HOT TOPIC: wedding worries Our experts solve your problems EXPERT ADVICE My wife-to-be and I are getting married in a few months and we’ve left most of the planning until the last minute! I’m panicking about how to decorate our venue and finding trustworthy suppliers. Do you have any suggestions? Don’t panic! Enlist the help of a wedding planner or coordinator who has a list of recommended suppliers at their fingertips. A consultation call or meeting with a wedding industry expert will help elevate any last-minute stress. They can quickly provide you with trustworthy options and help refine your vision. Alternatively, start by reaching out to suppliers directly via their websites to check their availability for your date. Once you have a shortlist, research thoroughly – reading Google reviews is a great way to ensure you’re choosing the best fit for your style and needs. You can also use suppliers’ Instagram portfolios to see their work at your venue so that you can have complete reassurance that you’re in good hands! Try not to overthink and add any unnecessary items! Stay true to your vision and don’t sweat the small stuff at this stage. You’ll have an amazing wedding day regardless. Sarah Smith www.sarahlouiseweddingplanner.co.uk YOUR DREAM DAY What are your top wedding planning tips? Keep a list of your suppliers: Obtain quotes from at least two or three suppliers in each category. Then you can compare costs easily, all on one sheet of paper. Your wedding suppliers: Source independent wedding suppliers for practically everything you need. The final price will be much cheaper than high street shops and there is more attention to detail with a personal service. Get it in writing: It’s all in the preparation. Ask the supplier to put in writing what you have agreed upon and the cost. This is your written ‘contract’ with your suppliers. Otherwise, there could well be differences between what you picture for your wedding and what you get, which may spoil your day. To-do lists and countdowns: Let the expert planners do it all for you, but to keep on top of everything you may need to become organised. The team at Craig Y Nos Castle www.craigynoscastleweddings.com www.laineylovell.com www.jenkins-photography.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 59
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