Wedding Planning

He’s popped the big question, how exciting! After the champagne haze has cleared from celebrating you realise that your wedding day is one of THE biggest events in your life. A mad panic might set in, but you have nothing to worry about, planning a wedding is only as stressful as you make it. Whether you’re planning an extravagent master piece or a more quiet, simple affair this wedding planning guide will help you.

You’ll find information on the latest fads, age old traditions or weird and wacky ideas. There is no right or wrong way to plan your wedding, it simply comes down to choice and your individual personalities. What works for you might be another bride’s nightmare!

Good luck with your wedding planning and remember the most important thing to remember is your wedding is not a show or a contest with other brides, it’s a declaration of your love for one another. Try to relax and enjoy the process!

Names for ‘love’ from around the world

Afrikkans: lief; Arabic: hab; English: love; Finnish: rakastaa; French: amour; Gaelic: gaol; German: liebe; Greek: eros; Hawaiian: aloha; Hindu: khesed; Italian: amore; Japanese: ai; Maori: aroha; Samoan: alofa; Spanish: amor

Planning a Winter Wedding

Have you thought about planning a winter wedding? Prices can be cheaper and vendors aren’t usually fully booked, so if you don’t have much time to plan a wedding, Winter might be the perfect option for you.

Tips for the winter wedding

  • Be realistic about the weather. You may envisage a crisp winter’s day but don’t forget, winter weather can be unpredictable, so have a back-up place for photos and other outdoor activities.
  • Make sure you talk with your gown designer in advance. They may take the winter months as downtime for a holiday, so get in touch with them early.
  • Remember May – October is also the ideal time to wed and honeymoon overseas.