Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Wedding
We’ve been around the wedding block a time or two, and one thing we’ve noticed? Couples often share the same regrets or “I wish I had known” moments. Our goal is to help you skip those missteps so you can have the most seamless, joy-filled wedding experience possible.
And just so you hear it loud and clear—it’s perfectly normal if the wedding journey isn’t all sunshine and roses every single step of the way. Planning a wedding is emotional, and people are beautifully (and sometimes frustratingly) human. Trust your gut, let go when you need to, and remember that at the end of the day, what matters is that you get married to your person.
Here are a few mistakes we hope you’ll avoid:
💰 Not setting your budget FIRST. Before you book a photographer or lock in a venue, sit down and map out both your guest list and your budget. Otherwise, you might find yourself in a tough spot once you realize just how quickly costs add up.
📝 Inviting too many people - if you wouldn’t invite them to a dinner party, why are they invited to such an intimate celebration of your love? The guest list is the easiest way to decrease budget, so it’s okay to remember this isn’t a family reunion.
📢 Not keeping key family members in the loop. Yes, it’s your wedding—but it’s also a milestone your loved ones are deeply excited about, especially moms and bridal party members. Share small updates or involve them with simple tasks (like assembling welcome baskets or favors) so they feel included without it adding extra stress for you.
👰🏼 Bringing too many people to dress shopping. You know yourself best, but having a crowd of voices can quickly turn exciting into overwhelming. Too many opinions = added stress and decision fatigue. Keep your circle small so the focus stays on what you love.
💲 Spending money where it doesn’t matter. Focus your budget on things that truly elevate your guests’ experience. For example, covering a shuttle so no one has to worry about drinking and driving? Huge impact. Paying for a sign that says “bar” when the bar is obvious? Not so much. Invest in what adds value—skip what doesn’t.
📄Signing a contract without reading or understanding it. Read the fine print, and get any additional requests in writing.
💍Not spending enough time on your wedding ceremony - this is the heart of your wedding, my friends! Don’t just rush off to the next thing; it’s the reason you’re bringing all these humans together.
🥂Not hiring an independent wedding coordinator - having a venue coordinator is great, yes! However, it’s wise to invest in having a human advocate solely for YOU, not just your venue. You and your loved ones deserve to be guests, and not just hosts on your wedding day. Read more here.
