| u’re planning on tying the knot in the not too | | | | wedding package you will usually benefit from your |
| distant future, chances are you’ll want the day | | | | own personal wedding planner who has years of |
| to run absolutely smoothly and totally without a hitch. | | | | experience organising weddings and who will give you |
| But with hotels and other wedding venues bombarding | | | | as much – or as little - independent sound advice |
| you with offers and promising you all sorts of dream | | | | as you wish for. However, it does mean that you have |
| wedding days, you’re forgiven for thinking that | | | | less control over your big day. But your wedding |
| Gretna Green might just turn out to be the easiest | | | | planner will be in attendance on the day to make sure |
| option after all. | | | | everything flows swimmingly – from the opening |
| It really needn’t be like that, though. As long as | | | | of the first champagne bottle to the last dance. With |
| you can decide whether you would prefer a tailor | | | | someone else doing all the hard work you’re |
| made wedding package or an all inclusive option, | | | | free to smile at the cameras and fully enjoy your day. |
| you’re half way to walking down that aisle | | | | And you may be treated to a few little goodies from |
| looking radiant and completely relaxed. | | | | the hotel as a thank you for your custom, like a |
| To begin with, an all inclusive wedding package should | | | | complimentary honeymoon suite or membership to the |
| be exactly what is says. Most of us have a budget | | | | hotel Spa. It doesn’t always happen – but |
| that we really daren’t exceed and an all | | | | it’s nice when it does. |
| inclusive deal should stay within any agreed limit. With a | | | | On the other hand, many couples don’t want to |
| tailor made wedding you may easily soar over budget | | | | be part of what might appear to be a conveyor belt |
| – it can turn into a big headache if you let your | | | | on their wedding day and yours may not be the only |
| imagine run away with you and you start planning all | | | | wedding taking place. If but you want exclusivity, |
| sorts of little extras that you hadn’t previously | | | | it’s worth asking if you’ll be the only |
| bargained for. If you opt for an all inclusive wedding the | | | | blushing bride on the day – or at least making |
| hotel will work out what’s feasible with the | | | | sure that the hotel can cater for two wedding parties |
| budget you provide and they will guide you accordingly. | | | | without the guests inadvertently gate crashing one |
| Of course, this immediately reduces sleepless nights | | | | another’s functions. |
| and leaves you free to worry about all the hundreds | | | | At least a tailor made wedding gives you the chance |
| of other things you have to do before your wedding. | | | | to really get stuck in and put your own personal stamp |
| All inclusive packages are becoming more and more | | | | on your big day. But you do really need the time and |
| popular for busy couples who want that bit of extra | | | | flair for it – so make sure you know all |
| guidance. Of course parents and friends often like to | | | | that’s involved in planning a wedding before you |
| help – but if you plump for an all inclusive | | | | decide to take it on yourselves. |