The Wedding Playbook Volume 3 | Page 6

Location, location “When we started planning we had a few false starts in finding the location. Once we decided on the resort, the rest of the details just flowed. “We wanted the ceremony and reception to be at the same venue and were after a relaxed, holiday vibe, especially for guests who had travelled a long way. We both work long hours, so it was also important to find a venue that did all the planning and organising for us! We booked the entire resort privately and organised a three day package that included meals on days before and after the wedding, which was great as it meant that we could spend a long weekend with all of our guests.” Most important “We wanted a day where we would both feel comfortable and truly focussed on our love and commitment to each other, to have elements of tradition but with a modern twist. We didn’t want to do anything just because it’s what ‘everybody does’.”