Choosing a style
Before getting into all the fun detail it is a good idea to choose a style or theme for the wedding as this drives most of the choices and also defines the budget.
Resources for ideas are: Magazines, Instagram and Pinterest etc.. Listing your likes and dislikes will help your focus.
When it comes to choosing a style for your wedding there is an endless number of possibilities.
Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Rustic
Connecting with the countryside – farm, barn, wooden lodge. wood table pieces, bails of straw, Neutral and warm colours.
Bohemian
Free-spirited, woodland, dried flowers, lace, chic, beige, green, ivory colours.
Modern
City, rich textures, stone, marble, chrome, sleek, sophisticated, single colour palette.
Art Deco
20’s glamour, geometric shapes, luxurious, Great Gatsby, Charleston dance, guests elegantly dressed limited colour palette.
Tropical
Destination wedding, Island, Caribbean, beach, blue, yellow, coral, pink, orange, sunset colour palette.
Classic
Ballroom, formal venue, white table cloth, timeless, harpist, crystal, white cake.
Vintage
Antique, 20’s to 50’s era, birdcage, gramophone, triangular streamers, soft pastel colours.
Garden
A variation on rustic, bohemian, elegant, abundance of flowers, floral headpiece, petals, open air, orangery, marquee.
Beach
Seashells, sand, barefoot, sea, sea-grasses, dunes, walk-board aisle, blues, coral, greens colour palette.
Nautical
Ropes, seashells, ships accessories, stripe patterns, umbrellas, blues and whites colour palette.
Minimalist
Simple, clean lines, sophisticated, whites, black and grey tones.
Movie
Great Gatsby, Mamma Mia, Harry Potter, James Bond, Star Wars.
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A GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR WEDDING

Like most couples I guess you are wondering where to start. I hope you will find plenty of tips to accelerate you on your journey.
Don’t forget the goal, be happy and enjoy the journey.
This 46 page Guide To Planning Your Wedding
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- Keeping the stress levels down
- Picking a wedding style
- Types of Venues
- Vendors – from dresses to makup, cakes to cars
- Who to invite
- Budgeting
- and much more …
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