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Latest article · 15 July 2026
A useful wedding budget takes more than a national average. Here's how to set a realistic budget around your guests, your venue and what matters most to you.
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15 July 2026
You've chosen your suppliers and planned every detail. One question remains: who will handle the calls, decisions and unexpected issues while you're getting ready?
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15 July 2026
Before colours, flowers and invitations, the key decisions shape everything else. Here's the order to tackle them in, so you can move forward without doing the same work three times.
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15 July 2026
A beautiful setting is only the beginning. Actual capacity, a wet-weather plan, accommodation, access and timings: these questions will show whether a venue will really work for your wedding.
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15 July 2026
A budget rarely overruns because of one large expense alone. Furniture, suppliers' meals, transport and hours added too late can gradually push it beyond what you planned.
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15 July 2026
You don't necessarily need to hand everything over. The right support depends on what you've already decided, the time you have available and the complexity of the day you're bringing together.
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15 July 2026
Two menus at the same price won't necessarily include the same service. These questions help you compare the food, staff, drinks and charges that sometimes come to light too late.
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15 July 2026
Every name you add affects the budget, family expectations and the atmosphere you want. A simple approach helps you decide together before discussing requests with everyone else.
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15 July 2026
Before making a payment, check the service, timings, postponement, cancellation and the French distinction between arrhes and acompte. A practical guide without unnecessary jargon.
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15 July 2026
Sharing a task list isn't enough if one person still remembers the deadlines, follows up and checks everything. Here's how to share complete areas of responsibility.
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15 July 2026
The commune, supporting documents, witnesses and publication of the banns: official points to understand, followed by the details to confirm directly with your mairie.
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15 July 2026
Behind a ceremony that runs smoothly, someone has checked access, adjusted a time and answered suppliers' questions. Follow a typical schedule, without inventing a perfect wedding.
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18 October 2025
You've said ‘I do’, the day looks beautiful, but your guests are left waiting between moments. Here's how to plan for those gaps without turning your wedding into a minute-by-minute programme.
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31 January 2025
A packed schedule can wear your guests out, while a slower pace can leave them waiting. Finding the right balance helps everyone enjoy a wedding day that flows naturally.
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4 June 2024
What if it rains on the big day? A suitable venue, a backup plan and a few carefully chosen accessories can help you enjoy your wedding whatever the weather.
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4 June 2024
A wedding planner organises and coordinates the wedding. A wedding designer creates its atmosphere and visual style. They're two distinct roles that work beautifully together.
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4 June 2024
From a local venue and invitations to outfits, food, decorations and transport, here are practical ways to plan a more responsible wedding that reflects your values.
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