{"id":1563,"date":"2018-04-24T16:09:36","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T16:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1563"},"modified":"2018-04-04T16:10:56","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T16:10:56","slug":"the-final-countdown-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/the-final-countdown-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The final countdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your dream day finally dawns, after all those months of planning a wedding, you want it to be nothing but dreamy. Often things don\u2019t go entirely to plan, but you can still have the most perfect of days, so don\u2019t let the worries build up. For a day filled with smiles and a sought-after stress free wedding morning, we\u2019ve put together our top tips to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

One month before<\/span><\/p>\n

Your bookings should all be made and arranged by now \u2013 we\u2019re talking florists, cakes, wedding venue styling<\/a>, entertainment, beauty \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t hurt to get in touch again and finalise your plans. If you\u2019re able to and haven\u2019t already, arrange the timings for your event so you have a clear running order for the day in plenty of time. Make sure you include notes for the parts you won\u2019t be present for yourself, too, like setting up \u2013 someone will need to know what goes where and when!<\/span><\/p>\n

One week before<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish any handmade items and DIY elements. Whether they will be decorative or you\u2019re making your own wedding favours, when the day comes around you\u2019ll be thanking yourself for finishing ahead of time. Get them all packaged as you\u2019d wish and put aside in a clearly labelled box, ready to go for your wedding morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now is also a great time to remind your bridesmaids and groomsmen what roles you\u2019d like them to play on the day (if you need some pointers, you\u2019ll love this bridesmaid jobs guide!). Dish out the jobs to keep things manageable and relax knowing that all the plans are in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

One day before<\/span><\/p>\n

The chances are you\u2019ve prepared an \u2018Order of the Day\u2019 in some shape or form already, but this tends to begin with the ceremony. It\u2019s a great idea to write down a running order for your wedding morning, too, so that you allow plenty of time for each element.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about what time your hair and makeup will be done, remembering to budget time for the bridesmaids too, when you\u2019ll get into your dress, how long you\u2019ll need for photos, and even when you\u2019ll have a bite to eat! Give yourself some spare time on top so you don\u2019t end up keeping your groom waiting should anything be held up (it\u2019ll also save you from any last-minute panicking!).<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, it\u2019s not worth worrying about things that are out of your control. Maintain this mantra for the simplest way to have a stress free wedding morning and follow these tips to start your day exactly as you\u2019ll end it \u2013 in wedded bliss.<\/span><\/p>\n

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