3 Common Mistakes Brides Make

While I am still on my way to officially beginning my wedding prep – I’ve started, but ever so slowly, I am no stranger to the concept of a wedding and since I’m the youngest in a family of seven, I have seen my fair share of weddings and been in some as well!

With that being said, there is A LOT that I’ve learned over the years, which is why I was very adamant during the planning process to not make the same mistakes I’ve seen so many of my bride friends and family make. The wedding planning process is such a fun time for you and your love, but it can also be an incredibly stressful time which, let’s be honest, ruins the process entirely.

So, if you are like me and planning a wedding, or you know of someone planning a wedding, take a look at the common mistakes brides make, and don’t make them yourself! After all, your wedding day is about YOU and your special someone and just being around the people you love to celebrate LOVE!

They Try And Please Everyone

Weddings are when you really get to learn just how many people have an opinion on how YOU should plan your day. Whether you have an opinionated group of friends, mother in law or just feel the pressure of planning the big day, it can get so easy to feel the need to please everyone, however it will be the worst thing you can do. The fact of the matter is that there is no way you can please everyone on your big day, so there is no reason to even try!

The day is for you and your love and while of course, you want those close to you to feel special as well, there is no reason why you need to make a decision on something you don’t want or like JUST for someone else. It will end up with you on your wedding day not liking something, and why would you want that?

Be opening to listening, but sweetheart, when someone gives you an “opinion” just let is go through one ear and out the other, because YOU are making the big decisions and don’t forget whose big day it actually is! That goes for your guest list as well. If someone tries to invite themselves or you feel obligated to invite your parents work associate, don’t! You will be much happier, I promise!

They Get Carried Away

Of course, you’ve imagined your big day for so long, so it’s only natural that you would get excited and maybe just a little carried away during the process, but this is a big no no I promise you. There is a reason why you have a budget, and while it’s incredibly easy to go over it, there is really no need for it. Remember that a wedding day is much more about the love between you and your person and surrounding yourself with your favourite people over good food and dancing, so instead of getting carried away, remember why you are getting married in the first place.

Whether it’s related to the opinion of others and pleasing them like i mentioned earlier, or you are falling for a bigger and more expensive wedding dress or more florals to fill the room, the point is to stay on budget and stick to what really speaks to you and what you love – not just whats bigger and more elaborate!

After all, I’m a firm believer that sometimes, less is more!

Getting Attached to An Idea

Like I said before, of course you have thought about your big day for a while, so it’s only natural that you have a specific look set in mind, however, once you begin the planning process, prepare to not have every.single.thing go as planned. First things first – the dress. It is so common for brides to go into things with a dress or silhouette in mind, but you will quickly learn that once you have an open mind, you will discover beautiful things.

A theme is a different story. If you have a theme you and your special someone loves, then stick to it, but be realistic. If you envision an outdoorsy bohemian setting but you are getting married when it snows, then you need to think about how things can work or be altered. The second that you are stubborn and narrow your view, then there may be disappointment. Open your mind, collect ideas and do your research and I have no doubt that you will plan the perfect day!

While these are only 3 common mistakes, they are the ones that can really make or break the wedding planning process, but I’d love to know what mistakes you’ve seen brides make!

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