When preparing this article, we – moderator duo Fasol – searched the net for examples of bride mistakes. We hit a veritable minefield! Dozens of websites tell of 40 or even 50 mistakes that must not be made in order not to ruin the wedding – it seems like every step could be fatal. In reality, there are only 9 really critical flaws of the bride, and the rest are little things that shouldn’t even be worried about.
Mistake #1. Excluding the groom from the preparation. The reasons for this can be different: his work, unwillingness to get involved, or the bride’s desire to do everything as she wants. The wedding is the couple’s first “project” together and it is important to organize it together and make it comfortable for both. Even if the groom isn’t keen to get involved, he should be responsible for areas that are close to him. Also, neither of you should make important decisions alone (budget, number of guests, choice of contractors, etc.).
Mistake #2. Not knowing the entire budget. At the beginning of the wedding preparations you have to agree on how much money should be spent on the celebration. Only by knowing them can you make the right decisions – for example, it would be unreasonable to buy a dress for 1000 euros when the total budget is 15000 euros. If you don’t know the financial limitations from the start, you may find out at the end of the preparations that there is no money left for important items in the budget.
FehlBride mistake #3. Inviting too many unnecessary guests. The more guests, the higher the wedding cost, but that’s not the most important thing. The atmosphere at the wedding depends not only on the couple and the professionals who work on it, but also on the guests. The more “unnecessary” people who are not close to you, the colder and more tense the atmosphere will be. Invite people sensibly, a guide to making a guest list will help you.
Mistake of the bride #4. Listening to other people’s opinions. First of all, listen to the opinions of others, but filter advice and think about what you and your groom want. Each counselor has their own interests, but the wedding is yours alone, so sometimes you have to say no. Saying no is hard, especially when it comes to those close to you who want your best. But sometimes that’s the only solution.
Mistake of bride #5. Invite friends over professionals. You can ask friends to work at your wedding only if they have been in the wedding industry for at least 5 years and are doing it seriously, not as a hobby. Unfortunately, it doesn’t mean that your friend who can put together good bouquets or photograph you on walks will do the same at a professional level. Don’t be seduced by the temptation to save this way, because almost everyone later regrets the decision.
Bride mistake #6. Taking on too much. “If you want to do something well, do it yourself.” Many brides organizing a wedding take this phrase literally and do tasks that should be left to others. For example, they make invitations by hand instead of buying ready-made ones and just signing them. Or they make jam themselves as a gift for the guests, although this does not necessarily have to be made yourself. Most often, brides undertake a lot of DIY projects, that is, making decorations and trifles with their own hands. If you really want to, pick something and do it. Leave the other tasks to the professionals.
Bride mistake #7. Not delegating control on the wedding day. You can prepare for the party yourself, but on the most important day, you’ll finish the job and hand control over to a professional. We recommend hiring a wedding coordinator to resolve all issues that day so that you and your groom can rest and not solve any problems.
So, all is not so bad and there are few mistakes you can make. We said so. 😉
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