Wedding Planning Mistakes are inevitable when planning a wedding, so you have to go with the flow. Here’s a heads up on some of the most common wedding planning mistakes so you can avoid them from the start!
It is easy to get super excited and want to get things started with save-the-dates, booking a venue, and choosing your menu, but before doing any of that, you need to lock in your guest list. Sure, this is not the most fun part of planning, but you don’t want to put a deposit on a non-refundable banquet hall that fits up to 85 people and realize your mother-in-law had a guest list plan of 150.
After taking time to discuss your guest list options with your fiancé and families then you can start planning the rest! This does mean that you can begin thinking about if you want a more intimate wedding with close friends and family members only or if you want a large wedding bash with 300+. Once you get into the trenches of creating a guest list, making other decisions will be much easier!
Talking about money can feel awkward, but creating a budget is the first step to wedding planning! You cannot make any major decisions without knowing how much you would like to spend on the big day. You don’t want to fall in love with a dress and later realize that you cannot afford it or have to cut your guest list in half because the venue doesn’t fit into your budget. Your wedding budget drives your decisions and defines your options. Create a clear outlined budget with your fiancé before moving on in your planning, this will make the big decisions much easier.
There is nothing more fun than creative DIY projects, but it can get to a point where you are overdoing yourself. Instead of taking on every DIY project you have saved to your “wedding planning” Pinterest board since you were in college, try to take on your favorite 1-2. This way you can put time into these projects to make them look really nice without taking on too many projects. For the rest, try to find a similar, pre-made item online. Don’t forget, you are marrying your husband, not your centerpieces!
Pro Tip: When taking on a DIY project make sure to double-check your budget because sometime a DIY craft can end up being both time-consuming and more expensive than buying the pre-made item.
It is easy to get excited and want to talk about your wedding to anyone with ears to listen. But keep in mind that the more people you tell, the more opinions will be thrown at you. Sometimes it is nice to keep the plans to yourself so you can trust your gut and avoid second guessing yourself because of other opinions. Plus, it’s fun to keep some parts of your wedding a surprise to wow your guests!
Once you ask someone to be in your wedding party, you cannot take it back! Your wedding party should be made up of your closest friends and family, but also people you can trust to be there when you need them. Make sure to take time to really think through this decision before asking anyone. Asking someone because you feel pressured to have matching numbers with your fiancé or because a family member demands it will probably end up being something you regret.
Your college roommate might have a passion for photography on Instagram, but that doesn’t mean she should be your wedding photographer. Same goes for your fiancé’s high school bestie who can make incredible party playlists. He might not be the best fit for your DJ. When you have a tight budget, it is easy to be tempted to just ask these friends for a favor, but you will feel much better if you have a pro doing the job on your big day! Besides, you want your friends enjoying the party instead of working.
These are pictures you will be looking at for the rest of your life! Anything less than an hour dedicated to pictures will cause you to feel anxious and rushed. Besides, the first few photos never turn out as great as your hoped. It is better to plan for an hour and a half of pictures so you look and feel relaxed while getting the perfectly planned photos you have always dreamed of.
There is much more to wedding fashion than just the beautiful white gown. Don’t forget to think about sales tax, alterations, shoes, and any other accessories you may want. For example, a new pair of earrings or a necklace. Lastly, let’s not forget the veil! Keep these other fashion costs in mind when budgeting and shopping for your dress.
If you are having an outdoor wedding, rain is not ironic, it is just a game changer. Too many people are okay with not having a backup plan and just hoping that it won’t rain. Many people do not want to put down a deposit on tents, golf carts, and umbrellas at the risk they won’t need them. But if you are getting married during the busy wedding season, tents may not be available if the weather starts looking iffy closer to your big day. It is best to meet with a tent company 6-9 months ahead of time to start talking about a deposit and fitting that into your budget.
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