P L A N N I N G T I P S
Couture Wedding Planning is an award-winning luxury wedding planning company in Sydney’s North Shore. Fiona and her talented team also offer planning services ranging from baby showers, christenings and so much more. We chatted to the Couture Wedding Planning team to find out their top 5 tips to planning your dream event…
1/ Create a mood board
Collect images of what you like to take inspiration from. This way you can easily communicate your vision.
Sophia and Chad have had all of their special moments planned by Fiona and her team, starting with Sophia’s Kitchen Tea.
Planner: Couture Wedding Planning / Photography: SugarLove Weddings / Venue: Simmer on the Bay / Floral and Cake: Kashaya and Co / Décor hire: Vintage Kitchen
2/ Write a timeline
Write a detailed timeline for your event and include important information such a delivery times for all your items, contact details, exactly is what delivered and a summary of the order of events such as cake cutting, speeches etc. “This is so helpful as you have a nice detailed summary of the whole event in one spot”, says Fiona.
“Chad and I immediately hit it off and he constantly made me laugh. I knew it was love when we got to know each other more and our lives morphed into one” – Sophia
Planner: Couture Wedding Planning / Photography: SugarLove Weddings / Reception Venue; Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh BayGown: Steven Khalil Haute Couture / Wedding Cake: Faye Cahill Cake Design /Flowers: Best Buds Florist
3/ Create a budget spreadsheet
Create a basic budget spread sheet of all the quotations for the event and also record how much of a deposit you have given each supplier and record when final payment is due.
“I had a high tea baby shower with my family and friends. With large pink and gold confetti balloons and pink tulle-covered balloons decorating the guests tables, a large dessert table set up, where my cake was the focal point, surrounded by beautiful mini desserts and custom made cookies.”
Planner: Couture Wedding Planning / Photography: SugarLove Weddings / Venue: Vaucluse House / Mini desserts and cookies: Sweet Designs / Cake: Faye Cahill Cake design / Balloons: Party Splendour
4/ Organise a professional photographer
Organise a professional photographer to capture this milestone event for you and your family – having a professional means you don’t miss out on those important detail shots and gorgeous family happy snaps. Sophia and Chad have created a special bond with their Wedding Photographers, Sugarlove Weddings, and have been privileged to have them capture each milestone event in their lives, now making them their family photographer.
“We wanted the reception to be bright, colourful and lots of fun to celebrate both Allegra’s first birthday and her christening.”
Planner: Couture Wedding Planning / Photography: SugarLove Weddings / Venue: Dunbar House / Props: Elegant tea time / Balloons: Floating Designs / Cake: Celebration Cakes / Mini Desserts and Cookies : Sweet Design / Stationary: Lou Lou Pie Creative
5/ Hire an event planner
Hire a professional to seamlessly orchestrate your event for you. If you aren’t able to afford a full time planner consider hiring a Wedding Day Coordinator so you can concentrate on celebrating with your friends and family.
“Wedding Planners are professionals and can provide you with invaluable advice regarding reliable, professional suppliers and coordinating all aspects of the ceremony and reception for you on the day. That way you can simply just enjoy it!” – Sophia
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