The AO Events 'Top Tips' to planning your wedding
2023 sounds like it’s already full of surprises and if one those was getting engaged, then a big congratulations to you both!
The journey now beings to plan the Wedding of your dreams. But don’t stress, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t Know Where To Start?
We have been a part of hundreds of Weddings over the years now, so we have stacked up an incredible amount of information. We want to share this with you!
These few tips will help you get started right away.
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WHEN? 📅
Selecting a date that works for you are the foundations of it all.
Whether you want a Summer Sizzler ☀️ Spooky Halloween Theme 🎃or a Winter Wonderland Wedding ☃️ this is a vital starting point to everything.
Don’t stress on an exact date - just pick a month to start with.
£££💰
So you’ve picked your date. Time to number crunch those finances! It’s human nature to think big, bold & extravagant. Sometimes we must bring ourselves back to reality. The next step is to agree a budget with your partner.
Be realistic. Be brutal. Be honest with each other & your bank accounts.
Whether your Wedding is going to be in 6 months or 2 years its still the same principal.
At the start of planning - deposits will be needed to secure things. 💳
It great to get help off friends & help but make sure you know who’s paying toward what & how much. Keep a record.
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PLAN 📝
This is most important part. Work everything around your planned date. The timeline to get everything prepped and organised for the BIG DAY. This will be your holy grail.
Dress & suit fittings
Cake & menu tasting
Dedicated guest list
Venue’s & Rehersals
Evening Entertainment & Room Dressing
SUPPLIERS 🔎
There are hundreds of companies out there supplying the same thing. But which one do you choose? Here’s a few tips to follow to make sure you pick the one for you:
They come highly recommended from friends & previous clients.
Not the cheapest but not the most expensive.
Keep them local.
A good online presence.
They have lots of pictures & videos showcasing their work / products.
Attend Wedding Shows! See them in person.
Be Cheeky! Ask for something extra.
It’s got to be AO Events 😉
Email Address 📧
Set up a dedicated email address personalised for your Wedding. Gmail is ideal - It’s free and easy to use!
A few good email idea examples:
Married Surname + Wedding Month & Year: e.g. MrandmrssmithJune21@gmail.com
First Name & First Name Wedding: e.g. Name&namewedding@gmail.com
Wedding Date + Surname + Wedding: e.g. - 150921SmithWedding@gmail.com
Each partner should have access to the email account (If the boss let’s you!) This way you can both stay up to date. See who has replied, see what’s been crossed off & most importantly keep organised!
A superb & simple way to keep track of all incoming & outgoing emails dedicated to your Wedding.