SAVE THE DATE Congratulations! You’ve no doubt shared your happy news with loved ones and celebrated your engagement in style so now it’s time to consider a date for your nuptials. The sooner you start, the more options you’ll have, allowing you to pick the season in which you want to get married or secure a special date, such as your anniversary or Christmas. Top tip: The sooner you can send out save-the-date cards (or digital notifications), the easier it will be for your guests to plan and attend. HAPPY PLANNING Whether you’re having a six-week, six-month, one-year or longer engagement, enjoy the wedding planning journey together MONEY MATTERS Before you get carried away planning a lavish wedding, or even a small intimate one, set a realistic budget and try your best to stick to it. Top tip: Why not ask guests to contribute towards your honeymoon as a wedding present instead of having a wedding gift list? On that note, it’s worth considering your dream destination when thinking about wedding dates because if you want to go straight off on a honeymoon somewhere far-flung and need to consider the climate, you may need to get married during the autumn or winter months. All images courtesy of unsplash.com MAP IT OUT Next up, it’s time to give some thought to where you’d like to marry. Maybe it’s close to home or where one of you grew up or a place that holds special memories, like holiday spots or where you became engaged. Top tip: If you’re planning to say ‘I do’ in a place where many of your guests will have to travel far to reach, then it’s important to give them plenty of notice so they can save for travel and accommodation costs. A HELPING HAND If you’re busy with life and work - let’s face it, who isn’t - and your budget allows, look into booking a wedding planner to take care of the finer details of your big day. They can help with deciding on a wedding style and theme, sourcing suppliers, finalising seating plans or simply be there to help coordinate everything on the day. Top tip: Book a full wedding planning service sooner rather than later so they become the main point of contact for everyone. 56
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