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Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Planning your wedding might be something you\u2019ve dreamed of for years, but when the time comes to actually put pen to paper and get the planning process underway, the reality often hits.<\/p>\n

Planning your big day won\u2019t be easy, but with years in the industry and all the best insight from the Irish wedding scene, Wedding Suppliers has lots of experience to share. In this blog post, we\u2019ve put together our top tips for planning a wedding in Ireland. Keep reading for all the best tips and know-how to plan your perfect day.<\/p>\n

Set your budget<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019ve done your homework or have only just got engaged, the chances are you know the perfect big day comes at a cost.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s all too easy to get carried away with extravagant extras, from fancy table decor to couture bridal gowns. With so much to buy in the run up to your big day, setting a budget\u2014and importantly, sticking to it\u2014is a vital necessity which will make the entire wedding planning process more enjoyable and less stressful.<\/p>\n

With so much to pay for in the preparation for your big day, knowing the budget you need to work to from day one is the important first-step. If you\u2019re tying the knot in Ireland, there\u2019s wedding suppliers that cater for every budget. From modest barns to luxury castles and DIY to all-inclusive, planning to your means is not only key\u2014it\u2019s completely possible!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re working to a tight budget or have a house deposit to spend, dividing up your total limit into specific budgets for everything you need, such as venue, dress, catering etc. will ensure you don\u2019t overspend and no area of your big day gets ignored.<\/p>\n

Know your guest list<\/h2>\n

So you might have your budget set, but you can\u2019t start looking for the first big choices like your venue until you\u2019ve got your guest list down.<\/p>\n

Ireland has a wide variety of venues available<\/a>, from cosy and intimate to grand and extravagant. It\u2019s important to find a venue that suits your wedding party size\u2014too small and guests will be left without a place to sit, too large and your attendees will be swallowed by the space.<\/p>\n

Before you go venue hunting, cake testing and catering searching, drawing up the guest list for your big day is a must. From knowing how much seating you need for your marriage ceremony to the size of the dance floor for your reception and the number you need to cater for, ultimately, it all comes down to who\u2019s invited.<\/p>\n

Crack who\u2019s invited to your wedding (and the afterparty!) early on, and this will make the decision of everything else that little bit easier.<\/p>\n

Set the date<\/h2>\n

Once you know what you have to spend and who you want to come, you can finally set the date for your big day.<\/p>\n

But in Ireland\u2014and much of the world\u2014certain dates cost more than others. Saturdays are among the most popular days, with summer proving the most popular season.<\/p>\n

And with higher demand comes more competition and a bigger price tag. If you\u2019re looking for easy ways to save money on your big day without losing out on your dream venue, choosing a less popular time of year or day of the week to say \u2018I do\u2019 can save you hundreds\u2014and in some cases, even thousands!<\/p>\n

Setting the date should be a top priority for your wedding checklist if you want all your guests to attend. Making sure you\u2019re well prepared in setting the date and sending your \u2018save the dates\u2019 to family and friends well in advance will ensure no one makes alternative plans or books to go away.<\/p>\n

Choose your style<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re planning your dream day, you have to make a lot of decisions a long time before the day itself. From choosing your dream wedding dress to securing the perfect venue<\/a> to celebrate in with your loved ones, the wedding planning process might be starting as much as two years before you exchange vows and officially become Mr and Mrs.<\/p>\n

And with decisions being made well in advance, it\u2019s important to decide the style you want for your big day before signing on the dotted line for anything.<\/p>\n

Intentionally or not, every wedding has a style. From simplistic and rustic to the traditional white wedding, whatever your choice, it will influence everything from the venue and the dress to the decor and the cake.<\/p>\n

Get organised<\/h2>\n

Brides and grooms who snooze often lose in the wedding planning game. Taking time to make important decisions about your big day is a must, but leave it too long and your perfect options might already be booked up.<\/p>\n

Setting your budget and finding out exactly what you want for your dream day early on will ensure you can book all the suppliers you want for your wedding before they get snatched up by others.<\/p>\n

Over 20,000 marriages<\/a> took place in Ireland in 2018. Although there\u2019s a lot of venues, caterers, bands and entertainment for weddings available, you can see why there\u2019s a need to get in and book your desired suppliers early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n

Being organised is the key to getting your first choices. From spreadsheet and powerpoints to Pinterest boards and lists, knowing what you need to do in preparation for your big day and making sure you do everything with plenty of time to spare is a tip we can\u2019t stress enough.<\/p>\n

Find your team<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve done the groundwork and you\u2019re ready to find your dream team, then it can seem like a simple (and fun) case of cake testing, dress fittings and weighing up all the options.<\/p>\n

But finding the right team for your wedding in Ireland isn\u2019t quite that easy. Good wedding suppliers are in high demand all year through, and ensuring you find the perfect choice for you can be extremely time consuming.<\/p>\n

You may need to do multiple visits, trials and consultations to find the right option for you. This can be frustrating, especially when there\u2019s a time pressure, but it\u2019s important not to rush your decision and potentially choose a supplier that isn\u2019t right for you. The perfect suppliers for your big day are there, it just takes time to find them.<\/p>\n

Be smart<\/h2>\n

But with a thousand and one things to take care of, finding the hours in the day to sift through your options can seem impossible.<\/p>\n

Being smart is crucial here. There are ways to make the planning process easier, including:<\/p>\n