Wedding Planning Mistakes That Every Couple Makes

Planning a wedding can be a challenging task. Even with experience in planning weddings, you can still make mistakes when organizing your own. Couples often seek to learn from the mistakes of others. As the owner of Carmen’s Country Inn and Gardens, I have seen many couples struggle with this phase and still make mistakes. Here are some elements that most couples ignore while planning a wedding event. You can avoid these by doing the tasks properly.

Common Wedding Planning Mistakes Makes By Couple

Not Going For Industry Professionals:

Vendors such as photographers, videographers, floral decorators, and planners have years of experience crafting the perfect event for your elegant and luxurious ceremony. Book professional vendors in a timely manner to ensure their availability. Also, bargain the rates with them to avoid clashes in the future.

Not Having a Rain Plan: 

Seasonal weddings have weather unpredictability. One moment it’s sunny; the next, it could be cloudy. Failing to plan for such disturbances can lead to disaster. Always have a backup plan to keep the guests safe, comfortable, and dry. Couples can host their ceremony or reception indoors in our spacious banquet hall or outdoors under our Cozy Wooden Canopy.

Overcomplicating The Decor: 

In this social media-dominated era, couples try to incorporate every design and idea into their decorations, leaving a mess of floral clutter. Harmony in the whole theme of the event and simplicity often result in elegance.

Not Hiring A Wedding Planner:

If you are also one of those who believe that planning the wedding alone will yield the same results as a professional wedding planner, then it is time to change your beliefs. Many couples make the mistake of doing it all by themselves, causing discomfort for guests. Event planners have years of experience, connections with vendors, and the ability to detect potential defects in the plan.

Trying to Please Everyone:

When you announce your wedding event date, people will start giving suggestions on all matters. One or the other will always try to amend your plan as they wish it to happen. Among those noises, remember this is your party, and you have to reflect only your personality through it. Focus on what you and your partner have planned.

Ignoring The Importance Of Rehearsal: 

Whether setting up hair or doing makeup, a little extra time can make significant changes. A rehearsal can give an idea about the buffer required for each section. Besides that, having a rehearsal of the big day, even a virtual one, can ensure that everyone understands their role on the wedding day.

The Guest List:

Finalizing the guest list is important before jumping into other elements. Couples invite people excessively and then struggle to manage them. This leads to chaos in the event, spoiling the whole wedding ceremony. Invite close friends and family members first to keep the guest count manageable. Then, invite others, keeping in view the venue space and budget, as each guest will increase the overall cost of the event.

Not Setting A Budget:

One of the biggest mistakes is planning aspects without defining the budget range. Expenses can quickly go out of control due to spending on optional amenities, ignoring the compulsory elements. Having a rough budget estimate can make things easier and smoother for you. You can allocate the budget proportionally to each event section, from venue rentals to booking vendors. Our venue offers multiple packages for different scenarios. 

Failing To Enjoy The Process:

Planning can cause a lot of stress sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be such a strict task. Remember to take a moment to breathe, savor the planning experience, and celebrate the moments. A little focus can do all things right.

Conclusion

Wedding planning mistakes are common if you are doing this for the first time. Our venue in Drums with a team of professionals will help you through each and every detail of the event. Our dedication is all about entertaining guests and letting them enjoy cocktails at our outdoor bar and grill or holding al fresco wedding receptions at the pavilion.