Wedding Coordinators Reveal Every Mistake That Can Ruin Your big Day
We were so honored to have been chosen by CheatSheet.com as a photography expert in the wedding industry! So we decided to write a little blog about wedding mistakes to avoid and why you should have a timeline.
Here is just a snippet of some wonderful advice
Think you’ve got it all figured out, eh? Well, not so fast. When it comes to planning your wedding, it’s best to devise a well-thought-out plan well ahead of time. Before you rush into a frenzy of save-the-dates and DIY decor, there’s a long list of essentials you need to consider. And that, folks, is where the almighty wedding coordinator comes in.
Hesitant about spending money on one? Don’t be. They’re well worth the cost. And most importantly, having one will greatly increase your chances of staying sane, so there’s that. Because time is money, we went ahead and polled a handful of wedding coordinators to get the inside scoop on every mistake that could ruin your big day. So, listen carefully — this is advice worth heeding.
Here is my advice:
Have a photo timeline!
I personally wear a football player timeline on my wrist so I don’t miss a shot! You can see it in the photo of me with the bride and groom below. I do a wedding timeline in 15 min increments. I always tell my couples “You don’t have an hour, you have 4 fifteen mins time slots to get things done. For example:
- 15 mins: Details (dress, old, new, borrowed, blue, shoes, garter, jewelry, etc)
- 15 mins : getting ready
- 15 mins: first look or just the guys / just the girls
- 15 mins: her family / his family / together
See how fast the day can go and how you might miss something if its not written down?
