Organising a last minute wedding is totally possible, we’ve been helping couples do this exact thing for years! Here are some top tips from our team of wedding experts.
One of the best things about a last minute wedding is that a short engagement means you stay firmly in the exciting engagement bubble. And it continues until the day you say “I do”!
WELL YOU’VE FOUND YOUR VENUE
From the very first minute, you’ll be in the safe hands of our expert wedding team, who have worked on hundreds of weddings!
Join us for a guided tour around our exquisite Manor House and we’ll share our top wedding tips with you and answer any questions that you may have.
You’ll have exclusive use of our beautiful Manor House including the terrace and even the option to get married outside if you’d prefer!
Our team can point you in the right direction to some absolutely amazing local wedding suppliers, so whether you’re looking for rings, a cake or even the all important wedding dress, there are many suppliers we work with locally who will have you sorted in no time!
DECIDE WHEN TO GET MARRIED
The first thing you need to do is choose your wedding date. You can’t start planning your wedding unless you know when it’s all going to happen.
Try to be as flexible about the day as possible as weekends in the peak summer season may already be booked up and will cost more.
There is usually more availability if you opt for a midweek wedding. And anyway we think that there’s something quirky about going against the traditional Saturday afternoon wedding day.
WRITE YOUR GUESTLIST
You need to know your approximate numbers first as there will be a maximum capacity.
Sit down with your partner and come up with a guest list together and go from there.
SEND OUT INVITES ELECTRONICALLY
As soon as your wedding date is booked, it’s time to send out your invites. Remember, you’re not giving a whole lot of notice and people have busy lives, so the earlier you let them know, the better.
You can cut out snail mail and send invites via email, text or WhatsApp. It’s also much easier to get RSVPs that way too.
Simply head online to find a wedding invitation template and get creative!
WRITE A WISH LIST
Next, think about what you want at your wedding versus what you can do without. It’s important to be realistic here because you have less time than usual. Write a list of the must haves, the things you’d like to have if possible, and the things you can do without.
Remember, its vital to keep sight of what’s most important here and try to cut down on as much of your wedding checklist as possible.
The small details really don’t matter that much and you’re not going to remember most of them anyway; you’ll be too focused on saying “I do” and celebrating your love for each other.
KEEP THINGS SIMPLE
Look at every item on your wish list and see if there’s anything you can do to reduce the time needed to tick it off.
GET CRAFTY
It might sound a bit contradictory, but you could actually save time by making a few things yourself! The control is firmly in your hands to get things finished quickly rather than waiting for deliveries or relying on other people to provide supplies on time.
A few ideas of things you can make include place settings, invites and wedding favours. Having a personalised touch and saving money are more great reasons to get crafty!
ASK FOR HELP
You are not an island, so don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Call on family members and friends to run errands, and if you have particularly artistic people in your life, they can help with some of the craft items that we just mentioned.
IT CAN BE DONE!
We hope that we’ve shown you how quickly you can plan a wedding if you just strip back some of the unnecessary things and focus on what’s most important.
Here at Welbeck Manor and Golf we’re experts in last minute wedding planning and we’re here to help you have your perfect day on a deadline. We’ve helped countless couples just like you arrange their dream weddings without months or years to plan.
We also offer all-inclusive last minute wedding packages, giving you much less to think about before the biggest day of your lives.