Everybody dreams of the perfect wedding day. But with countless people involved in planning the big event, you can almost expect something to go wrong.
'Planning your wedding is a stressful time and an emotional experience, so you need to maintain a sense of humour. Sometimes people get too caught up in the details,' says Sonya Yeung, founder and creative director at Bliss Creations. 'Try to be lighthearted and keep calm. You don't want the events leading up to it to be a nightmare. Remember your wedding day is supposed to be fun.'
As wine and liquor are usually one of the biggest expenses, Yeung recommends couples negotiate the corkage package.
'If you have particular tastes in wine, you probably don't want to pay for the cost of other brands,' she says. 'Bringing in your own wine is a lot cheaper.'
Couples getting hitched abroad should check the best time of year for weather and pick a date that borders on off-peak seasons.
'You also have to understand that planning a destination wedding requires a lot of patience,' Yeung says. 'You are going to experience cultural differences, different working styles and language barriers.'