Planning a wedding is no easy task. It is one of the most complex and elaborate events you’ll put together, so it’s only natural to run into a few glitches along the way. With our wedding photo booth rental company, we’ve seen many weddings! We’ve learned a few things over the years about planning a wedding and wanted to share some advice. With that said, here are some of the biggest wedding mistakes couples make as well as ways to avoid them.
1. Losing Track of Your Wedding Budget
A wedding can be an expensive affair. A mistake many brides make is to get carried away with all the excitement and start booking vendors without keeping their budgets in mind. It then comes as a nasty shock to realize that they’ve spent most of their money and haven’t purchased many of the items they still need.
One way to avoid this is by setting and sticking to a wedding budget. Keep track of all your expenses by writing them down or using an interactive tool or app.
2. Inviting Too Many Guests
Adding too many people to your guest list can mean that you’ll need to make certain budget sacrifices. To accommodate more guests, many couples end up having to give up elements that mean a lot to them. Another common error is giving out blind plus-ones. To avoid having a too-long guest list and save your budget for the things you actually want in your wedding.
3. Not Adding Unique Touches
When a couple does not add personal touches to their wedding décor, music, or food, it’s pretty apparent to everyone in attendance. Adding unique elements to your big day instead of merely going along with the status quo can make it truly special and memorable. Incorporate your personality into the wedding by adding thoughtful, creative touches to the décor, food, and gifts.
4. Letting Your Events Run Too Long
It can be tempting for many couples to plan marathon celebrations that go on for hours or even days. A lengthy ceremony, multi-course dinners, and an endless after-party may all be on the agenda. But most experts recommend keeping the events short and sweet. This way your guests can truly enjoy themselves and exit in a good mood instead of at the point of exhaustion. Your celebration should have a smooth beginning and a natural end.
5. Getting Unnecessarily Stressed Out
Like with any other big event, there’s a possibility that things may not go according to plan at your wedding. Whether you mess up your vows, it rains, or the DJ plays the wrong playlist—it’s essential to keep your cool and avoid getting stressed out. Remember that it’s your wedding day and you’re surrounded by the people you love. This can help put things in perspective and remind you of the things that really matter.
Final Thoughts
There’s a lot on your plate when you’re getting married, and the last thing you want is things going wrong. Even the most organized couple may have to deal with mishaps on their big day. It’s important not to sweat the small stuff and enjoy the celebration as much as you can. Hopefully being aware of these common wedding mistakes can help you avoid the same pitfalls.
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AnneMarie Austin, Owner & Lead Planner
Budgeting Pro-Tip:
You can download so many budgets for ideas, but use that as a starting point, not a final budget. It is so important to budget based on what matters most to you! If you care more about the vibe while dancing than you do your place settings, your budget should reflect that!Stress Pro-Tip:
There will be something that doesn’t go as planned, whether you know about it or not. The whole point of your wedding is to marry your person, and that is what is essential! To help avoid more stress, hire a wedding planner/coordinator. The last thing you should be worried about is your timeline or if your card box was put in the correct place.As a whole, the biggest mistake you can make is not being true to yourself and your partner when planning your wedding. It’s nice to please everyone by letting extra plus ones come. Or sticking to *all* the traditions, but your wedding is a celebration, and you are there to enjoy it! So mix traditions and proper decorum in with your personality. Truly have the day that you want it to be – as long as you’re having the best time, your family and friends will too.