6 celebrity experts on how to plan your wedding
Whether it’s a big do or a small and simple ceremony, planning a wedding and enjoying an engagement should be one of the happiest times of a person’s life.
Here, I've asked some of Bridebook's wedding experts, from hair stylists to dress designers, to share some of their insider secrets and top ideas on wedding planning.
Combine these words of wisdom with amazing and easy-to-use wedding planning tools like a personalised wedding checklist and any couple can plan their wedding with ease...
Don’t worry
Louise Selby, TWIA 2016 Wedding Dress Designer of the Year
“The devil's in the detail; but chose the details carefully. Some things are really not that important, don’t worry about the things you can’t control, such as the weather, concentrate on looking after your guests and making them feel part of a really special celebration that they will remember.”
‘Panic Dieting’ is a terrible idea
James Duigan, founder of celeb-favourite Bodyism:
“Allow yourself plenty of time to achieve realistic and safe goals. Many brides tend to panic a couple of months before the wedding leading to unnecessary stress. They hardly eat and over-train and when the big day arrives they just look tired and worn out. It’s important to plan ahead, and really think about what you realistically want to achieve before the big day.”
Keep an open mind
Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet, Kate Moss’s wedding florist:
“Don't be nervous or scared of looking at everything as even the most novice of flower buyers suddenly has a favourite and it's always surprising that you have more of an idea of what you love than you would imagine.”
Don’t try to please everyone
Smashing the Glass’s Karen Cinnamon, expert Jewish wedding blogger:
“Don’t try to please everyone. This is your opportunity to do things as you want and it’s a time to be making decisions without having to justify them or fit expectations. Real friends and family will understand and those that don’t are not worth losing any sleep over.”
Don’t plan for perfection
Phillipa Lepley, A-list wedding dress designer:
“Don’t be overwhelmed by the search process. You need to feel relaxed and open-minded right from the start. You will be invited to try on as many dresses as possible, including those that don’t immediately jump out at you. Leave any preconceived ideas outside the door as wild cards can often be ‘the one’!”
Keep trying
Richard Ward, the stylist behind Kate Middleton’s wedding hair:
“Wedding hair is notoriously hard to decide on – it has to work with your dress, accessories, face shape and make you feel totally comfortable at the same time! Take into account the dress neckline and go for a hairstyle that complements it; for example if you have a detailed, high neckline, an updo or keeping hair behind the shoulders will ensure it’s visible. Try out as many different styles as possible with your hairdresser until you find your perfect look.”
Groom-to-be Hamish Shephard is the founder of free online wedding planner Bridebook.co.uk. His ES column, ‘Groom with a View’, gives fuss-free, practical advice to make wedding planning as enjoyable as it should be.
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