Q: What does a Wedding Planner actually do?
A: According to statistics, the average bride spends almost 300 hours planning their wedding! Many of today’s couples are very busy, and may not have that sort of time available. Plus – it can all be quite stressful. My job as a wedding planner is to take all of that stress away, to offer them my experience, to negotiate on their behalf, to take care of details, and last but not least, to make sure that everything goes off to perfection – in other words, to ensure that they have the most magical day of their lives.
Q: What value can fabUnique Wedding Planners add to my wedding?
A: Planning a distinctive wedding can be complex and challenging at times. However, our specialist wedding co-ordination team will take care of everything from the logistics, meetings, site visits, venue and accommodation reservations, décor and design, catering, entertainment and even your honeymoon arrangements. Opt for a team that thrives on the mutual exchange of creative ideas and the execution of wondrous celebrations. Secure your fabUnique wedding planner who does the work so that you can enjoy your wedding in its entire splendor.
Q: What’s the best time of the year for my wedding?
A: Kenya boasts basically of good weather all year round. Days are marked with an average of 12 hours of sunshine, moderate temperatures of between 20 and 30 degrees. Popular months to get married are February, August and December. Apart from the rainy season between the months of March and April and again in November to December (depending on which part of Kenya you host your wedding). We encourage couples to take advantage of low seasons and the discounted offers available.
Q: How far in advance can we book our wedding?
A: A booking can be made up to a year in advance of the ceremony with the Registrar or Church Leader where you wish to marry. The sooner you arrange to book the more likely it is that you will get the date and time of your choice. We will be able to give you more precise information in this respect.
Q: Why should I choose a wedding theme?
A: It’s important to choose some sort of theme or common style before you get into organizing your wedding. Deciding early on whether you want a Victorian wedding or an African-themed wedding will help you choose your dress, venue, flowers, and many other aspects. Besides it’s unique to be Original. We’ve all been to a cookie-cutter wedding, one of those plain ones that all seem the same except there are different people getting married. By choosing a theme we are able to have a style that has personal meaning to you, your wedding will be not only easier to plan but will have a personality and creativeness all its own.
Q: How will I bring my décor and design vision to life?
A: The name fabUnique is synonymous with cutting edge design, décor and creativity. Choose from an array of innovative designers, fantastic florists, lighting experts, polished hiring companies, and top notch, super-talented photographers. Our expert team at fabUnique is renowned not only to create stylish and memorable events, but uphold the most stringent quality criteria and work with only the most professional associates in ensuring an immaculate wedding. You’re celebration will be nothing short of an extension of your finger print!
Q: What food and entertainment choices can I expect?
A: Pretty much anything imaginable. Kenya is respected around the world for its gastronomic and culinary delicacies. You can literally pick and choose from a vast array of acclaimed caterers, restaurants and chefs. World class bands live solo musicians and other forms of entertainment are in no shortage either.
Q: Do you specialize in destination weddings?
A: In fact, we specialize in destination weddings (weddings for people who come from abroad). This is a growing trend in the wedding industry. Kenya is a perfect place for a destination wedding, with easy access by air (so that all of the guests can fly in), good weather and – obviously, stunning, beautiful, romantic settings.
Q: Why should I consider Kenya for my wedding?
A: With a combination of stunning natural scenery and diversity – awesome beach, great safari land and city locations – fantastic value for money and world class wedding coordinators and suppliers pushing the boundaries of wedding trends to create truly world-class experiences, it’s little wonder that bridal parties from everywhere are choosing the region for their weddings. From small, intimate weddings with a few family members and friends, to full blown celebrations we offer spectacular possibilities at unrivalled value.
Q: What legal requirements do I need to consider?
A: Legalities for getting married in Kenya are extremely simple. Foreigners only require a passport valid for at least six months (with two consecutive empty pages); a copy of one’s Kenya entrance visa; and two witnesses over the age of 18 years (with ID or entrance visa copies). At fabUnique we will gladly take care of all legal arrangements on your behalf, help choose a minister and even provide witnesses if you decide to come alone.
Q: What about honeymoons in Kenya and further a field?
A: Marrying in the Kenya means that you can jump into your car or on an aeroplane and travel to exotic beaches and game reserves in no time at all. Internationally rated safari camps and bush lodges where you can marvel at the Big Five and sit around camp fires are a short flight away as well as explorations on our sandy white beaches. If you want to head further out, look to neighbouring Zanzibar For a taste of island charm or to South Africa for the marvelous Cape wine lands.
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