What You Need to Remember
Are you tying the knot in the near future? Yes, the season of summer weddings in Chelmsford is almost upon us! You’ve spent months, if not years, planning your special day, and you probably have everything in place. It never helps to be a little overzealous when it comes to planning, though! So to help you make sure that your big day goes off without a hitch, here are just a few things that you can do as it draws closer.
Finalise your guest list and seating plan
People may have RSVP-ed a long time ago, but unfortunately, circumstances and plans can change! That is why it is a good idea to double-check if certain guests can make it or not. You’ll know if your close friends and family members are coming, of course, but reach out to people you aren’t speaking to on a daily basis. Then you can get down to finalising your seating plan and passing it on to your venue.
Have your engagement ring cleaned
It’s so nice to have a beautiful shot of you and your other half’s hands with your new wedding rings proudly on show. It’s a standard in pretty much every wedding photographer’s playbook. What doesn’t look good is an engagement ring that all of a sudden looks a bit grubby next to your shiny, brand-new wedding band! So make sure to have it cleaned (or do this yourself) before the big day.
Have a backup plan for rain
You can’t beat a summer wedding in the heart of Essex. It’s such a beautiful county that really comes into its own at this time of year. Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t always play ball! That is why you should always get in touch with your venue and photographer to ensure that they have a backup plan for your ceremony in the event of rain.
Get your times in order
You should always double-check the end time of your wedding with your venue and give this information to all of your suppliers. This will not only ensure that you have things like music running right up until the end of your big day, but will also stop you from paying for more hours than you need to.
Plan what will happen on the morning of your wedding
Will you be getting ready at the venue? Or are you going to take care of everything at home and then head straight there? There’s no right or wrong option, but you need to have things planned! If you are getting ready at the venue, you’ll need to figure out how to transport your dress and ensure that people such as your makeup artist and hairdresser know to come there.
You’re ready to walk up the aisle
So there you have it: your last-minute wedding checklist! If you keep all of the above in mind, you’ll greatly reduce the odds of any nasty surprises ruining your big day. Nothing derails a wedding more than stress, so why not take some time beforehand to ensure that yours goes as smoothly as possible?