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Wedding<br />
Reduce the Wedding Stress<br />
Organising your wedding should be enjoyable for all,<br />
but it can be expensive and stressful.<br />
Working in Trading Standards, I have spoken to many<br />
recently married couples and their families about<br />
what’s gone wrong. Things to consider when you are<br />
making the arrangements include:<br />
Your dress<br />
If ordering on-line – order it well in advance. Make<br />
sure the company gives you 14 days to return it if you<br />
don’t like it and find out if you need to pay to return<br />
it. Pay by credit card for protection against purchases<br />
from rogue websites or if the company goes out of<br />
business before you get your dress.<br />
If your dress is bespoke check that your dressmaker<br />
be available to speak to on the day. I once spoke to<br />
someone whose zip broke on the day and her family<br />
had to sew her into the gown. Local dressmakers may<br />
agree to be available on the day to deal with any last<br />
minute issues.<br />
Venues and wedding planners<br />
Research your venues and wedding planner before<br />
you engage them to host your day. While they may<br />
offer you the earth and at a reduced price - were they<br />
recommended and have you checked their reviews<br />
online? Ask for a portfolio proving their claims of<br />
being able to create a beautiful wedding reception.<br />
Pay by credit card, even if it is just the deposit. If<br />
anything goes wrong on the day and you are entitled<br />
to your money back, the credit card company has<br />
joint liability for the mistakes made by the venue or<br />
planner. They should then help you with the refund.<br />
Catering<br />
Catering can cause a few issues too. If you or any<br />
of your guests have allergies to any ingredients we<br />
would suggest you record this in writing to the venue.<br />
Make sure you get this information from your guests<br />
in advance so the chef at the venue has time to<br />
prepare.<br />
Hopefully any wedding that you organise will all go<br />
according to plan but if anything does go wrong and<br />
you need advice you can speak to the<br />
Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.<br />
Claire Kendall, Trading Standards, Milton Keynes<br />
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