day in the life of a wedding planner
It is a good job I enjoy driving as I’ve been doing a lot of it this past week, venue hunting from Cornwall to Cardiff - and I’ve found some beauties. It’s time-consuming, but great fun searching for venues If you’re unsure where to start on the great venue hunt then please send me an email at claire@everydetail.co.uk and I’ll be more than happy to give you a few pointers. There was one venue this week that stood out more than any other and that was St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff, absolutely gorgeous with stunning views over Cardiff bay.
And finally...
For those of you at the start of your wedding planning journey, you have so much fun to come! Our advice is to try and keep a clear vision of what you want your day to look like. Over the coming months you’ll see so many good ideas, styles and be tempted to change your ideas over and over again. If you’re struggling with bringing your ideas together, put together a mood board.©iStockphoto, Oliver Bonas
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Wedding Week Notes 21/04 12378 views
Where did the week ago! Catch up on some of the highlights at WeddingPath by clicking on the articles.
21/04 FASHION Straps Off... more strapless dresses you'll love22/04 GROOMS Drink Matters... expert advice
22/04 REAL WEDDING English Garden... marquee
23/04 FASHION Veiled Beauty... wearing a veil?
23/04 WEDDING GOSSIP Girl in a White Dress24/04 VENUES Tandoori Nights... Cinnamon Club
24/04 HONEYMOON Off the Scales... cool gadget25/04 GIFTS Flower Power... new gift service
25/04 RECEPTIONS Reasons to be Cheerful... 'what if' scenarios -
PLANNING Reasons to be Cheerful 13095 views
In all the excitement of planning your wedding day, a finger waved about insurance and 'what if' scenarios is not fun. Having someone tell you 'I told you so' is not much better. So, we have got the low-down from Ros Urbanowicz, financial adviser at independent insurance broker, The Wilson Organisation on taking out wedding cover.
With the average wedding now setting couples and families back a staggering £16,000 to £25,000, a few financial precautions need to be taken. Unless the likes of Hello and OK! magazine are picking up the hefty bill, then the first step is to start planning exactly who will be paying for what. The major expenses of a wedding are the reception, rings, honeymoon and bridal dress. Then there are the flowers, photography, church and registrar fees, car hire, invites, wedding cake and numerous other costs to think about.
Confetti.co.uk has reported that around 80-85% of couples don't take out wedding insurance. We know having to look at policies can be boring compared to choosing your dress or looking forward to your hen night, but taking out adequate cover should be on the 'to do' list. Not convinced? Then read on...
Top Ten Common Claims:
· Bankruptcy of supplier
· Damaged wedding attire
· Loss of rings
· Theft of wedding gifts
· Public liability - property damage
· Cancellation because the venue was double-booked
· Transport fails to arrive
· Caterers fail to turn up at the reception
· Cancellation due to illness or bereavement
· Re-staging photographs due to photographer not arrivingTop Five Unusual Claims:
· Emergency transport to get the vicar to the ceremony
· Replacing stolen tableware and cutlery the evening before the reception
· Road assistance for a stuck wedding vehicle
· The bride falling over in the aisle and breaking her ankle
· The marquee washing away
You’ll be insured by most companies against the main items such as damage to your wedding outfits, rings, flowers and cake, and even re-staging photographs and videos at a later date. Some policies cover everything from the marquee washing away, the guests injuring themselves, and the church burning down. You should be looking to take out insurance before you pay the deposits on any bookings made in case the supplier goes bankrupt or can’t fulfil your order or reservation.None of these policies will cover you if someone has a change of heart, or if your photographs are not how you planned because your partner had a large spot on the day or it started to rain, or even if you had simply run out of money and had to cancel the wedding. You will also not be covered if you or your fiancé injure yourselves whilst
playing sport or riding a motorbike leading up to the wedding.It is advisable to first sit down and work out exactly what you need cover for. For example, if you’re getting married abroad you’d want insurance that covers you for the flights if they’re delayed, and the transportation of your wedding dress in case it gets lost or damaged in the airport.
There is also the question of insuring wedding presents when you go away on your honeymoon. It is a good idea to increase your home insurance. Make sure you check your policy and declare any expensive heirlooms, plasma TV’s, new leather suites or similar high-value gifts, before you go away.
If in doubt, ask plenty of questions and seek external advice from an insurer to get the right cover for what could be the biggest, most extravagant but happiest day of your life.
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PLANNING Wedding Planner's Blog 10 8866 views
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Wedding planner, Tiffany from Every Detail goes to a dress fitting, visits some new venues, finds a pink runner and has some little tips on planning your budget.
Tiffany’s advice
Many people don’t start doing their budget until after they’ve booked a handful of suppliers. It’s not the end of the world, but my advice would be to do it slightly earlier. Make a long list of all the items you’ll be spending your hard-earned money on, then prioritise, so that you know which items you’re more willing to compromise on. When you have done this, put in your ‘known costs’ such as the venue or catering then you’ll know what you have left to play with. It’s a good idea to get a couple of quotes and then put them into your budget calculations and see what effects it has on the overall price.
Nice idea
This year I have been working with a number of couples getting married in New York. They have such a different approach – for instance they have a 'groom’s cake' which is a more fun cake followed by the more traditional 'bride’s cake'. I love this idea! Why not cut one with the wedding breakfast, and then have another go in the evening when your evening guests arrive. They also make a much bigger event of what we call ‘welcome drinks’. Over the pond, they celebrate with a cocktail reception where food is served by waiters and very often additional stations are set up for guests to help themselves. My favourite one is the sundae station! Yummy!!
A day in the life of a wedding planner
This week I’ve been with a bride who was having her final dress fitting, I went too and took along a beautiful silk bouquet that I have, we also took her shoes and I encouraged her to put the whole outfit on. The shop was empty, so I moved a big mirror, created an aisle and encouraged her to practice walking down it. I think it's so important that you practice! So many brides start off feeling uncomfortable holding flowers in one hand and linking arms with their father with their other arm. Practice, practice, practice and you’ll be walking down the aisle with confidence. I’ve also been searching high and low for a pink aisle runner. In the end I used an American company I ordered one from last year. The shipping costs are extortionate but I know it will transform the Church and make it look absolutely wonderful. Hopefully that will arrive next week – where I’ll store it I have no idea – as the wedding season approaches, my office becomes more and more like a store room!
And finally...
I have been invited to a number of venue showcases – they’re getting ready for the Christmas bookings. I love going to them as there are so many different suppliers and ideas. One I went to last week had some beautiful lighting decorations. A long trail of 'fairy lights' went all the way up the stairs, each fireplace was decorated with lights, and every table had lights on and around it. Truly wintry!Photo © Freeman Photographics, SDM Images, iStockphoto
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