Setting the Date & Location
There are 365 days in a year and only 52 weekends. Increasingly there emerges a modern day custom for those selecting a date for their ceremony, to choose any day of the week.
Weekend Dates
Certainly weekend weddings and ceremonies are predominantly the most popular dates for couples who marry or commit to each other. The benefits of a Saturday or Sunday ceremony, generally suit guests who have weekends away from their work commitments, and additionally for children who may participate or attend, not needing time away from school.
Conversely the weekend wedding and ceremonies mean probable premium costs for venues and services and time constraints on every aspect of the day, from hair, makeup, photography, cars, and the ceremony location.
Week Dates
If couples have a flexible option for their wedding and ceremonial date, then Fridays and Mondays are a great optional alternative to traditional Saturday or Sunday dates.
The benefits of a week day ceremony are many and varied, however stand out benefits can include, more flexible time with all arrangements on the day, discount costs for venues and services, and it is probable that the ceremony location will be less in demand, and if outdoors considerably less populated by the public. This makes for a more relaxed environment.
Conversely there could be a problem for any of the above if the most desired venues and services are not available during the week, and potentially some family and guests may not have flexibility during the week to travel and attend your ceremony.
Ultimately, it is best to have a couple of dates to choose from and work with those significant people in your lives, who simply must be a part of your special day; to identify the most practical date to suit all of you.
Location of Ceremony
Indoor venues are of little concern in any weather, and providing the booking administration is confirmed and double checked, potentially triple checked, you should enjoy your ceremony of choice, without being concerned.
Arrival to and Departure from home and venues to your reception should always be considered; some suitably color
co-ordinated brollies should always be on the top of your list.
Beg, borrow and purchase if you must, from friends, colleagues and family, so that you feel comfortable and confident.
Outdoor venues offer beautiful locations, are very popular, and providing the planning for potential weather changes are fully covered, should prove to be as rewarding as any indoor venue ceremony.
Potential for extreme heat for all guests and parties to the ceremony should be considerred with provision of shade and water. The potential for high winds should be considerred for proposed use of shades, marquees, and also for comfort of all guests and parties to the ceremony.
Rain and storms obviously prove other concerns for which your celebrant will discuss with you the Plan B location, in the event your special day is quickly impacted by our Queensland weather.
Tide Times and Heights are an important element to consider, and your celebrant will assist you with this research.
(Hugely important!!)
The bookings of parks and gardens, beachfronts, jetties and chapels are the soul responsibility of you the marrying couple. However I can assist you with the application for you to lodge.
I do encourage you to research your local authorities to ensure that your date and the amount of time you wish to take at the ceremony locations, are booked and set aside for your use alone.
Additionally the local authority might charge a booking fee for your selected venue location, which again is your soul responsibility to manage.
If severe weather has been present prior to your ceremony, the local authority may assist by having staff to clear away dangerous hazards, and cordon off any potential dangerous zones. You should ask when making your booking if this is a service that is provided.
Once again, if gardens have been selected or beach fronts, a scout for your ceremony day could be sent ahead to ensure that the location is clear and presentable to suit you.
(Plan for this potential, and give one or two of your family and friends the task to go and take a look at the location well ahead of the ceremony time).
It could make the difference of your ceremony site looking picture perfect or quite disappointing.
Weekend Dates
Certainly weekend weddings and ceremonies are predominantly the most popular dates for couples who marry or commit to each other. The benefits of a Saturday or Sunday ceremony, generally suit guests who have weekends away from their work commitments, and additionally for children who may participate or attend, not needing time away from school.
Conversely the weekend wedding and ceremonies mean probable premium costs for venues and services and time constraints on every aspect of the day, from hair, makeup, photography, cars, and the ceremony location.
Week Dates
If couples have a flexible option for their wedding and ceremonial date, then Fridays and Mondays are a great optional alternative to traditional Saturday or Sunday dates.
The benefits of a week day ceremony are many and varied, however stand out benefits can include, more flexible time with all arrangements on the day, discount costs for venues and services, and it is probable that the ceremony location will be less in demand, and if outdoors considerably less populated by the public. This makes for a more relaxed environment.
Conversely there could be a problem for any of the above if the most desired venues and services are not available during the week, and potentially some family and guests may not have flexibility during the week to travel and attend your ceremony.
Ultimately, it is best to have a couple of dates to choose from and work with those significant people in your lives, who simply must be a part of your special day; to identify the most practical date to suit all of you.
Location of Ceremony
Indoor venues are of little concern in any weather, and providing the booking administration is confirmed and double checked, potentially triple checked, you should enjoy your ceremony of choice, without being concerned.
Arrival to and Departure from home and venues to your reception should always be considered; some suitably color
co-ordinated brollies should always be on the top of your list.
Beg, borrow and purchase if you must, from friends, colleagues and family, so that you feel comfortable and confident.
Outdoor venues offer beautiful locations, are very popular, and providing the planning for potential weather changes are fully covered, should prove to be as rewarding as any indoor venue ceremony.
Potential for extreme heat for all guests and parties to the ceremony should be considerred with provision of shade and water. The potential for high winds should be considerred for proposed use of shades, marquees, and also for comfort of all guests and parties to the ceremony.
Rain and storms obviously prove other concerns for which your celebrant will discuss with you the Plan B location, in the event your special day is quickly impacted by our Queensland weather.
Tide Times and Heights are an important element to consider, and your celebrant will assist you with this research.
(Hugely important!!)
The bookings of parks and gardens, beachfronts, jetties and chapels are the soul responsibility of you the marrying couple. However I can assist you with the application for you to lodge.
I do encourage you to research your local authorities to ensure that your date and the amount of time you wish to take at the ceremony locations, are booked and set aside for your use alone.
Additionally the local authority might charge a booking fee for your selected venue location, which again is your soul responsibility to manage.
If severe weather has been present prior to your ceremony, the local authority may assist by having staff to clear away dangerous hazards, and cordon off any potential dangerous zones. You should ask when making your booking if this is a service that is provided.
Once again, if gardens have been selected or beach fronts, a scout for your ceremony day could be sent ahead to ensure that the location is clear and presentable to suit you.
(Plan for this potential, and give one or two of your family and friends the task to go and take a look at the location well ahead of the ceremony time).
It could make the difference of your ceremony site looking picture perfect or quite disappointing.
