Mr. Brightside and Sweet Caroline!

I am fortunate to have been a professional planner for Hayman Island (back in the day!), and planned for our own special day too. It's something I have always loved, but for some, planning can get a little hectic at times. There's no need to be nervous. Here's a few things that I've learnt. Don't sweat the small stuff. The intricate details are not going to change the fact that you’re marrying the love of your life. Develop your 'must' list. Prioritsing is something you can begin early on and something you can regularly return to. This will help ensure you're on track with your budget too. Create your must list. This is often what will determine your ceremony date too. Communicate. If you're including family within your ceremony (ie. parents/guardians), communicate your intent early. Hear them out, and share your vision. Getting your families on the same page right from the get go is the ideal way to avoid butting heads. Take a step back. Every now and then, take a break. We can all get a little hooked spending hours scrolling through pages and comments. When it comes to making decisions, truly - go with your instinct. You know best. Vendor search. Choose vendors that you have a great vibe about. The most reliable vendors will be the ones that you have the initial good feeling about. The vendors that communicate back to you after you've requested a quote, or offer to have a chat to get to know you better - that's when you know you'll be looked after. Reach out. Don't ever hesitate to reach out to friendly forums and vendors to ask questions. As a wedding celebrant myself, I love it when my couples share their questions with me. It could be anything in regards to paperwork, other vendor recommendations, order of proceedings etc. You're never alone in the planning and I'm here to support you along the way.

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