Top 5 Mistakes Couples Makes and How to Avoid Them
The Top 5 Mistakes Couples Make When Planning Their Wedding (And How to Avoid Them)
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, joyful, and full of love - not overwhelming and stressful. But with Pinterest boards, opinions from all sides, and to-do lists a mile long, it’s easy to get swept up and sidetracked.
As a dull-service wedding planner in the Central West of NSW, I’ve seen where couples often stumble - and more importantly, how to help them avoid those headaches altogether. So whether you’re just engaged or knee-deep in decision-making, here are the top 5 mistakes couples make (and how you can plan smarter, not harder)
Trying to Do It All Alone
The mistake: Feeling like you have to DIY every element or manage all the logistics yourself - on top of your job, social life and everything else.
The fix: Whether it’s hiring a full-service wedding planner (hi!) or bringing in a trusted vendor team, or just having a 1:1 chat / planning session (also hi!), support is your best investment. You deserve to enjoy this time, not justsurvive it.
2. Booking Vendor Without a Clear Vision or Budget
The mistake: Booking a photographer, caterer or venue before you’ve nailed down your overall style or budget. This often leads to overspending - or a mismatch in vibes.
The fix: Start with your vision abnd budget. Lock in big picture first: how you want your day to feel, what you value most, and what you’re willing to invest in. Then book vendors that align with both.
3. Neglecting the Guest Experience
The mistake: Forgetting how your day will feel for your guests - long gaps, unclear signage, or no plan for wet weather and affect everyone’s mood.
The fix: Zoom out. What moments do you want to remember most? What makes you feel grounded and excited? Prioritise that (and yes, those details mater - but they should support the story, not distract from it.)
5. Trying to Please Everyone
The mistake: Making choices to keep family, friends or tradition happy - only to end up with a day that doesn’t feel true to you.
The fix, This is your wedding. It should feel like you. Respectfully set boundaries, compromise where it feels right, but always come back to what feels honest and aligned with your relationship.
Final Thought:
Your wedding isn’t just an event - it’s a celebration of your story, your values, and your future. Avoiding these common mistakes can make the process not only smoother, but more joyful.
If you’re looking for someone to walk alongside you, bring clarity to thr chaos, and make planning feel actually fun - I would love to help.
Let’s plan something unforgettable.