As we head into what will hopefully be a long, hot summer for South Wales, readers of this issue will be looking forward to champagne on the lawn, roses in full bloom, warm heady nights and open marquees with sunsets during the afterdinner speeches.
Whether you have just become engaged or are about to say ‘I do’, this issue is packed with features that will help you make the biggest day of your life the most perfect day of your life.
We are set for a stunning summer and there are few more stunning locations in the world to get married when the sun is shining than South Wales. This magazine will help you organise your time and event so you get the most from it, and enjoy every minute of it. Click here to read it online
Welcome to www.southwalesweddingplanner.co.uk - the newest addition to the wedding portfolio presented by South West Wales Media Ltd. We have given you the 'Wedding Planner’ magazine. We have hosted the ‘Wedding Planner’ exhibition. Now please sit back, relax, and enjoy the website.
‘South Wales Wedding Planner’ is your online guide to the perfect wedding; from dream dresses to stunning outfits for the mother of the bride, groom and guests. Our brand new website is packed full of wonderful and practical ideas to ensure it is a day to remember, for all the right reasons.
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The Venue
One of the first things on every ‘to do list’ is to book the venue – but before you
can do this, there’s a lot of things you need to consider.
1.The budget – You need to have a realistic overall budget which includes
venue hire, reception food and drinks, evening food and any extras such as
welcome drinks, decorations, and any staff and bar hire costs.
2.How many people are you going to invite?! You need to have a good idea
in your mind about the total number of people who will be attending in the day
as well as any extra people who’ll be attending the evening do.
3.Parking and accessibility – Even though it’s boring, you need to think
practically about getting people to and from the venue. Mamma Mia was a fab
film but it’s not really practical to expect your friends and family to climb up a
cliff or be carried there on a donkey (even if it does seem like cheap
entertainment!!)
4.When are we getting married? – You should already know this answer by
now, and this will depend on a lot of things including the availability and
practicality of the venue.
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Get perfection on your big day
LET’S face it, your wedding dress is THE centrepiece of the big day. Choosing it has to be one of the most exciting elements in the build-up to any marriage. You get to try on a lot of frocks and find one that is just perfect for you. But it’s not always that simple, is it?
Every blushing bride has a clear image of the perfect wedding dress in her mind. But choosing from the huge range of styles, shapes and shades on offer can seem like a daunting task. On your special day, you have to do more than stand out. It has to be the perfect outfit, along with just the right combination of everything else. The vast majority of brides-to-be go bridal dress shopping with a preconception of what they want to buy.
Some brides can end up really disappointed when the magazine pages they have in their hand don’t look true to the picture when on their body. So how can you make sure you get it right? Llinos Davies, buyer at Pleser bridal shop at St Teilo Street, Pontarddulais, has been in the business for 21years. Her top tip for brides-to-be is to try things you wouldn’t normally consider. 
“People can be reluctant to try on something different, but you never know when something will actually look great,” she says. “If you don’t like it, that’s fine. As for styles this year, vertical layers and feminine vintage dresses are in, but I think what the person likes matters more. “Ivory will always be the most popular colour.
“Shopping for a wedding dress doesn’t have to be stressful — people come in a little bit uptight because they don’t know what to ask for, but we take over for them and handle everything.” A wedding dress is probably the most expensive dress you will ever wear. So are brides-to-be spending less on gowns for their big day due to the recession?
“Not really, no,” Llinos tells me. “A lot of people have saved for their dresses, and they come to us with no set budget in mind. “Spending more doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get a dress which suits you better. We have dresses here from £300 which look stunning on some people.”
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