WHAT NEEDS PLANNING

The Wedding Cake

The Wedding Cake is the traditional cake served at the end of the Wedding Breakfast to all guests. The image of a three tiered cake decorated in white icing still is popular, but with modern utensils, equipment and ingredients, if you employ a skilled cake-maker your cake’s design is only limited by your imagination.

Wedding Rings

The wedding rings, usually gold, platinum or white gold symbolise marriage and indicates commitment and fidelity. Typically worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, they are exchanged at the service and it is becoming popular these days to have matching rings for both the Bride and Groom.

Guests

One of the key tasks that will closely affect the overall cost of the wedding (and the number of presents you receive!) is determining the guest list. There are however three potential guest lists to determine. Firstly those who are to be invited to the Engagement Party (should you choose to have one), secondly those who will be invited to the Service and Reception, and finally those who are to be invited to the Evening Reception. Relatives may have strong opinions that differ from yours on this, so be prepared for a bumpy ride!

Gifts

Gifts need to be arranged on three different fronts. Firstly (and most importantly!) you need to sort out gifts for yourself and establish a gift list. Secondly, you need to determine what you will purchase for members of the Wedding Party as a token of thanks for their assistance. Finally, you may also choose to purchase small gifts for your guests to accompany the traditional sweet-based favours – teddy bears for the younger guests, a lottery ticket for those a little older perhaps.