Major Wedding Planner Blunders to Avoid at All Cost

Weddings can be a nightmare to plan especially if you are in a time crunch. There are so many things to do, people to contact, and things to order. It becomes one big jumble of mess that there have been instances when the bride even forgets to buy her dress. While there are going to be mistakes along the way, here are some things that you cannot forget.

The first mistake the couple might make is to assume that they can do everything themselves. They reject hiring a wedding planner. While this isn't a must-have, having one person oversee every tiny detail about your wedding can be helpful.

This is especially true for couples who work full time. Don't assume that planners are expensive. Some can work with your budget and style. You just need to look patiently for the planner that fits your needs. Plus, since planners have a vast contact of wedding suppliers, he or she might even get you a discount on your flowers, cake, and venue.

Next, even if you already have a budget allotted, you might forget the little things. These tiny additions to your expenses can add up and mess up your plan. Hidden wedding costs include the meals that you have to provide your suppliers. This may also include the invite postage. Even the venue might have extra charges for security, use of facilities, or cleaning.

To avoid running out of money as you get to your wedding finish line, put aside about ten percent of your total budget earmarked for surprise costs. Don't touch this unless it is really necessary. Double-check your contracts with the suppliers and vendors to find potential hidden costs.

Another problem is having second thoughts about your decisions after you've already paid the vendor. If you are getting your ideas from Instagram or Pinterest, once you settle on a theme, stop looking. There will always be more adorable flower decorations or cake designs. If you keep checking these things, you'll be dissatisfied with what you already ordered and wish that you bought something else. Once you have paid the deposit, stop looking, cross the item off your to-do list, and move on to the next item.

Finally, and probably the biggest blunder you can make is to forget what is important. The most important part of the day is that it is the beginning of your life with the person that you love. Planning can be stressful. This is not the time to destroy the new life that is about to begin by bickering and arguing. It is also not a good idea to bury yourself in debt just to get the wedding day of your dreams.

So it is a good idea to remind yourself from time to time that the reason why you are doing all this is so that you can celebrate your love for your partner and that you want your family and friends around you when you start that journey. It wouldn't matter if the flowers are not arranged exactly the way you want them to look or that you couldn't afford that celebrity photographer that you wanted to hire. Your family will be happy getting their pictures taken in a cabina foto or a photo booth because they just want to see the two of you happy.