9 Common Wedding Planning Mistakes and Ways To Avoid Them

Have you started planning your wedding and are now clueless about engagement announcements, inviting people, and suppliers? You are not alone; almost all couples make errors in wedding planning. However, the good news is that all these mistakes are completely avoidable.

But if you are aware of the ways to completely avoid common wedding planning mistakes, won’t you be happy to follow them? I am sure you will, and that’s why I am presenting you with some tips to let you figure out how to prevent the preventable.

Not Taking Control of Your Attendee List

It is very disheartening when people you wanted at your wedding do not show up. Sometimes it happens not because they did not want to be there, but because the newlyweds simply forgot to invite them.

The Fix: First, list down all the friends and family you cannot imagine your wedding without. Second, see if you can add a person or two with them. Finally, you can decide about the guest’s families. 

If you want to confirm whether the people you would like to invite still live in the same place as they did years ago, reverse search the address you have to find a new one.

Forgetting to Budget

Budgeting is always a good idea unless you have a million dollars to spend for the big day. If you go blindly without a budget, you are bound to spend more than you can. By making a wedding budget, you will know what you can afford and what you have to leave behind.

The Fix: Have a conversation with your partner about the wedding budget and use an online wedding budget planner to get a clear understanding of the expenses involved.

Ignoring the Rain Possibility

It does not matter if you are in London or in Florida, the weather can be unpredictable. So, it is better to have a backup plan for your outdoor wedding in case it rains. I can recall the story of Emily and Mike, whose outdoor wedding in Tuscany was saved by a last-minute marquee rental.

The Fix: Find a wedding venue that offers both indoor and outdoor wedding setups. If you have booked a completely outdoor wedding venue, I suggest you also consider booking a marquee and check the weather forecast before the wedding day. Yeah, losing a deposit is possible, but the peace it affords is beyond measure.

DIYing Your Wedding

If you and your partner are creative, a DIY approach can be a fun project, but the question is: “Does it really cost less?” The material cost and the time required for every task could be costlier than entrusting it to a professional.

The Fix: Do not go for a DIY wedding until you perform thorough research.

Disregarding Hidden Expenses

There are many hidden expenses you might not have factored into the budget, such as wedding insurance. You must add such hidden costs to your budget to save yourself from the sudden shock.

The Fix: The hidden expenses sneak up all the way in the planning. I suggest setting aside 5 to 10 percent extra for these and adding it to the wedding budget. It does not matter how small an expense is, you should note it to manage your finances properly.

Invitations That Do Not Make Sense

You need to be aware of the situation of your guests before inviting them to your wedding. Would you like to invite your colleague to the wedding shower and not the wedding? Similarly, do you want your childhood friend to be a part of every pre-wedding occurrence, even if he lives 2000 miles away?

The Fix: The trick here is to be considerate and respectful in your invitations. A friend of mine, miles away, sent me a shower invitation. She knew I might not be able to attend it, but she did not want me to feel left out. The invitation had a handwritten note for me saying that she wanted my support even from the far away. I was so relieved that when I RSVP’d with my distress, I felt completely comfortable.

Following the Fancy Wedding Trends

With so many social media platforms and websites offering a multitude of trendy elements for weddings, it is very easy to outdo your own celebration. Studies tell that nearly 70% of couples follow some kind of trend on their weddings. Bear in mind, however, that there is a very thin line between trendy and over-the-top. If you find an idea trendy, you may go for it. Just think about how these trends will look in the future.

The Fix: I suggest you opt for a timeless design. In this case, you will not be disappointed when you see your wedding photos in the future. You can hire a professional wedding planner to aid you in personalizing your wedding and make it completely yours.

Complaining and Forgetting About Things That Matter Most

When things at the wedding do not go according to plan, it is easy to blame those who are in charge. However, your friends and vendors are your companions and supporters. Do not complain to them about the mistakes they made. Tensions with your partner and loved ones will arise in this case. 

The Fix: Try to remain calm and deal with the situation gracefully. Complaining will not bring any good to it. Whenever a problem arises, put your thinking cap on and resolve the issue. Remember, you are starting a new chapter of your life, and this chapter must have only smiles and celebration.

Not Taking Care of Kid’s Entertainment

No wedding is complete without kids running and playing around. However, leaving them on their own and not planning any entertainment activities for them can only bring chaos to the event. 

The Fix: To prevent this from happening, create an activity area for children. If that is not possible for some reason, goodie bags and toys will keep them occupied.

It is also a good idea to hire someone who will take care of them throughout the day. It will be a disaster if all the parents run around to make their kids behave. You can even consider hiring a company that arranges kid fun activities at weddings.

Free Wedding
Giveaways + Sweepstakes

Enter sweepstakes & giveaways and enter to win a free honeymoon when you join. New winners are announced every week!