10 Tips For Avoiding Wedding Blunders

Tips For Avoiding Wedding Blunders.

When planning your wedding, you try to think of every tiny detail until you are absolutely sure that you’ve covered all the bases.  However, there are things that most newlyweds wished they could do over, if they could.  Below are 10 wedding blunder prevention tips that recent brides share so you would not have to share the pain.

1. Don’t go overboard on the diet.

Many brides get so caught in up looking perfect on their big day that they can take their diet a bit too far. This can result in a tired or even sick-looking bride.  Not to mention the biggest danger in excessive dieting after you last fitting – having a wedding dress that does not fit!

2. Keep the costs in perspective.

Your wedding is a very special event.  However, it’s not necessary to break the bank on this one day or max out your credit cards to create your dream wedding.  The most important thing about your wedding is that you get married to the person you love – not that every detail be expensive.

3. Pay attention to your guests.

At big weddings it can be especially difficult to take the time to speak with everyone at the reception. However, it is only polite to make the rounds and try to thank each guest personally for coming.  You should take special care to thank guests who have traveled a long distance for the event.

4. Have a rain plan.

If you are planning an outdoor wedding, it is essential to have a rain plan.  It may be a happier thought to believe that it can’t possibly rain on your wedding day – but plan for the worst and have an alternate location ready and waiting.  Even if you don’t have an outdoor wedding, you should still consider the possibility that it will rain on your grand exit from the church or on outdoor photos.  Plan accordingly.

5. Use make-up that stays.

Even if you think you won’t cry, be prepared as though you will be sobbing.  At the very least you may have to worry about sweat under the bright lights in a warm room, especially if you’ve decorated with candles.  Be prepared for a look that won’t smear, melt, or shine.

6. Get to know your officiate.

Though wedding counseling is optional for some, it is still vitally important to get to know your officiate.  You should be aware of the exact vows that will be read as well as any additional passages. Trusting your officiate to say the perfect thing may backfire if you aren’t familiar with this person.

7. Try samples.

You will want to sample the wedding cake, as well as all courses being served at your reception.  You should also insist on hearing your musicians ahead of time, going over your vows with the officiate, and seeing your bridesmaids in their dresses.  Don’t leave anything up to chance.

8. Partake of the champagne sparingly.

If you are fortunate enough to have an open bar at your wedding, leave this luxury for the enjoyment of the guests.  There are many places and times better suited to have one too many drinks.  Participate in the champagne toast and leave it at that.  This is one day when you want to be able to remember every detail.

9. Keep track of all your gifts.

The last thing you want to do is thank the someone for the wrong gift.  Keep very detailed lists for each gift and guest so that you can thank them properly.

10. Stay light-hearted.

The most important thing on your wedding day is to keep a sense of humor.  As long as your vows are said and you are pronounced man and wife, no other mishap can ruin your day.  So someone tripped, the ring bearer refused to walk down the isle, and one of your bridesmaids’ dresses ripped, be concerned, but make light of the scene, laugh it off, enjoy your memories, and refuse to let anything ruin your day.

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