Choosing to plan your own wedding can be both a blessing and a curse; it gives you full control of every element of your wedding day and it can also save you the cost of hiring a wedding planner. And despite the many testimonials that wedding planners can save you money through industry connections and better sourcing of products, there’s no denying that the initial outlay can be extremely costly – so you will definitely be better off for taking on the responsibility. But planning your own wedding can be stressful if you’re not organized. Orderliness and preparation is everything, and here are 5 invaluable tips on staying on top of your wedding organization.

So you’ve gotten the dress sorted, you’ve arranged the perfect venue for the ceremony and the reception, and your guest list is both finalised and all attending have RSVPed. What else to sort now? The cake!

Not another toaster! If you’re looking for some inspiration for a unique wedding gift idea, there are plenty of ways to get around those run-of-the-mill presents. Here are some ideas from outside the box to get you started…