Don’t Do this When Preparing for Your Wedding

Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you’ve decided to head down the aisle, it’s time to start planning. Planning a wedding is an exciting and fun experience but it can also be stressful. With so many different things to do and decisions to make, it’s easy for mistakes to happen along the way.

First, we will discuss the mistake of underestimating your budget for your wedding. We can’t stress enough how important it is to go in with a solid number and stick to it! Make sure you know what kind of expenses need to be paid before committing, such as when deposits are due or what costs might come up after booking (for example, if food/beverage minimums change between when you book and when you actually have the event).

Second, we’re going to talk about another common pitfall – not hiring professionals who specialize in weddings. Bangor Maine Wedding Photographer – Catherine Gross should be your first choice when it comes to choosing a photographer. While your brother-in-law may be an amazing baker, he isn’t likely qualified to coordinate every aspect of your reception catering just because he made that delicious cake at Thanksgiving.

It’s also important to avoid being too laid back with your guest list. You don’t want guests to have to RSVP three times before you realize that the venue only seats 200 people instead of 250! It’s much easier for everyone involved if you go in knowing how many people are invited and stick to it.

Another mistake is choosing a wedding date without considering others’ availability or potential conflicts. Some dates are simply more popular than others – make sure yours isn’t conflicting with any major holidays, graduations or other events that could prevent family members from attending. A good rule of thumb here would be not finalizing anything until after thank-you cards have been sent for an engagement party/bachelorette/bachelor party, so they don’t go out with incorrect information.

We also recommend avoiding rushing the process throughout your wedding planning – especially when it comes to booking vendors and finalizing details like invitations and centerpieces. Some couples realize after months of planning that their venue simply doesn’t fit them or their expectations (or maybe a better option opens up). Rushing into something will only cause you stress in the end!