When you sit down to work out the budget for your wedding, you will of course remember all the big things – ceremony costs, venue, flowers, rings, outfits, transport, photographer, etc., but what about the smaller items. As you get carried away in the excitement of your upcoming nuptials, it’s easy to forget that the little things add up and before you know it, you have burst your budget.

Whether you wedding is at home or abroad; whether you will have 20 or 200 guests, there are some basic planning tips which will be of benefit to all. Being organised, is the most important.

When you first decide to get married, you’ll be filled with excitement, ideas and dreams.  However, when reality starts to kick in, the worries will begin.  Fear of the unknown can add stress to the wedding planning process.

There’s an abundance of ways to gather ideas together for your Wedding Day.  It’s hard to escape Social Media and the thousands of great images and suggestions while Wedding magazines display stunning photographs of the latest trends available.  This can all be very helpful when you don’t know where to start, but don’t become obsessed with trying to recreate a Pinterest-perfect wedding.

Social Media is everywhere these days, and it’s important to consider whether or not you want your guests to post photos or videos of your Wedding Day on the various platforms.  Decide on a rule for your wedding and let your guests know, well in advance.  Not stating a preference may give the impression that you are happy with social media sharing and will leave the door open for images to circulate freely.