PLANNING
Keep your finances in check, don't overspend, and keep a tab on your spending. Organising your budget will make sure you don't lose out on your favourite suppliers, or that dream wedding
Don't want to end up with toasters and kettles? Make a gift list and be in control of the gifts you receive. You really will be saving everyone time and money, with a clear guideline of what gifts you like.
Photos are the most important part of your big day. After all they are your everlasting memories and all you will have left after its over. So keep that day alive with some fabulous photos.
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Legally Married: What you need to know about the law
If
you're planning to get wed in a mosque or temple you will need to
inform your local Registry office in order to begin the legal
preliminaries for your wedding. The minister or leader of the religious
building in which you intend to get married should advise you whether
or not he is appointed to register marriages in the building. Although
it is common today for brides and grooms to have a separate legal
ceremony this is not necessary. In fact you can arrange for the
Registrar to witness your wedding at a religious building of your
choice and issue you with a certificate to validate your marriage.
THE STEPS YOU NEED TO GO THROUGH
Contact
the Registry Office to make an appointment once you have decided on a
date and venue for your wedding. This is the first step to ensure that
your marriage is acknowledged under English Law as well as a religious
law. You will both need to give 'notice of intention to marry' which
confirms that you have an intention to marry. A notice is only valid
for 12 months so if you're planning a long engagement it would be
better to do this at a later date. The Registry Office will tell you
what documents you will need to prove that you are legally free to
marry each other. The office will most probably ask to see your
passport, birth certificate and proof address.
Your wedding vows
You will need to make solemn declarations in addition to any changes to your vows. Remember the groom always goes first here! Here's your chance to practice...
I
do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I
(your full name) may not be joined in matrimony to (full name of
partner).
And later...
For the groom: I
call upon these persons here present to witness that I (your full name)
do take thee (full name of fiancée) to be my lawful wedded wife or
For the bride:
I call upon these persons here present to witness that I (your full
name) do take thee (full name of fiancé) to be my lawful wedded husband.
THE PLANNER
Wedding
planning is no easy task and its definitely not something which can be
left to the last minute. If you want the dream wedding that you've
always thought about you're going to have to get organised. If you've
got a couple of years to go, there is no reason why
you shouldn't be
booking services such photographers and venues. Popular wedding
suppliers have a diary of future bookings and have a habit of being
booked well in advance! So its never too early to start! If you're
short of time and have six months to go with nothing arranged then
don't worry, simply follow our guide in terms of priority. With some
luck you still might have that dream wedding - even if it means some of
your wishes are compromised.
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Arrange the dates
Agree a budget and open a savings account
Sort out the guest list
Choose a venue and book it
ONE YEAR AHEAD
Visit wedding exhibitions
Kick start your health and beauty regime
SIX MONTHS AHEAD
Make appointments with your suppliers:
caterers, cake designer, photographer
transport hire company, beautician
mehndi artist, hair stylist
stationer, fashion designer
florist, wedding planner
Buy your outfit, jewellery and shoes to match
Send save the date cards to relatives abroad
Set up your gift list
Book your honeymoon
THREE MONTHS AHEAD
Post out invitations to international visitors
Order flowers
SIX WEEKS AHEAD
Treat yourself and your man to a gift
Plan a day or weekend away before the big day
THREE WEEKS AHEAD
Confirm your arrangements with all wedding suppliers
Do any last minute shopping
A WEEK AHEAD
Enjoy a relaxing evening, have a long soak
Go out with the girlies
ON THE DAY
Smile be happy and enjoy yourself
Keep your finances in check, don't overspend, and keep a tab on your spending. Organising your budget will make sure you don't lose out on your favourite suppliers, or that dream wedding
Don't want to end up with toasters and kettles? Make a gift list and be in control of the gifts you receive. You really will be saving everyone time and money, with a clear guideline of what gifts you like.
Photos are the most important part of your big day. After all they are your everlasting memories and all you will have left after its over. So keep that day alive with some fabulous photos.
Legally Married: What you need to know about the law
If
you're planning to get wed in a mosque or temple you will need to
inform your local Registry office in order to begin the legal
preliminaries for your wedding. The minister or leader of the religious
building in which you intend to get married should advise you whether
or not he is appointed to register marriages in the building. Although
it is common today for brides and grooms to have a separate legal
ceremony this is not necessary. In fact you can arrange for the
Registrar to witness your wedding at a religious building of your
choice and issue you with a certificate to validate your marriage.
Contact
the Registry Office to make an appointment once you have decided on a
date and venue for your wedding. This is the first step to ensure that
your marriage is acknowledged under English Law as well as a religious
law. You will both need to give 'notice of intention to marry' which
confirms that you have an intention to marry. A notice is only valid
for 12 months so if you're planning a long engagement it would be
better to do this at a later date. The Registry Office will tell you
what documents you will need to prove that you are legally free to
marry each other. The office will most probably ask to see your
passport, birth certificate and proof address.
Your wedding vows
You will need to make solemn declarations in addition to any changes to your vows. Remember the groom always goes first here! Here's your chance to practice...
I
do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I
(your full name) may not be joined in matrimony to (full name of
partner).
And later...
For the groom: I
call upon these persons here present to witness that I (your full name)
do take thee (full name of fiancée) to be my lawful wedded wife or
For the bride:
I call upon these persons here present to witness that I (your full
name) do take thee (full name of fiancé) to be my lawful wedded husband.
THE PLANNER
Wedding planning is no easy task and its definitely not something which can be left to the last minute. If you want the dream wedding that you've always thought about you're going to have to get organised. If you've got a couple of years to go, there is no reason why
you shouldn't be
booking services such photographers and venues. Popular wedding
suppliers have a diary of future bookings and have a habit of being
booked well in advance! So its never too early to start! If you're
short of time and have six months to go with nothing arranged then
don't worry, simply follow our guide in terms of priority. With some
luck you still might have that dream wedding - even if it means some of
your wishes are compromised.
Arrange the dates
Agree a budget and open a savings account
Sort out the guest list
Choose a venue and book it
Kick start your health and beauty regime
Make appointments with your suppliers:
caterers, cake designer, photographer
transport hire company, beautician
mehndi artist, hair stylist
stationer, fashion designer
florist, wedding planner
Buy your outfit, jewellery and shoes to match
Send save the date cards to relatives abroad
Set up your gift list
Book your honeymoon
Post out invitations to international visitors
Order flowers
Treat yourself and your man to a gift
Plan a day or weekend away before the big day
Confirm your arrangements with all wedding suppliers
Do any last minute shopping
Enjoy a relaxing evening, have a long soak
Go out with the girlies
Smile be happy and enjoy yourself