Ways to budget BUT have the wedding of your dreams!

Ways to budget BUT have the wedding of your dreams!

Whatever you’re wedding budget there is inevitably an element of compromise on some areas of your big day. With the average wedding now costing £20k+ it’s easy to get carried away with the finer details and forget the key areas that should be focused on.

Have a list of all the payments you are making and a spreadsheet to work out what is still outstanding and when payments need to be made by. There are a lot of suppliers to juggle so lists are a great way to keep on track.

Remember the three key areas to a successful wedding are Venue, Catering and Photography. Get the best you can afford in these areas and then look to budget on the finer details.

Here are some practical tips on how to have the day you have always wanted to fit your budget.

Catering

  • Consider Buffet, Hog Roast & Self Service, instead of a traditional sit down breakfast.
  • Doubling up the wedding cake and serve as desert
  • Have a friend or family member make the cake or have a ‘Wedding Bake Off’ where guests bring their favourite deserts and display as a ‘desert table’ for guests to help themselves.
  • Have cup cakes instead of a large cake and use them as favours
  • Decorate a plain iced cake yourself, there are some great options at supermarkets and on-line.
  • Consider sparkling wines; Buzz Fizz etc rather than Champagne

Flowers

  • Use seasonal flowers
  • Reusing flower displays from the ceremony location to the reception
  • Re-use floral centre pieces and give as gifts to Mothers and bridal party.
  • Add foliage to your floral arrangements or large flowers like Hydrangeas. -
  • Use local florists and ones who work from home

Music & Entertainment

  • Approach a music school/college, perhaps there are students who would like to gain more experience
  • Utilise talented friends who can play instruments or sing
  • Use a sound system and I-pod instead of a DJ

Venue

  • Consider fewer guests at the ceremony/day and more in the evening.
  • Have your wedding ‘Off Peak Season’ or consider a mid week wedding
  • Get married later in the day and provide one meal for one set of guests.
  • Lastly, don’t forget to negotiate with your suppliers including your venue. As a Wedding Supplier myself I work with my couple’s budget for their stationery and come up with a design and service that works for them.
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Our tips for a successful wedding day

Our tips for a successful wedding day

Your wedding day is very special indeed, here are a few tips on making it as wonderful and stress free as it should be.

  • Get organised – Produce a time line and put points in your diary as to when you have to have things done by or when suppliers need paying etc
  • Decide on your budget and stick to it, try not to get in to debt or go over budget if you can, this will just add to the stress
  • Photography, Catering and Venue are in my opinion the three key areas to a successful wedding, try to get the best that you can afford in these three areas
  • Research your suppliers thoroughly and spend time checking them out
  • Make sure you leave plenty of time to find your dress, order it and for alterations to be done
  • Try to order all your stationery at once, this ensures that all the stationery will match and co-ordinate
  • Never have the Hen or Stag do’s the night before the wedding
  • Consider Save the Date Cards, these are normally given 12 months before the wedding and give guests advance notice so they can make sure they keep your date free
  • Consider adding RSVP cards with your invitations and pending budget enclose a stamped addresses envelope for speedy responses. This helps with numbers for caterers and other suppliers and you can keep on top of your budget
  • An information sheet/pack included in your invitations is a must, especially for guests who do not live in the area. These can provide directions to the venue, a map of the area, local hotels, B&B’s, Taxi firms, dress code, timings, menu choice (if you are having this), very useful for your guests and will be much appreciated and will also save you receiving lots of questions before the big day
  • Give great thought about who you choose to be part of your wedding/bridal party. The best man and chief bridesmaid are very important roles which can have a big impact on both your stress levels and the success of the day, someone who is known for their reliability, punctuality and level-headedness
  • Delegate jobs to appropriate family and friends you trust, but give them plenty of notice and make sure they understand their role completely. Lists are a very good way of doing this; provide a bullet point list to all members of your wedding party so they know exactly what their roles are. This will also prevent questions to you on the morning of the wedding
  • If your venue does not have one included, hire a wedding co-ordinator or toastmaster to help your day run smoothly
  • Consider your guests after the ceremony and whilst the photos are being taken, this can take a while, an aperitif of some kind, pending budget, can be anything from Buzz Fizz to Champagne, Canapés are also welcomed especially if the wedding breakfast is not until later in the afternoon
  • Remember to cater for those people with special dietary requirement, use RSVP cards to gather important information like this
  • Spend time over your seating plan, there is nothing better than seeing all your guests chatting, laughing and having a good time
  • If there are a number of children attending it would be wise to invest in a crèche facility or children’s table with activities to keep them entertained for example during the speeches
  • All speeches should be will prepared and rehearsed
  • Encourage guests to make sure they sign the guest’s book by mentioning it in the speeches or delegating this to a bridesmaid or usher
  • Any Family ‘issues’ need to be dealt with early on and delegated to a member of the wedding party so you can relax on your special day
  • Post Boxes are great at weddings, many guests come armed with cards with vouchers enclosed, even cash, this is a great way to safely keep everything in place
  • If you are having a DJ, ask whether they can provide back ground music as well during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, music can really add to the atmosphere and ambiance
  • If you are providing favours, make sure your guests know they can take them home
  • Try to think of ways to involve and include your guests in the day
  • Have a quiet room where people can go and chat if they want to away from the music/band etc
  • Send out thank you cards in a timely manner and make sure you keep a list of who has given you each present.

