Planning a Wedding in 2025

Planning a wedding can indeed be overwhelming, but breaking down the process into manageable steps can help make it more enjoyable and stress-free. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you start planning your wedding in 2025. In this guide I will walk through wedding priorities and will include wedding supplier list and I hope you will find this information useful during your 2025 wedding planning journey.

 

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO START PREPARATIONS FOR 2025 WEDDING?

The year 2024 has finally arrived and decision on planning your 2025 wedding now is a fantastic start! With the upcoming 2024 wedding season, suppliers and venues are in high demand but often taking bookings for the next year. The key is to act now and don’t leave it to the very last minute.

 

Priorities when planning a wedding.

When planning a wedding it is always good to set up and talk about priorities. Once you have the most important elements in place, you can then start working on the remaining details with confidence. But first create a list and focus on securing those top priorities first.

Budget

Set a realistic budget is often a top priority. This would also include setting up spending limits for different things like venue, photography, catering, attire, and many more.

Venue

Well… this priority is probably the second important. I believe that deciding on the venue could be a top priority for many engaged couples.

Guest list

Planning the guest list is crucial. Sometimes for many couples it might take a longer time but deciding who to invite to your wedding and how many guests in total will impact the choice of venue, catering, and other aspects.

Date

As I mentioned earlier deciding on the wedding date is a priority, especially for couples with meaningful date in mind. In this situation the availability of venue and suppliers is important.

Attire

Finding the perfect wedding attire is a priority for many couples. This includes the bride’s gown, shoes, groom’s suit and shoes, and attire for the whole wedding party.

Photography/Videography

Capturing the most memorable moments of wedding is often a priority. Couples want to ensure they book skilled photographer and videographer to document their special day.

Entertainment

Making a fun, memorable and unforgettable experience for wedding guests is a priority. This is when you will be hiring a live band, DJ, or planning any other entertainment options like wedding games for example.

Ceremony and Officiant

Deciding on the ceremony style and a person who will officiate is a priority.

Decor and Theme

It is good to know an overall wedding theme and decor is important for creating the atmosphere of your vision. This would include flowers, centrepieces, and other decorative details.

Food and Catering

Selecting the menu and catering services is a priority. Couples often want to provide a memorable dining experience for their guests.

Wedding day timeline

Setting up a wedding day timeline is not less important. Detailed and accurate timeline will coordinate all suppliers, and will ensure a smooth flow of wedding.

Personal and Meaningful Touches

For many couples adding some personal details to a wedding is a priority too. This could be customising vows, some cultural elements and traditions, or adding sentimental details.

Honeymoon

Honeymoon panning is usual a post-wedding priority. Couples might choose destinations that are important for them now as a married couple.

 

 SUPPLIERS FOR WEDDING

As a Birmingham wedding photographer, offering photography services around the UK for weddings, I know how importance is to find and establish a great communication with suppliers for your wedding who understand and ready to create your vision of your wedding. The connection between a couple and wedding suppliers should hold a strong bond that’s why choosing a right suppliers for your wedding is very important. But how do you make that decision?

It is essential to securing suppliers that suits your budget, availability in your chosen venue, and of course if they are available on your wedding date. During wedding consultation consider to ask these simple questions to ensure if your suppliers suits with your vision and needs.

• The number of years of experience and experience at our chosen location.
• If they can provide some insights into a process, starting from the consultation through the booking and to the wedding day.
• If supplier require anything specific from you or chosen venue.
• How much time supplier need for setup on the wedding day.

 

Wedding supplier list.

For popular months like May through September, securing wedding suppliers might be already challenging. If you have a specific date in mind, especially one with sentimental value, it is important to start contacting suppliers as soon as possible. My experience shows that before reaching out any of supplier, it is good to have your wedding date in mind and most likely every wedding supplier from this list below would want to know more than just a date. Three most important things every wedding supplier will ask are: a date, a venue, and your budget.

 

Venue

Photographer(s) (Hello, it’s me!)

Videographer(s)

Wedding planner/ Coordinator

Florist

Cake designer

Hair and Make-Up

Catering

Officiant

Accommodation

Live band

Wedding transportation

 

Photography: Madara Kurtisa Photography | Venue: Compton Verney House | Florals: The Lanes Floristry & Styling

I hope you will find these wedding planning tips helpful, and I wish you the most amazing wedding day ahead!

I will be happy to hear from you if you are interested in my photography services.

For more tips on how to plan a wedding I would like to invite you to read some of my posts here.