5 Wedding Planning Mistakes to Avoid

 

As we all know, your wedding day is a very important day in your life. We spend endless hours and plenty of money making sure that our wedding is everything we’ve ever dreamed of and more. As magical and meaningful as the day is, it can also be quite stressful and difficult to plan from start to finish. I’ve found the top 5 common mistakes that brides-to-be make while planning their wedding so that you can get everything right for your big day and make sure it runs smoothly!

5. Not hiring the right photographer

One of the most important parts of planning your big day is finding a photographer that is right for you. The biggest mistake a bride can make is to undervalue her wedding photography. I have seen countless brides who have tried to save a few dollars by hiring a friend, or having a family member take their wedding photos. And in return, have nothing but tears to show for it. Think of professional wedding photography as an investment in your future joy. It will cost a little now, but it will pay off in great dividends, as you enjoy the memories for the rest of your life.
 

4. Trying to do it all by yourself

Okay, ladies! It's time to have a serious chat. Somehow, many brides seem to think that in order to have a wonderful wedding, they have to do everything themselves. But I can guarantee you that's not the case! Trying to plan your wedding by yourself will leave you way too stressed out and will start to take all the fun out of the wedding planning. Find an organized, responsible loved one to take on some tasks and help out, giving you a fresh set of eyes. Or consider hiring a professional to assist you. An online wedding coach can help steer you in the right direction as you plan. While a wedding planner can work the day of so that you, your family and friends are free from doing these tasks, and can fully enjoy the celebration. 
 

 

3. Not asking important questions to your vendors

This is your wedding day. Having a team of vendors that you can count on and jive with you, will make or break your day. That’s why it’s so important to spend the time interviewing them and asking the right questions.

• Before you schedule any meetings, have a general idea of what you're willing to spend and discuss your vision with your fiancé, including likes and dislikes.
• I recommend visiting several vendors for the same service so that you can get a better idea of their work and prices. Plus, this is the perfect chance to see if you click with them. 
• Once you decide to hire a vendor, discuss all of the services that will be provided in great detail and make sure you understand everything that's included, as well as what will cost you extra in case you decide to add it on at a later point in time.
• Asking the right questions will truly make a difference in the success of your wedding planning. Here are a number of great questions to ask each of your potential vendors. There is no such thing as having too much information.

 

2. Not having a checklist

Is a wedding checklist crucial? Planning your wedding without staying organized is a huge mistake many brides make. If you don’t have a wedding list, you could be heading for trouble. Having a detailed wedding checklist will certainly ensure that you always remember anything and will certainly enable you to unwind, secure in this knowledge, and appreciate the day itself. A checklist will help you keep track of your work and control your budget. Checking off your to-do list when you have completed a task will not only keep you organized and efficient, but will also give you a great sense of accomplishment and reward for all your hard work! Plus, it’ll help you remember all those items that are easy to forget!

1. Not planning the guest list right away

When you first begin planning your wedding, you may find yourself wanting to skip ahead to the fun parts like picking your dress, choosing wedding colours or taste testing. However, the very first thing you should do is make the guest list. You will need to know how many people will be invited to the wedding before you start looking at venues, hiring your caterer or choosing invitations.

It doesn’t have to be exact but it should be close enough to give you an idea then how much your budget should be. Sit down right away with your fiancé and decide who you’re going to invite.

Planning your wedding will be quite an undertaking, but all your hard work, time and energy will pay off. Your dream wedding day will become one of your most cherished memories! Avoid mishaps on your big day by keeping these mistakes in mind. I want you to have a fantastic, smoothly-run wedding day that is everything you ever imagined and then some.

If you are engaged and planning a wedding, I hope you found this post helpful. Also something that I am sure will be a great asset, is the opportunity to read the first 2 chapters of my book Get Wedding Ready - 6 Simple Steps to Get You Down the Aisle & Keep you Sane - absolutely free!