How to plan a last minute wedding?
There is a common misconception that booking a short notice wedding is negative and stressful however we think quite the contrary!
Booking a wedding in less than 6 months to go can be really exciting and rewarding. You can also save thousands of pounds by booking late availability packages.
In this blog, we will be going through the following points…
Pros & Cons of booking a late availability wedding
How to plan a last minute wedding
Real life wedding: Mia & Jonathan booked their wedding with less than 2 months!
Our late availability wedding offers
Pros of a last minute wedding
Save money! More chance of getting a last minute deal but also less chance on spending money on things you do not need!
No time to procrastinate or dilly dally on decisions
Less options can be a godsend when needing to make decisions quickly!
Possibly only your loved ones being available at short notice, not having to have everyone and their dog there!
You will love everything you book, rather than booking a supplier or a style and disliking it a few years down the line, you will love everything as you have just booked it!
Cons of a last minute wedding
You might struggle to look your registrar at your perfect time. If so, think about a celebrant!
If you have one dream supplier you really want for your big day and they are already booked up. So you would either need to be flexible with your date or your supplier
Possible important guests not being able to make it
If you need to save up for your big day
Dependant on how last minute you book your wedding, trying to have hen & stag do’s could be tricky to fit in.
How to plan a short lead wedding?
Get moving! Find a venue that has last minute availability, make sure to look for any late availability offers they may have. Not only could this save you money on the package but they often add different things in to help with it being a last minute wedding. For example, a DJ or venue decoration, this is super helpful as it’s another piece of planning that you don’t need to worry about!
Registrar! Get in contact with your local registrar to see what their availability is for their chosen date. If they are not available, think about having a Celebrant. They are more personal and will really get to know you as a couple!
Now on to Suppliers. Book in your photographer, florist, entertainment, cake, dress & suits etc. To save time, try using your venue recommendations rather than spending time searching through lot’s and lots of suppliers.
Invitations. Waste no time in getting your invitations out to you guests so they can confirm their availability asap!
Now the bulk is done, work through all the finer bits and pieces.
Main piece of advice, do not dilly dally! If you like a supplier and they are available, get them booked so you can move on to your next item.
Enjoy!
Real Life Couple: Mia & Jonathan
Mia & Jonathan booked their wedding with less than 2 months to go!
Luckily they were bless with a beautiful Autumn day at the beginning go October, the sky was blue and they were able to enjoy our gardens throughout their wedding.
They booked one of our very popular late availability packages, The Ultimate Package:
The Ultimate Package: Late Availability Lancashire Wedding
For 50 guests in the day and 100 in the evening
Your own dedicated & award winning wedding co-ordinator, from showround, to planning, to on the day - hosting your wedding day to perfection
Your wedding ceremony followed by a drinks reception with one drink per guest
3 course wedding breakfast, with half a bottle of wine poured per guest, a glass of fizz to toast, followed by tea, coffee and homemade fudge
Evening food from our Market Food menu
Your wedding night in our beautiful Bridal Suite
Breakfast all together the morning after
PLUS
Civil ceremony room hire & dressing
Gold beaded charger plates for all your guests
White metal postbox
Beer & prosecco pong
AND ALL THIS FROM SOME OF OUR FABULOUS SUPPLIERS
DJ entertainment for the evening from 'The DFC Experience'
6 table centrepieces & top table arrangement from ‘Hedgehog Florist’
Beauty mirror photo booth from 'Reflections Entertainment'
VIP appointment with £200 off a ‘Bridal Lounge of Clitheroe’ gown
On the day stationary from ‘Let Love Sparkle ’
They even had time to book a bagpiper!!
Mia & Jonathan’s wedding was filled with love and laughter! They had a bagpiper to pipe them out of the ceremony, canapés during the drinks reception and beer pong after the wedding meal. That everyone got involved in!
Even with all that going on, they had time for some truly beautiful photographs captured by the fabulous Studio Dark.
Planning a wedding on a short timeline might seem daunting at first, but with the right approach, it can be an incredibly rewarding and memorable experience. By focusing on your priorities, making swift decisions, and staying flexible, you can create a beautiful celebration that truly reflects your love and commitment.
Remember, the essence of a wedding lies in the union of two people, and everything else is secondary. So, embrace the excitement, enjoy the process, and trust that your special day will be perfect in its own unique way.
Your late availability wedding in Lancashire
Sparth House is a beautiful, exclusive use, Georgian Manor House with acres of stunning gardens. Find out more about our venue and see our late availability packages below.