Enjoying your wedding with friends and family is sure to be one of the most memorable and special days of your life; but it is also one of the most nerve wracking.

Not only do you have to be the center of attention for the entire ceremony (which is not everyone’s cup of tea) but you will have the stress of calming the voices in your head which might be doubting the whole relationship or whether you can commit for the rest of your life.

On top of all of this, there is the small matter of planning your wedding party. There are many different places you can host this, but arguably the most special and intimate location is your own home. This is because you can feel as if you can let your hair down and relax in familiar surroundings, rather at some nondescript location somewhere else.

Of course, planning a wedding party at your own home presents its own problems, which you will need to overcome for it to be a success.

Therefore, to help you make your home wedding party a triumph, here are three pieces of advice.

Make sure there are enough plug sockets to power all the equipment

One of the most significant issues that you are likely to encounter when hosting a wedding party in your own home is finding enough plug sockets to run all the equipment that you are likely to have.

For instance, if you want a DJ, then they will need to run their deck from somewhere, as well as lights or a smoke machine (potentially). This all draws a significant amount of power, and if you can’t provide enough of it then you are going to be in trouble.

Furthermore, if you have fun features such as a chocolate fountain, music speakers, or other electrically powered accessories, then you are going to struggle if there aren’t enough sockets dotted around.

This is before we have considered the amount of people looking for a place to charge their phones (likely after a day of taking hundreds of pictures), so you need to think ahead.

Use an online wholesaler such as powerpointelectrics.co.uk to find the electrical equipment you need to make your special day a success.

Sort the logistical issues first

Another key issue is going to be the logistics of getting all your guests to the house, having enough parking for all of them, and having a place for them all to sleep.

Unless you live in a mansion, your property is likely to be unable to house all of these people, so you need to make alternative arrangements. 

This could mean making a deal with a local golf club or other large venue for guests to leave their cars, or booking out a local hotel to make sure everyone has a place to stay afterwards.

Remember to have fun

Lastly, you need to make sure that you have fun. While it can be incredibly overwhelming to organize your own wedding party—particularly at home where you may feel self conscious about your personal possessions—none of this is worth it unless you enjoy yourself.

Therefore, once the planning is finished, let your hair down and forget about hosting. This is your special day, after all.

Paul Petersen