Extras

And don't forget

Accommodation

Some guests might be travelling a long way and need accommodation. Why not research the local accommodation in your wedding area and give the guests a list of contacts or website links?. They can then decide for themselves what they can afford and where they would like to stay.

• Where to stay

Honeymoon

Organise your honeymoon relatively early and speak to a travel advisor on what you would like to get from your trip.

• www.thomson.co.uk
• www.thomascook.com
• www.dandgtravel.co.uk
• www.fullcircletravel.com
• johnallantravel.advantage4travel.com
• www.ticketsanywhere.co.uk

Toastmaster

Someone who organises and announces the speeches, cutting of cake, departure of couple. They can make sure the day runs smoothly and on time.

• www.natuk.com/history.vc

Speeches

The father of bride, the groom and the best man usually make the speeches.

• www.greatspeechwriting.co.uk

Rehearsals

Dress rehearsal with your bridesmaids.
Wedding rehearsal with the groom, best man, bridesmaids and parents

Gift list

Most department stores have a gift list service. They can help and guide you on your own list. You could have a charitable gift list, inviting guests to give money to your chosen charity.

Hen and stag parties

These usually take place a month before the wedding. Make them memorable without getting into trouble! Weekends away, spa trips and evenings out to wine bars are popular choices. The best man traditionally organises the stag party and the chief bridesmaid organises the bride’s hen party.

Wedding insurance

For your peace of mind.

• www.weddinginsurance.co.uk