Matt Penberthy Photography

We asked our friends and family to read poems and prayers and included some of our favourite songs to make our ceremony more personal. We had an excellent rendition of I Want To Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston, courtesy of our sublime singing harpist! Of course, the drunken dancefloor singalong to Mr Brightside by The Killers was another. Is any British wedding complete without it?
Firstly, set up a separate wedding email address to keep all our 'wedmin' in one place. Creating a 'to do' timetable to break down the overwhelming bigger picture into bitesize tasks also helped us feel more in control and kept things moving. Otherwise, go with your gut when making decisions, you'll know when something feels right. This will mean your personalities will shine through in everything from the decorations to the cake. On the day, remember to take a breather just the two of you, even if only for five minutes. Soak it all in; it goes far too quickly!