Let’s not beat around the bush - there’s an awful lot you have to remember while planning a wedding.
This means certain things get forgotten. And that’s fine, to a degree - you can’t be expected to cover every single minutiae, particularly when some of that stuff simply won’t be missed on the day.
However, there are some things that you really will need to remember, but which are commonly forgotten during the planning phase.
Here are five of the most common.
If you’re getting married in the UK, one thing is almost certain - the weather will probably surprise you at some stage.
For instance, it might be a lot hotter than you thought it was going to be. Or, more frustratingly, it could rain without warning.
Make sure you have brollies, sun cream and anything else you might need to deal with unexpected weather on the big day.
Ask any photographer when the best time to shoot a wedding is, and they’ll tell you it’s during something called ‘golden hour’.
This is the last hour before the sun sets. It’s when the light is at its softest and when you’ll get the best possible photos for your wedding. Make sure that time is scheduled into your day.
Creating websites these days is a lot easier than you might think, and that’s why a wedding website is one of the best things you can spend time creating.
Your website can be used to offer details about the day, an RSVP list, a present list, and anything else you want people to know about the day, without having to send out individual correspondence.
We’re not suggesting the bride changes from her dress into ‘going out clothes’ for the evening (unless that’s what she wants to do, of course!), but you both may want to relax things a little when it’s time to party.
For instance, a change of footwear or a fresh shirt for the groom could be enough to help you chill out and relax your bodies at the end of what will be a very long day.
How many times have you heard your friends mention how much they regret not getting enough signatures during their wedding day?
Signature books or photo frames are brilliant ways to remember the wedding, and a key memento for most married couples. With this in mind, make sure someone is tasked with getting as many signatures on the day as possible.
Don’t beat yourself up if you’re reaching the end of the planning phase of your wedding and you’ve realised you’ve forgotten one or more of the above.
The good news is that these little details are actually pretty easy to arrange at short notice, so make sure they’re on your to-do list today - then you can get on with the fun bit; actually getting married!