 

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Bespoke Stationery

Bespoke Stationery

Your Bespoke Stationery Boutique

“Catherine..You’re a total star – a million thank you’s for our gorgeous wedding invitations, we both absolutely love them. You’ve done them all so perfectly and it was great the way that you packaged them so nicely too, thanks so much again!

Laura & Tom – April 2012

Invitations and Save the Date Cards are some of the first things that guests will see when it comes to your wedding day. Its always so exciting to be presented with an invitation as a wedding guest and those first impressions count.

Angelic Weddings are on hand to design, advise and create unique and bespoke Invitations and Save the Date Cards in various designs to include RSVP cards, information wallets and guest poems.

The aim is to create pieces and mementos of your big day so special that you will want to keep for years to come.

Its a bespoke service so nothing is ever too much trouble, certain text, font, colours and themes are no problem. The consultation process is available to discuss your full requirements, simply call, email or message though the website or social media sites to arrange a meeting.

 

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Packages & Prices

Packages & Prices

Prices- 2016/2017

See below our guide prices for our bespoke service:

Standard Fold Invitations from £3.75 each

Wallet Style Invitations from £5.25 each

Save the Date cards from £2.50 each

Save the date cards with magnetic strip from £3.00 each

Menu Cards from £4.00 each

Thank you cards from £3.00 each

Order of Service cards from £1.75 each

Information packs/sections from £0.75 each

RSVP Cards from £0.75 each

Place Setting card from £1.50 each

Place setting card with guest name printed from £1.75 each

Canvas Table Plan from £95 each (also available on artist mount board – POA)

A6 -A5 Canvas Table Numbers/Names with easel from £8.00 each

Mini Canvas Place settings with easel from £4.00 each

DIY Table Plan from £10 per section/table(includes all elements of a plan but without the mounting)

Keepsake Box from £45 each

Post Box from £45 each

Wishing tree/well tags from £5 for 10

A5 Candy Buffet Sign from £5 each

Candy Buffet Lolly pop/tags from £4.00 each

Confetti cones/organza bags from £2 each filled with biodegradable confetti for £2.50 each

Favours boxes from £1.50 each

‘Have a drink on us’ drinks tokens from £0.50 each

Thank you tags, luggage tags, grooms tags from £1.00 each

Organza favour bags with tag from £1.25 each

Jam Jar Favours from £2.50 each

Guest Books from £45 each

Lucky Sixpence Cards from £6.50 each

All prices are subject to delivery, customer collection is encouraged due to the delicate nature and size of some items.

Guests names can be printed onto invitations at an extra price of £0.50 pence per invitation and printed onto place card settings for an extra £0.25 pence per setting.

 Packages:

‘Pic n Mix’ Bespoke Venue Stationery & Chair Cover Package

£10 per head

Chair Cover & Sash hire

Choose from various colours of sash to compliment our stretch Lycra white chair covers.

  • Satin: Pale Pink, Fuchsia, Dark Purple, Royal Blue, Burgundy or Emerald.
  • Organza: Navy, Ivory, Gold, Black, Silver, Baby Blue, Claret, Peach, Cadbury Purple, Sage or Pale Lemon

1) TABLE PLAN ~ Choose one from the below

 Canvas table plan ~ approx A2

Mount board table plan ~ approx A1

Large birdcage hire plus table plan tags (available in Ivory or Gold)

Wishing tree hire plus table plan tags (available in white or gold with strings of pearls or glass beads to decorate)

White Step Ladder hire with table plan sections

2) TABLE STATIONERY ~ Choose three of the below

Unfilled favour boxes (one per guest)

Luggage tag place setting card 

Traditional fold place setting card 

4×6 Canvas table numbers/names with wooden easel hire (one per table)

4×6 Canvas Menu cards with wooden easel hire (one per table)

‘Have a drink on us’ drinks tokens (one per guest)

3) PROPS ~ Choose from two of the below

A4 Guest/photo book with sign/poem

Wishing tree hire with wishing tags, available in white or gold with strings of pearls or glass beads to decorate with sign/poem

Cardboard decorated Post box with sign/poem

Vintage suitcase hire with hired chalk board CARDS sign with sign/poem

Bird Cage hire with CARDS sign with sign/poem

4) EXTRAS ~ Choose from three of the below

Unfilled Confetti cones with wicker basket hire

Order of service / ceremony cards (75% of congregation)

