{"id":45005,"date":"2016-02-02T11:32:27","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T16:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=45005"},"modified":"2017-08-06T11:33:54","modified_gmt":"2017-08-06T15:33:54","slug":"three-classic-wedding-planning-mistakes-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/wedding-themes\/three-classic-wedding-planning-mistakes-avoid","title":{"rendered":"Three Classic Wedding Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weddings can quickly get your blood boiling if you aren\u2019t cool, calm and collected throughout the planning process. After all, there are a million moving pieces to any given wedding, from setting a date to picking a location to table-settings and saying \u201cyes\u201d to the dress. How can couples stay level-headed and<\/i> keep within their budgets without constantly being at each others throats?<\/p>\n

Thankfully, you can avoid many of the stereotypical bridezilla meltdowns and groomzilla horror stories by knowing what not<\/i> to do when it comes to planning your wedding. The following three mistakes happen time and time again for couples tying the knot; however, avoiding them can ensure a stress-free planning phase.<\/p>\n

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#1. Overspending on the Essentials<\/b><\/p>\n

This biggest mistake couples make is simple: don\u2019t overspend on the essentials such as rings or the illustrious dress. Sure, you can\u2019t have a wedding without such items, but there\u2019s no reason to break the bank on them, either.<\/p>\n

Cost-cutting measures for the essentials may be simpler than you think. For example, you can easily save on your ideal diamond cut<\/a> and color online versus a brick-and-mortar retailer; likewise, instead of splurging on an expensive dress at a boutique, consider used dresses online to keep cash in your pocket.<\/p>\n

Most couples tend to blow out their budget by the thousands; therefore, it\u2019s crucial that you set aside exactly how much you plan on spending and actually stick to it<\/i>. Shopping around online is perhaps the best way to prevent overspending, granted you know where to look.<\/p>\n

#2. You Can\u2019t Please Everyone<\/b><\/p>\n

Once you accept that you can\u2019t please everyone on your guest list, you\u2019ll have a much easier time managing the relationships surrounding your ceremony. For example:<\/p>\n