What advice would you give future brides?

Too much to ever fit into one paragraph! I'd like to start by saying, there will always be a few things you wish you did differently. My husband, David, and I were lucky because our day went perfectly—no missing cars, late guests, no-shows, thunderstorms, or drunken impromptu speeches. But having said that, there are always lessons that come out of important events in our lives, such as weddings.

After the wedding has passed, it takes a while for all of your feelings to sink in. One thing we found ourselves realising in the weeks that followed, was that, for the most part, we were okay about the fact we couldn’t invite everyone on our initial list. The pressure to invite everyone took up a lot of space in our minds. However, on the day and the days after, we came to terms with it. I know a lot of brides struggle with this. To not invite someone can feel so harsh, but trying to meet all of the obligations is impossible. I would say, get comfortable with the fact that there is no perfect solution.

On a practical, less serious note, talk to the wedding coordinator and arrange for them to have your food set aside in a takeaway bag should you be too busy chatting and miss the main course. Sadly, both David and I did not have a bite of the incredible food served at our wedding, and while we loved hearing the glowing feedback about the food, I felt a small pang in my chest of regret. David and I ended up going back to our honeymoon suite via McDonald's...not very sexy.

Some other honorable mentions:

• Definitely wax your hairline if you are having an up-style.

• Surprisingly, fireworks were one of the more affordable items on the agenda but had the most impact. If you can do it, do it!

• Ensure you have at least two hours for portrait photos. Sadly, we had about 45 minutes, and it was simply not enough!

• Do a speech. There aren't many opportunities to say how much you love the people in your life while they're all in one room; don't take the moment for granted. If you don't think yourself to be a naturally funny person, take the sincerity route; people remember it just as much.

• We played intro songs as each person got up to make their speech; it was the ultimate icebreaker.

• Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Even though you may have the budget for a particular item, just remember that the more money you invest in something, the higher your expectations will be and the more crushing your disappointment if they're not met.

• Lastly, aim to have a great day, but not necessarily the best day of your life; that's a lot of pressure!

If you were to choose one favorite supplier who would it be?

Don't make me choose just one! I will say this. I had a few different bridal looks on the day. One of which ended up being a blue beaded gown I designed with Floure Studios. Floure is a young and extremely talented bridal designer. If you're going to go down the custom route, having a similar style to the designer is imperative. Floure and I were always on the same wavelength, and it made the process so enjoyable. She really grasps the new take on bridal that is emerging. She's definitely one to watch.

I'd also love to shout out Sophie from Sea and Paper Creative Studio. They did our invitations last minute and did an outstanding job. Their website is excellent, and the process was so easy!

Lastly, we had an incredible Saxophone player that we added to our dance floor. Other than compliments on my dress, the most common feedback we got was about the class and energy the sax brought to the wedding. Thanks, Robbie from Top Dog Entertainment.

PS: Not a supplier, but rather a self-proclaimed little sister, my maid of honor Emily was the best decision of the day (other than my husband). I could not have gotten through the day without her. Love you forever, Em.