Wedding budgeting
Q12 – Can you plan a budget wedding on your own?
Yes, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Not just because you are trying to stick to a budget, but because most weddings take more than one person to arrange. You should obviously always ask which tasks they would be happy Read More...
Good luck to Naomi and Steve f…
Good luck to Naomi and Steve for the wedding party tomorrow! Read More...
Going to see a new couple toni…
Going to see a new couple tonight to discuss plans for their wedding next September. Love this bit of the job! Read More...
DO wedding planners save you money?
Q11 – Do wedding planners save you money?
They can research and create bespoke lists of suppliers, for example you might ask them to find the cheapest way of hiring a marquee.
Most wedding planners will offer a free initial consultation. After that, where ever possible you should always agree the Read More...
How to negotiate the best deals
Q10 – How do you negotiate the best deals?
Often companies do have some movement in their prices, but brides are not always keen to ask.
Don’t be afraid to tell your supplier that you are looking for their best prices, and ask if they have any areas where the quote Read More...
Off to Canada tomorrow!
Off to Canada tomorrow! Read More...
Wedding venue or marquee?
Q9 – Is it better to book a package deal from a venue, or have a DIY wedding in a hall, or marquee at home?
Many hotels and wedding venues now offer a ‘package deal’. This means for a fixed price couples can have the main components booked Read More...
Wedding Budget advice
Q8 – Does planning a wedding on a budget take longer to plan?
Time certainly helps with a budget wedding.
Sourcing items at the best price is crucial if you are going to stick to your budget. So you will need to spend time trying to get discounts and negotiating Read More...
Budget advice
Q7 – Is it cheaper to have a small ceremony and then a separate party at another time?
If you choose to celebrate your wedding twice, then beware some of the costs will be repeated and others will be halved. Although it does mean that you get to celebrate Read More...
How do you decide on your budget??
Q6 – How do you decide what your budget is?
The only way to decide on your true budget is to work out how much money you think you can afford to spend on your wedding.
If you have been saving up, then you should have a fixed lump sum.If Read More...
Wow, Capri. The most stylish p…
Wow, Capri. The most stylish place ever for a wedding! Shame to go home. Read More...
Wedding budget tips – 5
Q5 – How does the timing of the day affect the budget?
If you have the ceremony at 12pm, it is going to be a long day if you also want an evening party. The added costs to be considered might be more reception drinks, more entertainment, feeding the Read More...
Wedding Budget Tips
Q4 – Will the date of the wedding affect the cost?
If you have a particular date in mind for sentimental reasons (the anniversary of your first date) you may need to rethink if it falls on a peak bank Holiday Saturday. The summer is always going to be more Read More...
Wedding budget tips part 3
Q3 – What are the 3 most important things for your day?
Sit down and discuss with your fiancé, the aspects of your wedding that you do not want to compromise on. This could be the dress, flowers, transport etc. Is the location of the venue crucial to the success Read More...
Budget Wedding tips
Some more things to think about before you start to get to grips with your budget.Q2 – What do you remember from weddings you have attended?
Think back to weddings of family and friends and see what you remember, good and bad.
Do you remember the invitations, the bridal car, Read More...
Budget wedding tips
Many brides have a strict budget for there wedding, all brides want value for their money, however much they are spending.
Over the next few weeks, i am going to ask you to think about certain things that will help you stick to your budget.
Q1 – Why are you getting Read More...
Congratulations to Paul and Kr…
Congratulations to Paul and Krystal. Read More...
Lily Allens rant about people …
Lily Allens rant about people planning her wedding would have been more fun if she’d named names… Read More...
what a beautiful morning, hope…
what a beautiful morning, hope it stays nice for the weekend Read More...
Colour splash Wedding
Inspired by these chocolates from ‘Melt’ in Notting Hill, as favours or treats for the guests.
I then started researching more ideas, and clashing colours are really fashionable at the moment.
I hope you like some of these fun touches –I hope this inspires you…. Please send me your pictures/ideas.
zoe@cherishweddingplanning.co.uk Read More...