Planning your wedding is the
most exciting thing to do – but it can also be very daunting! For many people
it will be the biggest project they have ever undertaken - possibly even the first
– with a large budget and a cast of hundreds!
Whilst you will want to do
as much of the wedding planning yourself, it is a good idea to look for help
and advice, especially from experts who have a lot of experience in special
events – and a passion for weddings!
One such expert is Lindsay
who owns Chouette Events. I met Lindsay
when we were working together on a big event at one of Birmingham’s most
prestigious venues, which Lindsay was helping to run at the time. Since then Lindsay has developed her passion
for events, food and networking with superb suppliers, and launched her ABC
service – so when I asked her for her top tips for wedding planning, they
followed her ABC system…
1 - The best piece of advice
I can give would be to source the right suppliers. This will be your team, and
they will be in charge of delivering all the elements that make up your big
day! You want it to be right, so look for people who will offer the right style
and who think along the same lines as you. For example, when it comes to
flowers some florists might specialise in the more traditional and some will go
for bold, bright, wild vibes. Pick the one that most suits your style. It
should be someone you feel is approachable, and who understands where you’re
coming from. It needs to be someone you feel you can call if you have a crisis
or who will be open to any changes that need to be made. You should just click!
2 - Once you’ve secured the
venue and the suppliers, there can be months or even years before the wedding
but there is still so much to do. It can be daunting, so get organised! Manage
your money, draft up your guestlist, draw up the table plan. If you need help
with these things, your suppliers are there to support you. And there are
always people you can hire if you feel you need a helping hand. It’s a juggling
act, so keeping on top of things is key.
3 - Most importantly, you
want to be able to enjoy your special day! Work hard at the planning so that
you can relax and enjoy your wedding. Communicate with your venue, let your
suppliers know what you need from them, delegate to your bridesmaids and your
best men! Just make sure you and your partner soak up every minute of the day,
and make sure you get to spend at least some of it together! Getting a wedding
co-ordinator can really help take the pressure off. Do what you need to do to
make the day yours!
Top tips from Lindsay! Lindsay offers a wedding and events planning service, and also virtual parties!
If you would like to follow her (and you should!) she can be found on Facebook, Instagram and on her website
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