Wedding Planning – How to Keep the Nightmares at Bay!

Whether you hire a mansion or have it in the local pub, planning a wedding is a nightmare – according to an opinion piece in today’s Times.

With the average cost of a wedding now approaching £20,000 – events like this week’s National Wedding Fair (London& Birmingham) help to turn modest Misses into full blown Bridezillas.  http://www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk/

It seems that the biggest challenge for brides is to resist getting carried away with ‘must haves’.

Let’s be honest – all you really need girls is a groom and a ring.  The rest, strictly speaking are extras. 

With the divorce rate for first timers alarmingly high, perhaps it’s fair to say that sometimes couples focus too much on the wedding and not enough on the bit the follows i.e. the marriage (one day v the rest of your life).

Of course every bride wants her wedding day to be out of this world – but it’s worth remembering that special doesn’t have to be eye-wateringly expensive!

 Vintage-loving brides often have a knack for making their money stretch further – and with spectacular effect.  Home made bunting, name cards and table favours provide an opportunity for friends and family to get involved, while the family’s star bakers can be worth their weight in gold!  Be creative, table flowers don’t have to be pricey arrangements – collect jars, bottles and vases to fill with seasonal stems.

And in the spirit of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue – vintage crockery and cake stands can make a simple spread look absolutely devine.

Importantly, when it comes to venues – don’t overlook local village halls and other community venues – they can be great value for money and provide a versatile – and very individual – backdrop to your big day. 

There are whispers that it’s becoming chic to get hitched on a shoestring – so what are you waiting for?

Call Pineapple Vintage for help, advice and inspiration!