COMMON WEDDING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Most of us have been to at least one wedding before, but planning our own can be differ ent. As a guest, you can just show up, and even if you’ve agreed to help out in some way, your duties will be minimal. When it’s your own wedding, you might be unsure where to start. Here a few common questions (and answers) to help you.

Do I need a wedding planner?

Of course, it’s possible to get married without a wedding planner. If you have a limited budget, hiring a wedding planner is going to cut into that, leaving much less to spend on the wedding itself. However, if you choose not to hire one, you give yourself more work to do. You can get around this by making a list of what you want, trying to keep it as simple as possible and asking friends and family who you trust to help you.

Where should I get married?

e choice is yours. While a church might be the most obvious option, you can get married anywhere which o er weddings and even get permission to marry at some of the most stunning outdoor locations. So long as you look into getting the right permission and ensure the wedding is legally binding beforehand, the only limit is your budget.

How much food and drink should I serve everyone?

Some weddings seem to go on all day. If the ceremony is performed in the morning, the couple and their guests might hold an a ernoon gathering with a bu et and light refreshments, before the big evening celebration begins. is means feeding people twice. However, if you only have a limited budget, you can get around this by having an a ernoon ceremony, followed by the evening celebration, and only have to feed people once. Although a free bar might sound nice, there are always people who don’t know when to stop. e better suggestion is to serve everyone a drink when they arrive at the evening celebration, and/or with their meal, but leave them to buy their own drinks from the bar.

What information do I put on the invitation?

e obvious details are the date, location and time. Although, if you have a dress code or theme, you could also include that too. Even if you’ve already told people in person, it’s a good idea to let them see it on the invitation too. You should also mention if the invitation is only for the person named, or if they can bring someone. is allows you to limit how many people you have to provide catering for and prevents guests from bringing strangers to your wedding if you prefer to stick to close family and friends. When you send the invitation, also include an RSVP card, so people can let you known if they plan to attend. You might want to include a tick box for any dietary requirement, so you can plan accordingly.

If you’re not sure, always ask!

ese are just some of the questions you may have regarding planning for the big day. So, if you’re still unsure about anything, remember that married friends or family may be pleased to pass on their knowledge if you ask for their help.