10 top tips by Wedding Planner Clare Ebbs

Once again our lovely Clare Ebbs has dropped by to give us some more handy tips. 🙂 Thank you Mrs. Ebbs
Gowns
As emotional as you are, don’t let sales persons or well-meaning family and friends talk you into a dress you have doubts about.  Pay attention to the moment that you felt a tingle, a sparkle…the instant you saw the dress in the mirror
Honeymoon
Are you doing most of the wedding planning? How about putting your groom in charge of the honeymoon details?  Lots of guys like to plan the honeymoon because this is where they get to be adventurous and romantic.  Brides, give him a few “dreamy locations” and a couple of “absolutely-not’s,” and let him surprise you!
Invitations
Get creative with your invitations! Try box-style invitations with mini objects illustrating your theme inside or try wrapping your invitations in monogrammed paper. This will serve as the first impression, make it spectacular!
Music
Whether you hire a DJ or a band or burn your own music, choreograph your first dance and make sure it’s part of the play list.
Personalised Ideas
Consider making photo books with old photos of you and your friends.  Spend some time thinking of all the things you’ve been through and give these cherished, personalized gifts to your maid of honor and best man.
Photography
Have supplies for a wedding scrap book on hand at your reception so your guests can take Polaroid’s AND create pages for your book on site. What fun for the guests to create and for you to enjoy afterwards!
Pre-Wedding / Engagement
A good test for a photographer is the engagement photo.  Pay attention to the way he/she communicates and whether or not you are handled in a relaxed but professional manner.  Is this person willing to work with you?  Do you love the results?  Is the customer service excellent?  Don’t sign up for the package deal until you’ve seen the end result.
Reception
Create a memorable, take-home token for your guests and set up digital photo booths during the cocktail hour.  Have the memory card processed at a nearby one-hour shop and present the guests with a framed photo.
Transportation
After booking your luxury limo for your wedding date, strategically plan out times, stop-off’s and routes.  Consider transporting other guests if you have gaps in times or layovers.
Videographer
Entertain your guests with a brief, after-dinner creative flick that’s more than just snapshots of you and your honey in diapers. Arrange to have your videographer do tongue-in-cheek interviews with close friends and family.
If you’re looking for a Dubai based wedding planner check out Clare’s website or facebook page. 🙂 Happy planning my lovelies xxx