{"id":1769,"date":"2019-03-30T10:41:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T10:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1769"},"modified":"2019-03-01T10:42:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T10:42:44","slug":"planning-tips-for-the-savvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/planning-tips-for-the-savvy\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning tips for the savvy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure. Planning a wedding<\/a> at the last minute can put you into a bit of a whirlwind of activity, in a good way though. Follow our savvy planning tips and you\u2019ll avoid confusion and stress and enjoy each stage to the max!<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t lose sight of your budget<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t panic if you\u2019re on a short timescale and overspend, hoping that it will create solutions. If you\u2019re on a tight budget and have very little time, then consider hiring a wedding planner who is likely to pay for themselves anyway. State exactly how much you can afford for a fee and stick to your budget. A wedding planner will be able to negotiate discounts and special rates for you anyway and is more likely to be able to come up with some amazing last-minute solutions for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do it yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having trouble finding a florist who can do your flowers at short notice, then visit a wholesale florist locally to choose your own blooms. Don\u2019t attempt any sort of formal flower arrangement. Instead go for a shabby-chic, rustic sort of look by arranging your flowers and greenery in mismatched vases and bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve decided to rush off and tie the knot abroad then make doubly sure you have all the legal documents you need in place to make this happen. Your passport needs to be valid, with at least six months left before it expires and you\u2019ll need your birth certificate too. In New York we\u2019ve heard of weddings being organised in under a week but in Italy they take about three months!<\/span><\/p>\n

Finishing touches<\/span><\/h2>\n

These absolutely don\u2019t have to be elaborate, sometimes the simplest thing is best and there\u2019s less to go wrong that way, too. If you\u2019re having a spring or summer wedding you could just sprinkle blossoms or rose petals on the tables to add the wow factor. In winter, put tealights on a mirror in the centre of every table to add a sparkle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridesmaid dresses<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gone are the days when you had to dress each of your bridesmaids in an identical frock, regardless of whether or not it suited them. Now it\u2019s very popular to let your bridesmaids wear different styles of dresses in different shades of the same colour. Let your maids choose their own style of gown that reflects their best features and they\u2019ll be your friends forever and look much more smiley and happy in your photographs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting married last minute is possible \u2013 but just keep the above in mind, especially our words on documentation. A lot will depend on the destination in which you\u2019re getting married, so check local requirements and make sure you\u2019ll qualify in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, getting married last minute is very romantic and very duable. Plus, you\u2019re going to be Mr & Mrs just that little bit sooner!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure. Planning a wedding at the last minute can put you into a bit of a whirlwind of activity, in a good way though. Follow our savvy planning tips and you\u2019ll avoid confusion … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[303,261,5],"tags":[352,297,268,266],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1769"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1769"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1770,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1769\/revisions\/1770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}