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Those of you that have followed Every Detail's blogs over the last couple of months should have gathered lots of good ideas from each of the team by now. This week they continue to share their knowledge and advice with a thought for some of the others at your wedding.

Barbara's advice

Now as hard as it is to hear this ladies, your wedding isn't entirely about you. Your hubby-to-be needs a little care and attention too. Men are quite often too scared or embarrassed to ask what they, their best man and their ushers should be doing on the big day! Take time to discuss the mens' role on the day, so that he can have a sensible chat with the best man and ushers. Finally make sure the best man is briefed for his speech - keep it respectful - your parents and grandparents still look on you as their little girl and you will for a long time yet! If you want a copy of a fact sheet I have prepared called ‘Grooms Guide’ feel free to contact us via our website (www.everydetail.co.uk) and I’ll send it over.

Top tips

For those of you planning trips away for your hen/stag do’s try to pre-arrange as much as possible. I’ve heard so many stories from brides and grooms about their parties not being able to find anywhere to eat as it was too busy or restaurants that wouldn’t accept groups. Also, make sure you (or the chief organiser) has an account of who has paid for what. If for instance, everyone has paid for taxi’s in advance, then arrange that money into the correct amount per taxi, and put the money in separate envelopes so you can give one to each taxi when you get in. Remember to take photos of your stag/hen event! Why not make a display at the reception or get a group photo framed as a gift? Remember that everyone involved in your wedding will have gone to some kind of effort and expense - so show your appreciation with a thank you gift.

Nice idea

With the evenings getting longer, I enjoy weddings where guests can make the most of the gardens and outside space. This week we have helped couples with outdoor lighting ideas and found found some well priced lanterns and shepherd’s hooks. I’ve also ordered some luminaries (little lights in bags) from America – I love them, I think that they’ll really create a romantic feel.

A day in the life….

I have been very lucky this week and went to try out a new spa that I shall definitely be recommending to our clients. However, this one was male-friendly too. I've been to so many weddings where the men have had grubby, chewed and occasionally, worryingly long nails. We recommend that you try to convince your groom to have a manicure (and yes it may be a bit girly) but his hands will be in a lot of pictures, cutting the cake, ring pictures and just general holding hands shots. We're not suggesting nail varnish but clean, moisturised hands with nicely shaped nails can make all the difference.

And finally,

Try to imagine the wedding day through your guests' eyes. What is obvious to you might not be to your guests. If you have a message tree – will they know what to do and how will they use it? Do they know that the favour is for them and they can take it away? If you have guests arriving in a group on a coach, is there someone stationed to meet them on arrival? Make your guests feel comfortable and everything else falls in place!

For those of you getting married in the coming months, the best of luck and we hope our advice and tips will be useful and put to good use.

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