Time saving wedding planning tips!

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Time is money. That am sure is a saying that you have heard time and time again. For the busy bride & groom who has to plan their wedding while juggling their life am sure you would really appreciate some practical tips that can save you time and help you plan your dream wedding. Well here are a few tips and tools that can help you save on your wedding planning time.

Wedding Shows & Expo's: This are held before every wedding season in Kenya. The main wedding shows that you should look for are the Samantha's bridal fair that is held bi-annually and the recently held eve's bridal expo. Wedding shows have wedding service providers showcasing their wedding products and services and can save the bride all the running up and down because you get all your wedding service providers under one roof. Look out for the next samantha's bridal fair slotted for the 7th of July.

Useful Info: Samantha's Bridal Fair Thursday 8th July-11th July at the Sarit centre.

Wedding Planner: Wedding planners are becoming a must have for your wedding. A certified wedding specialist / planner is an individual who has been trained in wedding planning & co-ordination. Wedding planners often provide different services to assist the bride during her wedding planning season. You can either hire a planner to assist you in planning or co-ordination. When shopping for a wedding planner ensure that they are trained, professional and have enough hands on experience to help you bring your wedding to life.

Useful Info: For wedding design, planning & co-ordination call the Waridikenya.com wedding planners on 0727-721988

Wedding Packages: The concept of the one-stop shop is one that am particularly weary about as a planner because am from the school of thought that it is always best to be a master of one instead of a jack of all trades. Shop for wedding packages that are already pre-planned and would just be customized for you. Shop for packages from reputable service providers like hotels. Wedding packages are available from most Nairobi hotels, their packages offer venue, catering , flowers, cake , p.a and furniture leaving you to source for service providers like attire e.t.c.

Useful Info: Google for Nairobi hotel wedding packages and download great wedding packages!

Wedding Planning Calender: Use a wedding calender to help you know when to start clearing off your wedding duties. Wedding planning calenders save you time and the duties can be incorporated into your diary. Use your lunch times to meet with wedding service providers.Use your wedding planning calender as a guide for the duties that need to be done withing a certain time slot.

Useful info: Download your wedding planning calender from the Waridikenya.com wedding workbook(http://www.waridikenya.com/download_file.php)(. Or register as to access of our electronic to do list)

Wedding Off Days: Get some time off work to deal with the major wedding service providers, an afternoon off every other week could save you time because you can book appointments for your wedding service providers withing that time. Should you forgo a wedding planner get a wedding committee to assist you in your wedding duties so that you do not have to do all the running around by yourself.

All the best in your wedding planning and hope this time tips will assist!