WIMPIE
Congratulations — you are engaged! Once the champagne settles, most couples feel a little lost about where to actually start. After more than 500 weddings, here is the short version of what to sort out first, in roughly the right order.
Lock the big three first
Before anything else, settle your date, your venue and your rough guest number. Almost every other decision — budget, catering, even your dress — flows from those three. Once they are fixed, everything else gets easier. My venue guide is a good place to start if you are still deciding where.
Then book the people who only do one a day
Photographers, videographers and your favourite venue can only take one wedding per date — so they book up first, sometimes eighteen months out. If there is someone whose work you love, secure them early. And do consider an engagement shoot: it is the easiest way to relax in front of the lens long before the big day.
Feeling the overwhelm? That is exactly what a consultation is for — we will map out your plan together. Browse more wedding tips any time.