Expert Advice

Looking for guidance please on the most practical timelines, especially in relation to cake cutting and first dance. Our photographer and venue have very different run sheets, I haven't got the videographers yet! PHOTOSHOOT 330PM: bridal party photos at venue 420PM: Head to family home to photograph Bride and groom with horses 5PM Heads back to venue for photos on the grounds 512PM SUNSET 530PM: Head to reception venue RECEPTION 500PM: Room details 545PM: Bridal party enter reception 615PM: First speech – MOG FOG 620PM: Second speech – MOH 625PM: Third speech - Bridal Party 701PM: Cake cutting 705/710PM: Fourth speech –FOB 7:10/715PM Fifth Speech - BM 730PM: Sixth speech - couple 800PM: First dance 845PM: Photography to end

Updated : 29/12/2023

Updated : 28/12/2023

Hi there a photographer is an expensive part of our wedding day, and I have heard of some horror stories of couples having watermarks on their photos and having to pay extra to use their photos so after the day (i.e. to print and put on the wall or share to personal socials? Is that normal or expected i am a bit scared of all photographers and the legal stuff! Thanks Bree

Updated : 19/12/2023

Hi! We have a standard beer and wine package for our wedding but we are also including spirits that we need to provide. How many bottles should I get for a 100-person wedding? And what spirits should I get? Thanks!

Updated : 29/11/2023

What can we expect to pay on average for 9 hours of photography at our wedding?

Updated : 17/11/2023

I never wear make up except for special occasions. I don't like the look of fake eyelashes and caked on make up. I am wanting a fairly simple hair style and natural looking makeup for my wedding. I have 2 sisters with some good quality hair straighteners/curlers/etc and intend to get some good quality make up, do trial runs and keep things fairly simple but also nicely done. We have always done each other hair & makeup at previous weddings we have been to. But is this wise? What are the downsides of DIYing our hair and makeup?

Updated : 11/11/2023

I am looking at venues for our reception and along with that table set ups. We prefer long tables. I have always loved the idea of not having a wedding party table and sitting amongst our guests. At this stage we are not having a formal wedding party just my nieces and nephews as flower girls and ring bearers. Does anyone have any examples of how couples have done this? Or advice for and against doing this?

Updated : 27/10/2023

Hi, in crisis mode, our venue has double booked a portion of our room booked and are barely communicating with us to come to an agreeable solution, except at an additional charge to us (including additional fees that are not in the contract). We feel so helpless and defeated a month out before the wedding day!!! Any advice or help or tips?

Updated : 25/10/2023

Updated : 24/10/2023

I'm happy to plan things, but would like a fairy godmother type to help keep timelines running smoothly.

Updated : 15/10/2023