Book Your Wedding Issue 10 | Page 17

15 Top Tips for your wedding

Decide on a realistic budget and stick to it

Take a moment with your partner during the day to soak up the atmosphere

The evening before, lay out/hang up all your clothes ready for the day

Keep essentials in a bag with your bridesmaid, spare tights, hair clips, mini sewing kits, lipstick, shoe gel pads etc

Be organised with all your suppliers, contact details, dates etc

Make a list of all jobs that need to be done and work through regularly

Having a slight squeeze getting into your dress? Talc will help

Brides, have all your make up and hair done before putting your dress on

Make sure you have a good breakfast the morning of the big day, you'll need the energy

If you have a prefered supplier, book them asap to avoid dissapointment

Wash your hair the evening before it's due to be styled for your wedding

Allow extra time for travelling to the venue, incase of traffic delays

Keep mementos of the day, a place card, order of service, menu etc

Can you save money by booking your wedding midweek? Some offer hugely discounted rates

Prepare for unpredictable weather, have some ideas for photos inside, umbrellas etc