Weddings are joyous events, as they should be, when two families come together and celebrate a union; a lifelong partnership through sickness and in health. If you and your soulmate have decided to tie the proverbial knot and you’re going to plan the event yourself, here is our ultimate guide to planning the perfect wedding.
Create a guest list
This is usually the first thing to do; your list should be a balance of both families, plus chosen friends of the bride and the groom. Sit down with your partner and contemplate all names on the list until you are both in agreement; once you have the final head count, you can start looking at wedding venues. Decide on a budget for the event and try not to spend more than your perceived limit.
Bride & groom’s attire
Search online and explore custom wedding suits tailored by a professional; why not design matching suits for both the bride and groom? A themed wedding is a great idea and your guests will love a special concept that the occasion can be based upon.
Choosing a wedding venue
Where to hold the reception? The best choice is a hotel/resort with hands-on experience hosting weddings, as they have all the resources you need to host a great wedding party. You can choose between a sit-down dinner and a full on buffet and the caterer is happy to work to your budget. Some guests will want to stay overnight and the hotel would have rooms at discounted rates for your guests.
Entertainment
No wedding reception is complete without entertainment, whether a live band or a local DJ, make sure the entertainment is suitable for your guests. It makes sense to engage a comedian for the musical interval and there are local bands who are happy to play for an affordable rate.
Games
Games are lots of fun and a few activities should be lined up as an ice breaker; create a few prizes and divide the guests into two teams for a competitive evening.
Wedding photographer and videographer
Of course, you want a professional photographer to record the event; still images and video make up a fantastic collection of the occasion. Make sure you have a chance to sit down with the videographer so that he/she can understand your concept and plan accordingly.
Booking local vendors
Some couples arrange for a photo booth vendor to set up a corner where images can be taken, an ice cream vendor would be most welcome, as would a magician to charm the guests during the musical interval.
Hopefully, you have everything under control by the time the big day arrives, especially with the help of wedding event rentals, and then you can relax and enjoy what should be the best day of your lives.
There are some amazing venues in and around Sydney and Google can help you make contact, which should lead to a concrete booking.
