Jūlija Pumpe / CARAMEL EVENTS TOP wedding organizer, in a conversation with @ligavam.lv, shares her experience and tips about wedding organization tips, wedding coordinator, as a separate service. And how to prepare for a wedding abroad? Where to start? Need a coordinator? Trends and budget priorities.

Where to start to organize a wedding abroad?

It is very important to book the celebration, the place of the event in time, because, for example, as Julia says, in Italy they are already discussed 2 years in advance, of course, the current crisis situation in the matter of travel should also be taken into account.

It is also important to find out how marriage registration takes place in different countries. For example, in Spain, marriages can only be officially registered by its official residents, except for religious marriages. When it comes to arriving on time to the event, including wedding guests, Júlija Pumpe / CARAMEL EVENTS points out that you need to find out about the flight options to the intended place of celebration, whether there is a transfer and how long the trip takes.

Julia recommends Italy, Greece - Santorini Island, Montenegro as one of the best places for celebrations, as well as those who love simpler style weddings with beautiful nature and wine - Georgia.

If the organization of the wedding takes place with a foreign service provider, you must take into account the mentality of the residents of the country in question. The quality and deadlines of work depend on it.

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Why do you need a wedding coordinator?

For the most part, Júlija Pumpe / CARAMEL EVENTS operates in the wedding organization sector, but I recommend choosing the coordinator service, which is also done by Júlija herself. The coordinator will know how to find the "weak points" of the event, analyzing them and solving the smooth course of the event. It is recommended that there are at least two coordinators, one of whom is at the venue and the other arranges the location of the photographer, possibly comforting the bride and directing other important people involved in the event, so that everything goes according to plan and nothing is forgotten.

The closer to the wedding day, the higher the stress level

Julija recommends evaluating the priorities in the matter of the budget and its proper planning.  Be sure to have a plan "B" and discuss it with the people involved, such as the officiant, if he unexpectedly falls ill that day. Alternatives, what to do if your car breaks down on the road and what to do. Also, the budget for technical support. This is what the couple often forget about. These are the costs that provide light and sound and vary depending on the venue and the size of the event. Find out what the equipment looks like, whether it will visually match the wedding decorations, and how powerful the equipment is.

What are the current trends in this industry?

Covid-19 will certainly affect wedding events, resulting in two types of celebrations - micro weddings , as well as shortly after - grandiose weddings . Those people who can afford it are currently waiting for the right moment to celebrate grandly. Júlija Pumpe / CARAMEL EVENTS advises those who are worried about postponing the wedding to a later time, to take it positively, because you can have very beautiful weddings in autumn and winter as well.

Main current trends: Eco-wedding format, which is very popular at the moment. And Party (Streetfood) format.

You can contact Julia and ask for advice on soc networks, instagram , as well as get contact information on the ligavam.lv profile.

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