Planning a Wedding 10 Months Ahead

Choosing the Caterer

This is worth noting when looking for a venue as many offer catering and may not allow outside catering. Some venues may recommend a particular caterer. It is therefore important to inquire about catering policies when searching for a venue.

The quality of the food is more important than the venue so it is better to change if the food is not up to standard.

If the venue allows outside catering then you have the opportunity to shop around and choose the best one. When at events with agreeable food, enquire about the company doing the catering as well as getting recommendations from friends and family.

Organise a tasting session with caterers and rate the quality of the food. Most caterers will be happy to alter food or prepare food which is not on their menu.
Be sure to discuss the costs and sick within your budget. You may want to consider a buffet to reduce costs.

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Organise the Entertainment

It is important to choose a good band or DJ with experience of performing for events and can provide a good vibe for the party and fit in with the ambiance. Choosing to have a DJ will typically cost less than a live band.
A DJ would be able to provide a more flexible service with music throughout the wedding party. Live bands generally play a set of about 15 minutes with breaks in between. It is important to contemplate which type of entertainment would work best for your wedding. It is advisable to watch the band or DJ perform and find reviews before you decide. Look into DJ’s or bands who have performed at the wedding of friends and family.

Interview potential candidates and try and get videos of them performing. Be clear about the details of the wedding and when and where you want them to perform.

Make sure a contract is signed for the band or DJ which is decided upon. The contract should clearly state the names of who will be performing at the wedding. This is important as occasionally DJ’s may sell the right to perform to another DJ, or give the job to a trainee who works with them.

Once you have confirmed the entertainment, you will have to think about the selection to be played. Most bands have a particular list of what they are able to play, whereas a DJ will have a much wider selection of music.

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Order Wedding Invitations

Invitations can be personalized to suit the style and theme of a particular wedding. They can be designed to be traditional, sophisticated or colourful and exotic or convey the personality of the couple. Invitations are available in almost every style and colour and can even include photographs to turn them into mementos.

The wedding invitations are the first association many guests will have with the wedding in question, so it is important that it sets the mood. Ensure the essential details are clear amongst the design of the invitation.

Essential Information checklist:
· Names of Bride and Groom
· Date and Time of Events
· Address of Wedding
· Contact Information
· RSVP Address / Telephone Number
· Wedding Gift Details

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Book the Wedding Photographer

Choosing a good photographer is important as the end result should provide lasting memories of a happy event. There are different styles of wedding photographs offered the most common being the traditional style with posed group pictures. The reportage style, however, captures moments as they happen naturally. Some photographers have a personal style which can be fun and different.

Review the portfolios of photographers with different styles so the style of photography can be decided on. Once the style has been decided on it is easier to find a good quality photographer within your price range.

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Book the Wedding Videographer

Choosing to have a videographer is surprisingly reasonable as there is good quality, inexpensive equipment. Expect a good videographer to be using a digital camera alongside a digital editor to transfer the special day onto DVD or VCD. These can be sent out to friends and relatives as gifts.

As with choosing a photographer it is worth shopping around and researching portfolios so a good videographer can be selected.

The cost is a key factor when deciding on a videographer, but be wary if the price is too low as it may indicate a novice who is trying to break into the market.

Make a note of the equipment being used, it should be a modern digital piece of technology, not an old, outdated VHS cameras. Today’s standard is a 3 chip digital DV camera which provides enhanced images compared to older cameras. The digital format can be edited easily with the compatible software.

Be clear about what you want from your videographer. Many will offer packages, some which can be customized to match your needs.

Talk to the person who is actually going to shoot the wedding and make sure they understand what you want. Do not hire them if you feel uncomfortable with them in any way.

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Choose the Key People

In western wedding tradition, this refers to the best man or the matron of honor. In different cultures there will still need to be people to fill key roles for the wedding. Now is the time to choose the people for these key roles. This can be a difficult task as it is important to choose people who can handle the responsibility which the roles carry and at the same time not offend those who you have not chosen. Do not be offended if people decline the roles as they may not want the extra work.

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Find the Wedding Dress

Having the perfect wedding dress is important as the bride is the centre of attention on the big day. There is a huge variety of colours and styles available to suit any type of wedding. Searching for a dress can be time consuming, made even more difficult by the busy schedule many women have 10 months before their wedding. It can take up to four months for the dress to be ordered and delivered, not to mention the many fittings to guarantee the dress fits perfectly. This is defiantly a task which should not be stressed over or rushed.

Many brides-to-be have an idea of the type of wedding dress they want, but it is worth keeping an open mind and trying different styles and colours.

It is conventional for the bride-to-be to take a few trusted friends with her for opinions. Be sure to take people who will give you an honest opinion and with trustworthy judgment. Once the perfect dress has been found, it is not worth risking loosing it by mulling over the decision. The bride should trust her instinct and go with the dress she knows is perfect.

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