Getting Married? Then This Is The Wedding Checklist You Need!!

To those who have just got engaged then a huge congratulations to you all!! To all those who are in the early stages of planning and organising a wedding, you may be finding it is a bit of a mad time trying to get your head around the fact you have whole wedding to plan - fear not!! To get you thinking here is the ultimate starter checklist of items you need to consider when planning your wedding!!

It is not a complete and detailed list it is just the things that you need to start thinking about and deciding if you do or don't want them as part of your wedding day. Yes there is a lot in it but it's just a guideline to help you on your way to what will be a very special, personal and fabulous wedding day!! We hope it is helpful........

• What time of the year and what day do you want to get married?
• What type of wedding do you want?
• Decide on a reasonable and realistic budget - yes we said reasonable and realistic!
• Pick your wedding party - think about this, they all need to get on and be able to put you first!
• Do a rough guest list so you have an idea of how many guests when you go venue shopping!
• Visit venues and book your venue as soon as you can places book up fast!
• Book your Celebrant, Officiant or Church - these are also in huge demand and book out quickly!
• Book your ceremony venue soon if it does not come with the venue.
• Music for the ceremony and wedding reception - you can have any type anywhere!
• Florist - the good ones are gone fast!.
• Photographer - again do as soon as you can the best book out quickly!
• Videographer - special memories recorded!
• Caterers if needed.
• Entertainment - Ah sure why not!
• Make-up - an absolute for all the bridal party and a lovely treat to have some one do it for you!!
• Hair - another absolute!
• Cake - so many options!
• Rings - can't get married without them!
• At least 3 month notification of intention to marry to the Registrar - no getting married without it! 
•  Wedding transport - if needed, don't walk especially not in those heels!
• The Dress and the bridal party dresses - this is where the fun starts!! Oh and the shoes!!!
• The Grooms and Groomsmen attire - not so much fun!
•  The Honeymoon - this is the all essential, make sure you treat yourselves!!

Our advice yes planning carefully and fully is so important but even important is that you have fun and enjoy this special time. Do what you want not what others expect or want - don't let them wreck your head!!

Happy Planning Everyone!!

Melanie + Isobel   xxxx

Planning Your Wedding? Need A Little Help?

If you like many couples are currently in the middle of planning your wedding you might be delighted, happy and excited but you may also be feeling a little overwhelmed and stressed. This is a perfect normal reaction than many many couples go through during planning and organising a wedding!!

Be assured there is plenty of help and support out there, one service being ourselves a wedding planning, styling and prop hire service.

All of our services vary from a set up service to a full wedding and styling services. We also offer tailor made packages that can be custom designed to suit your needs and budget. Having a Wedding Planner or Stylist work on your wedding does not have to cost a lot (in fact our services start at €200!!) but can give your hours of peace, reassurance and relief!!

Having a professional help you with aspects of your wedding reduces stress significantly. It frees up hours for you, around and on your wedding day, that you can spend and enjoy with family and friends instead of trying to organise and decorate your venues. It can also provide the help and advice you need where you need it and can help you create the look and feel you want for you wedding venue.  

If you would like to learn more about our services why not pop over to our Wedding Services page to find out more!

You can also get in contact and we can chat about what you need and how we can help. 

Some Simple Props And Some Simple Styling Touches and... Voila!!

If you are like most couples who just want something simple but stylish for your wedding decor then have a look at these inspirational photos for some styling ideas that could make all the difference!!

Last weekend we had the privilege of styling a wedding in , Bellinter House  in County Meath. A fabulous couple, a stunning venue and some simple Ikea props! What to do?

The Bride got in contact with us from Australia a few weeks before the wedding concerned about how she was going to get the look she wanted for the reception room with the props she had. She was also worried about how she was going to set up the room and get everything done the morning of her wedding. The solution was to get help to achieve both these things and not have this extra stress on herself and family members on the days before and the day of the wedding - basically hand it over to the us!!

With a very small budget and a few hours of styling, we pulled together a simple but stylish look for the couple by mixing some of our props with the items she had bought in Ikea. We added lots of candle light and a fun and interactive photobooth station and guest signing table - it worked fantastically!! Our message is that it can be done with no stress and with little cost to the couple.

Now some inspirational photos......

Cake by The Kupcakery