Wedding Planning Guide
Six Months Before the Big Day
Congratulations on your engagement. Now that you have said yes, it's time to start planning your big day for "I do". Planning your wedding should be a fun and exciting time, so make the most of it. It can also be stressful if you don't know where to start. This handy guide will help you get your planning off to a good start. Read more…
Wedding: Do You Need a Wedding Planner?
Wedding planners earned an instant celeb status with the release of Jennifer Lopez's movie The Wedding Planner, but do you really need them for your wedding? Read more…
How to Create a Wedding Guest List
Guest lists can often get out of hand, and with all the wedding stress you're going through it's best to get your guest list started and sorted ASAP. Here's how. Read more…
Choosing a Wedding Photographer
A single image, taken by a professional, can take you right back to the day of your wedding. Therefore, choosing your wedding photographer should be one of the most vital decisions you make. Read more…
Five Months Before the Big Day
Set up and appointment to meet with the officiant, together with your fiancé and parents. Discuss with him or her what type of ceremony you would like to have. Read more…
Ideas for Your Autumn-Themed Wedding
Autumn-themed weddings allow you to play with rich, vibrant colors and to easily bring the outdoors in, using many gifts from nature to complete your decorative theme. Read more…
Ideas for Your Beach-Themed Wedding
Beach weddings are great ways to spend a summer wedding in paradise. All the magnificent colors of nature will fit perfectly into your décor. Read more…
Ideas for Your Romantic-Themed Wedding
Romantic weddings are timeless classics, complete with soft décor and elegant touches. Find out how to plan your perfect, romantic wedding. Read more…
Choosing a Wedding Florist
Flowers create that extra bit of romance at a wedding. Choosing the wrong florist can put a huge damper on your big day. This handy guideline will help you to determine what to look for when choosing a florist for your wedding ceremony and reception. Read more…
Create Stunner Centerpieces
The flowers, more specifically the centerpieces that you choose for your wedding reception can completely transform the atmosphere of the event. Whether you want to create romance and simplicity or really wow your guests, the right floral arrangements will do the trick. Read more…
Choosing a Wedding DJ
A wedding reception would not be complete without a rocking DJ. Choosing a good DJ can dictate just how good (or bad) your wedding reception turns out. So how do you choose? Read more…
Do-It-Yourself Weddings
Learn how to save a few pennies on your wedding by simply doing it yourself. Yes you can. There are many ways you can save money on your wedding by simply getting creative and making your own wedding items. Read more…
Making Your Own Wedding Invitations
Making your own wedding invitations could save you a bit of change, but can also add that personal touch to your wedding. Read more…
Four Months Before the Big Day
Decide on where you want to honeymoon and start making all the necessary arrangements now. Meet with a travel agent to discuss your requirements and ensure you have renewed your passports, etc. Read more…
Honeymoon Destination: Costa Blanca
Holiday on the Costa Blanca for a lazy, laid-back break. The Costa Blanca has been a top holiday venue since the late 1960s when sun, sea, and sand became must-haves for the ordinary man and woman on the street. Read more…
Honeymoon Destination: Cyprus
The beautiful island of Cyprus lies in the Mediterranean Sea. It basks in up to 300 days of sunshine a year, making it an island for all seasons. Read more…
Honeymoon Destination: Idyllic Samoa
Located in the middle of the South Pacific, close to the International Dateline, the independent nation of Samoa is a laid-back kind of place — even compared to other islands in the South Seas. Read more…
Three Months Before the Big Day
Meet up with the caterer, venue, florist, decorator, DJ, photographer, videographer and all your service providers and make the final arrangements. Read more…
Two Months Before the Big Day
By now you should have decided and finalized your bridal party and should be making arrangements to meet with everyone in your bridal party for a rehearsal dinner before the final event. This will help you to inform every one of their duties and ensure your day runs smoothly. Read more…
It's your special day, the day you've been dreaming about since you were a little girl and you want everything to be perfect. On your wedding day, the last thing you want to worry about is whether Uncle Tom arranged for your wedding car to pick you up for the church or whether Aunt Sue has picked up your bouquet from the florist. Read more…
One Month Before the Big Day
By now you should have the final guest numbers. Sit together with your fiancé and decide on your table-seating plan. Remember to put people who know each other together or who you think would get along. For example, you can seat guests by their age. Get a final list done and send it off to the printer together with place setting cards. Read more…
A Few Weeks Before and on the Day
Schedule your hair appointment for the day of the wedding. Schedule your makeup appointment for the day of the wedding. Make arrangements for your bridal party's hair and makeup. Do a final check on your bridal party's clothing and ensure that everyone has everything they need. Read more…
