April 1, 2019 0 Comments Decor, Celebrations and Home

Oops: 10 Big Wedding (or Event) Mistakes to Avoid

From Gather As You Go
  1. Tea Light Candles: 6-hour wedding, 3-hour candle. Check the burn time.
  2. Power’s Out:  Under amped power can’t handle the band. Know your power needs.
  3. Traffic Jam:  Too many vendors arrive to load in at the same time. Create a schedule.
  4. Party Lag: No drunk wedding guests, please. Limit the time between events as much as possible.
  5. Money Wasted:  Wedding favors are too big and get left behind. Think small and transportable.
  6. Rain, Rain, Go Away:  You can’t control the weather.  Be prepared with cute matching umbrellas to keep guests (and wedding party) dry.
  7.  Photo Flop:  Photographer misses taking pictures of your favorite people. Hire them for the rehearsal dinner, too, so they know your key players.
  8. Oops, It Rained: A light sprinkle can ruin your table linens. Be sure to have extras on-hand.
  9. Grandma Needs a Seat:  Standing room only at the cocktail hour can be frustrating for older guests. Some (reserved) seating is a must.
  10. Beautiful Tables – Ugly Table Numbers:  Keep it simple with a pretty frame