Getting married isn’t a cheap exercise. Even the simplest of weddings can turn out to be one of the largest spends you ever make. Although marriage is worth celebrating and we recommend that you enjoy it (it’s likely to be the biggest party you’ll ever host) it can involve some tough decisions.

Spending all that cash on an event has led to some not wanting to get married at all and others deciding to drop the traditional wedding present list for a donation towards the party.

Hotels as venues remain great options, but they’re not for everyone – particularly if you’re on a tight budget

Running an event, or working at one, is exciting but exhausting at times. There’s so much you need to think about and do.

With the constant logistical background noise and potential issues around every corner, you need to work with the best people and kit to make sure all goes as smoothly as possible.

If you’re in the kitchen, you know how important timing is. Timing is essential to events and when it comes down to the food, it’s a deal-breaker!

We wanted to implant a little bright idea for you this week. This tip comes from a groundsman on site last weekend who gave us a lightbulb moment (after frustrating us a little). His pearl of wisdom is one that everyone working on site at events should know about.

Lighting the ovens signifies the start of a long, but successful event. The oven pilot light ignites and the day (or night) begins.

Without gas on site though, those ovens will fail to cook anything and because any caterer knows, those cylinders provide the fuel for events days in, day out.

But (and we need to get serious for a second) those cylinders are flammable (obviously) and need care and attention or they’ll set light to more than the oven!

We felt this was worth noting down, just in case you’re new to LPG gas and lighting the ovens - you need a quick refresher.