INDEX wedding special
Congratulations on your engagement!
From choosing the dress-of-your-dreams to deciding on a theme, finding your perfect venue and organising your reception, there are so many aspects to planning a wedding that the experience can seem, at times, more than a little daunting. We’re here to help, so read on, and follow our tips to help make sure your big day runs smoothly, happily and truly memorably. And you’ve made a great start if you’re thinking of an autumn wedding – rich colours and crisp, misty days immediately create a sense of romance. Now all you need to do is add your own special touches...!
Budget
Agree a budget with your fiancé and stick to it. It’s far too easy to get swept away with the excitement of your engagement and planning – so try not to look at venues, dresses or honeymoons that are beyond your price range. A sensible budget that you resolve to, stick to combined with forward planning, should mean you won’t feel the pinch as much.
Venue
There are so many beautiful venues in Kent and Sussex that couples really are spoilt for choice. Whether you’re saying ‘I do’ in a historic castle, opting for a traditional church wedding or want a simple register- office service, the options are endless. Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll both have to make and it’s usually one of the first things you’ll need to decide on, too. Before you begin your venue hunt there are some factors that you may want to consider. First, what type of venue do you want? Secondly, do you want the wedding ceremony and celebrations both to
take place under the same roof or in separate places? Finally, have you got a rough idea of how many guests will be attending? These days, it’s often the norm for guests to attend both the ceremony and the reception party afterwards. If your chosen venue only holds a limited number of guests or budgets are tight, though, consider only inviting close family and friends to your ceremony and meal afterwards, and the rest of your guests to a relaxed evening party.
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Autumn may be a beautiful time of year at which to get married, but weather can be unpredictable, so your day will have to be well planned. If you’re hosting your wedding outside, make sure you have a back-up plan and that you’re able to move your party inside if needs be. Check, too, that the venue has outdoor heaters. Don’t forget to ask your venue if yours will be the only function on the day – if not will you have unlimited access to its facilities or will you have to share them? Other things to consider: does the venue offer its own catering service? Are you able to bring your own caterers in if you want to? Before you sign on the dotted line make sure you’ve seen a full break down of costs and charges – and don’t commit to anything until you’re 100% happy.
Church Wedding If you’re opting for a traditional church wedding, remember that the reading of the banns is a legal requirement. Your minister will read out your intention to marry, over three Sundays during the three months before the wedding, inviting anybody to state why the couple should not be able to marry. The banns must be read in your parish church as well as the church where your ceremony will take place.
Although Saturday is the most popular day on which to get married, you can get married in a church on any day between 8am and 6pm. Whenever you decide to tie the knot, you will need to give Notice of Marriage to your local register office at least 15 days prior to your wedding date.
Civil Ceremony Register Office ceremonies are short, generally lasting for around 20 minutes. Civil Ceremonies can take place in licensed venues and you will have to book a registrar to marry you, which will mean an extra cost. Neither type of ceremony contains a religious aspect.
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There are so many beautiful venues in Kent & Sussex that couples are spoilt for choice
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