You've planned your dream day, now all you need to do is fund it. Here's how to negotiate the money minefield so no one gets hurt...
You’d much rather discuss dress designers and honeymoon hideaways, but as you start to make plans and place deposits, the piggy bank in the room will need an introduction.With recent statistics showing one in six brides and just 2% of grooms are having their big day financed by their families, tradition has turned into something a little more complex.
A recent survey by the Money Advice Service revealed a third of couples cover the cost of their own wedding, 60% accept contributions and, worryingly, 47% say the cost of a wedding would affect their decision to get married.Which means one thing’s for sure; you and your husband-to-be are going to have to become acquainted with your joint finances, fast.
1. A 'right hand man' (RHM)
Your RHM doesn't have to be a man: more likely it's your chief bridesmaid or wedding planner . Whichever lucky soul has been nominated for the role will be in charge of sorting all of the little problems which crop up on the day (read: making sure you don't have to deal with any of them).
2. Kirby grips
Whether you're rocking a twirly-whirly up 'do or a slick bun, kirby grips are a must. Regardless of your hairdresser's skill, or the amount of hairspray let loose all over your bonce: the wind, dancing and excessive hugging mean a few pesky wisps are bound to break free. Classically, whenever you need a Kirby grip you can never find them - so make sure you bring double, nay, triple supplies so as to make sure you can avoid any tendril dramas.
It's your wedding and you'll cry if you want to...
1. The list
Ugh, the list. Are you sick of it yet? This haloed piece of paper contains the numbers of all of the vendors and should be given to your RHM (Right Hand Man - see here). They will be in charge of chasing vendors and dealing with issues on the day, not you. So, by all means make the list, but entrust it to someone else on the day.
2. A mobile phone
Because everyone who you could possibly want to talk to should already be at the wedding. You'll hopefully be having too much fun to check your Facebook (although wedding dress selfies are totally allowed) and you won't be bored enough to crave a quick game of Candy Crush in between the ceremony and reception.
3. Red wine
A danger drink if ever there was one. Merlot + an expensive white wedding dress = a disaster waiting to happen, so perhaps this is one night to give the Chianti a miss. Still not convinced? Think of the red wine teeth! A purple-tinged smile is not one for the photo album...
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