While every individual's experience is unique, there are some common themes when it comes to wedding day regrets. No one wants to look back and wish their big day had gone differently. Consider these common regrets and address them BEFORE your wedding day.
Why is wedding planning so stressful? You’re only planning one of the most momentous days of your lives. You likely have no experience and are overwhelmed by all the tasks ahead of you. All of this taken together can be a recipe for stress when it comes to wedding planning. Here are some of the other reasons why wedding planning can be so stressful.
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Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and hiring wedding vendors to bring your day to life is a large part of the planning process. You may have heard or read somewhere to verify your vendors are insured, but it’s easy to assume that your happy, smiling florist, photographer, or baker has insurance. Verifying that your vendors are legit, insured, and tax-paying businesses is a small step to avoid potential catastrophe down the road.
Two dollar amounts— $21k and $36k. One is the amount most QCA couples actually spend on their weddings and the other is the amount required to hire a high-quality wedding professional in all categories. So what’s the $15k discrepancy? That’s where couples prioritized and made some tough choices.
Below are some examples. Consider that the first three couples had a $20k budget and a guest count of about 150— both pretty realistic. Each couple prioritized parts of their wedding day and allotted their budgets to reflect that.
You’re spending thousands on the wedding day of your dreams. The last thing you want to think about is a vendor dying or closing shop before your wedding day. But, it happens. While we hope you never have to face this, the best way to prepare for this and address it are outlined below.