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Page 1 of 2 Wedding-planner Charlotte Lean shows how to make your big day go without a big hitch  Image by Simon Green Photography, courtesy of Wed magazine. Congratulations to you both. Remember, the wedding day of your dreams should reflect the two of you as a couple. Discuss with each other the key elements you both feel are important. Making a mood board can help you decide on colours and a theme for your day and is fun to do together! You should have a clear idea between you of what will make your day perfect. Do remember to enter the Penventon Park Hotel’s ‘Bride of the Year’ competition on page 18 to be in with a chance of winning a wedding package worth over £6,000. 12-9 Months • Choose your date. • Agree your budget. • Select a wedding planner. • Book the ceremony and reception venues. • Write up a guest list. • Select your photographer. • Order your wedding cake. • Choose your wedding dress. • Choose bridesmaids' dresses. • Choose your flowers. • Choose the wedding rings. • Select your menu with the caterers. For a stress-free, easy service try the award-winning Good Food Co. • Choose your honeymoon (see the article by Brides and Bikinis on page 17). • Confirm arrangements for the ceremony. • www.gettingmarriedincornwall.com have lists of recommended suppliers for everything you’ll need when planning. • Also check out www.wedmagazine.co.uk, the home of Cornwall’s best wedding magazine, where you can download every back copy to plan at your leisure. 9-6 Months • Order invitations and envelopes. • Order favours and place names. • Order your wedding transport. • Make sure outfits are organised for the groom, best man and ushers. Cornovi specialise in Cornish tartan kilts, and can sell or hire depending on your budget. • Choose wedding jewellery. • Choose thank-you gifts. |
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