Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your Wedding - Part 2

There are more than a dozen decisions to make leading up to your wedding to make sure your day runs as smoothly as possible. However, things can still go wrong. Here is part two of a three-part series on how to avoid mistakes commonly made on your special day. 

Forgetting to Eat

Unless you want you and your bridesmaids to be hangry at the ceremony, make sure you have ample snacks while getting ready. The bride and groom forget to feed themselves and the bridal party pre-wedding. It doesn't have to be fancy, just make sure it is nourishing.

Not Saying Hello to Everyone

Whether you have a small or large wedding, make a point of saying hello to each guest. You invited them for a reason, so show them how grateful you are that they came. Even if it for 5 minutes. If you have a large list, make it part of your wedding-day-timeline. You could hand-deliver your wedding favour to each guest. 

You Allow a Free-for-All With Toasts

 First, decide who you and your SO would like to give a toast and give them a time limit. Choose the few that are close to your heart, maybe a parent, grandparent, sibling, or a childhood friend. The best way to make sure to toast-givers don't babble on for ages is to preplan with your celebrant or emcee. Obviously, you want the toast to be a surprise but you don't want a toast to turn into a"roast". Ask your emcee or celebrant to read over it to make sure there is nothing but love and kind words.

You Forget to Set Parental Boundaries

Parents want to be involved with the planning of the wedding and the day. It is important to make sure that you are respecting them and including them but it is good to set boundaries. Set a time to speak to them in person. Open by thanking them for being a part of your day. Follow up by setting boundaries to avoid future conflicts. Remember to be respectful and keep a pleasant mood throughout this conversation. If conflicts do arise, set time aside to explain your frustrations and how you can resolve them. Parents only want the best for you and are coming from a place of love.