THREE TO SIX MONTHS TO GO “Book your wine and food tasting with your venue,” Natalie advises. “Make sure you’re happy with the dishes you’ve picked and take time to look at the presentation and wine pairing. This is your time to make any changes to suit.” Be prepared for a busy schedule! “Remember to set aside time for fittings, collections, food tastings and final detail meetings. These appointments and meetings are often held in the week, as your suppliers will be busy on critical days, such as Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as they’re setting up or delivering weddings,” Clare Smith from Touchays Event Caterers tells us. One such meeting will be with the seamstress making your dress alterations. Victoria at Victoria Elaine Bridal says, “Don’t be afraid to make custom changes to your gown if something’s not quite right. Discuss the area that’s giving you cause for doubt with your stylist or seamstress. We often adapt necklines, add sleeves, change fabrics, or add more sparkle to dresses at the alteration stage to make it absolutely perfect.” THREE TO ONE MONTH TO GO You’re nearly there! “Gather all the final arrangements with plenty of time,” Natalie says. “This includes things like your final guest numbers, supplier insurances and seating plan. This will help to eliminate last-minute worry or stress.” Becky from Waves Weddings and Events says, “Plan for every eventuality and make sure you have a plan B in case of changes, particularly important with outdoor weddings when the weather is a key factor.” During this time you’ll be finalising the details with your suppliers. Ray says, “It’s a good idea to work out approximate timings with your photographer. Things like the time of their arrival to the departure address, and when they’ll need to leave. Don’t forget, photos of the groom and ushers need to be taken and the photographer needs to get to the venue to park, set up equipment and prepare for the bride’s arrival. If you can, do a dry run from wherever you’re getting ready to the wedding venue on the same day of the week at the same time.” FOUR WEEKS TO GO “Relax, once everything is handed over to your events coordinator trust you’re in safe hands,” Natalie says. Ray agrees: “On the day, have a great time, let the professionals do the job they love and remember to turn your phone off!” AFTER THE BIG DAY The big day may be over, but there’s still plenty to look forward to such as putting your album together. Photographer Ray Goodwin says, “Upon completion of your bespoke wedding album, you’ll have a collection of beautiful images ranging from hair and make-up, portraits in lovely locations, friends and family, the one and only first kiss and a lifetime of memories presented in a stunning handmade album. It’s hard to visualise these products and the quality of the finished images, so I’d highly recommend a chat over a cuppa with your photographer, well away from a computer screen.” CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Bradbourne House, https://bradbournehousekent.co.uk Carousel Creche, https://carouselcreche.co.uk Powder Mill Productions, https://powdermillproductions.co.uk Ray Goodwin Photography, www.raygoodwinphoto.co.uk Touchays Event Caterers, https://touchays.com Victoria Elaine Bridal, www.victoriaelainebridal.co.uk Waves Weddings & Events, www.wavesweddingsandevents.com www.raygoodwinphoto.co.uk Bradbourne House © www.alanharbordweddingphotography.com 62
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