happiness

Day of the week

• mid-week weddings can save hundred of dollars
• Sunday weddings need to finish no later than 10.30 p.m

Likely temperature of your wedding day

• maybe an air-conditioned venue is preferable
• what about the effect of alcohol on guests in the heat
• what about shade for guest during ceremony
• an ample supply of iced water
• it can and does rain!

Seating arrangements

• consider elderly or infirm guests
• consider the hearing impaired
• is seating comfortable for long periods

Speeches

• Is there an Master of Ceremonies
• can everyone hear?
• entertain small children during speeches
• are speakers well prepared?
• do speakers know who follows whom?
• don’t send everyone to sleep-home movies etc

Entertainment-a vital part of proceedings!

• please check out the band or DJ in advance
• can all guests see the entertainment
• party animals to sit nearby
• employ the services of a magician
• can lighting be altered?
• consider specialist Wedding Musicians
• is there enough power where needed?
• do not bore your guests

Smile Please

• ability to manage time and ensure that you arrive at reception on time
• the above is essential to you and your caterers
• understands your personalities

Bridal Waltz

• yes, it is required that you practice in plenty of time
• this dance sets the tone for the evening
• signals that the party has begun in earnest

Insurance

• what would happen if one of the bridal became ill?
• what if suppliers go broke prior to the wedding?
• photographer fails to turn up?