Nottingham bride with little to no idea .........

Step 1: Book The Registrar

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2341

Once you have your venue and Registrar booked, then look at the remainder of your suppliers. All the quality suppliers will get booked up early so once you have decided on who is going to do your hair, makeup, car, videography, photography, etc etc etc - GET THEM BOOKED!

On a very regular basis I see Bride and Grooms miss out on their preferred suppliers because they left it too late. Book your suppliers early to make sure YOU get who YOU want.

Next are the vital things like dress, shoes etc - I'll leave that side of things down to the experts on here who I am sure will be able to point you in the right direction ?

Oh and don't pay a deposit to the venue until you know the Registrar's are available!

Worse case scenario is that you book the venue, pay a substantial deposit only to find that the Registrars can't marry you that day as their staff are already fully booked. Can be expensive!

That's what we are here for ?

? at him finally giving in. Love the fact you are having such a intimate ceremony and then more people later on.

If you need a quote for a photographer then feel free to drop me an email on ****@*************.**.**

Have you got a favourite flower? What sort of look are you after? Do you want a theme e.g some ladies here are doing a vintage look etc

Hi and congratulations!

Your not too far from me! (Leicestershire)

the first thing we did was to look at venues, when we had decided on the one we paid our deposit to finalise the booking. Next we got in touch with our local registry office and provisionally booked the registrars, as although you cannot finalise the booking until 12 months before, you can provisionally book the date and time you want, up to 2 years in advance. So i would recommend that as your next 'to do'.

As for colour schemes etc, i browsed on hitched and other sites, looking at colours that i liked and how i could bring this into a theme.

A good photographer is really important as all the best photographers get booked up really quickly!

Also as your wedding is february, look at the types of flowers that are in season during that time of year and decide whether you would like fresh or real flowers.

There are so many brilliant people on hitched that can help you along the way..

Good luck with your planning ?

I got married in Feb and I had Orchids. My bouquet was similar to the one here, second pic down http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/phalaenopsis-orchid.html

Hi, I am a Nottingham bride too ? what venue have you been to look at? If you don't mind me asking. Make contact with the registrar to discuss possible dates etc and they are very good at answering your questions. I think once you have picked your colour scheme then everything else will fall into place. Definitely book your photos early. X

Hi Congratulations and welcome to hitched. I'm a Notts bride too?

We are going to look at Bestwood lodge next sat, they have a wedding fair.

Where is your venue?

Awww congratulations on setting your wedding date! I was a February bride too (almost 3 years ago now) but we got married on the 29th! Next year will be our first official wedding anniversary. You're not too far away I'm in Derbyshire. As what has been said previously definitely get in touch with the Registrars to see if they are available if so provisionally book them before putting down the deposit on your chosen venue. Once the date is 12 months away you can then give notice!

For flowers - tulips are beautiful (that's what I had with Cala lilys, freesias & crocuses). If the venue don't provide a DJ try and get this sorted. There are a lot of wedding fayres in the Notts area so if you have a spare few hours - attend one to get some ideas. Some fayre's are good - I believe there is one at Holme Pierrpont in the next few weeks ?. Look forward to hearing all your plans.

Tracey xx

Hi ?

Welcome to hitched! You'll find (as per the responses above) there are loads of suppliers and other brides to be around to help with any questions you've got. Id def look at photographer and florist next after the registra!

Give me a shout if you need a hand etc!

Claire

Thanks for the help, will get onto the registrar the start of next week and fingers crossed got that secured before parting with any hard earned money! For those that asked about venues we looked at a few the one that suits us the best and is 'the one' is linked here ........

http://www.perkins-family.co.uk/?i=68769

Will also make a start with making arangements for a meeting with a florist and a photographer. In terms of dresses has anyone been to here ... http://weddingdress-factoryoutlet.co.uk/ ?

Thanks again for the help i will definately be shouting for a hand and you will probably all regret ever offering!!

Edited to add - Sorry the links don't link not sure how to make them work?

Ooh the Carriage Hall is such a stunning venue - not been there as yet but can understand why you would put it on your top venue list! I've heard of the Wedding dress factory outlet but not been there, driven by it and have spoken to them on the phone and they seem really helpful. If you need any recommendations on photographers give me a shout ?

T x

Hi & Welcome to Hitched

You will get lots of great advice & recommendations on here. If you need anything just post and you will get the answer!

Welcome and congrats on your engagement! Hope you enjoy becoming part of the hitched family