Always wondered where to begin on your big wedding day? You have both decided to come out to family and friends. You have fallen in love, had an engagement celebration and most importantly picked a date that suits you both.
Getting inspiration is your top priority. Go grab a good book from your local library or bookshop and indulge at all the cake designs and table decorations. Or why not try and browse the internet, visual inspiration is always the best.
The main things to consider once you have set your date is: how much money do you want to spend? Would you like a wedding reception, a church or maybe you want to be extravagant and have a wedding abroad? Whatever you decide - each of these options will require specific planning.
Weddings abroad will need to be booked way in advance, maybe you have a place in mind but have never been. Therefore a trip to your dream destination is a must! Make sure you check out where your ceremony will be held and most importantly, check they are happy to have civil ceremonies. Having a wedding abroad does not just require yourself and your partner to do some planning, family and friends will usually want to take part too. Why not set them some specific tasks to help take some pressure off your shoulders? E.g. find a designer who can design wedding invites or find an exceptionally good cake lady?
Tickets for family and friends will need to be purchased in advance for your wedding abroad, so invitations must be sent out straight away, so your guests can start saving and you won't be disappointed if you there aren't enough seats on the plane!
Communication is the key to a perfect gay wedding. Whilst you and your partner may have full time jobs, it is important to spare some time where you will dedicate an hour or two once a week to discuss wedding plans. That way, you each know what task is yours for the following week. If it is a joint decision, i.e you both want to choose the cake, both take part in looking on the internet together. Remember, weddings are stressful times (almost as stressful as moving house!) not just because you want to have a memorable day - but you want to make it perfect. Don't let the heat of planning go to your head and try and take all of it on board yourself. You are a team and you don't want to dishearten your partner by not allowing them to get involved. Compromise.
To summarise, have fun, let loose and work together. Book in advance and outline your requirements and don't forget that budget! Have a splendid wedding.
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