My Riviera Weddings Advent Calendar

Lighten your list

The easiest way to trim your wedding budget without sacrificing on what you truly ...

Research and research again

With so many sources of inspiration out there, it can be a bit ...

Don't let other people tell you how to feel about wedding planning.

Centre of attention

Make sure your guests can both see and hear from their seats. If people ...

All aboard

Don't go dress shopping on your own—all the gowns will start to look the same ...

Release rooms

As soon as you have picked a date, start to look for hotels in a ...

Just have FUN!

What will guests most definitely notice? A stressed-out couple who's overwhelmed with last-minute details.

By ...

Get a Wedding Planner

Make it easier on yourself and consider ...

Don't be shy to ask

Your wedding planner and vendors should be your go-to, most-trusted experts during ...

Take some time off... Together

For the sake of your own sanity, make sure you schedule some ...

Don't forget the vendors' meal

Another unforeseen expense often ignored and unaccounted for is feeding your wedding ...

Directions and transport

Make sure guests know where they're going. As easy as online map programs are ...

Hold you horses

Sometimes, last-minute planning can work in your favour. The closer your date, the more ...

Consult your other half

Don't feel like you're in this wedding planning process alone. Your husband to ...

One step at a time

Put together a wedding planning schedule and do things one by one, ...

The bar

Typically, you need one bartender per 50 guests to keep the line at a minimum. ...

Talk to other couples

Have you recently attended a wedding that you really enjoyed?

By all means, ...

Count your pennies well

Your wedding budget should follow this formula: 48 to 50% of total budget ...

Your way to say thank you

Gratitude goes a long way. Be sure to arrange for small ...

Listen to Mother Nature

Heed the weather and other potential annoyances. Guests have been known to skip ...

Be true to your theme

Don’t overwhelm yourself with all the wedding day inspiration that’s out there—which ...

Guests come first

Try to establish the approximate number of guests you wish to invite before settling ...

Time is of essence

You must make sure there's ample time for setup. If you are hiring ...

Don't rush into decisions

It may be enticing to book the first photographer or florist you meet, ...