Hiya, just wanted to know what you think and to get your advice on whats best to do, basically i want to start buying wedding items and putting them away in storage, i.e the flowers which will be artificial, table decorations, favour bags, wedding shoes etc
what is the best way to store items and will they be ok bought early with 3yrs still to go? any advice welcome xx

they haven't changed in the 1yr an 6months i've been pre planning lol xx

but i knnow the colour theme wont change as its my fave colour, and i was thinking while things are cheap at the mo thats why i wanted to buy early? xx

yea i see your points, my only concern is i'm tryin to save the bulk of my money for the venue and with spare i was going to buy bits and store them?? xx

but dont you have to put a set amount away each month? x

depends on the account, just look into it:)

yea i will do thanks girls going to look everywhere because if i can save and get extra money for saving i can splash out on more lovely items that i want :), for future reference tho i'd need air tight plastic storage and acid free tissue paper? xx

Keep away from bright light and from damp.

hi claire88 i'm looking to get married in aug 2014 so have more or less the same time as you to wait and we have both been very tempted to start buying things for our wedding and have also been looking at the type of venue we would like. we were even thinking of booking a venue but we decided to save the money up instead and book in a year/two years time when we can get wedding insurance and such to cover deposits. we have an online savings account with our bank and we dont have to put a set amount in - just what we can afford. hope this helps.

Thanks ladies :) xx

i have been planning for 9 months and i have changed my colour theme from my favorite colour to one that isnt and changed my idea of what i thought i wanted to something different and even more happier. so id find a decent savers account pay in what u can each month and save it go for one that you need 30 dqys notice or something so your not tempted to use it when you want a takeaway or night out!!:O) lol xx

Just make sure that you keep things covered and in a place that doesn't fluctuate in temperature. The best place is in the house and not a garage, attic or cellar etc. I've already got my flowers and the lady that did them wrapped them up for me in the florist cellophane and then packed them in a cardboard box and said they will be fine. I've got my flower girl dresses hung up in the wardrobe with bags over the top of them to keep the dust off and my veil is handing up in the MIL's wardrobe so the h2b doesn't see it. You don't need acid free paper unless you are storing your dress and other delicate fabrics.

My one bit of advice would be though to store everything in the one place if you can or come nearer the time you will be searching all over for all the bits and bobs.

Oh, MrsHall2B, you're getting married the day after us! :D x

I would agree with some of the comments on here, put your money away and wait until a bit nearer the time, tastes DO change and you dont want to be stuck with things you dont like anymore, I got engaged in March and started buying things and now, only 6 months down the line I would have chosen some things differently. The VAT increase is going to make little difference to be honest and you are better off putting money aside and watch it grow. While you are waiting enjoy yourself looking around and planning, make lists of preferred suppliers, get brochures, catalogues etc, go to bridal fairs, make up an idea scrap book and relish the anticipation! xxx

I say put your money into an ISA, you can save up to £5000 a year and it will earn interest evn if you touch itand you can put as much or as little as you want in each time. I started planning 6months ago and my plans have changed so much in that time so unless its a deff and you know 100%thats what you want I say save!know its hard cos you want to start doing but saving might mean you can aford more than you think! hope that helps xxxx

artifical flowers put them in a box and then cover with a black bin liner over the top so they don't lose there colour because of sunlight then about a week before your due to get married get them out and leave them uncoverdxx

Thank you very much ladies your tips have been a great help, my trouble is i'm so excited i wana do everything right away but you are all right, saving is so much more important to be able to splash out on things and with the vat increase i'll be more prepared with spare cash in the bank, so glad i asked advice before rushing into things you girls are star's. xxxx

if you feel the need to buy bits to get you ready, have you considered using the points from loyalty cards etc and saving the cold hard cash for your venue etc.

i can imagine that you are excited and just want to start doing things and that is fine, enjoy the excitement but restrain the spending if you can


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