As a bride to be, there is little else on your mind except your wedding. If you are lucky enough to have a planner, much of the running around is their problem and not yours. But you still have so many decisions to make, and you need to communicate your vision of the perfect wedding to them clearly. The trouble is, many of us don’t actually have a clear detail of the finer detail. We may know what venue we prefer, but how it is decorated, right down to the lighting, may not be something we have had time to define. The dress style may be firmed up, but few of us have figured out which veil to choose until we are at the fitting. Don’t even know where to start? Here are some tips on wedding planning and final details that you need to consider.

If you are struggling to get a clear picture in your head of what your big day will look like, then you are not alone. Many brides-to-be have spent years looking for dresses and beautiful venues for the ceremony, and not chosen much else. There is still the choice of chair coverings to select. Do you want a sash and bow tying or just a colored trim? And which colors are you going to go with? Then there are the garlands, button holes, lighting and favors to think of. In fact, it can feel like the list is endless.

There have been many great weddings before yours, and there will be many more after yours. What makes yours special are the little touches that are all about you and your husband. Some people have selected gimmicks to the remember them by like the shock choreography of the first dance or a plunge into the hotel pool. You don’t need a gimmick, but you can create little mementos in quite simple ways.

If you look at websites like www.balloonsgalore.co.uk you will find some beautiful bespoke balloon ideas. Just putting the names of your guests on each one may be enough to bring a smile to their faces. Tie them to their dinner seats instead of using place name cards. Check your local area regulations to see if you are permitted to release them in the open, like the old fashioned lanterns idea.

Wedding flowers are usually so detailed and intricate, we leave it to our florist to make most of the decisions. We usually look through their folio and pick one we like that she has done for someone else before. If you have an idea for the shape, colors of flowers within your bouquet, be confident enough to tell them, rather than be railroaded into the most convenient bouquet for her.

Last but not least is the wedding cake. This is one of the last things people book, but if you are having a fruit cake layer, you need to order early. There are plenty of different styles and designs for the outside of the cake, but the inside is what you will be tasting. Pick your favorite flavor and texture. Be sure to let guests know if you have included nuts or other allergens. Most importantly, enjoy what you have chosen!

What are some of your tips for creating the perfect wedding for you?

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