In no particular order:

· Don’t forget to relax on the day - enjoy the fact that people have come to share this special day with you.

· Take a deep breath and try to remember everything – the day rushes by quickly so try not to miss a moment.

· Find a point in the day for you and your husband to be together alone – you can be so busy rushing around seeing everyone else – remember this is about the two of you.

· Have breakfast! It sounds silly, but a light yet sustaining breakfast will make sure you set off feeling your best.

· Plan, plan and plan again – make lists right at the beginning – an online wedding planner or one you can buy (confetti stocks these) will make sure you have all the details covered.

· Budget properly – you don’t want to begin married life in debt. Make a list right at the beginning and try to stick to it. Decide what is important to you – if fresh flowers are your thing, then allocate a greater proportion of your budget to that and cut down on other things.

· Choose someone you can rely on to be your chief attendant – make sure they really want to do it and that they accept the responsibility of the role – it will be their job to arrange any hen night, look after you on the day, and look after the younger attendants.

· Make sure you are getting married for the right reasons – marriage will alter your relationship, make sure you want that change and embrace it in a positive way.

· Be willing to compromise with your partner – a willingness to work together is what marriage is all about.

· Once you have set a date, make an appointment to see the vicar of the church you wish to be married in or the Superintendent Registrar for your area if you are getting married in a registry office.