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10
Wedding Mistakes To Avoid
On Bended Knee Wedding Coordination out of Los Angeles wants to help
you avoid these common wedding pitfalls.
10. Don't Rock the Cash Bar - When it comes to alcohol
at your reception, what you serve is entirely up to you. Whether you
choose to serve a full bar, limited cocktails, Beer and Wine, or no
alcohol at all will be based on various factors including budget.
The one option that is not recommended is a Cash Bar. Your guests
should be gracious enough to accept what is being offered to them.
If however a guest feels the need for a drink selection that is not
offered, chances are that he or she will be resourceful enough to
find it.
Also, request that bartenders not put out tip jars. If you are hosting
the bar, tell your catering contact that you are happy to pay gratuity
to the bartender(s) but that you do not want your guests to feel obligated
to tip.
9. Go flat! A huge number of brides give feedback that they
wish they had worn flats, having kicked off their heels during the
reception. As a bride you can expect to be standing for 8-12 hours
on your wedding day. Be sure to break in your shoes well in advance.
Even when wearing flats, unexpected blisters can form after a few
hours on your feet.
8. Have a little faith. D.J.'s are perhaps the wedding vendor
most micromanaged by couples. Too many song requests may actually
impede the flow of your party. You hire your D.J. to judge when to
play what music. You wouldn't instruct your Caterer step by step on
how to prepare food, or your Photographer on what angles and lenses
to use. Limit your D.J. request list to a few favorites and a do-not-play
list of only the songs you cannot stand. Do not get carried away and
have some trust.
7. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. What really matters most
to you, the photographer, the music and dancing, the food and wine,
the decorations, or being able to accommodate a large guest list?
Put your money towards what you care about. You will have regrets
if you skimp on what really counts. When you, the Bride and Groom
are not footing the bill yourselves however, you may have to forfeit
some financial decision-making. If this is the case you will need
to compromise on certain priorities or if you really want that pricey
photographer offer to pay for one yourself.
6. Bibbity Bobbity Boo. Wedding Dress shops are notorious for
having your dress shipped in at the last minute. Think about it, if
you owned a Wedding Dress Boutique you wouldn't want every brides
dress held at your shop for nine+ months before their weddings. Schedule
your first fitting well before your wedding. Your final dress fitting
should be no less than 1 week prior to your wedding so that alterations
can still be made.
Tuxedo rentals for all attendants must be tried on, that includes
Dad. Whether the Tailor seemed to take precise measurements or not,
too many men still show up at weddings with high waters or baggy tuxes.
5. Don't hit the road, Jack. Your wedding day is one
of the biggest, most important days of your life. You will be exhausted
and a bit disorderly the following day. Going away is the last thing
you will want to worry about. Wait at least a couple of days before
venturing on your honeymoon. Your wits will thank you.
4. Last night of single life. DO NOT hold your Bachelor or
Bachelorette party the night before your wedding! This may seem like
a no-brainer but many brides and grooms still practice the archaic
ritual of drinking all night on that fatal evening. It is simply not
worth it, as the Bride/Groom and your attendants will no doubt feel
tired, look tired, have a hangover, or worse be sick walking down
the aisle. If necessary, request that any out of town attendants arrive
a day earlier to help you to prepare and celebrate a different night.
3. No Guidance. With no Director there are too many details
left to too many people at your ceremony. Having a Wedding Coordinator
allows for one person to coordinate your wedding party processional,
music, minister, seating guests and to resolve any unexpected last
minute complications. A Coordinator will ease the stress level of
everyone, including you, tremendously on your wedding day. So if your
location does not include a Wedding Day Coordinator who also directs
your rehearsal, hire your own. A Wedding Coordinator may be much more
affordable than you think.
2. Stretching yourself too thin. As the bride you will make
everyone around you crazy by waiting until the last minute in planning
and finalizing details. If you have a hard time planning and prioritizing
on your own then get help. You don't want to be remembered as
“one of those brides” that put everything off and then
expected her friends and family to pick up the pieces, do you?
Do not commit yourself to social events the day before your wedding.
This day is meant for you to wrap up loose ends, beautify yourself,
attend your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner in many cases, and most
importantly get some amount of rest for the day ahead. You are going
to need it!
1. High demands. Try to keep in mind that although your Bridesmaids
and Groomsmen may offer you extra help, these friends can become taken
advantage of. The only "official obligations" of wedding
party members are emotional support, the financial expense of wedding
attire and travel, participation in the rehearsal and the obvious
role on your wedding day. In the case of the MOH or BM, reception
toasts are traditional as well. Other help that these individuals
may offer should not be viewed as duties, but rather as acts of kindness
including: setting up/tearing down, transporting ceremony goods, throwing
a bridal shower or other party, distributing gratuities, and any other
help that is offered.
Remember to be thoughtful towards your attendants. Bridesmaids may
not be comfortable in 4 inch heels, purchasing new jewelry or paying
to have their hair or makeup professionally styled. Do not forget
to personally thank any bridal party members for taking part in your
wedding, as well as family members who gave you assistance. A small
thank you gift is always appreciated.
Article
Author:
Jackie Baird, owner of On
Bended Knee, Wedding Coordination |
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