Wedding planning tips in a box !

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For most people that are getting married for the first time, planning a wedding can be a time-consuming, overwhelming task. Planning for a typical wedding includes finding a reception location, meeting with all the different wedding suppliers including florists, disc jockeys, photographers, and caterers, picking out attire, invitations, etc. Couples in the UK are slowly realizing that hiring a wedding planner is not only for the rich and famous. People are waiting longer to marry and have busy careers and families taking up their time, so it could be a wise investment when the ‘average wedding’ takes an estimated 250 hours of organisation. 

So how do you do it when you simply can't afford a wedding planner ? Today I share with you some life saving skills to a successful planning.

Organisation 

1 - Have a written plan, which you will refer to as you progress

2 - Write down all your ideas. For your event to be coherent it is vital to keep an organised folder with your ideas and findings. 

3 - When choosing your menu, entertainment ... think about your guest. Fair enough it's your wedding but you want your guest to have a good time and enjoy themselves on your day.

4 - Plan well, when booking a venue think about facilities: (i.e parking - disable access...)

5- Make a timeline of your wedding day. And do yourself a favor and sign up for  On the day management to make sure that all you have worked so hard for gets delivered.

Styling

1- If you are on a tight budget, mix real flowers with artificial flowers.

2 - Use layers to fill space

3 - Create height on & above the tables.

4 - Use vibrant and metallic colors (bright yellow is very trendy in 2011)

5 - Be you and choose details that will personalize your decor. And it will get your guest talking.

Budget

1 - Set up a budget management spreadsheet. For your budget to be as accurate as possible you need to figure out the cost of all services and products require for your wedding. This is where a lot of couples go above budget deciding on a total spend without knowing what a wedding cost. Did you know that SGA Events offers a budget management service.

2 - Avoid impulse buy. You'll see a lot of things that you like but never buy in a hurry, assess whether you really need it and if it's on your list. 

3 - Analyse, research and compare to save you valuable cash...

4 - Spread the cost. It is no wonder the average length of an engagement is 18 months.

5 - To cut back on cost, limit your guest list to people that truly matter to you. 

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