We’ve been to 1000’s of big days.
Here are our Top 12 Tips to help your day go smoothly.
1. Hired Suits – Try them on! So many guys leave this until the wedding day & find they’ve been given the wrong size trousers or shirt or both and/or they’ve got no cravats or ties either.
2. Bridal Suite – Consider getting ready in another room maybe of a bridesmaid or parent. You’ll be grateful for a clean tidy room at the end of the day and there's the option of having some lovely portraits in an uncluttered Bridal suite.
3. Needle, Cotton, Crochet hook, Scissors & Tape – For sewing on loose buttons. Cutting loose threads & price tags. Buttoning or securing the dress.
4. Price tags & stickers – Check the bottom of shoes. remove as many as possible before the day - before you have your nails manicured.
5. Jewellery – Check for breakages, knots, missing ear rings, have alternatives.
6. Buttonholes - Have Dad’s buttonhole delivered to the Bride, make sure you ask for spare pins. If you have magnets ask for some extras and/or some extra pins especially for top heavy lady’s corsages. Gents buttonholes pinned to the left-hand lapel, ladies on the right – upside down if they are top heavy.
7. Bouquets – Keep them cool but not refrigerated. Leave them in water until 30 mins before you leave, dry stems with tissue & stand/lean upright on towels to remove all drips this will avoid water marks on the dress/es.
8. Engagement ring – Remove before leaving for the ceremony, either have someone wear it or put it on your other hand. Moisturise your ring finger to ensure the wedding ring goes on smoothly.
9. Timings – Morning prep [and throughout the day] factor in some down-time, aim to be ready 30 mins before you leave for ceremony. Savour every moment!
10. Confetti – Many guests don’t bring confetti as they know some venues don’t allow it. Supply it or ask certain key guests to bring some.
11. Children – Keep them entertained, keep them hydrated & have snacks ready for them. Have any photos with kids done first so they can go off & play. Happy children = happy parents.
12. Delegate – Let other people take the strain – enjoy it!