10 Lollie Pop sweet signs for sweetie table or cart

10 Lollie Pop RSVP sign for Wedding Party/VIP guests

‘Bride’ and ‘Groom’ large chair tags

5) PERSONAL TOUCHES ~ Choose from one of the below

Wedding party thank you cards (up to 15)

Bridesmaids silver sixpence thank you cards (up to 5)

Thank you tags for wedding party gifts (up to 15)

6) CENTRE PIECES ~ choose from one of the below (Extra £1 per head)

Cream bird cages (10 available) and  LED lights with holders

Large rose bowl with mirror plate (10 available) and LED lights with holders

Hurricane vase with mirror plate (10 available) and LED lights with holders

(all empty ready for floristry / decoration)

Note: Imitation flowers can be provided to hire to compliment our centre pieces, your theme and colour scheme and full set-up is included

7) UPGRADE  (Extra £2 per head)

TO CHIFFON RUFFLE CHAIR COVER SASH

Available in white or ice pink

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All stationery is bespoke, handcrafted and made to order. We liaise with all your other on the day suppliers to ensure everything co-ordinates and works perfectly for your big day. We have an array of accessories to complement this service including mirror plates, vintage books, pearls, bunting, vintage cups & saucers, gold charger plates and much more

Terms & Conditions

Copyright © Angelic Weddings 2016

All hire items are subject to availability

Minimum order is for 60 guests

Upgrades are available and the Deluxe ‘Brooch’ range is £1 extra per head

Chair cover hire is white stretched cover with either an organza or satin sash

Our 17 colours of satin and organza sashes are subject to availability, other colours can be sourced at a premium. Our chiffon ruffle chair sashes are available in white or ice pink and are subject to availability.

Price includes delivery, set-up and collection within a 10-mile radius of IP30, £0.25 pence/mile will apply thereafter

Quote ‘pic n mix’ when ordering

 ** Price includes full liaison with the venue(s) and other on the day suppliers to ensure all items, colours and themes co-ordinate and set-up times and dates are organised. This will ensure a seamless and stress free set-up  allowing the bride, groom and wedding party to relax in the lead up to and on the day of their wedding.

 

 

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Planning Services

Planning Services

Wedding Planning

With the average wedding taking 250 hours to prepare and with many couples both working full time it can be difficult for them to find that valuable time to make those necessary calls or surf the internet for inspiration.

It can be an overwhelming time when it should be exciting and magical, just researching and sourcing vendors can take 2 months alone. It’s no wonder that many couples run out of steam and struggle to bring together all the elements for a unique wedding.

“Professionals are required in most major life events, why should weddings be any different” ~  Catherine Starling-Gunfield ~ Angelic Weddings, Dip WP (Inst wp)

Just some advantages of hiring a Wedding Planner:

One point of contact for all your questions and queries

Flexible meeting arrangements

Negotiating discounts with suppliers

Time saving with all pre-wedding suppliers research

Management of suppliers

Budget administration

Provide inspiration for your theme

Update you with current trends

Mood Board & Design Inspiration

Joanna & Chris – July 30th 2010 – Hintlesham Hall Hotel

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“Catherine has been used by me and my partner for our wedding in July this year. She has shown great professionalism and interest in everything we have asked of her. Every time we have needed help she has been there with great input and at a great competitive price.Also we asked her to do both our day and night time invites. These have turned out much beyond our expectations and have been fantastically received by all our guests.Thanks again Catherine.”

Chris (Groom) 

“Catherine from Angelic Weddings is organising our forthcoming wedding in July 2010. She has been a fantastic wedding planner so far and is extremely organised and nothing is too much trouble. You can see that she is very passionate about her career and it shows in everything she does! Catherine has also made our wedding invitations to our own bespoke design, as well birthday cards, mother’s day cards and Christmas cards. Fantastic- I highly recommend her!”

Joanna (Bride)

Angelic Wedding Packages

Services Available:

Diamond Package: The Complete Planning Package from £2200 / 10% of the overall cost of your wedding/event (which ever is the greater)

The Diamond package is a personnel tailor made service for couples, including full planning, bespoke design, advice service, venue sourcing and budget planning.

Includes: Full Planning, Bespoke Design Service, Budget Management, Wedding Party Attire, and  Advisory Service, mood Board design, stationery discounts and much more……

From etiquette issues, to cake design, from the seating plan to mediating on family issues. Angelic Weddings is on hand to provide a comprehensive service to couples throughout the planning of their wedding.

Angelic Weddings has a comprehensive list of possible and recommended suppliers to choose from.

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Silver Package: Supplier Sourcing – from £175

Angelic Weddings offers a service where they can source, locate, call and research vendors to accommodate ideas and inspirations for your big day, providing a choice of suppliers for each element of your wedding.

