No matter how calm and logical you are, your wedding is a huge day so it's natural for brides to worry. Even the most chilled-out bride can find that they have some concerns about the big day. Here are just a few common stresses and how to go about tackling them.

Getting The Venue You Want, When You Want It

You’re familiar with the scenario. You have a date in mind for your wedding, and you’ve found your dream venue. It has everything you’ve always wanted and more besides. The only thing is that it’s completely booked. There’s no simple solution to this problem. The best advice is to reserve as far in advance as possible. If venues are booked, ask about waiting lists and possible cancellations. Failing that, move on. 

Venue Problems

You’ve booked your venue and paid a deposit. Each time you visited the staff was super helpful. But now that the deposit is paid, you’re finding it hard to make contact with the right people, and they just don’t seem interested. To avoid this problem, always book with a reputable company like wedding venue - Clevedon Hall. Do your research and look at online reviews. Opt for a business that can demonstrate years of experience and request testimonials. Make sure you outline all of your wishes prior to booking and signing a contract. Ensure everything is included in the documentation. If you have already signed and are experiencing problems, demand to speak to the manager and threaten to pull out. Though the contract may be binding, no-one wants negative publicity, especially in a world of social media when complaints can be very public. 

The Weather

Everyone wants a beautiful day for their wedding. They want their guests to be comfortable and everything to be looking its best. Even if the sun isn’t shining, you’re hoping that it won’t rain. You can plan ahead like a boss, but you can’t control the weather. This is one aspect of your wedding that you can’t plan and organise. Therefore, there’s no point in stressing about it. Just make sure you have some contingency plans in case of rain. For example, if you intend to have photos taken out of doors, make sure you have an indoor solution. 

Who To Invite

This is a tricky one. In an ideal world we would invite everyone we know. Well, most people. But it’s not an ideal world, and you have a budget to maintain. Plus there are's the awkward situation when it comes to old friends and people you were once close to but no longer are.  If your list causes some ill feelings, explain why you made the choices and that you don’t have the budget to include everyone. So who should you invite? Follow these tips to make it a little easier.