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WEDDING PLANNING

THE F I NA L CO U N TDOW N

HOW TO PREP FOR YOUR BIG DAY LIKE A WEDDING PRO

Offering a variety of coordination packages , from partial planning and one-off sessions to total coordination which includes a ‘ Dolly on the Day Service ’, The Wedding Dolls are true experts when it comes to coordinating the perfect wedding . We asked them to share their top 10 tips for planning a smooth running wedding that ’ s fun , fabulous and flows like a dream .

BE A GUEST AT YOUR OWN WEDDING Once you have chosen your perfect venue , go back and visit it again , taking time to walk through the day as if you were a guest at your own wedding . Your original viewings will have been centred around looking for a backdrop that suited your brief ; now you have booked your venue , you can get a clearer picture to decipher the finer details you need to work on .
MAKE A PLAN B - THAT IS AS GOOD AS YOUR PLAN A External factors we can ’ t control , such as the weather , need to be managed . We all know how unpredictable the British weather can be ! Consider a wet weather plan and an extreme heat plan early on and there will be no reason to panic closer to the day . As the wedding gets closer , emotions begin to rise , pressure mounts and decisions are harder to make .
PRIORITISE YOUR BUDGET ALLOCATION Break down your overall budget into priorities right from the start . If inviting a large number of guests , look at the budget spend on the food and drink per person , the more guests you invite the more you will spend in this area . This should be budgeted for before you look at anything else . Work together to create a list of ‘ must haves ’ and ‘ not bothered about ’. If you agree photography and music is more important than flowers and cake , then carry out your research in line with your priorities .
CHOOSE SUPPLIERS YOU CONNECT WITH Make sure you ask for face-to-face meetings - one of the great positives from Covid was the use of video calls . Arrange face to face virtual calls with the suppliers you are keen to hire . It ’ s important you click , that they understand your vision , and you feel confident in them .
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