STYLE IT OUT Book your venue stylist at least 12 to 18 months in advance. As you’ll have gathered by now, it’s the case with any supplier that the good ones get booked up quickly, especially for popular dates. “If you love a particular stylist’s work and want them for your day, don’t put off that booking. At Sage and Belle, we offer a low £50 save-your-date reservation fee, which secures your big day in our diary, so you can relax knowing our services are safely booked,” Vickie shares. https://charlottejopling.com for Sage and Belle www.freyasteelephotography.com for Jen the Celebrant “WE DO” Whether you need a celebrant or a registrar, get them booked as soon as possible. Jen Whitworth, also known as Jen The Celebrant says, “Do your research and book your celebrant early – ideally a year in advance. Many only do one wedding per day, in order to give you and your bridal party the attention you deserve! It’s vital that you click, allowing you to feel happy and relaxed. After all, we’re a nosey bunch and love to find out all the details, including your love story!” FIND YOUR SUPPLIERS Once your dream venue is booked and the all-important wedding date is in your diary, you can start assembling the rest of your W-day team. Whoever you decide to bring on board, make sure you’re booking quality. The last thing you want is to be let down on the most important day of your life. Check out the company’s reviews online. Great suppliers will be proud to share what other couples have said about them. OH SNAP! While you’re researching your dream team, we’d recommend putting your photographer towards the top of that list. These talented folk get booked up further ahead than you’d believe. So, when you find the one, don’t delay. Find someone whose work you adore and suits your style and get in touch. If you click with them and believe you’ll feel comfortable having them document your day, snap them up. Whether you deem a photo booth to be photography or entertainment when planing your budget, we think it’s well worth booking one! Many come with a guest book service, leaving you plenty of giggles and heartfelt messages to look back on. Image courtesy of Booth Nineteen Image courtesy of Yalham Hayes 56 BLOOMIN’ LOVELY Hand in hand with your venue styling naturally goes your flowers. This is where all your budget preparations will stand you in good stead! Aizel says, “A good approximation of budget makes it easier for both your wedding team and florist to work on what’s doable across props, flowers and accessories. When planning your flowers, budgeting is as important as it is for any other element of your wedding day.” When deciding on what you need to book at this point Aizel has some suggestions: “It’s important to understand which arrangements or flower features will give the wedding the most impact and what will communicate the theme effectively. The ones that are photographed most is where you want to place the focus. Think bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets, groom’s and groomsmen’s buttonholes, an arch, big urn arrangements at the ceremony, hanging installations and so on.”
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