A New Year, A New Chapter
There’s something about the start of a new year that invites reflection.
A pause. A reset. A sense of what might come next.
For many couples, this time of year marks the beginning of a new chapter, quietly, personally, and often without any real sense of urgency just yet. And that’s exactly how it should be.
If you’ve recently got engaged, this moment matters just as much as the wedding day itself.
Take a Moment to Enjoy Being Engaged
Before spreadsheets, Pinterest boards, or guest lists, take a moment to enjoy what’s just happened.
Tell people slowly. Celebrate in your own way. Let it sink in.
This season isn’t about rushing into decisions. It’s about recognising that you’ve chosen each other, and everything else can follow in its own time.
Start With Location, Not Details
When you’re ready to begin thinking about the wedding itself, start broadly.
Instead of focusing on themes or trends, think about place.
Do you imagine a city wedding, full of movement and energy?
Something rural and grounded?
Or a destination that feels meaningful to you both?
The area and type of venue you choose will naturally shape everything else, the pace of the day, the guest experience, and how it all feels when you look back on it.
Think About How You Want Your Wedding to Feel
Long before timelines and logistics, ask yourselves a simpler question:
How do we want this day to feel?
Relaxed or lively.
Intimate or expansive.
Quiet moments or a full dancefloor.
Understanding the feeling you’re drawn to will help guide every decision that follows.
Start Conversations With Wedding Suppliers Early
Once you have a sense of place and feeling, it’s worth starting conversations with suppliers sooner rather than later — especially photographers and videographers.
Not to lock everything in immediately, but to:
See who you connect with
Understand different approaches
Get a sense of availability and fit
The people you choose to document the day will be with you for most of it, from the quieter moments in the morning to the energy later on. Feeling comfortable with them matters.
There’s No Rush to Have It All Figured Out
It’s easy to feel like you should be doing something straight away.
You don’t have to.
Some of the best weddings come together slowly, shaped by intention rather than pressure. Let ideas evolve. Let plans breathe. Let the excitement sit with you for a while.
The new year isn’t a deadline. It’s simply a beginning.
Even If You’re Planning a Wedding This Year, There’s Still Time
If you’re reading this with a wedding already in mind for this year, there’s still time.
Some of the most meaningful weddings come together without years of planning behind them, focused on what matters most, without overcomplicating things.
Venues appear. Plans fall into place. And with the right people around you, the process can feel calm rather than rushed.
A beautiful wedding doesn’t depend on how far ahead you started, just on the choices you make along the way.
A Quiet Note From Me
If, at some point, you’d like to talk about photography or film, or simply explore how that side of things could fit into your plans, you’re always welcome to get in touch.
No pressure. Just a conversation.
For now, enjoy this part.
It only happens once..
