What No One Tells You About Your Big Day (and How to Avoid Common Mistakes)

Hello everyone,

Your wedding is fast approaching. You've planned everything down to the smallest detail. Yet, even the most organized couples encounter unforeseen events on the big day. Between tight schedules, vendors to coordinate, and last-minute issues, certain mistakes can turn your beautiful day into a source of stress. Therefore, today I wanted to write this article to help you identify the most common pitfalls and give you our tips for avoiding them!

1. Not allowing Enought Time for Each Step

The day's schedule may seem straightforward on paper, but in reality, everything takes longer than expected. Getting ready, traveling, taking photos, welcoming guests... Everything can quickly get out of hand and cause unnecessary stress.

Solution: Add buffers to your schedule and assign time management to a trusted person or day-of coordinator. Someone you trust to make last-minute adjustments and ensure the day runs smoothly.

2. Forgetting to Brief Your Vendors

The DJ who doesn't know when to start the first dance, the caterer who desperately searches for the kitchen, the photographer who doesn't know where to capture the best moments... A lack of communication with your vendors can create delays and confusion.

Solution: Make sure each vendor has a detailed roadmap and a point of contact for the day. You can prepare separate sheets with the relevant information for each vendor or hire a wedding coordinator to handle this for you. Either way, make sure you designate someone who knows the day-of schedule and is responsible for answering vendor questions throughout the wedding.

3. Manage the unexpected yourself

Your bouquet hasn't arrived? A guest spilled wine on their shirt? The weather changes at the last minute and you have to resort to Plan B? These situations are common and can quickly become stressful if you have to manage them yourself.

Solution: Delegate! Assign responsibilities to the various members of your wedding party and family. If you don't want to put this burden on someone else, but don't want to be overwhelmed, hire a day-of coordinator! They'll take care of the details and resolve problems without you having to lift a finger.

4. Let yourself be overwhelmed by requests

On your wedding day, everyone will want to talk to you: guests, vendors, family... And while these conversations are often full of good intentions, they can quickly become overwhelming and prevent you from fully enjoying your day.

Solution: Designate a trusted person to handle questions and requests on your behalf. Ideally, your coordinator will handle all logistics and filter requests to allow you to stay in your own little world. If you don't have a coordinator, ask your maid of honor, mother, or sister to play this role.

Pro Tip: Inform your loved ones and vendors in advance that this person will be their main contact. This way, you'll be able to fully enjoy your wedding without being interrupted every moment.

5. Not enjoying the Moment

After months, even years of planning, your wedding should be a magical day where you savor every moment. Yet, many brides and grooms spend their day checking every last detail, making sure everything is going as planned, and responding to last-minute requests. Instead of fully experiencing their wedding, they find themselves in crisis management mode, sometimes without even having time to eat or enjoy the dance floor.

Solution: Trust your team and let go of the stress. Breathe, relax, and be the guest of honor at your own wedding. A coordinator will ensure everything runs smoothly, that vendors stick to the plan, and that you have no logistical worries to manage. If you don't have a professional at your side, delegate the tasks to your entourage: your maid of honor, a trusted friend, or even a master of ceremonies. Your only mission? Enjoy, laugh, dance, and create unforgettable memories.

Want to be sure everything is perfect without having to deal with the stress of organizing on the big day? Contact us and let us transform your wedding into a worry-free day.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave us a comment or write to us. We'll be happy to answer them.

Many kisses

Lusiné A.