10 common wedding day mistakes to avoid!
After months of hard work planning your wedding, making all the important decisions and ensuring no details are missed, the last thing you want to do is fumble at the finish line.
I get this, once we get to wedding week, decision fatigue takes over, you’re full of excitement & adrenaline, and you just want the day to start!
In that euphoria, I would hate for you to miss things that could add more unnecessary stress to your day. In an effort to curb that, here are 10 common mistakes couples make on their wedding day that, if planned for, could make a world of difference in how your wedding day is executed.
Photo by: Danielle Real Photography
Not eating on wedding day – Wedding day can be such a long day and you 100% need fuel to get through getting ready, photos, ceremony, vows, dinner,speeches, and dancing. A protein-rich breakfast and light snacks throughout the day can go a long way. Ask your planner if she can add a timeline item for you to grab some food!
Not steaming your outfits before wedding day – No one wants to deal with steaming their outfits on wedding day, so make sure you do this either the day before or a few days before the wedding. Even if this is a delegated task day-of, the steam can cause unnecessary humidity that could ruin your hair & makeup!
Not being realistic about how long everything takes – Getting dressed, taking portraits, transitioning guests from one area to the next, everything takes longer than you think. Build in enough buffer to make sure your day is not rushing. If you hire a planner, they are experts in nailing down all of the timings for a perfectly planned day!
Not planning for weather plan B – This is an absolute non-negotiable. Whether it’s rain, heat, or wind, having a backup plan ensures your day runs smoothly no matter what the skies decide.
Not packing appropriately for wedding night – We focus so much on the things in your decor inventory, and other things we need for wedding day that we forget to pack the basics. A change of clothes, makeup wipes, a phone charger, toothbrush, toothpaste, and some Advil can go a long way after a long, joyful day.
Drinking too much the night before – A hangover on your wedding day? Hard pass. Celebrate, but hydrate and pace yourself so you wake up feeling your best. I tell all my couples to stop drinking by 8:00pm the night before to reduce inflammation in the face and ensure your makeup looks its best!
Not staying hydrated – Water is your best friend. Especially if you’re in the sun or wearing heavy attire, staying hydrated keeps your energy up and your skin glowing. This is great advice always but even more so on wedding day!
Not getting ready early enough – Running late adds unnecessary stress. Starting earlier allows time for touch-ups, more photos, more time to breathe, and a calm transition into the ceremony.
Not including themselves in the guest count – Yes, you count too! Make sure you and your partner are factored into the catering and seating numbers to avoid not having dinner or beverage counts for our couple.
Not taking time to soak everything in – You will blink and the day will be over. Schedule intentional moments to pause, breathe, and savor the magic together.
Bonus Tip: Not listening to their gut during the wedding planning process! – If something doesn’t feel right, whether it’s a vendor, design choice, or timeline, trust yourself. Your intuition is a powerful guide and can help prevent regret later.
Planning with intention, precision, and care means spending less time stressing over the event and more time enjoying it. After all the hard work, a smooth & mindfully planned event makes it all worth it. And if you need a partner to help keep things on track, you know where to find me. 😉
