Tuesday 9 August 2011

Planning Your Wedding, by Spirit Wedding Cars

There are many things to think about when you are planning your wedding amongst what seems to be a never ending list you many have the following:

  Budget
  Method of Payment
  Number of Guests
  Style, theme, colours
  Likes / dislikes
  Who’s going to be involved

When talking to clients a frequently asked question is “how long in advance do I book ....?”, every magazine, wedding planner and wedding service provider will have a different opinion.  Here at Spirit Wedding Cars we have been through many magazines and opinions and come up with the following recommended wedding planning time frame list:

  12 months plus
       Decide of style of wedding
       Decide on date
       Book venue
       Book registrar / minister
       Book catering
       Insurance
  6 to 12 months
       Book honeymoon
   check passports if going abroad
       Book entertainment
       Book cars
       Book florist
       Book photographer / videographer
  3 to 6 Months
       Buy / order rings
       Buy / order dresses
   bride, bridesmaids etc
   accessories, veil, shoes etc
       Buy / order outfits for groom, bestman, ushers, brides father etc
       Book hairdresser
   Discuss styles as may need to grow hair
       Order cake
  1 to 3 Months
       Lingerie
       Hair accessories
       Jewellery
       Make-up
       Send out invitations
       Book first night accommodation
       Buy going away outfits
       Stationery for wedding day e.g. Order of service, menus etc
       Fittings of dress
       Hair / make-up trials
       Stag / hen nights
       Wedding list
       Favours
  Less than 1 month
       Rehearsal
       Double check arrangements
       Arrange timings

Wedding fayres are an excellent place to find out more, for a list of wedding fayres please click here.

If you are planning your big day in the Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire area we hope to see or speak to you soon.  Good luck from all at Spirit Wedding Cars.


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