As an experienced, Award Winning Wedding Photographer, I have seen a few mishaps on a wedding day, so I thought I'd share some of my top tips to help you plan your own perfect day.

1. Ties and Cravats

Make sure all the groomsmen have practised doing up a tie or cravat, as it is so much harder trying to learn it 30 minutes before the ceremony!

2. Wedding Dresses

If you are having a lace up bodice dress, make sure you practise doing it up beforehand with the person who will be dressing you on the day, and time how long it takes. It always takes longer than anyone thinks , especially when you have long nails and you’re rushing.

3. Shoes

Make sure you've taken your labels off your new shoes, especially if you are going to be kneeling at the alter.

4. Sewing Kit

Don't forget to pack a sewing kit, with matching threads for everyone's outfits, for those last minute disasters plus plenty of safety pins!

5. Suppliers

Make sure you double check the time, date and final details with all your suppliers the week before. It  won’t be the first time I’ve been at a wedding and the car and venue dressers had different dates.

6. Photography

Make sure you print your beautiful wedding photos and don’t leave them in the drawer on a memory stick. Your photographer should be able to offer you exclusive, high quality albums to create you a family heirloom.

If you'd like a hand planning your wedding day, why not pop into our Wedding Planning Community Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/EssexWeddingPlanningCommunity/

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