Ciao’s guide to planning the perfect wedding

Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most important days of your life. With so many things for brides-to-be to consider before heading down the aisle in that dream dress, we have a few suggestions to help make everything run like clockwork.
There are lots of different factors to bear in mind when you’re planning the big day so you’re going to need a planner where you can prepare your dream wedding – with so much going on, keeping track of plans in your head isn’t an option!
Flowers are an essential part of creating the right atmosphere for your wedding. It might seem romantic to ask the groom to pick them for you, but he’s probably going to have his hands full. Choosing the perfect florist is the better option! 
A blushing bride will turn heads everywhere she walks – a pretty face, a heavenly dress and the confidence that you look your best will make you the belle of the ball. Accessories are in fashion at the moment so tiaras and headbands are the perfect addition. You might also want to consider adding diamond hair clips and grips for a further classic touch. You will of course also need shoes beautiful enough to carry you down the aisle and cool enough to dance the night away!
Bored of hearing the poem ‘If’ read at every wedding you go to? Make sure you choose a reading that tugs your guests’ heartstrings by taking inspiration from our members’ favourite poetry selections.
The dream wedding also needs a dream honeymoon with a luxury destination - though don’t expect to do much sightseeing! Somewhere hot would be ideal, perhaps the Caribbean?  The world is your oyster! 
When you come back from your honeymoon, it may be time to start saving for your next ‘little’ celebration too!
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