20/07/2023
WEDDING PLANNING
We asked Wedding Planner, Sam Savage, of South Coast Weddings - Wedding Planners some advice to share with our followers. Here's what she had to say;
1) Make a wedding budget.
2) Work out your priorities. Are you real foodies and want to spend a big part of your budget on excellent food? Perhaps music is your thing and want to splash out on a great band.
This will help you determine which items to book first.
3) Make a guest list before looking at venues. This will save you a lot of time because you will then only look at venues that meet the criteria of your guest numbers.
4) To narrow the venue search down further, talk about the type of wedding day you'd like.
5) When you're contacting venues and other suppliers, be as specific as possible with information. "We're engaged and looking for a venue" is a little vague.
Try and include:
- A date or at least the month and year you're thinking of
- The number of guests (for a venue/caterer)
For other suppliers, let them know:
- The date
- The venue
- How many bridesmaids (for a makeup/hair stylist)
- Whether you're having a sit-down or relaxed seating (for a marquee)
The more detail you can provide for any wedding supplier in that first email, the quicker you will receive the exact information you're looking for.
6) Stay organised! This doesn't mean you have to go out and buy a fancy wedding book. A simple excel spreadsheet, with different tabs, will do the trick!
Happy Wedding Planning! 💞