Planning My Own Wedding

As many of you know I got married myself on the 9th July this year to my wonderful husband Paul. Some say that I did the "become a wedding planner/get married business" the wrong way round as most wedding planners start their business out the experience and love of planning their own wedding, trust me to try and be different! However, I feel that I was in a very unique place compared to most brides, I already had 4 years of experience of planning all different types of weddings and I already knew a lot of the suppliers in the industry, taking out most of the initial stress of who, what, where etc.

Although, I must stress that just because I'm a wedding planner doesn't mean that I sailed through the planning process, there was a very big negative that being a wedding planner, planning your own wedding brings that I was not at all prepared for....the expectations and pressure! I knew my wedding would be exactly how Paul and I wanted it but I had no idea what everyone else would expect when I regularly received the comment "oh your wedding will be amazing, you're a wedding planner" eeeekk!! A comment that would fill me with panic (I never usually panic about anything!) Luckily, to us, it was an amazing day, minus the weather (I can't plan that - as much as I would like to!)

To end my waffling, I would like to share with you all the fabulous suppliers I worked with along the way who each played an important part in making my own wedding so special. I hope that this list may help someone find their perfect supplier.....

BRIDAL ATTIRE

The Dress: Blue Bridal Wear at Eleganza Sposa
Veil: Manuel Mota for Pronovias at Eleganza Sposa
Underwear: Lejaby at Eleganza Sposa
Shoes: Belle at Perfect Bridal Rooms
Tiara: My mum's
Garter: Aye Do
Jewellery: Tiffany & Co

BRIDESMAIDS

Dresses: Alfred Angelo at Perfect Bridal Rooms
Shoes: Next (fab range)
Jewellery: John Lewis
Hair Comb: Accessorize

GROOM & MALE ATTENDANTS

Kilt Hire: McCalls

CEREMONY

Church: Dunnottar Church, Stonehaven

RECEPTION

Venue: Inglis Memorial Hall, Edzell
Caterer: Colliston Castle, Arbroath
Furniture: John Brown Cater Hire
Linen: 88 Events Company

ESSENTIALS

Photography: Life in Frame Photography
Videography: Mackenzie Wedding Films
Flowers: Lavender Blue Glasgow Ltd
Stationery: Me :)
Cake: Sucre Coeur Wedding Boutique
Cars: Dunedin Bridal Cars
Band: The Jiggers
Pianist: Dennis Douglas
Decor: RBWD (me)
Favours: Made by me (filling from Cadbury Gifts Direct - Cream Eggs)


LITTLE EXTRAS

Picture Frames: M&S
Guest Book & Pens: Oh So Cherished

I think that covers the majority. When I get the photos back from the photographers I promise to put some up and point out a few decor things and where to get them :)

Rebecca xx