HOT TOPIC Wedding worries Our experts solve your problems CHOICES, CHOICES My partner and I are overwhelmed by wedding planning; how long before the big day do we need to have our suppliers and guest numbers finalised? It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by wedding planning. It might be something that you have been thinking about since you were little, and so the pressures and expectations feel high, or you may not have even thought about it before the question was popped, and so it seems like a lot to take in. It’s important to take your time and make decisions that are right for you and your partner. All venues are different, but we like to finalise guest numbers a month before the wedding here at Venue Wales. Draft a schedule of the day, from supplier arrivals to photograph timings, this will ensure the venue can co-ordinate everything perfectly. It’s worth allocating a member of the wedding party, such as a bridesmaid or best man as a point of contact between the bride/groom and the venue on the wedding day. The last thing you need is to be bombarded with questions, so let someone else do this for you. The most important thing is communication and remember, no question is too large or too small. Relax and let your venue work with you to ensure you have a day to remember. The wedding team at Venue Wales https://venuewales.co.uk/wedding-2 WE LOVE TO BOOGIE My hubby-to-be and I want to hire a DJ for our upcoming wedding, but we’re on a tight budget. Do you have any suggestions on how we can save money? One of the first things you should ask yourself is, are there any other ways you could save money? I recently had a big birthday and planned a party. We held it in our garden and had bunting from a previous event and banners we were going to use. We were so busy we forgot the bunting and the banner. Did our guests care? I don’t think anyone noticed. However, did everyone have a great time? Yes! We had a singer and a DJ and the music made a big difference. Now I know a wedding is far bigger than a birthday, so my recommendation is to pare back on other expenses where possible, as music will help you make special memories. A DJ can read the room as well as play your favourite tunes. If you have a venue that doesn’t provide any sound, a DJ will often help you save on the hire of a sound system – a one stop shop, so to speak. A DJ can often provide a master of ceremonies service and help co-ordinate the day. Others will bundle a couple of services together, like lighting for the dancefloor and up lighting. Remember, music can make the soundtrack to your day and represent you both as well as entertain your guests. June Gould (DJ June Cecilia) www.sgdjweddings.com 58
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