Things not to forget

Let’s face it; planning a wedding is a big task.

There are many large and minor details to consider when organizing a day you will never forget.

Couples who have planned weddings will tell you that there are many other things which can be easily forgotten.

Here’s a list to help with your planning.

Bad weather: All couples have it in the back of their minds but generally bank on good weather. But when the weather really plays havoc, such as strong winds, heavy rain, hail or even freezing temperatures, would you have a contingency plan ready to act on at short notice?

Bridal party transportation: Leaving

Wedding Flowers

Checklist

• Bridal bouquet

• Bridesmaids’ bouquets

• Corsages

• Reception centrepieces

• Head table flowers for the ceremony, travelling to different areas for photos, and getting back to the reception – are all of your bridal party members sorted for transport?

Photo assistant: Give one of your guests the job of calling people together for photos. This person should be someone who knows who family members to ensure time isn’t wasted trying to find people for the group shots.

Food allergies: There may be a number of dietary requirements among wedding guests to consider, so an easy way around it would be to find this out before confirming the catering.

One idea would be to include a section on the RSVP cards asking guests for their

• Guests table flowers

• Gift table flowers

• Altar or signing the register arrangement

• Entrance decor

• Arch flowers if required food preferences, or giving them options to choose from for their reception main meal.

Wedding gifts: Designate someone to gather all of the gifts and cards, and other personal items belonging to the bride and groom. This person can drop it off to the couple’s home.

Food and drink for the happy couple: This is a major! After a ceremony the bride and groom head off with the photographer for a period of time. Guests are often served refreshments during this time.

It’s not uncommon for the newlyweds to miss out on food and drink, so organize a small basket of non-messy snacks and drinks to keep replenished.

Our gowns are both new and secondhand but we like to call them pre-loved. We love seeing gowns get a second outing; it's great when we can re-use and reduce waste for our planet. Weddings are expensive enough!

We want your dress buying experience to be stress-free and non-judge- mental, so we provide a relaxed atmosphere for you to try on as many gowns as you wish.

Above all, we think wedding gown shopping should be fun. So if you want to find your perfect dress without the pressure, book a consultation with us today.

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