Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life—an event you will look back on for years to come. The last thing you want is to have regrets about how you spent your money or efforts.
Worrying about the little details
To help you avoid some common regrets as you plan your wedding day, we put together a list of things you should avoid doing.
Whether it’s the color of your table linens, the minutiae of your seating plan or whether the shade of the bridesmaids’ dresses matches the groomsmen’s ties, you definitely don’t want to spend your valuable planning time fretting about the small things. Your wedding will be beautiful even if the littlest details aren’t perfect, and your guests aren’t likely to notice whether your colors match perfectly in every aspect of your décor. Focus on the big things that really matter and don’t waste your energy on stressing over the details.
Not hiring a videographer
One of the most common regrets I hear from brides is not hiring a videographer to capture footage of their wedding day. Photos are incredibly important, but there’s something special about capturing the expressions, words and emotions of the day on film. A wedding video, like your wedding photo album, is something you can enjoy viewing again and again and definitely worth the extra expense.
Leaving immediately for your honeymoon
Traditionally, the couple leave for their honeymoon straight from their wedding reception, but that concept has slowly fallen out of fashion. You will likely be exhausted after your wedding day, and there’s nothing wrong with spending a night in a local hotel or even at home before headed to your honeymoon. Some couples even wait to travel until several months after their wedding, at a time that works better for their work and life schedules. Do whatever works best for you, and don’t feel obligated to take off for your honeymoon the minute your reception ends.
Inviting too many acquaintances
Your wedding guest list should include people you love and want to see on your special day. Don’t let your parents make you feel obligated to invite their friends or acquaintances you aren’t close to or don’t really know. Celebrate the journey of your relationship and your commitment to one another with your closest loved ones, not your dad’s college friends.
Trying to make everyone else happy
At the end of the day, your wedding is about you and your partner. It’s a celebration of your love, and you should make all the final decisions on everything from who you invite to what you serve for dinner at the reception. If your parents are contributing money to your wedding budget, it’s a good idea to listen to their opinions, but don’t let them make you feel obligated to do things their way. Remind everyone that this is your day, and you will celebrate accordingly!