There is not a show that is perfect, and the wedding day will not be perfect either, but's that's okay. You plan for every problematice situation that may arise, you can arm yourself with helpful advice to be prepared for every potential mistakes. Before you start planning,consider the biggest preparation and planning mistakes that amateur planners often make.
1. Not Budgeting Costs
Many couples do not create a budget when it comes to preparation, or when they do create a budget it is not realistic. First thing to do to avoid making a disastrous wedding mistake is devise an itemized budget, allowing for, such things as venue for both ceremony &reception, food & drinks, favors, food and drinks, flowers, decorations, etc. If there is anything left over use it for your honeymoon.
Budgeting also involves acknowledging that you may surpass the total by at least 10%. Surprises do happen, cutting back on needless things will ensure that you don't go over budget too much.
In your initial preparation, you and your fiance need to discuss who will be paying for what.In times past the brides parents would pay for everything, but that is fast fading away. If your still coming up short, there are literally hundreds of ways to cut costs, including fewer guests, off season date, selecting flowers in season, avoid choosing import flowers.
2. No Allowing Yourself Enough Time.
The image of a frazelled bride has been engrained into the psyche by tv shows that depict the combination of little or no time & a "my way or the highway" attitude. Larger wedding generally take about a year & half to plan, smaller than 50, about eight month could be just fine. Giving yourself enough time lets you order your cake, dress, flowers, favors, decor. etc well in advance to ensure that you don't come up empty handed from last minute rushing. Allotting enough time applies to your ceremony and reception. Don't keep your guests waiting at the reception, while you and your party that endless photos.
3. Not Delegating Responsibilities
You have to delegate responsibilities, wedding preparation task and roles are important, you can't do everything ! Moms, family members are always willing to pitch in & help make phone calls, run errands for you if you ask. Just ensure that whom ever you ask gets the job done on time.
Part of the event experience also relies on a those people who require detailed wedding preparation directives from you, ie. caterer, florist, transportation, photographer, DJ.
Discuss your idea with them ensures that you can work together on the same wavelength and avoid embarrassing mistakes during the actual reception. You also need to arrange for the wedding party to meet at the church or ceremony location at a specific time. Late arriving wedding party members is one of the most frequent & nbsp;uncontrollable wedding mistakes a bride & groom have to deal with.
4. Not Hiring a Wedding Planner or Someone You Trust
Many brides have sworn by their wedding planners and yes, they can take care of just about everything involved in wedding preparation & planning, preventing a numer of the more common wedding mistakes. You and your fiance should be the stars, while the planners work behind the scenes for your big performance, seeing everything from start to finish. Planners know all the ins & outs of wedding preparation and planning can help find reliable caterers, bridal attire and supply stores, transportation and DJ's at lower prices. Before signing any contracts, however, talk with the planner to see if it's something your happy with. While incredibly helpful, planners can be pricey, unfortunately for the bride which is trying to cut costs. This goes back to delegating responsibilities. You can even scale back, and have a simplistic wedding that you plan or DIY completely to save money.
5. Not Fully Considering the Reception Venue & Details.
Sending guests on a wild goose chase to find the reception venue is something more ofthen than you'd think and it's one of the biggest mistakes couples overlook. For out of town guests, this is confusing,for in town guests, it's very annoying. Choosing a reception venue that's close to the wedding site is a must, unless you've provided the transportation to & from the venue. More than 15-20 minutes away is a hassle, and some guests may not even bother going if it's farther than that.
If your reception is outside (or exposed to the elements), rain & wind may appear so you always need to have a plan B in case of inclement weather. A rained out reception is one of the more common wedding mistakes brides have neglected to plan for. Part of the necessities should include your requesting the venue's landscaper to spray for bugs so your guest aren't bitten by mosquitoes & gnates.
Learn to Laugh Off Wedding Mistakes
Mistakes will inevitably happen on your big day. Simply go on with the show with a smile.
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