Still Thinking About a 2024 Wedding? Can we do it? Yes you can and we’ll explain how!

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Exciting News Just In...

Guess what lovely people…… we have made the very exciting decision, due to high demand, to re-open our 2024 diary which means we have some much-coveted wedding dates now available for you to book, including prime Summer & Autumn dates, all yours for the taking……..yes you read that right! So if you may still be considering getting married within the next 12 months and are teetering on the edge of saying I do, we’re here to help you with that. 

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Are you thinking about getting married within 12 months and wondering, is it possible?

​One of the first things people will think about after getting engaged is “how long should we take to plan our wedding?” This is a very common question, and no one answer suits everyone. As with most things in life there are pros and cons to planning a last minute wedding, but ultimately, the decision as to whether this is right for you will depend on your own circumstances, priorities, preferences and your own personality type.

For example, do you like to take your time carefully weighing up various options before coming to a decision? Do you already have your heart set on your exact wedding date, dream suppliers, or the minute details of your day? If so, a last minute wedding date might not be for you.
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Or are you someone who is decisive and trusts your gut instinct? Do you worry about getting bogged down in every little detail of your day, or stress about the thought of pouring over plans for a year or two? If so and you want to focus on the things that really matter to you, then condensing your planning time might just be the best decision you ever made.

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But what about availability?

If the latter sounds more like you then the one major hurdle you will most likely find with short term planning, is the availability of your dream venue. Popular venues are often booked up well in advance and availability is difficult to find meaning you may have to settle for your second choice because time just isn’t on your side. HOWEVER, with new dates now released for 2024, this very exciting news means you don’t have to settle for second best and you CAN still plan your dream wedding at Cluny Castle.

Why book a short notice wedding date – the pros to planning a last minute wedding.

• Less time for indecision and changing your mind: If you struggle with making decisions, a prolonged planning time frame can be a nightmare. Indecision can easily cause countless unnecessary changes of heart which in turn can result in escalating expenses and needless stress.
  
  
• Cost saving: Having less time to plan means less potential for costs to increase during the planning period so you are far more likely to stick to the original budget you set yourselves. It can be very easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning, but with less planning time, you’re far less likely to give into temptation and overspend on unnecessary items or get caught up in the pressure of following every wedding trend you see! You are also more likely to find last minute deals with a shorter lead time.
  
  
• Less stress and overwhelm: With a short notice wedding, having fewer choices can make decision-making so much easier. You simply won’t have the time to worry about every little detail or second guess every decision you make (and let’s be honest, gut instincts are usually the right decisions!)
  
  
• More likely to delegate: With a short deadline it's much more likely you'll reach out and ask for help. If you think you ‘have all the time in the world', you’re far more likely to take on too much responsibility and overburden yourself with every little detail. Wedding planning is always far less stressful and much more fun with more hands on deck so delegate, delegate, delegate!
  
  
• Not trying to please everyone: The most important people on your wedding day is you and your partner. It’s essential that you remember this and do not try to please everyone else around you. When you don’t have a lot of time, you’ll not feel that same need to factor in everyone else’s ideas, advice and unnecessary imput! Focusing on what really matters to you and only you will save endless toing and froing and changing plans to suit everyone else!
  
  
• It forces you to be much more organised. There’s nothing like having a lack of time to sharpen the mind! An organised approach not only helps you keep track of essential tasks but also allows you to maintain a focused mindset throughout the planning process. Staying organised throughout will help you stay on top of everything without feeling overwhelmed and the planning process will be far more enjoyable!
  
  
• More focus on what matters to you: When time is limited, you will naturally prioritise the things that matter to you most rather than getting lost in a rabbit warren of endless Pinterest boards filled with extravagant ideas.
  
  
• Less time to wait to marry your love. Some people simply don’t want to wait, so if you want to marry your love sooner rather than later then a shorter engagement is surely the way to go for you. Spontaneous celebrations are often the most memorable and truly reflect the love between two people so why wait?
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• More enjoyment on the day: Having a shorter planning period enables to you relish in your engagement without getting bogged down in endless decision making. Having less time to obsess over every tiny little detail, keeps the excitement and enthusiasm alive allowing you to focus on the joy of your wedding day itself.

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Feeling like a last minute date could indeed be for you? Stay tuned for our next instalment on this subject with our invaluable quick fire planning checklist and 10 top tips for your short term wedding planning journey. In the meantime, if this bit of last minute wedding planning advice has helped and you’re now teetering on the edge of saying ‘I do’ in 2024, get in touch with us now to secure one of our few last available dates for next year. This is a very rare opportunity so be quick, weddings@clunycastle.com. As one of Aberdeenshire’s most popular wedding venues our dates tend to book up very quickly so don’t miss out on your chance to have your dream wedding at Cluny Castle. We will be more than happy to help you through the whole process and can put you in touch with the best wedding suppliers we know. Together, we will collectively create your dream wedding.

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