Wedding day

snaggely · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 17

I just got engaged yay. I am going to set a date for next year but I don't know what month let alone date to pick. How do I decide?

UKWeddingBelles · Site Admin Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 35

there are many factors to consider when choosing your wedding date.

Of course many choose the summer months as you are more likely to have decent weather Shocked

However you are more likely to be able to have the venue you want if you go for an 'out of season' wedding. Although more and more people are choosing to marry on Fridays and Sundays now, which can insure you get the venue/service people you really want and it can also be cheaper to choose a day other than Saturday.

Some people choose days that have a special significance. or if you have a favorite bloom that is in season at the time of your wedding. Colour themes work well with seasons such as light pastles for spring weddings, and deep colours for autumn weddings.

I could go on (and invariably i do) but I am sure some of our other readers will be happy to let us know why they have chosen their date

goatee · Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 4

Avoid dates that clash with important sporting events. The menfolk can get a bit testy

Jane · Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6

I would definately work our where you want your ceremony and reception. Ring them and check availability. That should narrow the dates down for you. then go from there Razz

snaggely · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 17

GOOD POINT Very Happy

I know where I definately want my wedding reception so I will ring them and check availability then

snaggely · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 17

Save the date!!

Saturday 2nd July 2005 I am gonna get married Very Happy

First things first pre-nup

I dont want him having ALL of my millions

omg i am so excited

help

im excited

snaggely · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 17

still excited Razz

glitter · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 12

good for you. I am just starting out with my plans a bit like yourself. Keep in touch xxx

Aurora Bridal · Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Cambridge

Well congratulations! It must feel very exiting. I went to my neighbours wedding on that date this year and it was superb weather!

So - just before you ask from a retailers and designers point of view - do not worry about your dress! You need at least 6-8 months before you get married to start looking. Many offer rush cuts but i am dead against this as the design must be looked for and taken care of making.

I have many brides coming to me panicking and they have a year to get ready. But i have also had brides come to me who have also changed theyre minds 3 or 4 times over the year as fashion changes - please think before you spend your hard earned money!

Dont panick - you have time and enjoy yourself. If you fall in love with a dress, try 20 or 30 more in different shops, then come back and try it on again - be sure and dont listen to anyone except your heart!

meenah · Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 1

thank you for that, i am looking for a second hand dress mainly because you can see what it looks like on. So many look good in the shops but look rubbish on. and they are cheaper too. Nobody knows they are second hand and I think it is all getting a bit pricey now

JoJo · Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 14

I am also shopping for a second hand dress, or pre-loved as they are refered to on this site (which sounds really sweet) I refuse to pay thousands for a dress that is only worn once (by yourself anyway) It seems such a shame all the detail and beauty that is put into a wedding dress for it only to be worn for like 8 hours or near as.

tinker · Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 4

Yup thats what brought me to this site, looking for pre worn dresses as I know what style I want so it seems daft paying thousands when you can get them so much cheaper Very Happy