wedding

Wedding

Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries.
21. Talk to him
Enjoy every second of your engagement because as soon as you mention we were thinking about next summer or we thought we might like a city wedding everyone will have an opinion. Keep your mouth smiling and shut until you've had a proper thought and discussion with your fianc
22. Start Early
Venues, photographers, make-up artists and pretty vintage cars all book up early. And bridesmaid frocks and wedding dresses always take longer to make/be delivered than you think. You have enough to stress about without being told you've left it too late.
23. Mums
Delegate and ALWAYS get the mothers involved. It's a win all round: you'll have less to worry about doing yourself, the mothers will feel happy and involved in the day plus it might distract them from any intervention into areas you'd rather they stayed out of.
24. Bold and Brave
Be brave with colour - not too wacky, not too bright, but shades that tie in with your theme - something to add a bit more personality and a personal-touch to your Big Day.
25. Think big
Think of your cake. Now, go bigger! Add foam dummy tiers for extra height - it will be worth it for the pictures alone.
26. Make it yours
It's your wedding day after all, don't forget that. Add personal touches that will remind you of that - from your stationery through to your decorations and favours
27. Get him involved
Include your man in the planning. And find things he will be interested in - odds are he won't care about what napkin linens you choose, but he might be more interested in the bar set up, the photography and DJ
28. Thoughtful planning
When picking your date make sure you factor in time for any travel arrangements your guests may have to make and look out for the bank holidays too! It will give you (and your guests) a little extra recovery time after all the celebrations.
29. Table Talk
When deciding how to dress up your tables do remember that socialising is part of the evening - so keep your floral arrangements, candelabras and details under 20 inches high, so that guests can view and converse with each other across the table.
30. Enjoy the build up
I wish I'd allowed myself to enjoy the build-up a little more. Foolishly - but mainly because the wedding was supposed to be a secret - I only took the day before off work. All my friends had said this wouldn't leave me enough time to do the ridiculous pampering that probably makes no difference to the way you look but how you feel you with excitement anyway - and they were right. - Celia Walden