Congratulations: you’re getting married! If you’re newly engaged and hoping to plan a 2022 wedding then there are some top-level things that you’ve no-doubt already started to organise, such as your venue and your wedding dress. But there are many smaller things that are just as important if you want your day to run as smoothly as possible, and that you should start planning right now.
From securing your first-choice photographer to booking a top-notch make-up artist, here are four things 2022 brides should start thinking about:
Arrange Wedding Insurance
It’s not a very exciting thing to think about, but before you book anything else you should arrange a wedding insurance policy. Whilst it’s unlikely anything will go wrong, and we’re sure your big day will run smoothly, wedding insurance is there to protect your financially from any issues that may arise.
These include issues such as suppliers that stop trading, having to cancel or change the date of your wedding due to illness, or any other unexpected event. The average UK wedding now costs £31,974 which is a lot of money to lose if something does go wrong, which is why wedding insurance is such a wise choice before your wedding planning begins.
Building Your Wedding Website
Once your wedding day is set, your next step should be to create your wedding website. Your wedding website will set the theme and tone for your wedding, as well as provide a useful place where guests can find all the details they need to know for your special day. From detailing nearby hotels to answering any frequently asked questions, and even introducing the wedding party, wedding websites are a wonderful space where you can share all things related to your wedding. Even better? Wedding websites don’t have to be expensive!
Sites such as Joy offer free, customizable wedding websites with hundreds of designs to choose from, as well as free digital invitations, guest list and RSVP tools, and even the ability to live stream a virtual wedding through your wedding website, keeping you organized and saving you money.
Booking Your Photographer
As soon as you’ve booked your wedding venue, you’re in a strong position to book your wedding photographer. Popular photographers book up quickly, so it’s important to find a photographer who has worked at your chosen venue before, and who suits the style of wedding your planning, as early as possible.
Each location comes with its own unique advantages and challenges, so you’ll want a photographer who knows how to work with these. What’s more, your photographer should be someone that you have a natural rapport with, so that you’re comfortable when you’re in front of the camera. Remember that these are photos you’ll want to keep and display for the rest of your life, so it’s important to get it right.
Find a Caterer
If your venue doesn’t offer onsite catering then before you commit to it, you should ensure that you can secure a caterer for the date that you’re looking for. Otherwise, you could find yourself in the nightmare position of having your dream wedding venue, but hundreds of hungry guests! Many catering companies provide not only food and drink, but will also supply other essentials such as tables, chairs, linens, plates, and silverware: ideal if you’re looking to host a marquee or DIY-style wedding. If your venue hire doesn’t include catering, then finding a caterer should be your top priority.
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