Your wedding, your day!
It’s so good to be back! I can’t quite believe that it’s March already, I had hoped to get back to the wedding guide a bit sooner but covid had other ideas!
A massive thank to everyone who liked, shared and commented on our latest competition, a rather lovely comment was posted almost as soon as the competition was announced and it really struck a chord with me.
“Your wedding, your day! Do want makes you both happy and not what pleases your family. If the guests you invite want to share your special day with you they will come wherever it is”
This lovely advice was from a gorgeous bride who came all the way up to Scotland to get married in a place that was very important to her and her fiancé. They poured masses of love and energy into planning a day that was meaningful to them and it was a beautiful day.
I’ve spoken a lot in previous wedding guides about how to accommodate certain requirements, how to incorporate loved ones who are no longer here or what to consider when choosing a venue. One of my first wedding guides was on the topic of how to choose a venue, considering things like accessibility and if you would be inviting lots of children but ultimately that the venue that you suits you best is ultimately the right one. It’s still really important to consider what works best for your guests but don’t forget, it’s still your day.
Guests will often really surprise you, it´s not unusual for those who have the furthest to travel to be the first to RSVP while those who are almost on the doorstep to object to the location. It´s perfectly reasonable to put on some transport such as a bus back to a central location or to provide transport from the ceremony to the reception but it´s not up to you to make travel arrangements for every single guest or to be bullied into choosing a venue just because it makes someone else’s journey easier.
If you anticipate a lot of objections to your choice of venue then it might help to look at an elopement or a micro-wedding. There’s always the option of having a separate party at a later date if you want to. These smaller weddings have really increased in popularity since the pandemic and they offer a lot more flexibility to have a day that’s just about you.
