Author: Ben

Choosing the correct person for the job and maintaining good communication with them are crucial throughout the wedding planning process. The main responsibility of a best man is to relieve the groom of as many duties and responsibilities as possible, whereas most people will concentrate on planning the stag night and creating their wedding speech. They have a lot of responsibilities and are crucial before, during, and after the wedding.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Start early with the stag do planning. As soon as possible, find out the groom’s preferences and obtain a guest list. Give yourself lots of time because finding a suitable location can take some time. The same is true of other obligations, such as procuring a suit and composing your wedding speech.

Your main responsibility as best man is to make sure everything goes as planned. Now is the moment to employ your favourite technique of organisation, whether it be a list or setting reminders. Maintain contact with the couple to ensure you are providing all the support you can.

Hiring an event planner can take a massive burden off your shoulders. It puts the responsibility of planning the event on their shoulders. You can be sure that all aspects of the event will be organised exactly the way you want. With the help of a professional event planner, you can be sure that everything you need and need will be there, and the results will not only meet your expectations but exceed them. Whether a professional event planner owns the equipment or knows the best contractors for your event, you can rest easy knowing that all the supplies you need are at your disposal.    

An experienced event organiser will have local connections to negotiate with and have planned all kinds of events in the past. They will have valuable knowledge and ideas and will be able to offer you ideas and suggestions to make the event the best it can be. The party planner also has relationships with specific venues to save you money and help your event look spectacular. 

Planning a socially-distanced event to can be quite tricky but, if you are planning to host an event, it is still best do whatever you can to help protect your friends and family. It has been tough not getting to spend the amount of time we are accustomed to with those we love and people still want to be able to celebrate special events. We have a few tips to help plan a safe event so you can still enjoy the company of those closest to you.

• Outside is still considered safer than indoor meeting

• Figure out how many people you can safely seat at the location

• Consider calling those you wish to invite instead of text so that you can better explain the set-up and number of guests

• Keep hands clean by providing hand sanitiser upon entering and ensure it is accessible during the event

• Consider face masks in areas where people may be closer than two metres

• Try to only have one person serving guests and have finger food to help reduce cutlery and make it easier for guest to eat standing up to help keep them spread out

• Consider bio-degradable disposable plates and or cutlery that can be discarded or have a tray or tub for guest to leave dishes to make clean up easier

• Decorate the space and enjoy a safe socially-distanced get-together

Pre-marital jitters are very common and even expected. You are taking a huge step and also have an important event to plan. One way to take some of the stress off of you and everyone else involved is using these communication tips to decrease tension and improve the way your message is received. Simply changing your word usage could really deescalate stress levels.

Start by saying what you “would like” instead of what you “don’t want”, “I would like it if all of our family would stay in a hotel for the wedding weekend” instead of “I don’t want your family staying with us for the wedding weekend”.

Use “I” statements instead of “You” statements, “I was frustrated when I came home to a mess” instead of “You left the house in a mess”. “You” statements automatically put the other person on the defensive.

Changing your “shoulds” to “coulds” will help take pressure off of both parties: “We should invite all of our friends” versus “We could invite all of our friends.” The second sentence creates more of a discussion rather than a statement of what needs to happen.

Some other important things are listening fully and taking note of what your partner says. Don’t be waiting to say “Yes, but…”, really listen, and if things aren’t making sense to you, ask for more information, by using “How” or “What” questions, not “Have you” or “Are you”, which tend to elicit “yes” or “no” responses.

By making some slight changes in the way you say things, those around you will be more apt to feel at ease. Your conversations will also be more open, positive and constructive.

Your wedding day will be one of the most unforgettable days of your life and the theme that you choose can decide just how unforgettable it is for your guests too. If you are looking for an alternative theme to a traditional wedding then look no further. We have complied a list of alternative themes that haven’t been over done already!

1. Zombie apocalypse theme – this theme could be a winner for all horror or gaming fans. Think zombie priest, spooky decorations and a venue to suit!

2. Alice in wonderland theme – this theme could really brighten up a traditional wedding theme. You could even have a huge tea party!

3. Mermaid theme – who wouldn’t love a mystical beach themed wedding?

4. Superhero theme – this could be a wedding version of Comicon.

5. Disney theme – think princesses, knights, flowers and adorable décor.