8 top wedding tips from our wed2b brides…

We love it when our brides share their special day with us, everything from the cakes and the flowers to the music they played and how it made them feel. We always ask for their top wedding tips too, things that went really well or things they wish they’d done. 

These tips can range from the wacky to the wonderful but they’re always helpful. After all, who better to offer advice on your wedding planning than the brides who’ve been there and done it? So, to help you plan your perfect day, here are some of our favourites from the people who know…

1. Stay in your wedding bubble

“Enjoy it and don’t let the nerves take over,” says Megan, who married her husband Dan on a sunny golf course near Norwich. “Allow that wedding bubble to form, then make it last for as long as possible. Appreciate the small moments of the day and take as much of it in as you can. It goes so quickly.”

2. Do it your way

Natalie and Ben got married on a stunning cliff top in Santorini and it was exactly the day they wanted. “Do what makes you happy and this will make others happy,” she says. "We broke with tradition and had a sunny and upbeat wedding, which our guests loved. The amazing destination helped, too!”

3. Get help

Lucie and Aaron also had a beautiful wedding in Greece and Lucie's top tip is to get some help. “Having a wedding abroad was so much easier than I thought and it helped that I had an amazing wedding planner who I contacted most days,” she says. “I also really enjoyed the planning, so make sure you do too. You’ll miss it when it’s gone. I feel a bit lost now I’m not planning our special day any more!”

4. Comfy shoes and plenty of water

Rebecca and Christian married in an elegant garden setting, and comfy shoes helped her day go perfectly. “Don’t stress,” she says. “If something is out of place, don't worry about it. Things happen and make a great story for the future. Also, drink plenty of water while you're getting ready, as you'll forget later on. I had a designated bridesmaid constantly giving me water and I felt great all evening. Plus, comfortable shoes go a long way!"

5. Small and affordable is beautiful

Joleen and Shane had an intimate registry office ceremony followed by a restaurant reception for a few close friends and family. Her top wedding tips are to keep it small and affordable. “I would always say keep your wedding to a minimum. You can have a wedding that is beautiful and fantastic even on a small budget. We’re not in any wedding debt and our day was so magical. Also, after you get engaged, you don’t need to marry your partner straight away. Plan, prepare and buy things. It took Shane and I five years before we married.” 

6. Take your time

Our last real bride Kelly agrees with taking your time and keeping it intimate. “Don't put pressure on yourself, you don't have to get married right after your engagement,” she says. “It took us four years and I needed that time to create our fairytale wedding. Start planning on time, let some time pass from time to time and then pick it back up again. You'll then see things from a different perspective. Also, it’s your wedding, so do it how you want and don't listen to others. The most important thing is that you feel good about it.”

7. Quality time not quantity

Kelly and Stijn also kept it small with around 60 people. “We only invited the people we have a close relationship with,” she says. “So, the people we wanted to have with us were really present. Because there were fewer of us, we were able to really enjoy the guests and each other.”

8. Lastly, pay someone to take charge… then let go

“We had a ceremony speaker/master who read out our ceremony but also kept everything on track for a few hours,” says Kelly. “I personally found this very helpful. Also, just enjoy every moment of the day. You are no longer in control, let it go and enjoy it!”

Feeling inspired? Then take a look at more of our stunning real weddings. We’d also love to hear your top wedding tips and ideas, too. If you would like your big day to be one of our real weddings please click here to share your story and photos with us and we’ll be in touch.