Top 10 wedding mistakes and how to avoid them
Your wedding day will be wonderful, magical, out of the ordinary, the best day and the best wedding anyone has ever been to, right? Well, if that is your goal and that is your desire, then before you make wedding plans, you might want to review what NOT to do!
Because the brides and grooms before you also set out to make the most amazing wedding experience and failed on your wedding cake because you didn’t take these unforeseen and unexpected issues into consideration.
So before you choose your wedding date, venue, and guest list, take a look at some of the biggest wedding mistakes that will keep your wedding day from being a smooth walk down the aisle.
1. Rent, Rent, Rent
I’m sure everyone loves the idea of a destination wedding. But how easy is it to get to your destination wedding? If guests have to catch a plane, boat, or minibus, they may be cursing you before they even arrive at your wedding. Getting there and what your guests need to do to get there are important details for you as the bride and groom to consider.
2. Timing is everything
You may be an early riser and think that a sunrise wedding on the beach would be the most magical way to start your wedding day, but your guests, who value their sleep and their beds, may not agree with you. Asking your wedding guests to drastically alter their sleep routine should be a light move. No matter how much your friends and family love you, they might not love waking up at dawn to see you say “I do!”
3. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
When searching for wedding venues, keep in mind that the nearest obstruction may be behind you…or above you. Is your desired wedding location near an airport? Is the chapel you have chosen near a construction site? Is the rocking reception room next to a freeway? Some of these may be obvious, but you should ask your wedding planner or anyone who shows you wedding venues about other hidden distractions or noises you can’t see so you can make an informed decision.
4. Comfort is key
Are you planning an outdoor wedding or reception? Whether you’re planning a beach wedding, boat wedding, or other outdoor wedding event, plan ahead for any and all weather-related “emergencies.” First on the list are insects, mosquitoes, wind, rain, humidity and low temperatures. You don’t want your wedding guests banging, sweating or shaking during your wedding service or wedding reception. Comfort is the key to the happiness and enjoyment of your guests.
5. Happy Holidays
Christmas weddings are a big pending task. Not only for the bride and groom but also for the wedding guests. Some wedding guests may not appreciate having their wedding take place on a major holiday weekend when they had other plans. Holiday weddings can definitely mean more fun, but they can also mean more of everything else: more traffic, more lines, more waiting, more money, more declining guests.
6. Long journey of words into the night
Another misstep to avoid is having a ceremony that is too long. Wedding guests want a fast pass to food and drinks. Making them sit for an hour or two to get there will only make them irritable and sleepy. If you hear snoring from the altar, you are violating this wedding mistake. Don’t pass go Don’t kiss the bride.
7. Seeing is believing
Speaking of wedding ceremonies, being able to see your wedding vows is a key criteria for guests to enjoy their moment and their exchange of love. If the wedding guests can’t see the action of the bride and groom exchanging vows because a cameraman or photographer or a tree is blocking their view, then you just got an annoying guest.
8. Starvin Marvin
Under any circumstances, do not starve your wedding guests or there will be a riot in your marriage. Having too little food or not eating enough at cocktail parties or dinner is a bad idea. So is serving dinner at midnight. If your guests are not fed properly or are made to wait an unacceptable amount of time for their main course to be served, then you should expect some casualties.
9. Chicken, fish or tofu?
More and more people these days have food allergies or dietary concerns and beliefs that may not fit into standard wedding food fare. The key here is getting to know your guests and whether they have any issues with the food. Is your bridesmaid vegan? Does your godfather have a gluten allergy? Are your sister’s children picky eaters? Keeping guests in mind when planning your wedding food menu goes a long way to earning points and rave reviews for your wedding reception.
10. Have fun!
The bride and groom set the tone for the entire wedding. If you’re having fun, chances are your guests are having fun! Especially if a mishap or failure occurs at the wedding, have a laugh! Smile and the world will smile with you!