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Thanks for the insightful video 😃 I actually looooove speeches (they are my highlight when I attend weddings because they give one a glimpse of the couple's love story through other people's eyes 🥰)
Five stars right here! Should be required watching for all engaged couples. Big takeaway: forget the rules and do what makes you happy and will create beautiful, lasting memories. One place I differ is on the wedding speeches. The guests may not care, but the couple will cherish those memories for a lifetime because they're sentiments from the heart. When they watch their wedding video in later years it becomes even more meaningful, particularly if the speaker has since passed on. BTW: my kids loved watching my wedding video over and over, as did our parents.
Yes agreed, we love stationery items as a whole but when trying to save money setting the tone can be done using free or environment friendly options x
Lol, all this is so true. I was a bit shocked by the cake being mentioned. I for one care a great deal about cake....if its a mixed fruit one with plenty of rum. But find that I get disappointed if its a very plain cake. So loved the idea of the desserts table. Genius
Agree with everything! Currently planning my own wedding, and all the things mentioned I had already decided on ;)....I prefer non traditional, making it your own
It's definitely about making it your own. The only rules when it comes to your day are the ones that you create. Good luck with your wedding planning x
I am Haitian living in America. I gave mini bottles of Kremas (a traditional Haitian alcoholic drink) as favors. As immigrants living in the states, my guests don't find that taste of home often. Guests fought for them, some guests took several, and others called me after my Honeymoon asking for theirs. Yeah they cared about the favors 🤣...
For once a useful video about weddings 🤗 As I'm not from the UK some of the things are not common here in Denmark, but still lots of useful honest tips 👍
@@theweddinggeeks Wedding favours aren't common here at all. I didn't know about them before going to a wedding in Italy. Most people don't throw the bouquet either. I think a few people do - influenced by British and American movies. Big bridal parties isn't the norm and therefore matching bridesmaids dresses isn't that big of a thing. So I wasn't planning to do any of these at my wedding coming up in a few months. But I still got some good pointers from your video 😊
:) Yes! We have seen this, mainly at cultural weddings. However, it is the types of flowers that guests do not care about. You can get away with using seasonal flowers to keep the cost down if centrepieces are not for you. But overall if this is something which would mean a lot to you on your wedding day GO FOR IT x
Have to disagree about invitation. I handmade all of mine with our photo and barn doors that open an close. People have kept them on their fridge and I've gotten so many compliments for them
tell me why I can say the same thing about cakes and birthdays nowadays! I feel like its more of a traditional thing rather than something people want to eat lol
Thank you for watching. Don't forget to download the FREE "Perfect Speech Template" and let us know which item you will be removing from your wedding planning checklist?
Thanks for removing the stress! I really needed this!
Hope this helps hun. Which item helped the most?
Paperless invitations make so much sense!
Thanks for the insightful video 😃 I actually looooove speeches (they are my highlight when I attend weddings because they give one a glimpse of the couple's love story through other people's eyes 🥰)
I wish I could redo my wedding. I would totally be a budget conscious bride and do a lot more myself. Thanks for sharing your tips 😊
I love how frank this video is!! very helpful for my wedding planning right now
Also love Canva! Am using one of their templates for invitations - printed on regular white paper hehe
Wow I didn't think about it that way we definitely tend to get wrapped up in the small things
So true. Are you planning a wedding?
Wedding coordinator only does the timelines and not the programmes right?
Five stars right here! Should be required watching for all engaged couples. Big takeaway: forget the rules and do what makes you happy and will create beautiful, lasting memories. One place I differ is on the wedding speeches. The guests may not care, but the couple will cherish those memories for a lifetime because they're sentiments from the heart. When they watch their wedding video in later years it becomes even more meaningful, particularly if the speaker has since passed on. BTW: my kids loved watching my wedding video over and over, as did our parents.
Thank you for sharing, and this tips are so essential.
Thank you. We are always looking for video ideas to support couples planning their own wedding, which tip did you find most beneficial?
I have a friend who just changed her wedding date due to covid. It’s now a year a later than planned!
Classy.
Don’t have flowers that have fragrance - No Stargazer Lilies!
Great video
Thanks Samantha which point surprised you the most?
I have to disagree, invitations set the tone for the wedding.
Yes agreed, we love stationery items as a whole but when trying to save money setting the tone can be done using free or environment friendly options x
Great points. It's easy to get caught up in the wedding planning drama hoopla and this helps you steer clear. Bravo
I loved both of the photos of the bridesmaids that "weren't matching" - they looked amazing!
Lol, all this is so true. I was a bit shocked by the cake being mentioned. I for one care a great deal about cake....if its a mixed fruit one with plenty of rum. But find that I get disappointed if its a very plain cake. So loved the idea of the desserts table. Genius
Agree with everything! Currently planning my own wedding, and all the things mentioned I had already decided on ;)....I prefer non traditional, making it your own
It's definitely about making it your own. The only rules when it comes to your day are the ones that you create. Good luck with your wedding planning x
Can't explain the relief I felt when you talked about wedding invitations 😂They've been doing my head in!
😂Ditto! We hear this so much hopefully the video will. give you the permission you need to keep it simple.
Great video, where's the other video you reference about the 9 things guests do care about?
I am Haitian living in America. I gave mini bottles of Kremas (a traditional Haitian alcoholic drink) as favors. As immigrants living in the states, my guests don't find that taste of home often. Guests fought for them, some guests took several, and others called me after my Honeymoon asking for theirs. Yeah they cared about the favors 🤣...
YAYYYYY That’s fantastic. as desirable as the keys to a Bentley in that case. BRILLIANT!
For once a useful video about weddings 🤗 As I'm not from the UK some of the things are not common here in Denmark, but still lots of useful honest tips 👍
Thank you, Sigrid, always love hearing about how other countries do weddings. Love to hear which items are not common in Denmark?
@@theweddinggeeks Wedding favours aren't common here at all. I didn't know about them before going to a wedding in Italy. Most people don't throw the bouquet either. I think a few people do - influenced by British and American movies. Big bridal parties isn't the norm and therefore matching bridesmaids dresses isn't that big of a thing.
So I wasn't planning to do any of these at my wedding coming up in a few months. But I still got some good pointers from your video 😊
@@sigriddjernaes Thanks for sharing!
In my country guess do care about centers pices 😂😂they want them to take it home
:) Yes! We have seen this, mainly at cultural weddings. However, it is the types of flowers that guests do not care about. You can get away with using seasonal flowers to keep the cost down if centrepieces are not for you. But overall if this is something which would mean a lot to you on your wedding day GO FOR IT x
Have to disagree about invitation. I handmade all of mine with our photo and barn doors that open an close. People have kept them on their fridge and I've gotten so many compliments for them
tell me why I can say the same thing about cakes and birthdays nowadays! I feel like its more of a traditional thing rather than something people want to eat lol
thank you!!
Tut
great idea on the invitations - we used greenvelope and loved how easy it was to send and track the invites.
thanks kimo, going to look into greenvelope never heard of them x