Weddings Planning your perfect day
You’ve got the ring and you’ve named the date. Now what? The first thing you and your intended spouse need to agree on is the venue. At one time, it was a simple choice between your local church or the registry office. Nowadays, it is a much tougher decision. With hundreds of venues licensed for civil ceremonies, the traditional church wedding followed by a slap-up feast at a local restaurant is rapidly being replaced by the one-stop shop of country house hotel, complete with built-in reception and evening disco. Unless you are planning a long engagement, it’s best to start looking – and booking – almost as soon as you’ve said ‘yes’. The next thing you need to do is prioritise. It is easy to get carried away with all the added extras of a wedding. Before you know it, the cost of your nuptials will be twice as much as your budget, so make a list of what is important to you. The guest list is probably the biggest
headache you’ll have to face. An informal gathering works well if
one or both of you have divorced parents; seating plans for stepfamilies can become terribly complicated and a huge source of angst in the run-up to the big day. It is much easier to avoid the bun fight of who sits next to whom on the top table if guests are left to mix and mingle as they please. Speaking of buns… the traditional
tiered cake is no longer a ‘must’. Creative cupcake displays, chocolate cakes – cakes which show imagination this is one area where you can make a significant saving, especially if you have a handy baker in the family. For the bride, the dress is almost
certainly top of the ‘to do’ list. But be practical – if you plan to dance the night away, there is no point going for something with a six-foot train. Before you break the bank, shop
around. And consider hiring, rather than buying – after all, when are you going to wear it again? Another top tip – the guests spend a
lot of time looking at the back of your dress during the ceremony – so don’t focus all your attention on the detail at the front.
Image courtesy of: Confection Perfection You’ll want a memorable record of the
day – so a photographer is a must, whether you hire a reputable professional or leave it to Uncle John and his camcorder. Cars, flowers, favours, honeymoon – all
desirable, but not essential. Remember that list? Prioritise what is important. Remember, your wedding is supposed
to be the happiest day of your life and with a bit of careful planning, there is no reason why it shouldn’t be. However, if you really feel it is all too much to handle, leave it to the professionals – and hire a wedding planner. That way, you can sit back and relax and enjoy your day to the full – and blame someone else if anything goes wrong!
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freshly prepared lunches and coffee served daily
•18 varieties of Cupcakes •Freshly ground coffee •Paninis, baguettes & sandwiches
•Children’s parties and adult sugarcraft classes
(classes run from 10am-4pm & includes lunch, all equipment you need will be included)
•Baking & cake decorating equipment for sale
•Sugarcraft shop
•Large garden with children’s play area
781-783 • LONDON ROAD• LARKFIELD • KENT • ME20 6DE
www.cupcakeheart.co.uk • 01732 220222
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