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Those of you that have followed Every Detail's blogs over the last couple of months should have gathered lots of good ideas from each of the team by now. This week they continue to share their knowledge and advice with a thought for some of the others at your wedding.
Barbara's adviceNow as hard as it is to hear this ladies, your wedding isn't entirely about you. Your hubby-to-be needs a little care and attention too. Men are quite often too scared or embarrassed to ask what they, their best man and their ushers should be doing on the big day! Take time to discuss the mens' role on the day, so that he can have a sensible chat with the best man and ushers. Finally make sure the best man is briefed for his speech - keep it respectful - your parents and grandparents still look on you as their little girl and you will for a long time yet! If you want a copy of a fact sheet I have prepared called ‘Grooms Guide’ feel free to contact us via our website (www.everydetail.co.uk) and I’ll send it over.
Top tipsFor those of you planning trips away for your hen/stag do’s try to pre-arrange as much as possible. I’ve heard so many stories from brides and grooms about their parties not being able to find anywhere to eat as it was too busy or restaurants that wouldn’t accept groups. Also, make sure you (or the chief organiser) has an account of who has paid for what. If for instance, everyone has paid for taxi’s in advance, then arrange that money into the correct amount per taxi, and put the money in separate envelopes so you can give one to each taxi when you get in. Remember to take photos of your stag/hen event! Why not make a display at the reception or get a group photo framed as a gift? Remember that everyone involved in your wedding will have gone to some kind of effort and expense - so show your appreciation with a thank you gift.
Nice ideaWith the evenings getting longer, I enjoy weddings where guests can make the most of the gardens and outside space. This week we have helped couples with outdoor lighting ideas and found found some well priced lanterns and shepherd’s hooks. I’ve also ordered some luminaries (little lights in bags) from America – I love them, I think that they’ll really create a romantic feel.
A day in the life….I have been very lucky this week and went to try out a new spa that I shall definitely be recommending to our clients. However, this one was male-friendly too. I've been to so many weddings where the men have had grubby, chewed and occasionally, worryingly long nails. We recommend that you try to convince your groom to have a manicure (and yes it may be a bit girly) but his hands will be in a lot of pictures, cutting the cake, ring pictures and just general holding hands shots. We're not suggesting nail varnish but clean, moisturised hands with nicely shaped nails can make all the difference.
And finally, Try to imagine the wedding day through your guests' eyes. What is obvious to you might not be to your guests. If you have a message tree – will they know what to do and how will they use it? Do they know that the favour is for them and they can take it away? If you have guests arriving in a group on a coach, is there someone stationed to meet them on arrival? Make your guests feel comfortable and everything else falls in place!
For those of you getting married in the coming months, the best of luck and we hope our advice and tips will be useful and put to good use.
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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.
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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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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!
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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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PLANS AFOOT...
This week we find out what wedding planner Tiffany at Every Detail has been up to. Based in London, she has the creme de la creme of suppliers and venues at her fingertips, but being spoiled for choice is not always easy!Tiffany’s Advice
With so much choice and competition in London, my negotiation skills as a wedding planner have to be hot, hot, hot. I do believe in paying the right price for a service! If you feel that you’ve been quoted over the odds for a service or product, then have a chat with the supplier, be it photographer, venue, cars, and tell them what you are able to pay and what you believe is reasonable. They’ll either try and discuss the pricing with you further or refuse to move. I wouldn’t suggest you agree to pay what you believe to be too much – as you’ll begrudge them and your decision all the way through to your wedding day
Nice Idea
With spring in the air, I have had some fragrant thoughts. Have you thought about what scents will you both be wearing? Whenever you wear it again in the future it will remind you of your day! Additionally, choose scented flowers and bring a fresh aroma to your wedding reception. I always recommend some scented flowers in the bathrooms – but if funds don’t stretch, use lavender instead!
A day in the life of a wedding planner
I had a busy weekend, with a wedding on a Sunday, which is becoming as popular as Fridays. It was was one of my all time favourite weddings so far. The couple were madly in love! They had a small budget and we worked really hard in getting it right without over spending. When everything was ready, I looked around and felt extremely proud, not just because of the work we’d put in and accomplished, but because I knew that when the bride saw it for the first time it would be exactly as she wanted. Big budgets aren’t the be all and end all of a fabulous wedding. It’s the thought, consideration and above all the couple's love that make the day.
I must admit, in amongst the feeling pleased and the crying I had some hairy moments too!! The bride forgot to bring her hoop for under her dress. Being a Sunday, I had limited places to go to find one, however, fortunately I had a mobile number for a local supplier. She so kindly met me at her shop and leant me a sample one for the day. Then the venue staff couldn’t find 10 of the chair covers. We looked high and low. I was about to cover the backs of the children’s chairs in pillowcases to bypass the issue, when we found them 5 minutes before the ceremony started. Talk about a close call!
And Finally…
I can’t wait for the competition result to be revealed on the 21st and I find out who I will be helping out on their wedding day. It's great helping couples at the final stages, they’re so passionate about their day and plans. I know my help on the day is invaluable in bringing it all together and being on hand wherever I am needed. If you are not lucky enough to have a wedding planner around on the day, then ask a couple of trusted friends to be on red alert for you. Tell them all the details of the day and ask them to pop in before the reception starts and check that it's all ok. They can also be your point of contact for the evening suppliers. Give them your friend’s mobile number - just in case. My mantra is “the more prepared you are the less likely it will go wrong”.©Elmcroft Studios, Purvis-Gisbourne, Simon-John Photography
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