We all make mistakes. Why should a bride-to-be be any different. But it helps if the mistake is only minor or insignificant. And there are always lessons we can learn from other people’s mistakes.
Below are 5 of the most common mistakes made when organizing a wedding reception.
Mistake 1: Ignoring The Budget
That’s assuming you’ve actually taken the time to draw up one. If you don’t have one, draw one up now. Weddings are expensive. All spending has to be tracked. Accept that some compromises may have to be made. If you have to overspend in one area look to see where you can save elsewhere. The budget must be kept under control.
A great way of keeping the wedding reception expenditure down is to invite a close friend or family member to undertake the duties of wedding master of ceremonies instead of hiring a professional. Find out more about wedding mc
Mistake 2: Booking The Reception Without Knowing What Size Your Guest List Will Be
The preparation of the wedding reception guest list can lead to family tension but you must draw up a good estimate of numbers before you book your wedding reception hall. I knew a couple who put down a non refundable deposit on a beautiful room in a country hotel that catered for 70 people only to find that both sets of parents had a list of “must have” guests bumping up the numbers to 90. That proved a costly error.
The bride-to-be and her fiance must first of all agree on what type and size of wedding they want. Will it be an intimate, family only occasion or a lavish celebration for 300+ guests, or perhaps it’s somewhere in between? And then they sit down with both set of parents and agree on who should be on the guest list.
Mistake 3: Getting Too Caught Up In The Planning
Lots of brides get so wrapped up in planning the big day. It’s as if nothing else matters. And yes, there are bound to be tensions along the way but always remember what’s really important.Save everyone’s sanity by designating one evening a week as wedding free.
Mistake 4: Inviting Too Many Guests
You should be careful when estimating the number of friends and family who will accept your invitation. You should not send out 300 invitations assuming only 200-220 will say yes. Most reception locations cannot simply add extra tables. If your supplier has quoted you an upper limit then that’s probably because there’s a limit under fire safety regulations.
Mistake 5: Guests Left Wondering What’s Going On
Yes, you’ve taken months and months planning the reception and you know precisely what the schedule for the evening should be. However, your guests don’t. So don’t leave them puzzed about what’s happenning next or where they should be. Keep them in the picture. One of the best ways to be certain your guests know the agenda during the wedding reception is to have a wedding emcee
And remember that you don’t have to do everything yourself.Not every single element of your wedding has to be unique. If you’ve chosen your wedding master of ceremonies well then you should be able to relax knowing that the smooth running of the wedding reception is in good hands. Find out more about Checklist for mc at wedding
And don’t forget to enjoy the wedding day!
