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Planning a wedding day is a time consuming and sometimes stressful business. There are so many factors to consider- the list of jobs can look quite formidable. Just think of it:

o Organising the ceremony o Choosing a wedding venue o Arranging the cars o Finding the right photographer o Organising the flowers o Booking the wedding reception venue o Arranging the catering

These are a few of the main jobs to be done, but really the list can seem almost endless, and with all the pressure of having to cope with making these arrangements whilst keeping within your budget, you could probably be forgiven for feeling stressed out by it all.

What is to be done?

One option is to call the whole thing off, but that seems a bit drastic!

Another option is to seek medical help, but really you would hope to be able to cope with the situation without taking this option.

No, the best strategy for planning a wedding has to be to keep calm, and think things through logically. Prioritise your list, and work through it systematically, item by item. Things will soon start to fall into place.

Of course, it would probably ease the pressure if you could effectively kill a number of birds with one stone. Supposing you could book the same venue for your wedding ceremony and reception - wouldn't that help?

If you could find a romantic , which is set in beautiful scenery, and offers a full service to take the stress out of your wedding arrangements and your big day, surely that is going to be close to the ideal situation.

Imagine being able to have your wedding in a hotel that is licensed for civil marriage ceremonies. The right venue would be able to take care of all the catering arrangements, offering a good choice of menu and a wine list for your wedding breakfast to suit what is, after all, the most important day of your life. You and your guests would be able to enjoy your special day, and when it comes to the end of the day the main actors could adjourn to the honeymoon suite, while their guests retire to their bedrooms.

That really does sound a bit like a dream come true!

This article was provided by Helen E Mitchell on behalf of , Churchstoke, Powys, SY15 6HX