GoHen asked some of the UK’s best wedding planners for a few top wedding planning tips to help keep things under control for your big day.
Sarah Shilcock – Simply Shindigs
Planning a bespoke wedding is a walk in an elegantly floral bedecked park for Sarah and Lisa . Need a castle in rural Ireland? A Boeing 747 to transport your guests? A 250 guest event? They are just some of the ticks you’ll find on Shindig’s impressive portfolio.
What’s the best way to beat stress on the big day?
So many brides can get quite obsessed with the small details on their wedding day and if something goes wrong they can quite easily go into meltdown. The best thing to do is sit back, take a breath (and a large slug of champers if needed!) and relax, the thing to remember is that you are marrying your dream partner. Forget that the flowers may not be the exact same colour as your centrepieces or that the car is 10minutes late! You have spent a long time and a lot of money planning so don’t let anything spoil it!
Any tips for couples who want to save a few pennies when planning their big day?
Call in all favours! If your friend is a florist and your great aunt makes cakes, take advantage of these skills! DIY stationary is great too, get your bridesmaids involved and have a great evening doing it! It adds a personal touch to your day… Hiring a wedding planner can also be a great way of saving money, we have great relationships with suppliers and are quite happy to negotiate prices on your behalf!
What is your top tip for someone planning their wedding?
Enjoy it! It can be a stressful experience if you let it be… If there is something that you really want for your special day… that dream venue or that amazing photographer, call them early as these amazing suppliers will be booked up well in advance.