There are many vendors/suppliers associated with Weddings which take time to research, negotiate prices and finalise details. Angelic Weddings can deal with these details allowing couples to relax and enjoy the ‘fun’elements of planning their wedding

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Crystal Package: On the day co-ordination – from £350 

If you are enjoying planning your wedding but see the benefit in hiring a professional as your wedding day approaches to manage your plans and ensure that on the day everything runs smoothly, then the Crystal package is for you. The Crystal package is Taylor planned for the couple’s needs, it is flexible and can accommodate specific requirements as necessary.

Quartz package: Set up service – from £50

Is your venue a ‘dry hire’ service, do you need help setting up your venue, tables, displays etc?, then we are on hand to help. We will travel to your chosen venue the day before or the morning of your big day and help set up, be that extra all important ‘pair of hands’. We can also help, advise and organise where necessary.

Price is for all venues within a 20 mile radius of IP30 0TN, 50p per mile thereafter and a maximum of 3 hours set up, £15 per hour thereafter. Includes a 1 hour consultation at our showroom to confirm details and arrangements or we can liaise directly with your chosen venue and confirm details with them.

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Emerald Package: Mood Board & Ideas Meeting – from £150

Let Catherine take you though a wonderful journey of inspiration for your big day

If you are looking for help to bring together colours, themes and overall look of your big day, this package could be for you.

Held in their studio and showroom in Bury St Edmunds (IP30) there will be lots of refreshments (even a glass of fizz) and lots of  fun.

Looking at: colours, themes, fabrics, textures, ribbons, embellishments, ideas, current trends, favours, attire, cake designs, suit colours and styles, veils, dress shapes ….and so much more.

Why not bring your Mum, Chief Bridesmaid or Groom with you as well and make it a real event!!!!

You will go away with a stunning mood board (on canvas), a creative piece to use to guide you through your design elements of your big day, a wonderful keepsake.

 “Every time I work with a couple it fills me with such joy knowing I have helped them bring together all the elements of their big day creating such wonderful memories”

~  Catherine Starling-Gunfield ~ Angelic Weddings, Dip WP (Inst wp)

* Price based on 2 people attending, £25 per head thereafter

COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…..The’Gold’ package – Design, Planning & Stationery all in one!

 

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Our Bespoke Service

Our Bespoke Service

Firstly huge congratulations on your engagement, this is such an exciting time for you!

Angelic Weddings has been offering a complete range of wedding services that suit most weddings and budgets since 2007 throughout East Anglia.

So how did it all start?

Following on from a home study course in Wedding Planning, with The Institute of Professional Wedding Planners, Catherine Starling-Gunfield knew the Wedding Industry was for her. Local networking showed there was a gap in the market for a Planning and Design wedding service on a bespoke basis.

Creative and organised, even from a child, and with her love for weddings, which was reconfirmed after completing the diploma course, Catherine ventured into creating her own business in 2007 that centred on providing that highly sort after Bespoke service wihtin the East Anglia and North London area.

“Every time a Bride/couple come to collect their order they always seem so happy and it’s a wonderful feeling knowing that you have created something for them that they will keep for years to come…perhaps even show their grand children, makes it all worthwhile.”

Catherine Starling-Gunfield ~ Angelic Weddings

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Catherine Starling. Owner Image by Neal Laver Photography
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Image by Neal Laver Photography

So whether you are looking for a creative input to design invitations and venue stationery or assistance with planning or organising your big day, Angelic Weddings are on hand to help every step of the way.

In order that your needs are fully understood and establish which service is right for you, please contact us for a free consultation.

Based in Bury St Edmunds (IP30) consultations normally last approximately 1 hour, during which time Catherine will work with you to put together a budget and discuss your dreams and ideas absolutely free of charge.

To arrange a consultation simply call, email or message through the website or social media sites.

Angelic Weddings is not just here for your wedding day…we also can help create some very special memories for other important occasions like: christenings, anniversaries, hen do’s !, baby showers and special birthdays.

So let Angelic Weddings wave their magic wand over your wedding or special event.

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“We picked up our orders of service, place cards, table plan, post box, thank you cards and favours from Catherine at Angelic Weddings last night. OH MY GOODNESS THEY ARE FANTASTIC. They are probably the best we have ever seen. And being in the wedding industry we have seen a lot! Go and see this lady you won’t be disappointed…and on top of the fact she is extremely talented her prices are very good too.”

Amanda and Mike Stapleton,  Michael Frank Jewellers – September 2011

” Catherine, thank you so much for the wonderful Save the Date Cards, cannot wait to see our Wedding Invitations and matching Venue Stationery. So exciting to have it all specially designed for us, a great service at a great price.Thanks again “

Sophie & Marc – April 2012

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