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Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, but let's be real, mistakes can happen along the way. From hiccups during preparations to unexpected surprises on the big day, it's all part of the adventure. And although these troubles are rarely catastrophic, it is best to do everything possible to avoid them. We suggest taking a look at some common missteps couples make during wedding planning and learn from their mistakes.
Buying a Wedding Dress Too Early
After getting engaged, it’s so tempting to immediately jump onto Pinterest and follow wedding brand accounts on Instagram. Feel free to do this, but do not rush to sign up for a fitting. If you buy a dress before deciding on the concept and location of your wedding, then it may not suit the style of the celebration. Once the contract with the dream venue is signed, the concept and color scheme have been agreed upon, only then is the ideal time to book your appointment at the wedding salon.
Approving Conditions with Contractors by Phone
If you decide to leave all the wedding preparations to a wedding agency, many potential issues can be avoided. However, if you find yourself personally discussing details with contractors, make sure to do this via email. This will ensure that you have promises and agreements in writing, saving you from unpleasant situations. Imagine arriving at your chosen venue only to discover that the actual rental price is different from what a junior manager, who forgot to introduce themselves, quoted you by mistake.
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Not Discussing Details with the Groom
It often happens that some brides are so keen on preparing for the wedding that they simply forget to discuss important nuances with the groom and approve them without his knowledge. Of course, the groom may not be so interested in the embroidery on napkins and the color of the icing on the wedding cake, but it is better not to make these decisions on your own. Even after living with a person for several years, you cannot know everything about their preferences. What if they are afraid of sparklers? Or what if they don't tolerate the scent of roses? What if they just hate the shade of peach that you have chosen as the main color for the wedding?
Too Much Consulting with Others
Of course, you can go to try on a wedding dress with your friends, consult your mom when choosing wedding meals, and show your father your design choices. Sharing your wedding plans and ideas is always a nice idea, but if you ever feel even the slightest pressure from your relatives or guests, take it as a gentle reminder to stay true to what you and your partner truly want. Your wedding day is all about you two – your decisions are the ones that truly matter! Friends and loved ones, of course, wish you well, but their idea of the ideal celebration should not influence your decisions – after all, this is your wedding. Even seemingly innocent comments like "peonies look better than roses" or "only white tablecloths are suitable for a wedding" can force you to choose something that you don't really want, especially if you are a people-pleaser.
Not Trusting Your Wedding Planner
Some couples completely give the organization of their wedding over to a professional team and feel comfortable, and then there are those who try to control every step. If you want to keep track of everything and be as involved as possible at every stage of preparation, it is within your right to do so. But it's one thing to approve all the little things yourself, from dishes to napkins, and quite another to control and question the actions of your wedding planners. The fact that you closely monitor the work of professionals and doubt their professionalism every moment won't add joy to your wedding planning experience. So choose a trusted agency that suits your style and spirit, and let the professionals handle the rest.
Searching for a Photographer & Videographer Last Minute
Usually, the wedding preparation process starts by putting together a guest list and hunting for the ideal venue, which will immediately be followed by the approval of the banquet menu, the selection of decorations, and other decisions relating to the ceremony and reception. There's a lot to decide on, and we completely understand the urge to delay some decisions for longer. However, when it comes to hiring a photographer and videographer, procrastination isn't your friend. All top-notch professionals get booked up well ahead of time! Waiting until the last minute might mean settling for available vendors rather than your first-choice dream team.
