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Planning a wedding is an exciting and daunting experience while simultaneously a memorable time that celebrates the love and commitment between two people. It can also be filled with anxiety and stress during one of the happiest times in your life. You will learn many things about yourself during the process of planning a wedding, with many of them learned in the moment that you could never be fully prepared for.
While few people think planning a wedding is a painless process, many people never expect how emotional the journey can be, and all of the speed bumps that you will encounter along the way. Even with all of these issues, it is still possible to navigate through them with success towards a happy wedding day and years of a great union. The following are some of the most common wedding planning issues and how to solve them.
1. Your Venue Cancels
Although this is a rarity for weddings, there is still a chance it could occur, and the first rule of thumb is not to panic. Check your contract, read through the fine print, and see if there are any legally binding documents related to booking the venue. Ask the management if certain policies must be adhered to and what can be provided in situations like these.
If insurance has not been secured for your wedding day, then you should inform wedding vendors and wedding professionals working on your wedding so they can come up with tangible solutions as quickly as possible.
2. Everything is Disorganized
Weddings involve a lot of activity leading up to the big day, and this is where having a wedding planner and a wedding site comes in handy to ensure a more streamlined process. A wedding website allows a couple to inform their guests about any upcoming events associated with the big day. It is also helpful for guests who need to coordinate and reserve their flight and accommodations and make an itinerary for themselves once in the local area.
You can also include a FAQ section that covers the most commonly asked questions and include logistical information that can make the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Also, if there are any cancellations, you can be updated immediately and plan accordingly.
3. Meal Planning
Planning the food for a wedding is always a big issue, and you should always be aware of your guests’ dietary restrictions or specific allergies. Be sure to ask everyone attending if they have any requirements that you can realistically address and solve before the big date and place them in an Excel spreadsheet so that you can track them easily.
Working closely with your caterer ensures that you get up-to-date information that you can relay to your guests as soon as possible and also keep tabs on your food budget. Be realistic in what you can spend per person, and remember that food and beverages are important memories associated with a wedding event.
4. Finding the Dress
Walking down the aisle in the wedding dress of your dreams is what every woman wants on her special day, and finding that dress typically means looking and researching to procure it as easily as possible. You need to make time for alterations before the big day.
Luckily, there are far more avenues available to find one these days than previous generations, including searching online or joining sites that feature only wedding dresses that align with your style preferences. Another great benefit to using a digital solution is that you can also compare shops and find an amazing wedding dress that fits within your budget.
5. Hotel Blocking
The guests at your wedding will require accommodations wherever your special day is located, and it is important to block out nearby hotels for the dates in question to make transportation and logistics better for everyone involved. A wedding planner can help secure rooms for guests coming from out of town, and the sooner you start looking, the easier it will be to reserve and ensure availability. Once you procure blocked rooms, you can leave updated information in group emails or through your website until the day comes.
Don’t Let Stress Bring You Down
The tribulations of planning a wedding are bound to occur, but how you adjust and navigate through them will determine the amount of stress you have to endure. Remember to remain and composed as possible when issues arise and ask for assistance when needed. With the right planning, no one incident will take away from what should be one of the most joyous days of your life.
