weddings in cairns and the tropical north queensland region
Setting the Date
Your wedding date may be determined by the availability of your chapel, gardens, access to the beach and your reception venue, so you will need to make enquiries before making a final decision on your date.
The majority of weddings take place on a Saturday and in North Queensland during the dry season. However, weekday and Sunday weddings are now becoming more common. Weddings on Palm Cove Beach are very popular and a fun way to celebrate your special day in a relaxed yet fantastic venue.
Styles and Themes
Will it be a formal white wedding incorporating all the traditions, followed by a huge party for everyone you know? Or will it be a relaxed intimate occasion at a small boutique resort of house on the tablelands sharing your day with close family and friends?
Either way, it will be the personal touches that will make your wedding a unique and memorable occasion. Your theme could be determined by a favourite colour, a fragrant flower, a shared interest or hobby, old movies, an heirloom veil, a love of everything Victorian — in fact, anything that is special to you. Your chosen theme may then help you decide on the suitability of venues for your ceremony and reception. Maybe you'd like a simple ceremony followed by a big celebration-style reception complete with a big band and magnificent coloured lighting and table centres larger than life itself. Having chosen your style and theme, the other important decisions will be made easier.
Budgeting
Most couples have to limit their spending. Determine your budget at the outset and stick to it. Open a special wedding account and set up a regular savings scheme. Dream your dreams, then decide what aspects are most important to you and plan your budget accordingly. For example, if you simply "must have" that designer dress, then you may have to economise on something else. With careful planning, your wedding will be perfect no matter what your budget.
Key Players
Choose your best man and chief bridesmaid carefully. They will play major roles in helping you organise events beforehand and be especially important to you on the day. (Don't be offended if the first person you ask declines your invitation. Some people dislike being in the limelight.) Of course your wedding is a very special occasion for your loved ones, so it's important to involve them as much as possible. Plus, it will lighten the load for you. Learn to delegate without losing overall control.
Take time to choose the right professional help. Use the tips on this website, if possible purchase a wedding etiquette book to make sure you have thought about everything before making final decisions. Then, book as much as you can, as soon as you can, especially if it's to be a autumn wedding — your favourite florist may already be taking bookings eighteen months in advance. Importantly, having the wedding specialists on your side early on will provide you with an abundance of help and advice.
Exciting Times
With so much to look forward to, make organising your special day part of the fun. Don't be overwhelmed by it all. Keep it simple. "Plan your work, and then work your plan." Enjoy the whole experience and keep reminding yourselves that your wedding is a celebration of the fact that you "found" each other — the rest is easy!
