All brides want to look back at their wedding and have no regrets. We want you to have this experience so we have highlighted eight common wedding planning mistakes you need to avoid. Learn from these mistakes so your walk down the aisle will be perfect!
1. Not making the budget a priority
Most brides make the mistake of getting swept away in the fun of planning a wedding that they forget about their budget or they compromise in too many areas. Setting a budget before any planning begins and using a budget checklist will help you stay on track during the planning process.
2. Ordering a smaller wedding dress hoping to lose weight
All brides have a vision of what they want to look like on their wedding day. It’s important though to keep your goals realistic. Playing it safe and ordering the size that fits your body is the best decision. You don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you’re frantically trying to figure out how to make your dress fit.
3. Doing everything yourself
Saving money by incorporating D.I.Y. decorations at your wedding is a great idea. Make sure though that you don’t overdo it. Figure out where to draw the line so that you won’t feel stressed trying to complete all of your projects.
4. Choosing the cheapest vendors
Don’t make the mistake of always choosing the cheapest wedding vendors. Vendors will vary in customer service, quality, and customization, therefore price shouldn’t be the only deciding factor when choosing your vendors.
5. Speeding through the wedding photos
The best way to ensure that you have beautiful wedding photos is to schedule enough time for your photographer. A big mistake that brides make is forgetting about travel time when changing locations. Your photographer will be able to handle the logistics if you schedule in plenty of time.
6. Skimming over contracts
Before you sign anything have someone that is skilled at reading contracts take a look at yours. Doing this will help you understand exactly what you’re paying for before you sign anything.
7. Stressing over every detail
Take your personality into account before you start the wedding planning process. If you get easily stressed when you have to make a detailed plan then consider hiring a wedding coordinator. You want to have fun during the wedding planning process and not be stressed about the little details.
8. Trying to please everyone
Keep in mind that it is going to be impossible to please everyone. Many brides compromise on their ideal wedding in order to make other people happy. Remember it’s your wedding and you deserve to be happy.
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