The 5 most common mistakes when planning a wedding (and how to avoid them)
- Tu Boda Cuenta Atrás
- 2 days ago
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Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming. Amidst all the excitement, it's easy to make mistakes that can complicate what should be one of the happiest days of your life.
Here I share with you the 5 most common mistakes I see as a wedding planner... so you don't make them yourself!
1. Start with the dress before having a date and place
This is a classic. Many brides dream about their dress since they were little, and when they get engaged, the first thing they do is go to the fitting without having a date or a specific location. What's the problem with that?
You may end up with a dress that doesn't fit the season (imagine long sleeves in July) or the type of wedding you're going to have (boho in the countryside vs. elegant in a closed hall).
Tip: Finalize the date and location first. That will determine the style of the wedding, and then, yes, choose a dress that suits everything else. And you, of course!
2. Not establishing a clear budget from the beginning
Planning a wedding without knowing how much you can or want to spend is like building a house without plans. The budget is the basis for every decision: how many guests, what type of space, which vendors, what extras…
Without that clear framework, it's easy to get excited and say yes to everything, until the final scare comes.
Tip: Set a realistic total budget and divide it into categories: venue, catering, decor, music, photography, favors, etc. Think about what to prioritize and always leave a little margin for unforeseen events.
3. Leave important decisions for the end
Many couples put off making a decision because they don't know where to start. The problem is that the best vendors book up months (or more than a year!) in advance, especially during peak season.
Arriving late means less availability, higher prices, and more stress in the final stretch.
Tip: Create a phased plan. Reserve the most important things first (venue, catering, photographer), and then finalize the rest. Don't wait for the "stress" to pass.
Organized planning is precisely what reduces that stress.
4. Thinking you can do everything alone
Yes, you can be very organized, creative, and have a clear vision. But organizing a wedding takes time, energy, coordination, and, above all, experience. And the big mistake isn't just "doing it yourself," but trying to do it yourself on the wedding day.
On that day, you need to be present, enjoy it, live it... not worry about whether the flowers have arrived, whether the DJ has the script, whether a chair is missing, or whether the bus has left on time.
Tip: Surround yourself with professionals. Whether it's a full-service wedding planner or a day-of coordinator, delegating is a gift you give yourself.
5. Forgetting the essential: the meaning of the wedding
Amidst so many decisions, trends, emotions, family opinions, social media, and external expectations, it's easy to forget the most important thing: that this is a celebration of your love and that you are choosing each other for life. Don't lose focus on what truly matters.
Tip: Return to the source whenever you need to. Ask yourself: Does this make sense to us? Does it represent us? Are we doing this out of passion or commitment? The answers will restore your peace of mind.
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