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Remember to send invites out as
soon as possible to ensure that more guests are able to book your do into their
diaries. Book a local hall, function room or restaurant and a caterer and bar.
For your Engagement party, there is no need to go wild with a massive do, as you
will need to be saving up for your Wedding, and don't forget your Stag or Hen
party too. Your Anniversaries should be celebrated as often as possible in our
eyes!
Stag & Hen
This is where the fun is! Your Stag or Hen party can be as wild, or indeed as
tame, as you like. There are a massive range of activities available, from
Bungee Jumping, Paint-balling and Driving Adventures through to relaxing Pamper
Days. Don't be alarmed by the vast array of 18+ gifts that you will undoubtedly
receive from friends, and do join in the fun by wearing L-plates, personalised
printed T-shirts or giant chicken outfits so that everyone knows who you all
are! This party, whether it be an evening out in your local town or a weekend in
a European Capital, is your chance to let your hair down and do what you really
want to do. If you are bewildered by the choices available, contact a Party
Organiser who can help you narrow down your options to find something suitable.
Wedding
This should be your dream day to be fondly remembered for the rest of your life,
so ensure that you don't settle for second best. Select a venue (if you wish to
have a civil ceremony and reception in the same place, check that the venue is
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies). For your reception party, the choice is endless.
It's up to you whether you choose to celebrate your Wedding on a Riverboat
cruise with 50 handpicked companions or hire out the worlds biggest Hotel and
invite everyone you have ever met. Marquees are used more and more frequently;
long gone are the days of ratty old smelly tents used by the Scouts, options now
include a varied assortment of colours and styles, lighting, with optional
furniture, stages and dance-floors. Don't forget portable toilets!
If your Ceremony and Reception are in different venues, you will need to decide
on transport between the two for yourselves and your guests. You may wish to use
the same vehicle that took you to your ceremony, for example a horse & carriage,
vintage car or limousine. You may also wish to consider hiring taxi's, a mini
bus or a coach to ferry your bridesmaids, close family members and elderly or
disabled guests.
Capture the day professionally; good photographs and videos may seem expensive
but are something that you really will treasure for years to come. And just
incase, get Insurance. This doesn't cover you if your spouse fails to show, but
can save the day if one of your suppliers goes bust in the run up to your big
day...
The theme of your Wedding is initially shown to your guests by your choice of
invites and other stationery. You should ensure that your venue is suitably
decorated to continue your theme, and there is a plethora of ways in which to do
this. From magnificent Balloon Arches and Ice Sculptures to Floral Decorations
and Favours, there are many many ways of decorating your venue to your taste.
Don't forget that there are Venue Decorators who can book everything for you,
giving you one less thing to worry about!
The food you choose to provide will also add to the atmosphere of your
Reception; do you wish to have a formal A La Carte sit down meal, or a more
relaxed Buffet style supper, or indeed both - one for daytime and one for the
evening? Also consider whether you need to hire additional linens, crockery,
cutlery or glassware. You will need to ensure that there are drinks available
for everyone; alcoholic beverages can be supplied by a Mobile Bar if your venue
doesn't provide one. Don't forget soft drinks for children and designated
drivers; you could even provide a Mobile Juice Bar to really impress the kids!
When choosing your Wedding Cake you will need to decide whether you wish to
serve it as a dessert. There are many options available as well as the
traditional fruit cake, including chocolate cakes, croquembouches (traditional
French profiterole towers) and chocolate fountains.
Continue your theme by your choice of Entertainment. Organise a Crèche for the
little ones so that Mums and Dads can enjoy your big day too. Whilst you're
eating consider having some background music - a soloist, or duet such as
harpists or pipers can create a beautiful ambience without being too intrusive.
Wandering Entertainers are a brilliant way of keeping guests entertained during
a lull, for example between the day and evening entertainment, whilst the bride
and groom get changed or during the meal. Choose from many many options
including caricaturists, hypnotists, mind readers, look-a-likes, magicians,
stilt-walkers, fire-eaters, or even tarot or psychic readers. In the evening,
remember that you will be pretty busy chatting to guests, but don't let that
take over. Make sure that some time is spent with your new spouse, not just the
first dance! Choose a suitable entertainment such a Country & Western or
Celilidh Band to get guests dancing. Remember that if you are having live
performers, they will require a rest from singing or playing so you may need a
Disco to play all your favourite classic records or another form of
entertainment to fill in the interim periods. Jazz or Blues bands are frequently
booked to add to atmosphere, and Tribute or Original Bands are brilliant for
die-hard music fans. Why not draw the evening to an end with an impressive
firework or laser display?
Your Wedding Night suite; if your Reception is at a Hotel, do ask to see if you
can book the Bridal Suite and see if they will allow you to book rooms for your
Guests. You may wish to add Guest Accommodation details, such as local hotels
and B&B's to your Wedding Invitations. If you are spending your Wedding Night
away from your reception, you will need to have booked suitable transport, and
have contact details of local taxi firms available for your Guests.
Consider booking a Toastmaster. As well as adding some glamour to your day, your
Toastmaster is also an invaluable source of Wedding Etiquette will help with
speech writing and will make the day run smoothly. If it all looks too daunting,
book a Wedding Planner! These guys are brilliant and most will do as little or
as much as you require.
To immediately download wedding speech templates check out
Instant Wedding Speech Templates
– An online resource toolkit of wedding
speech templates, example wedding speeches, toasts, jokes, quotes, openers and
closers and rehearsal tips. This great resource allows you to semi-personalize
your toast by filling in a few blanks and inserting your own memories of the
Bride and Groom.
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