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Ten Biggest Wedding Planning Mistakes!! 

  1. A Lack of Personality

The number one mistake made in wedding planning is a wedding devoid of the couple's own personalities. Now, We are not talking about Elvis themes, or everything being overly matchy matchy.   This is the most important day of your life, so make it about you and your husband or wife to be.  Adding some simple personal touches from your lives together as well as you as individuals will make your day much more special to you as well as personal to your guests.  Think about what your hobbies are and achievements and try to incorporate them into some things.  If you need help email us on our wedding planner page and we will be happy to assist. 

  1. Wasted Money

The wedding planning industry is an extremely lucrative business.  Don’t be mistaken by bad advice that will hit you in the pocket book.  Make sure you write down a list of wants with your mate and don’t get talked things that are not that important to you but may raise up your budget. 

  1. Forgetting What a Wedding Really Is

The wedding ceremony is the main event – the reception is just a celebration of what has just taken place. Make sure you've put enough thought into the music, readings, and vows that will make your wedding ceremony memorable.  Having a friend read a verse or write something for you, or sing a song will make your ceremony ultra-personal.

  1. Not Knowing the Master of Ceremonies

There are two people whose personalities are almost as important as the couple getting married – they are the MC of the ceremony, minister or priest, and the MC of the reception (often the DJ or band leader.) Think about it, if your officiate  is boring and dry, your wedding ceremony is going to be boring and dry. If your DJ is boring or cheesy, you're going to be doing the chicken dance and everyone will be leaving early. Make sure that your personalities mesh well with these two people, and that you feel listened to and respected.

Your best defense against is to be involved in what kind of music is to be played and what scripts are read. 

  1. Thinking "It Could Never Rain on MY Wedding Day"

So many couples forget to plan for things going wrong. If you're having an outdoor wedding, make sure that you have an alternate location in case of rain. Give a trusted person or wedding planner a list of vendors, phone numbers, and expected time of arrival so that you won't be caught 10 minutes before the wedding without the bouquets. Designate someone to make a bridal emergency kit for last minute quick fixes, it should include things like clear nail polish, extra lipstick, bobby pins, pain relievers, super glue..etc. 

  1. Forgetting the Meaning of the Word "Budget"

You started off well, figuring how much you could save, how much parents would give, and what you already had in your bank account. But before you knew it, you spent twice what you budgeted for apparel on shoes alone, and the caterers laughed at you when you told them the food budget. At this point, a lot of couples would just throw costs out the window, and wind up starting a new life together thousands of dollars in debt. Instead, use the budget as a tool to figure out what you can cut, what you can save and where other income might come from. Not only will a budget help you afford your wedding, but it's an important skill for your married life. 

  1. To Much Drinking the Night Before the Wedding!

Whether your friends have mistakenly planned the bachelor/bachelorette parties for the night before the wedding, or you plan to drink through the rehearsal dinner, the last thing you need is to wake up with a headache, puffy skin, fuzzy head, or worse, an upset stomach. Do yourself a favor, skip drinking the night before. 

  1. Being Inconsiderate

Yes, it's your wedding, and it is your special day. But you need to take other people into consideration as well. After all, you are hosting this whole day and a good host puts others needs front and center. Think about what you are asking. Is what you need the wedding party to do fair? Have you been clear about your expectations about each person’s level of commitment? Will your guests be forced to stand around for over an hour while you take pictures? Will they be comfortable in the weather or have you thought to provide bottles of water, fans, and/or wraps and heaters?  

  1. Not Involving Your Better Half

It is 2007. Men do have some valid wants and needs when it comes to wedding planning.  This can and should be the domain of both people in order to make it special for both parties, this is supposed to be a partnership. I suggest setting aside a regular weekly meeting time to talk about new ideas, research that you've done, and set wedding-related goals for the next week. FYI ladies..Not during Sunday afternoon football if you want his attention. 

  1. Losing Perspective

Don't forget to keep your eye on what's really important, you are marrying the love of your life.  Enjoy this time and try not to get overwhelmed with to many details.  Delegate as much as possible to friends and family.  Consider hiring a wedding coordinator or events planner to attend to all of the silly little details that normally drive the brides to act like Bridezilla’s.   You are bound to have some snags while planning, everyone does.   If something goes wrong, try your best to take deep breaths and think about the big picture. Above all, keep your sense of humor!