Wedding planning: NO PLAN B FOR BAD WEATHER
You think this one would be a given considering how many weddings are outdoors or at scenic locations, but apparently not. In case bad weather strikes, it is always good to have a backup plan that you’ll be happy with. Because standing on the cliff edge in gale force winds watching frail Aunt Beryl trying to stand upright isn’t the way you want to remember your big day.
Wedding planning: TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYONE
We all want and dream of the perfect wedding, but just remember who you’re trying to please and at what cost. I can guarantee others will have forgotten details before your wedding day is over but you’ll remember them forever. So maybe the outdated headpiece your mother-in-law wanted you to wear because she and her mother before her wore it isn’t the right option for you. If you spend all your time trying to please others you will soon see what you wanted for the big day at the bottom of the list.
NOT ALLOWING ENOUGH TIME TO GET READY
Where does all the time go at weddings? Well I can assure you at least a couple of hours will go to hair and makeup, and that’s just you. Allow enough time for all the gals to get ready because no girl wants to say ‘I do’ if she’s not looking on point.
TOO TIGHT A SCHEDULE
Following on from the last point, time in general goes all too quickly for the bride and groom, so plan out the day. A running time can be an asset, not a curse, and will help you have time to spend with your guests – not to mention to enjoy the day. Speak to the suppliers and see what timeline they suggest for each aspect of the wedding. It’s way better to be prepared and have things run on time, so you can avoid your guests falling asleep waiting for you while you’re out trying to get that perfect sunset shot.
LEAVING THE PAPERWORK TILL THE LAST MINUTE
Marriage certificates, change of name, passports etc. all need to be sorted before the big day and can sometimes take weeks to process. Boring as this stuff is, boy is it important. Get onto this ASAP and just tick it off the list. There is so much better stuff to plan.