Your wedding’s round the corner.

The preparations for the big day are in full swing. Most of the things have been ticked off the list.

However, you are still not sure about your wedding suit!

To help you choose the perfect wedding suit, we have listed out 4 tips.

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If you are still feeling overwhelmed, don’t forget that your bridal experts exist and are extremely experienced at what they do and can help guide you as little or as much as you want to help you find the right dress and your ultimate wedding style.

We can recommend a handful we know, we love and we trust with our brides for the best experience!

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A wedding cake holds a significant place in the celebration of love and union.

It’s a centerpiece that not only adds sweetness to the occasion but also reflects the couple’s style and taste.

Choosing the perfect wedding cake can be an exciting yet daunting task, as there are countless options and trends to consider.

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Wedding stationery includes any printed piece that shares information about your wedding. The first thing that comes to mind for many people is wedding invitations, and they’re definitely part of the mix! But, wedding stationery isn’t limited to just paper. As we mentioned, it’s anything that’s printed. So, that includes items like welcome signs, escort card displays, table numbers, dinner menus, ceremony programs and more!

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Not only do you have to find a florist as well as a venue, you should consider looking into how you will move on the wedding day from getting ready, to ceremony, to reception and to hotel at midnight. Think you the couple plus your bridal party if bridal shoots are happening.

Having transport will ensure the bride arrives in style for her big day. In addition to this, having a wedding car will enable you to benefit from stunning pictures which can be used as priceless mementos.

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As you can see things add up for this simple approach to working on wedding florals. You could consider going silk over fresh? You could make the arrangements smaller to save 10 or 20%? You could remove tables if your guest numbers are 70 not 100 (save 3 tables for example)

This is all good to know when you reach out to any floral vendor to discuss your wedding florals.

See if your wedding budget allows $5k for fresh florals as we broke down above - if not what is your budget number is so no time is wasted. This is key!

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Wedding planning is 400hrs of time logically, strategically, stylistically and visually put together an experience full of everything from food to music, florals to vows, transport and 31 other key elements.

Speak to some wedding planners and I am sure they can assist you - even it’s an intensive call rather than all the bells and whistles of full planning to ensure your budget is in check….. invest time to research is key!

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Learn what the 5th thing you do when planning your wedding!

❇️ BOOK YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER - cause they will capture you all day long and be by your side for 7-17hours so you HAVE TO GET ALONG haha.

❇️ DRAFT A RUNSHEET FOR THE DAY - so there is a plan for the day - so everything important has a time and flow to it!!!

❇️ ADDONS TO ASK ABOUT - here you may want an album? a 2nd shooter? locations for your bridal shoot ideas?

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A wedding date gives you a deadline, and forces you to start making a move. And with the clock currently ticking, we thought it might be helpful to list out the most important tasks to complete before you say “I do.”

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Be sure to understand each in detail so your maximising the venue package or look for a venue where you can create the catering the way you want it - all custom.

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STOP saying yes to every vendor invoice without knowing what your vendor budget is.

You blow out here and there - soon you either have to
1. Invest more $$$$
2. Go without things cause you have no funds left

This is undue stress no couple needs!!!

So get resourced on what to spend once you determine your budget.

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Your wedding will be one of the most special and memorable days of your entire life. But truthfully, the wedding planning process can often be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive, too. We’re talking over 400+ hours involved in planning the average wedding. Crazy, right?!

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The venue with food/drink is 20-30% of your wedding budget so it’s a big decision. The inclusions really matter cause if they aren’t included you need to budget for them. If you’re paying just venue alone it’s 10-15% of your wedding budget.

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It just goes to show, your wedding photos are an investment that will last a lifetime. You’ll proudly share them with your own kids and grandkids one day. You want someone takes this responsibility to heart, capturing every wedding as if they were shooting their own.

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A celebrant is a big role that leads often the most emotional part of the wedding day so the energy, connection and vibe of the couple with the celebrant has to be aligned. Jump on a call, zoom or have a drink at a pub to determine if they are the right fit for you!

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Wedding florals is the No1 things couples question why does it all cost so much…..

I will approach it like this - wedding florals are made up of 3 parts:
✅ ceremony florals
✅ reception florals
✅ bridal florals

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Wedding planning is 400hrs of time logically, strategically, stylistically and visually put together an experience full of everything from food to music, florals to vows, transport and 31 other key elements.

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1st thing you do when wedding planning?

TOP 3 are:

1 - Make a wedding budget - a magic number your willing to pay.

2 - Make a guest list - to come up with how many people are coming

3 - Make a plan of your time - to see if you have 10-12hr per week for 9 months to actually plan your wedding

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So what should you ask?

Let’s put things into perspective. Instagram influencers reinvent trends, start fun millennial makeup fads and are sponsored by major brands in the name of selling products and getting more social likes.

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Planning a destination wedding brings up a lot of emotion, especially when it comes to your parents’ reactions…..BUT remind yourselves it’s your wedding - not your parent’s wedding!!!!!!!

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