Planning your wedding is exciting — but it’s also easy to make some critical mistakes along the way. To help you stay on track, we’ve rounded up the most common pitfalls couples face and how to avoid them.
Top 10 Wedding Planning Mistakes
- Skipping the budget stage or not sticking to it
- Booking venues or vendors too late
- Not reading vendor contracts thoroughly
- Trying to do everything without help
- Underestimating the timeline for prep/setup
- Not communicating clearly with the bridal party
- Forgetting to plan for the weather
- Overloading the schedule on the wedding day
- Not factoring in hidden costs
- Neglecting your own well-being and rest
By avoiding these missteps, you’ll be one step closer to planning the wedding of your dreams — with peace of mind. For more planning help, explore our wedding planning section.
