9
Months To Go
May
we offer our congratulations on your engagement.
You can now dream of your ideal wedding. The following
may be of some use to you in planning your special
day.
Date
The first thing to do is
choose a date. This will depend on work, family
commitments and holidays and will always be something
of a compromise.
Once you have decided on a date, may we suggest
a diary or a wall chart, which will help you keep
to a schedule. Ideally you will need at least
nine months to complete all your arrangements.
However, with our assistance it can be done in
less time.
Budget
Establish a budget. Now
is the time to decide how much you would like
to spend. Your starting target must be realistic
as additional items can add up. Our Wedding Calculator
featured in this site will help you calculate
your Wedding Reception cost.
Time
If you are having a traditional
church wedding your church and clergyman are your
first priority. So check dates and times with
them as this sets the scene for the rest of your
day. Traditionally 2.00pm or 2.30pm are popular
for those choosing a formal reception with a meal
and dancing in the evening.
Place
Having fixed the date and
time, the reception is the immediate priority.
By now you should have decided on how many guests
you would like to invite; also evening guests.
There are many important things to consider on
the day; such as delectable food beautifully presented,
friendly staff and a warm ambience; these things
can really make your day special. For Spring and
Summer Weddings we suggest you book your Wedding
Cars, Coaches, Photographer/Videographer nine
months in advance. Distance from the church should
be measured in time rather than miles. Malin Court
is a pleasant twenty minute drive from Ayr, forty
five minutes from Kilmarnock and only ten minutes
from Girvan or Maybole through beautiful countryside.
This gives you time to relax and reflect on the
ceremony. A coach can be arranged for your guests.
Transport
Choose
your wedding cars not only for style but practicality.
If you have a full dress of long train choose
a car with a high roof or wide doors. Ask your
guests to let you know at the time of acceptance
if they require transport by coach so that you
can decide on coach capacity and route.
Photographer
Choose your photographer
and videographer with care. Professionals will
be happy to discuss your requirements and should
be able to show you some samples of recent weddings.
So don't just look at their brochure. Try to find
someone in whom you feel confident and who will
not take all day !
Entertainment
If you want a particular
band start looking now, preferably for someone
you've heard personally. We have a list of recommended
bands who've played at Malin Court already.
