The biggest day in every couple's life; a synergy of love, romance, organization, stress and blind panic! Here at Mid-Ulster Limos we're well versed in the protocol of the big day and present below some hints and tips which we hope will help to ensure a wedding that is as successful as it is memorable.

 

Failing to plan is planning to fail...

Successful weddings are often the result of one thing: Organisation. Here at Mid-Ulster Limos, we advise couples to do what they can, when they can, to avoid the panic and stress of last minute rushing. Many couples have found that budgeting a couple hours every weekend from approximately one year in advance of the wedding is a successful route and ensures that elements such as invitations, booklets, flowers e.t.c. are taken care of. The ultimate goal, really, is to make certain that you actually enjoy your wedding day as much as possible; it's alarming to note just how many brides and grooms, brides in particular, don't physically enjoy the day itself, as a result of worrying about tasks which might have been taken care of more efficiently with sufficient prior planning. We know in today's busy world that's not always possible, but where feasible, plan in advance.

As a limousine hire company, we know that many brides will have envisaged, often from a very young age, the precise aesthetic and feel of their dream wedding and of course the transportation is oftentimes central to that vision. At Mid-Ulster Limos, we are certain to have a limousine to suit all occasions. For traditional weddings, our vintage Excalibur limo is a perfectly quaint and elegant stretched limousine, which will add a touch of class, both to your day and your wedding album.

Young wedding couples or those preferring a more modern approach often fall head over heels for our Chrysler limousine; a sleek, robust vehicle which cuts a formidable dash, delivering bride and groom in style. Our Lincoln town car is a classic stretched, from what is arguably the leading manufacture of stretched limousines.

 

 

Best man speeches

Nervous best men should take comfort from the fact that a Northern Ireland wedding will most likely be one of the most sympathetic audiences he's ever likely to encounter. Lovable rogues, and shy retiring types alike will witness a groundswell of support as they take to the mic. Our advice is to seize upon that credit and secure a laugh, no matter how small, as early as possible, just to help settle the inevitable wedding speech jitters. That said, not everyone is a comedian and you really shouldn't feel under pressure to perform a stand up routine; warm heartfelt speeches can often resonate with an audience just as much, if not more than a laugh-a-minute onslaught. Avoid lowering the tone at all costs, and although a gentle roasting of the groom is par for the course; genuinely embarrassing your friend or his new wife is a non starter, regardless of how well you think a crowd may react. It's important to remember the stature of the occasion its importance to the couple, and if you are a single man yourself, bare in the mind that today's groom could well be next year's best man!

Recite your best man speech in front of friends or family where possible, take their criticisms onboard and aim for a running time of 5 - 10 minutes maximum. Use your discretion to ascertain if you speech has the content to sustain 10 minutes, be honest and edit yourself if not; short and sweet is far more favorable than meandering and mediocre.

If you plan to recite your best man speech without aids, do in any event, bring a hardcopy, or prompts at least, in case the occasion proves a little more than anticipated. Always have a graceful exit strategy at your disposal, in the event that things aren't going quite as planned. Remember to toast the bride, bridesmaids, flower girl, page boy, and any individuals worthy of a special mention, but above all try to savour the event. It often feels more akin to a penance than a blessing to be asked to be best man at a wedding reception, but it really is one of the biggest honours that one man can bestow upon another!

Wedding Reception  - The seating plan Nitemare!

Many brides and grooms fret over the planning of wedding table lists, and it's understandable, since even the most agreeable of families will have it's strained relationships somewhere or other; after all, it's simply human nature. However, it's best to resist the temptation to allow wedding guests to sit wherever they choose. Couples who opt for this method of seating sometimes find that quieter guests, or those who have traveled, can be isolated, whilst the more colorful characters amass around one or two specific tables. Privately acknowledge any little frictions that may exist, plan for them and spread your wedding guests strategically, mixing gregarious couples with those who are unfamiliar with the family circles; everyone's day will benefit as a result!