There are little mistakes you can make when planning your wedding that most guests would not even notice as a mistake (forgetting to order the pew bows, for example). However, the mistakes I am going to list are harder to fix once you have made them. Try to stay clear of these common mistakes when you are in the planning stages of your wedding.
1. Going Over Your Budget
I can't stress enough how important this one is. Setting a budget is the first thing you should do when you become engaged (even before setting a date, because you can choose a weekday or a Sunday if you have a smaller budget). It is not worth putting your marriage in debt from the beginning just for one day! The easiest way to stick to your budget is by doing a lot of research to find vendors and products within your price range.
2. Planning Your Wedding On An Event Date
Before you pick a date for your wedding or the location of your wedding, research the local area for any events that may be taking place that same day. I have a friend who planned her wedding the same day as a national race in the same town she was being married in. She could not find ANY hotels for her guests, and the guests ended up paying double the price of a hotel to stay at a Bed and Breakfast. If you are certain on a date, look for places centrally located with no local events happening the day of your wedding.
3. Not Going For The Last Fittings
Believe it or not, this pertains to the bride, groom, and wedding party. Brides are encouraged to get their dresses 4-6 months before the wedding, because there are numerous fittings to attend. Grooms, on the other hand, are normally required to attned 1-2 fittings. It is natural for people to gain or loss weight, so it is essential that all members of the wedding attend the last 2 fittings. Also, keep in mind - it is easier to take fabric out than to put it back in. Do not make an assumption that you will be a certain size before the wedding. It is perfectly fine for the seamstress to have to make the most adjustments after the last fitting.
4. Waiting Too Long To Get A Passport
With all the stress of planning a wedding, applying for a passport is often over-looked and forgotten. By the time the couple remembers, it is too late. It is never too early to register for your passport. Even if you wedding is not for many months, your passport will be valid. Your local library, post office, and travel agency will have applications for a passport. I do not know the time frame, because new regulations have been passed on passports this current year.
5. Letting Family Make All The Decisions
It is a tricky situation when you and your fiance are not paying for the wedding, but married couples often report allowing family to make all the decisions as a regret of the wedding. The family may want you to have a formal affair when all you really want is a backyard get-together. It is best if you set out your desires with the person(s) offering to pay for your wedding before starting the planning. Ask what they visualize your wedding as being, and tell them how you would like your wedding to turn out.
Did you make a mistake when planning you wedding that you would like to share with other people? If so, add your comments in the box below! I would love to read what you have to share!
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