wedding

Make your wedding list as varied as possible. Do nt worry about putting too many things on it, it is better to put a variety of prices and items on your list. This way fewer of your guests will go off-list.

Do you have a set of aunties you are not sure whether to invite or not? They might be a bit old, or live quite far away, perhaps you do not want the added spending of a few extra guests? When deciding whether or not to invite them consider your budget and the emotional cost involved

Check the hotels before recommending them to people especially the bedrooms so you arent condemning Aunt Sally to nylon sheets and a communal bathroom

She who pays the piper calls the tune. You can't insist on chartreuse tablecloths if you are not the one paying for them.

Put RSVP by followed by a date on your invitation. You might be overly excited about your wedding, and while some of your guests will share your enthusiasm, they won't drop everything to RSVP to you the second they get the invite. An RSVP by date will serve as a deadline for your guests.

Remember, its your husbands Big Day too. While you are having a champagne breakfast, getting your make up and hair done, getting dressed what is he doing? Make sure he gets a chance to relax and enjoy the build-up as much as you.

The little details are most often the most memorable. Try writing personalised questions for each guest to ask their neighbours at dinner as conversation starters. It is guaranteed to get people talking and make it even more memorable!

Pre-warn your friends, family, bridesmaids and groomsmen that should disaster strike, you wish to remain utterly ignorant , it is better this way.

Do not be afraid to experiment with your decor. The most visually intriguing weddings are those where the bride and groom have incorporated all the things they love.

Take time to think of the pictures you want the spontaneous pictures will take care of themselves but make a list of the pictures you want and speak to your photographer about capturing those moments. You will be too busy (and too happy) on the day to remember to get a picture with your great aunt Maud